Amal (airline)

Amal by Malaysia Airlines

IATA ICAO Call sign MH MAS MALAYSIAN
Founded	October 2018[1]
Commenced operations	February 12, 2019
Hubs	Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Parent company	Malaysia Airlines
Headquarters	Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Key people	Muhammad Najmi Mansor (Chief Operations Officer)
Website	https://iflyamal.com

Amal is a Malaysian charter subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which also includes Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, Firefly and MASkargo. It specialises in providing travel services for Muslim pilgrims, focusing on the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage markets. Officially launched on February 12, 2019, marking Malaysia Airlines' formal entry into the religious travel sector. Amal was initially conceived as a standalone entity but was later integrated into the broader Malaysia Airlines group.

Focused primarily on Southeast Asia, Amal serves key markets in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, offering flights to Saudi Arabia's major pilgrimage cities, Jeddah and Medina. The airline aims to provide a premium and comprehensive service for Muslim travelers, addressing both their spiritual and logistical needs during their pilgrimage.

Amal services go beyond standard air travel, incorporating religious elements such as in-flight prayers, Azan announcements and content related to the pilgrimage rituals. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amal resumed operations in late 2021 and has since expanded its capacity, with plans to increase its contribution to Malaysia Airlines' revenue and expand its presence in new markets, including regions in South Asia, Central Asia and Africa.