Review: Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is a multi-award-winning five-star airline, offering the only non-stop service between London and Kuala Lumpur with its twice-daily A380 Superjumbo flights.

On 1 February 2013, Malaysia Airlines joined the world’s premier global airline alliance Oneworld, expanding the alliance’s network in South East Asia and adding Brunei to the Oneworld map.

In 2012, Malaysia Airlines became one of a select group of airlines to receive a prestigious 5-star ranking with SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, retaining the rating in 2013. The airline also received accolades for ‘World’s Best Airline Crew’ in 2012 and for ‘Best Airline Signature Dish’ in 2012 and 2013 for its traditional Satay dish served in the Business and First class cabins. Last year, Malaysia Airlines was also voted the ‘Leading Airline to Asia’ in the World Airline Awards.

Since November 2012, Malaysia Airlines replaced its Boeing 747 daily flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a twice-daily A380 Superjumbo direct service. The A380 offers UK passengers the latest in-flight comfort and technology on the most spacious and efficient aircraft in the skies.

Which Audley destinations can you fly to with Malaysia Airlines?

Borneo
Cambodia
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
The Philippines
Vietnam

Travel Classes

Travel classes and legroom

With its 5-star rating from SKYTRAX, Malaysian Airlines offers the international traveller exceptional levels of space, comfort and hospitality.

First Class

What happens when you fly First Class on board Asia’s Leading Airline? Apart from the impeccable service, the real pleasure lies in the often overlooked details.

Benefits of First Class

50 kg baggage allowance
Seat pitch of 89 inches
87-inch flat-bed seats
Individual 23-inch, shell mounted, in-flight entertainment screens, over 100 hours of on demand entertainment
In-seat laptop charging facilities
USB port and satellite telephone facility per seat
Chef-on-Call is exclusively for passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class. This pre-order meal service features 25 tasty options and is available on selected routes including London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Malaysia Airlines has teamed up with esteemed celebrity chef Richard Corrigan to offer its First and Business Class passengers his specially created signature dishes from February 2013. This is available for flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Bulgari amenity kit
100% cotton pyjamas, quilted mattress, down fitted duvet

Business Class

Those who don’t believe in mixing business with pleasure might just change their minds on board the Malaysia Airlines Business Class. It will be an experience well worth the investment.

Benefits of Business Class

40 kg baggage allowance plus two-piece hand-carry allowance (max 50 kg each)
Seat pitch of 74 inches
72-inch flat-bed seats
Individual 17-inch, seatback mounted, in-flight entertainment screens
In-seat laptop charging facilities
USB port and satellite telephone facility per seat
Chef-on-Call is exclusively for passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class. This pre-order meal service features 25 tasty options and is available on selected routes including London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Malaysia Airlines has teamed up with esteemed celebrity chef Richard Corrigan to offer its First and Business Class passengers his specially created signature dishes from February 2013. This is available for flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Economy Class

A tribute to the modern traveller's needs, Malaysia Airlines Economy cabin packs the comforts of home with roomy seats, state of the art entertainment and immaculate service.

Benefits of Economy Class

30 kg baggage allowance
Seat pitch of 32 inches
Recline of 6 inches
18-inch seat width
Individual 10.6-inch, seatback mounted, in-flight entertainment screens
Laptop charging facilities shared by every 2 seats
USB port and satellite telephone facility per seat
Explorer tour for children under 12 years

In Flight

In-flight movies, programmes & music

The Select In-flight Entertainment system offers a world of high quality, highly engaging entertainment onboard. From the latest blockbusters to popular TV shows, to multi-player games and critically acclaimed album releases, enjoy your MH Experience with a specially curated selection designed to delight your senses. Choose from over 90 movies, 70 TV programmes, 400 music albums, as well as games to keep you entertained.

New Gourmet experiences

Continuing its focus on providing a superior gourmet experience to passengers, which has seen Malaysia Airlines expand its Chef on Call service to First and Business Class passengers and win awards for its Signature Satay, Malaysia Airlines has recently introduced freshly cooked eggs on-board for First Class passengers. This new breakfast option provides a choice of scrambled, poached, sunny side up and fried eggs to passengers. The exclusive Richard Corrigan menu for premium passengers has just launched in February, with a selection of Bentley’s and Corrigan’s inspired appetisers, main courses and dessert rolled out on the menu over a one year period.

Services and facilities for children

Families with infants and children are invited to board the aircraft first and once onboard there is a special Child’s Meal (CHML) option which is nutritionally designed for children aged 2 to 12. In addition there is a Child’s Play Room at selected airports which are equipped with a television and DVD player, kid-sized writing tables, chairs, toys, comics and colouring books.

Special meal requests

For health, medical and religious reasons, special meals can be prepared in advance to suit your dietary needs.