Malindo Air Is Now Batik Air Malaysia
Malindo Air is now Batik Air Malaysia. Here’s what changed with the rebrand and how to compare fares on the same airline under its new name.
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Malindo Airways, commonly known as Malindo Air, was a Malaysian hybrid carrier founded in 2012 and based at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. In April 2022, the airline officially rebranded as Batik Air Malaysia, aligning it with sister carrier Batik Air (Indonesia) under their shared parent, Indonesia’s Lion Air Group. It’s the same company, same operating certificate, and largely the same route network — just flying under a new name and livery today.
Malindo Airways Route Network
The airline’s network — now flying as Batik Air Malaysia — connects Kuala Lumpur to destinations across Asia-Pacific, South Asia, and the Middle East, largely unchanged in scope from its Malindo Air days.
Primary Hub
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) remains the airline’s primary hub, both before and after the 2022 rebrand.
Alliance & Partner Airlines
Neither as Malindo Air nor as Batik Air Malaysia has the carrier joined Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam; it operates independently within Indonesia’s Lion Air Group alongside sister carriers Lion Air, Batik Air (Indonesia), and Thai Lion Air.
Baggage, Seating & Onboard Amenities
A quick reference before you pack — always confirm exact allowances on your fare rules at booking, since they vary by route and cabin.
Carry-On & Personal Item
Standard fares typically include one carry-on bag plus a personal item within set limits — confirm the exact allowance for your fare, now booked under the Batik Air Malaysia name.
Checked Baggage
Checked baggage allowance depends on fare class and route, with most fares including a standard allowance shown clearly at booking.
Excess Baggage Fees
Overweight, oversized, or extra bags typically incur a per-bag fee charged at check-in or online in advance — pre-paying online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
Seat Selection & Cabin Classes
The airline offers Economy and Business Class on many routes, consistent with its hybrid full-service positioning both before and after the rebrand.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Malindo Air officially rebranded as Batik Air Malaysia on April 28, 2022, after receiving a new air operator's certificate from Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority. It's the same airline and company, just under a new name and livery.
Malindo Air's IATA code was OD, with ICAO code MXD — codes that carried over to the airline's current Batik Air Malaysia identity.
The rebrand was driven by parent company Lion Air Group's goal of establishing a unified "Batik Air" identity across its full-service carriers, aligning Malindo Air with its sister airline, Batik Air (Indonesia).
No — they're sister airlines sharing a common Lion Air Group ownership and brand identity, but Batik Air Malaysia (formerly Malindo Air) and Batik Air (Indonesia) are separate companies with different operating certificates and primarily different route networks.
Search for your route under Batik Air Malaysia — it's the current name for the exact same airline, flying largely the same network from Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has remained the airline's primary hub both before and after the 2022 rebrand.
No, neither as Malindo Air nor as Batik Air Malaysia has the carrier joined Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam — it operates independently within the Lion Air Group.
The rebrand was primarily a name and branding change rather than an overhaul of fare or baggage policy — check current Batik Air Malaysia terms directly, as specific rules can still be updated over time regardless of the 2022 rename.
Yes, the carrier's mixed fleet of Boeing 737s and ATR turboprops continued largely unchanged through the rebrand from Malindo Air to Batik Air Malaysia.
Yes, the airline operates the Batik Air Club frequent flyer program, the successor to Malindo Air's previous loyalty program.
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Malindo Air rebranded to Batik Air Malaysia in April 2022 — same airline, same certificate, new name. Search current fares under the Batik Air Malaysia brand.