About Malaysia Airlines Berhad

Malaysia Airlines is the country's flag-carrying airline, which operates primarily from its hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with a small number of flights also departing from its secondary hubs in the cities of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. The airline serves a wide range of destinations across Asia, Australasia and Europe.

The origins of the airline date back to the 1930s, when Malayan Airways Limited was founded in Singapore. It was renamed as Malaysian Airways in 1963, before briefly becoming Malaysia-Singapore Airlines, after the separation of Singapore. It eventually became Malaysian Airlines in 1972.

The airline received numerous awards throughout the 2000s and 2010s, however, it lost out during the rise of low-cost carriers in the region. It suffered significant losses and resorted to cutting a number of its long-haul flights to the Americas and Africa. After many years of partial state ownership, the Malaysian government bought out remaining minority shareholder in 2014, effectively nationalising the airline.

IATA Code	MH
Airline Hub	Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Fleet Size	81
Number of Destinations	64
Airline Punctuality	‘7.8 out of 10’ rating
Alliance	One World
Loyalty Program	Enrich Miles
Inflight Magazine	Going Places
Airline Website	https://www.malaysiaairlines.com

Further information

Check-in information

The airline offers the online check-in, the self-service check-in kiosk, and airport check-in desk options to its passengers.

Online Check-in

Online check-in is available from 48 hours to 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Airport Check-In Desk

The self-service kiosk at the airport opens from 48 hours up to 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. While the airport check-in counter opens at least 2 hours before departure for international flights, and 1 hour for domestic flights. The counter closes 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time for international flights.

Food on board

Malaysia Airlines takes its passengers on a culinary journey with a ‘Chef-on-Call’ menu, depending on the class of service.

First class passengers can enjoy everything from meals, snacks to a wide range of exotic wines. Passengers with special requirements can make their meal request at least 24 hours in advance. Business class passengers can enjoy complimentary meals and beverages while passengers in Economy class can enjoy delicious gourmet cuisine with fresh farm ingredients. They can also request special meals in advance.

Cabin classes

Malaysia Airlines offers passengers Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class options. All passengers can enjoy a comfortable and spacious legroom, regardless of class of service.

First Class features spacious and luxurious bed-like seats with superior reclining and ample legroom. A wide range of entertainment options are available from the latest blockbuster movies to audio albums.

For Business Class, passengers can enjoy extra space, superior recline and privacy. The in-flight entertainment includes a wide range of movies, music and television shows.

Economy Class passengers can enjoy 6-8 inches seat recline for a comfortable time on-board. The in-flight entertainment also includes a collection of movies, music albums and TV shows.

Baggage information

Carry-on Baggage

For carry-on luggage, passengers can carry one piece, not more than 7kg for economy class. First class and Business class passengers can carry two pieces, no more than 7kg each.

For Checked Baggage

Passengers can carry up to two pieces of baggage weighing up to 30kg for Economy Class, 40kg for Business Class and 50kg for First Class.