Airline operators from South-east Asia will be able to offer stopovers within ASEAN member states starting next year, once all 10 ASEAN countries sign Protocol 5 on Own Stopover Rights between Points within the Territory of Other ASEAN member states.
Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke revealed on November 22 that South-east Asia based airlines are allowed to make stopovers at ASEAN member state airports before heading to another point in the region.
In his explanation to The Star, Loke said: “If an airline flies from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, that same flight can (then continue) on to Bali, Indonesia. From there, (it) can also proceed to other airports within ASEAN member states.’”
He added that the move would further boost regional air connectivity and benefit airlines. At the same time, it will enhance operational flexibility for…
