Expanding airline seat capacity, rising demand for international travel among drivers, minister says.

Judge rules provisions under Mavcom Act do not cover disputes on airport charges.

Bersatu leader concerned with Mavcom losing its power as MAHB’s economic regulator.

Merger with CAAM removes the check-and-balance system.

PARLIAMENT | Move aimed at reducing bureaucracy, improving efficiency of civil aviation services.

This comes after CAAM revoked the airliner’s Air Operator Certificate.

Sources hope airliner could resume operations by middle of the year.

‘We scrutinise company’s business and financial plan before issuing license.’

‘It is to protect passengers and employees affected’.

UPDATED 7.23PM | PARLIAMENT | Even Mavcom not informed, he adds.

The aviation regulator also says the airline must refund consumers.

It's for the travel period of Jan 18 to Jan 31.

Why does it only act when the minister intervenes?

Mavcom is the right platform for addressing grievances, he says. 

Commission also urges airlines to help voters perform their civic duty.

Mavcom will take action if airlines arbitrarily raise prices, says minister. 

Regulatory authority Mavcom watches idly, ignoring consumer complaints.

AAX’s refund policy has brought a bad reputation to Malaysia.

They are Roger Tan Kor Mee and Wan Kamaruzaman Wan Ahmad.

MACPC requires airlines to resolve complaints within 30 days of receipt.

It says airlines must inform customers of changes as soon as possible.

UPDATED 3.13PM | This is so rural residents can enjoy the facility, says PM.

Mavcom will not hesitate to exercise its powers.

Under the consent judgments, Airasia and Airasia X each to pay RM2 million fines in 18 instalments.

The move followed on the heels of both airlines' legal challenges against the fines over alleged breach of the MACPC.

CORONAVIRUS | The union says it has not been consulted in discussions over the loosening up of distancing rules.

He previous post was secretary-general of the Federal Territories Ministry.

The local budget airline has filed a judicial review leave application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

Airlines have been getting away for not refunding flight cancellations resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.

CORONAVIRUS | Matta says airlines offering credits instead have no value if they become insolvent.