Malaysia Airlines is based in Malaysia and operates flights from its main hubs located Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. The airline was established in 1937 but it started operations 10 years later. It is the flag carrier airline of Malaysia. It is a member of Oneworld Alliance.
Malaysia Airlines operates short-, medium-, long-haul and also transatlantic flights to many destinations all over the world. Malaysia Airlines is considered to be one of the best airlines in the world according to Skytrax – British research company that annually awards the title „Airline of the Year“.
The airline offers two frequent flyer programs – Enrich and Grads. It offers also online check-in on its website. Both on-board refreshments and checked baggage allowance are included in the ticket price.
Malaysia Airlines - Basic info
| Airline name | Malaysia Airlines |
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| IATA / ICAO code | MH / MAS |
| Airline hubs | Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kuching |
| Destinations |
61 across the World See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Enrich Grads |
| Fleet | Airbus A330-200 Airbus A330-300 Airbus A380 Boeing 737-400 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 747-400P Boeing 777-200 |
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| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
AirAsia,
Thai Airways International
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Malaysia Airlines - Contacts
Malaysia Airlines - Customer support
- Malaysia: 1 300 88 3000
- Other: +603 7843 3000
- E-mail:
Malaysia Airlines - Address
International Transfer DeskSatellite Building
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Malaysia
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Malaysia Airlines - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Maybank2u.com, CIMB Clicks, PayPal, Pay Later |
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| Cabin baggage | weight: 7 kg, dimensions: 56x36x23 cm (22"x14"x9") |
| Checked baggage | weight: 20 kg, dimensions: height + length + width = max. 269 cm (107") , flights to and from North and South Americas: 2 bags, 23 kg each. |
| Excess baggage | *depending on route |
| Online check in | Yes |
Malaysia Airlines - Photos
Malaysia Airlines - Latest News
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Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance 2012. A short summary (Sep 20, 2012)
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Malaysia Airlines: check-in
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World Airline Awards 2010: TOP 10 airlines
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Malaysia Airlines - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | direct | 99 shared routes (70%), 41 shared destinations (29%) |
| Thai Airways International | weak | 39 shared destinations (27%) |
| China Southern Airlines | weak | 38 shared destinations (27%) |
| Singapore Airlines | weak | 37 shared destinations (26%) |
| Korean Air | weak | 35 shared destinations (25%) |
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