Malaysia Airlines is extending its air-rail ticketing options through a new product called MHrail, which offers multi-modal travel within a single booking.
The carrier is working with Canadian intermodal specialist AccesRail on the initiative, which will offer air-rail bookings from London Heathrow airport on UK rail services operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the Avanti West Coast.
Malaysia Airlines already sells air-rail tickets in the UK through an existing partnership with Great Western Railway.
Outside the UK, the airline is also offering Korail KTX train tickets for routes to and from Incheon International airport in South Korea.
Dersenish Aresandiran, chief commercial officer of airlines at Malaysia Aviation Group, said: “We are delighted to offer our customers more options on flight to rail connections, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience for all.
“With the introduction of our new MHrail product, we provide passengers with a convenient avenue to purchase both flight and train tickets, making it easy for our guests to explore neighbouring cities and enjoy onward connections upon arrival in London or Seoul.”
Andrew Popescu, vice president of business development for AccesRail, added: “We are excited to be deepening our Malaysia Airlines-AccesRail cooperation and look forward to continuing with them on a global scale.
“Through this enhanced AccesRail partnership, Malaysia Airlines will be able - now and in the future - to offer its customers more destinations and more possibilities in a more seamless fashion.”