As the flag carrier of Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines is a state-owned airline. It was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport is its main operating hub. It also has secondary operational sites in Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kuching International Airport. Malaysia Airlines is a member of Oneworld Alliance. It has two subsidiary airlines and it operates flights to more than 61 destinations across Southeast Asia, North and South Asia, The Middle East, Australia, Europe and North America.
Privileges When Booking Malaysia Airlines:
Oneworld Alliance allows Malaysia Airlines to offer diverse destinations across the globe.
Oneworld Alliance also entitles passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines advantages such as access to airport waiting lounges of the partners.
As a 5-star airline, Malaysia Airlines has the most advanced aircraft, and the flights feature comfort, safety, and latest in-flight entertainment programs onboard.
Smooth transit and connecting flights due to the share code agreements with several international airlines.
Easy online booking and a customer care center to resolve and answer any queries.
Pre-selection of seats during booking process
In-flight shopping program
Enrich, the frequent flyer program, entitles subscribed passenger an array of wonderful rewards and benefits such as baggage allowance, free accumulated miles, promotions and many more.
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Awards Received by Malaysia Airlines
2017 & 2018: Malaysia Airlines was awarded the Best Service Airlines Award in the Asia Pacific Region Award by Pheonix Weekly Lifestyle Travel Awards for two consecutive years.
2013: Malaysia Airlines was awarded Asia’s Leading Airline Award by World Travel Awards.
2012: Malaysia Airlines was awarded 5-star Airline Award by Skytrax.
2011: Malaysia Airlines was awarded the World’s Leading Airline to Asia Award by World Travel Awards.
2010: Malaysia Airlines was awarded the World Best Economy Class Award by Skytrax.
Malaysia Airlines and Codeshare Partners:
Malaysia Airlines has signed codeshare agreements with a number of airlines. These agreements enable it to fly to diverse destinations around the world. The list below shows Malaysia Airlines’ major codeshare partners:
Malaysia Airlines offers three types of ticket classes.
First Class
First Class services are offered on Airbus A380 only. First Class feature luxury and complete privacy. Each passenger has a semi-enclosed suite with a 23-inches flat-screen. The seats recline to fully flat bed comfortable for sleep. Each suite is equipped with a mini-bar filled with a selection of beverages. The passengers can select their complimentary meals and drinks. They are served at their preferred timings. The passengers are offered travel kits full of travel-specific and self-care items free of charges. The passengers can also stay connected with their friends and family through a high-speed internet.
Business Class:
It is available on all fleet models. The amenities available in Business class cabin is somewhat similar to the First Class. The seats are adjustable to 180 degrees converting into a comfortable flat bed. The seats are equipped with in-seat power and USB port to charge devices and laptops and a touchscreen panel. The passengers are offered delicious meals and drinks and a travel kit filled with the basic travel supplies
Economy Class:
It is available on all fleet models. It features comfortable seats where they recline, have ample legroom and are equipped with flexible head-rest. The passengers are offered chef-curated fresh meals cost-free.
Fleet Size & Models:
Fleet Size & Models:
Malaysia Airlines has a fleet of 80 modern aircraft of different models as follows:
Aircraft Type
Number of Aircraft
Airbus A330-200
5 Aircraft
Airbus A350-300
15 Aircraft
Airbus A350-900
6 Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
6 Aircraft
Boeing 737-800
48 Aircraft
Baggage Policy onboard Malaysia Airlines
Baggage Policy onboard Malaysia Airlines
First Class passengers are allowed 50 kgs of checked baggage in a 158 cm dimension suitcase.
Business Class passengers are allowed to check-in 40kgs in a 158 cm dimension suitcase .
Economy Class passengers are entitled 30kgs checked baggage in a suitcase of 158 dimensions.
Beware that any checked-in piece weighs no more 32 kg. All passengers regardless of their ticket class are allowed to carry-on piece on-board weighing up to 10 kgs. Malaysia Airlines allows excess baggage for USD 64 per a kilo to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Flight Amenities
Inflight Entertainment:
To spend exciting time on board, Malaysia Airline offers impressive in-flight entertainment program of several genres including trending movies from world cinema, music, audio books and age-tailored games . Malaysia Airlines’ Airbus A380, Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft are equipped with AVOD available in 14 world languages, and a touch-screen in First and Business Class cabin. Each economy Class seat has a personal monitor to navigate the entertainment programs and watch their favorite program
On-ground Services:
Amongst the on-ground services, Malaysia Airlines runs Golden Lounges in some international airports around the globe. Golden Lounges offer world-class food catering, slumber room, business centers and child-care centers. The airline gives its First Class, Enrich Platinum, Enrich Golden and Business Class passengers access to its lavish Golden Lounges to enjoy a mesmerizing travel experience.
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Online Booking Procedures and Issuance of Boarding Pass:
To enjoy a hassle-free flight, Malaysia Airlines offers web and mobile check-in for all passengers with a confirmed booking. Online check-in is available as early as 48 hours before flight departure time and up to ninety minutes before the time of departure. Please be advised that boarding gates close twenty minutes before scheduled departure time so you ought to be at the boarding gate by a suitable time depending on your check-in baggage.
