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Malaysia Airlines has increased the content of its inflight Movies, TV programmes and Songs Library on all Boeing 737-800, 777-200, 747-400 and new Airbus 330-300 aircraft in its fleet. Starting 2012, the national carrier has substantially increased the in-flight entertainment (IFE) content by 100% for both Hollywood movies from 30 to 60 and Audio CD selections from 200 to 400, 80% for TV content from 94 to 170 programs and 50% for international movies from 24 to 36. Malaysia Airlines’ Head of...
Malaysia Airlines is ready to mount an additional 14 extra and upgraded flights to various Malaysia domestic destinations in conjunction with the forthcoming Chinese New Year holidays. Seats on these additional flights will be up for sale from 20 January 2012 – 28 January 2012. This is over and above the 32 extra flights from 17 January 2012 to 1 February 2012 announced last week. The full-service premium carrier saw the need to boost its offering due to the increasing demand from the market...
Malaysia Airlines is increasing its weekly frequencies to several ASEAN destinations as well as to Beijing, Taipei and Los Angeles effective 25 March 2012 to cater for the anticipated capacity demand in the northern summer season this year. The current twice daily Kuala Lumpur-Manila return sector operations will be complemented with a 50% frequency increase resulting in 1,120 more seats in each direction with the introduction of another daily B737-800 flight. With this, Malaysia Airlines will...
Effective 1 August 2011, passengers travelling economy class on Malaysia Airlines’ domestic flights will be able to do self check-in to process their departure formalities and baggage check-in at KL International Airport (KLIA). This latest convenience for our customers will ensure that they have better control over their travel including seat selections during kiosk check-in. Customers will be guided by the national carrier’s employees who will be on hand to offer assistance. The counter check...
Malaysia Airlines was unanimously elected a oneworld member designate by the Chief Executives of the alliance's member airlines, at a meeting on the sidelines of IATA's 2011 World Air Transport Summit, which opens in Singapore. A formal alliance membership agreement will be completed soon. Malaysia Airlines is expected to start flying as part of oneworld late next year. As it prepares for its alliance membership, Malaysia Airlines intends to develop bilateral links with a number of oneworld's...
Malaysia Airlines today launched the Frontend Check-in Lounge, an upgraded and exclusive premium check-in facility at KL International Airport (KLIA) for its First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Enrich Platinum Loyalty and Frequent Flyer members. The launch was graced by renowned Malaysian celebrity, Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina. Also present at the launch were Malaysia Airlines’ Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid and Malaysia Airlines’ Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,...
Malaysia Airlines offers travellers great deals to over 100 destinations including Europe, India, China, Africa, Australia and many more locations across six continents. The Global Deals, Dream Getaway campaign presents something attractive for everyone. The promotion kicks off from 3 May – 18 May 2011 (booking period) for the travel period of 3 May 2011 until 31 March 2012. Malaysia Airlines Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Dato’ Bernard Francis said, “We’re offering up to 80...
The first commercial flight on the new A330-300 from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane departed this morning, 20 April 2011 at 9.40am. Malaysia Airlines, Director of Operations, Captain Mohamed Azharuddin Osman welcomed all passengers on board MH135 to Brisbane. To commemorate the occasion, all passengers received a token of appreciation from Malaysia Airlines. The new A330-300 was launched last Thursday amidst a ceremonious event at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The occasion was graced...
Malaysia Airlines will commence flights to Riyadh, capital of Arab Saudi, effective 17 December 2010. There will be 3 weekly flights, departing Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 8.05pm and arriving in Riyadh at 11.40pm. Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Tengku Dato’ Azmil Zahruddin said, “We are delighted to announce Riyadh as our third new destination for 2010, after Damman in Saudi and Bandung, Indonesia. As a focal point for trade and burgeoning region for tourism,...
Malaysia Airlines has made it even more convenient for customers to book flights online to or from Fukuoka and Nagoya in Japan. Malaysia Airlines already serves these routes through a code share agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) but previously, these tickets could only be purchased at Malaysia Airlines’ ticketing offices or travel agents. Malaysia Airlines will have 6 weekly flights to Fukuoka except on Saturday. The flight departs Kuala Lumpur at 11.30pm and arrives in Tokyo at 7:40am...
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