Malaysia Airlines and Manchester United have confirmed their multi-year collaboration, with Malaysia Airlines becoming the club’s official commercial airline. As a renowned and trustworthy brand in the aviation industry, Malaysia Airlines takes pride in representing Malaysia and providing its customers with personalized experiences that reflect the friendly and hospitable nature of Malaysian culture.
The announcement of the cooperation was made by Izham Ismail, the Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, at a significant industry trade show in Kuala Lumpur. To celebrate the news, former Manchester United defenders Patrice Evra and Wes Brown flew to Kuala Lumpur to share their experiences as players and club ambassadors.
“Manchester United has supporters all around the world, and I am always amazed by the passionate devotion of our fans in Asia. I am pleased to announce our collaboration with Malaysia Airlines and introduce them to the best service available. I would like to express my gratitude to Malaysia Airlines for providing Wes and me with such a comfortable flight during our visit here. According to Patrice Evra, everything was excellent, including the meal, comfortable seating, and friendly service.”
During a recent occasion, Victoria Timpson, the CEO of Alliances and Partnerships at Manchester United, gave a speech in which she highlighted the football club’s longstanding and proud connection with Malaysia. Timpson mentioned that the club has a passionate support base across the country, with three official Malaysian fan clubs. She also noted that the Kuala Lumpur branch has one of the largest supporter communities in the club, which reflects the nation’s passion for all things Manchester United.
We are excited to announce that Malaysia Airlines has joined our network of partners. We look forward to introducing our global fan base to the airline’s reliable, friendly, and courteous service.
“I am thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with Manchester United, a club that is synonymous with excellence and sporting passion around the world,” said Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group.
Through this partnership, Malaysia Airlines and Manchester United will work together to create unforgettable experiences for our customers and fans. Partnering with a globally recognized team like United gives Malaysia Airlines access to a vast global audience and enhances brand recognition, particularly in Europe and Southeast Asia where United has a significant following.
We’re thrilled about the exciting opportunities our partnership will bring and the joy it will bring to football enthusiasts worldwide.
