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Updated January 2025
Key Takeaways
Firefly offers students up to 30% off on year-round flights
Benefits also include 45 kg baggage allowance, and one free date change through the MHexplorer program.
Eligibility requires a valid student ID or confirmation letter.
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What is the Firefly student discount?
Firefly, Malaysia’s regional low-cost airline, offers students the best combination of affordable fares along with a range of additional benefits and perks, easing their travel-related concerns.
As a fully owned subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, Firefly participates in MHexplorer, a student discount program available across airlines within the group.
Special fares and benefits
The following are some of the special fares and benefits offered by the MHexplorer student discount program:
- Up to 30% off on Malaysia Airlines and Firefly flights year-round
- 45 kg baggage allowance for all flights
- One free date change per booking
- Enrich points while shopping, dining, and traveling
- 10% off selected items on Temptations and Firefly online stores
- Family and Friends Promo offers 4 promo codes annually for special flight discounts
- 20% off Firefly Air Cargo for same-day deliveries. Please note that this is applicable for Malaysia-based members only.
Please note that MHexplorer fares are available on all Malaysia Airlines and Firefly flights, excluding codeshare flights and flights to/from Jeddah and Madinah.
How to get the Firefly student discount?
Eligibility and other requirements
To avail of Firefly and Malaysia Airlines’ MHexplorer student discount program, the following requirements must be met:
- For those aged 13-17, an ID card (Malaysian) or passport (international) is required.
- For those aged 18-26, a confirmation letter or valid student ID is needed.
- As an MHexplorer member, proof of membership is required to claim the 20% discount on Firefly Air Cargo.
Application process
- Visit malaysiaairlines.com/mhexplorer and click “Signup”
- Fill out the signup form with accurate details and click “Continue”
- Upload identity documents:
- Malaysian students: Upload or snap a photo of your NRIC
- Non-Malaysian students: Upload or snap a photo of your passport
- Upload your student ID (Students under 17 can skip this step)
- Complete the form, accept the terms, solve the CAPTCHA, and click “Submit”
- Click “Send Verification Code,” retrieve the code from your email, enter it, and click “Verify Code”
- Your account is set up, and you can now start using the discount program.
For assistance during the application, contact the MHexplorer support team at [email protected].
Please make sure to book your MHexplorer fare only on the dedicated student portal, where your booking will be marked as a student. Your application will be processed within 7 working days.
