PETALING JAYA, Malaysia: There will be changes to Firefly's schedules from today until March 28, including temporary suspensions and re-timing of flights.

In a statement, Firefly, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, said flights from Penang to Kuala Terengganu, Kota Baru, Ko Samui and Kuantan were now temporarily suspended.

"Flights from Penang to Langkawi, Phuket, Medan and Banda Aceh have been re-timed. Some flights out of Subang airport have also been re-timed.

"These changes are part of planned network rationalisation in view of the current economic environment and maintenance requirements of one of our aircraft," the statement said.

Firefly managing director Eddy Leong apologised to passengers for the inconvenience, adding that passengers were being notified of alternative arrangements. -The Star/ANN