Malaysia Airlines Press Release

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - October 11th, 2016 - Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today struck a deal with Liverpool Football club to become the official Global airline partner. The deal brings together 2 major international brands: Malaysia Airlines and Liverpool FC, 18 League titles and 5 times champions of Europe. 

Under the partnership, Malaysia Airlines will be exclusively designated as the “Official Global Airline Partner of Liverpool Football Club” providing Malaysia Airlines numerous benefits including: LED and static board brand exposure at each home game at Anfield stadium, and exposure on the Liverpool FC website, publications and Facebook page, besides co-branding opportunities in merchandising rights and customer engagement via experiential experiences, such as pitch side access, in Liverpool with players and legends. The airline will also have access to players to be featured as ambassadors and in all related communication materials. 

Record winner of 8 League Cups, Liverpool FC is one of the best-supported clubs worldwide and allows Malaysia Airlines to reach an international audience of more than one billion. This is especially so in key markets such as China where Liverpool has around 40 million followers.  

Additionally, Malaysia Airlines will benefit from football clinics with Club International Academy coaches delivering coaching and coach education programmes both on and off the pitch. This enables the airline to provide exposure to young Malaysian players, providing them access to both the best coaching environment and coaching expertise possible, following the same curriculum that is delivered to Liverpool stars. 

Peter Bellew, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines said, "We are delighted to welcome Liverpool FC to the Malaysia Airlines family.  Both brands have a long and illustrious history with similar cultures rooted around a sense of family.  Liverpool FC is one of the most followed clubs in the world, including around 100 million in South East Asia and 40 million in China, our key markets.  Additionally, the partnership will go a long way in increasing awareness of Malaysia, as a tourist destination, to a huge global audience” 

Billy Hogan, Chief Commercial Officer, Liverpool FC said: “Liverpool and Malaysia have always shared a special passion for football; when we visited Malaysia on our pre-season tour in 2011 and 2015, the reception was incredible. The partnership is a reflection of this bond and we are very much looking forward to a bright future working with Malaysia Airlines.” 

Malaysia Airlines will be offering a special sale to celebrate the partnership announcement with flights from RM2,499 all-in return from Kuala Lumpur to London and GBP399 all-in return from London to Kuala Lumpur, both on Economy Class.  The sale period for Malaysia starts now until 17 October 2016, for travel from 13 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.

These great fares come with 30kg complimentary checked-in baggage and meals. 

To enjoy this promotion, guests can book their tickets at Malaysia Airlines’ participating travel agents or visit Malaysia Airlines’ website at www.malaysiaairlines.com 

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About Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering the best way to fly to, from and around Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines carries 40,000 guests daily on journeys inspired by Malaysia’s diverse richness. Malaysia Airlines embodies the incredible diversity of Malaysia, capturing its rich traditions, cultures, cuisines and warm hospitality on board, while opening up more of Malaysia’s destinations than any other airline.

Since September 2015, the airline has been owned and operated by Malaysia Airlines Berhad. Via our alliance with oneworld®, Malaysia Airlines offers superior connectivity with seamless journeys to almost 900 destinations across 150 countries, and access to over 550 airport lounges worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.malaysiaairlines.com.

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