Firefly's Initiative In The Spirit On CNY 2012
20 January 2011
YB. Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry supporting Firefly’s initiative in connecting with the community in conjunction with the auspicious arrival of the Dragon year.On his left is COO, Short Haul Operations Malaysia Airlines/ Firefly, with the God of Prosperity and Firefly staff)
Spreading ‘fortune’ in the spirit of Lunar New Year – COO Short Haul Operations Malaysia Airlines/Firefly, Mr.Ignatius Ong, alongside God of Prosperity, generously gave away fortune cookies and ‘gold coin’ chocolate Ang-pau to Firefly’s passengers and children respectively, at Skypark Terminal, Subang today.
Background on Firefly
Firefly, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, began operations in April 2007. Currently, it operates a fleet of 12 ATR 72-500 turboprop out of Penang and Subang, connecting secondary destinations within the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle as well as providing air linkages between Malaysia and Singapore.
Firefly provides incredible value as well as convenient flight timings and excellent service to its passengers. On the ATR 72-500, passengers are allowed 20kg check-in baggage allowance, provided complimentary in-flight refreshment, assigned seating and convenient city airports.
Firefly had also received numerous awards and recognition. The most recent was on November 15, 2011 when Firefly was conferred “Superbrand” status. In July 2011, Firefly’s Managing Director, Dato’ Eddy Leong had been honoured for his outstanding leadership qualities and was awarded the Global Leadership Awards for Community Airline Sector.
Awards received last year include the 2010 Frost & Sullivan Value Airline of the Year award and the Green Initiative of the Year award by Leaders in Aviation in conjunction with the Doha Aviation Summit. Firefly is also recognised as the Best Brand in Aviation for the Brand Laureate. Firefly connects with the world through Facebook and Twitter.
