PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) low-cost arm Firefly is set to resume its service from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to Seletar Airport which serves the north-east region of Singapore. 

The service is effective from June 13 after more than two years of suspension due to the pandemic following border closure. 

Firefly said in a statement the twice-daily return flights were set to be operated by ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft with a capacity of 72 seats.

It will progressively increase the services by the end of the year.  

Firefly chief executive officer Philip See said with the opening of Malaysia's border, the airline was glad to reconnect communities within Malaysia and Singapore whether for business, leisure or with loved ones. 

"As the Ministry of Tourism and Culture targets attracting two million international tourists to Malaysia this year, Firefly sees this as a perfect time to reinstate and play the role of connecting the communities within both countries," he said in the statement. 

Changi Airport Group air hub development managing director Lim Ching Kiat said it was delighted with Firefly's flight resumption to Seletar Airport with more options for passengers travelling between the two countries.

"We have seen strong travel demand between both countries since travel restrictions eased. 

Together with our airport partners, Seletar Airport is ready to support Firefly's operations and we look forward to welcoming and serving passengers at the airport," said Lim. 

Tickets can be purchased beginning today from RM119 one way and are available for sale through Firefly mobile app, website, booking offices and travel agents.

Firefly said customers can enjoy the convenience of city airports, increased flight frequencies, 20 kilogram complimentary baggage allowance, fast check-in and boarding and complimentary in-flight refreshments onboard its ATR 72- 500.