Malaysian Airlines has launched a discounted air pass for the South East Asian region designed to boost traveller numbers and encourage tourists to visit Malaysia. The pass includes four prepaid one-way tickets between Kuala Lumpur and any destination in the Association of South East Asian Nations, in either direction. The pass, which costs $US229 for economy class or $US729 for business class, is valid for three months. The fare includes fuel surcharges and other fees, but passengers need to pay separate airport taxes. "It's a massive discount. Kuala Lumpur will be the base and hub, so it will bring a lot of tourists to Malaysia," said Idris Jala, managing director for the airline. They are looking to increase their passenger load by 2,500 travellers, he added.