Malaysia Airlines Launches Shenzhen Themed Train to Promote Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur Route
Malaysia Airlines launched a Shenzhen themed train on Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express), with mascot 'Captain Pike' interacting with passengers and giving limited-edition dolls to 288 passengers; the campaign runs until 5 October. Malaysia Airlines began daily direct Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur flights on 2 July, operated by Boeing 737-8 aircraft with 12 business and 162 economy seats. Combined with its Guangzhou and Hong Kong points, the airline offers Greater Bay Area travellers four daily flights to Kuala Lumpur, connecting via the Kuala Lumpur hub to over 70 destinations in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Impact and considerations
The campaign reflects Malaysia Airlines' increased network and brand investment in the Greater Bay Area, offering South China business travellers more options via Kuala Lumpur to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Key points
- Malaysia Airlines launched a Shenzhen themed train on Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express), running until 5 October.
- Mascot 'Captain Pike' interacted with over a thousand passengers and gave limited-edition dolls to 288 lucky passengers.
- On 2 July, Malaysia Airlines began daily direct Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur flights operated by Boeing 737-8 aircraft with 12 business and 162 economy seats.
- Combined with Guangzhou and Hong Kong points, the airline offers Greater Bay Area travellers four daily flights to Kuala Lumpur.
- Via the Kuala Lumpur hub, travellers can connect to over 70 destinations in Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 中国旅游新闻网
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- First source publication
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 21 Sept 2026, 18:01
- Last updated
- 21 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- China Tourism News：马来西亚国际航空推出“马航深圳主题列车”-中国旅游新闻网Document (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 21 Sept 2026, 08:00