Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) president and chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar speaks during a press conference at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur on September 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary Malaysia Airlines will reinstate flights to Busan, South Korea, in December as part of its strategy to broaden its network and regain profitability.According to Malaysian Aviation Group CEO Capt Nasaruddin A.Bakar, the reintroduction of the Busan route is among several new initiatives planned by the airline, including the expansion of its budget subsidiary Firefly, which has recently added Kunming, China, to its destinations. By Syed Jaymal Zahiid First Published: Friday, 04 Sep 2026 1:03 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia Airlines will resume flights to Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, starting December this year as the national carrier expands its network and pushes to return to profitability.Malaysian Aviation Group chief executive officer Capt Nasaruddin A. Bakar said the Busan service is one of several new routes the airline group expects to launch, including expansion by its budget unit Firefly, which recently added China's Kunming to its destination network.MORE TO COME