Kuala Lumpur: There is no name change for Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) since it is registered in the International Air Transport Association as part of KLIA's official code, namely 'KUL'.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said thus, "names should not be changed for the sake of changing.""Nonetheless, the Ministry of Transport acknowledges AirAsia's intention to brand KLIA2 as a low-cost terminal as part of their efforts to bring in more travellers to Malaysia.
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"We are open to hear from them what proposals they may have in place in order to position KLIA2 internationally as a leading low-cost terminal to spur the nation's tourism and aviation industries," he said in a statement here, Wednesday. Liow said the Government had always supported the nation's low-cost carriers, particularly AirAsia.
"We are glad to have played a role in AirAsia's growth to become one of the world's largest low-cost airlines. This includes the provision of incentives such as lower passenger service charges," he said.
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He said the Government was committed to continue supporting and providing such incentives to encourage the growth of Malaysia's low-cost airlines sector. "However, this ongoing debate is unnecessary, and all parties in the aviation sector must collaborate and work together for the benefit of Malaysia and all Malaysians," said Liow.
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It was reported yesterday that Airasia is adamant on using the word "LCCT2" when referring to KLIA2, the new budget passenger terminal, and for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to acknowledge the low-cost carrier's role as the biggest tenant at the airport. Its Chief Executive Officer Aireen Omar said as in the group's campaign launched a fortnight ago, AirAsia would be stating KLIA2 as LCCT2 on its websites, tickets and promotional materials soon.
