Owned by the Lion Air Group, Malindo is referred to as a low-cosst / full-service hybrid because of the high level of comfort and amenities as on the ground as onboard its aircraft, accompanied by low-cost ticket fares. The name Malindo comes from a combination of the words MALaysia and INDOnesia, symbolizing the cooperation of the two Countries in the venture (Photo Wikimedia Commons / Fire law Stone)
- - 5 STARS: Awarded to airlines achieving a very high, overall quality performance. It recognizes high standards of onboard product together with consistent and excellent standards of staff service across airport and cabin environments
- - 4 STARS: Awarded to airlines that deliver a good overall quality performance and provide good product standards across different travel cabins
- - 3 STARS: Awarded to airlines delivering a fair quality performance equating to the industry 'average' of acceptable product and service standards
- - 2 STARS: Shows airlines delivering a lower total quality performance, in some instances below the industry average across many rating categories
- - 1 STAR: Represents a poor quality of product delivered across the assessment sectors
* SKYTRAX (www.skytraxratings.com) is the most prestigious independent rating agency in commercial aviation. Its five stars rating system regarding airline quality has become a status symbol for carriers around the world. Here is what the stars stand for: