Malaysia Airlines began as Malayan Airways Limited (MAL) on 12 October 1947. The Malaysia Ailrines or then known as MAL airline's first flight was a chartered flight from the British Straits Settlement of Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on 2 April 1947. Regular weekly scheduled flights quickly followed from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang from 1 May 1947. By 1955, Malayan Airways' fleet had grown to include a large number of planes, and airline went public in 1957.
When Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak formed the Federation of Malaysia in 1963, the airline's name was changed, from 'Malayan Airways' to 'Malaysian Airlines'. In 1966, following Singapore's separation from the federation, the airline's name was changed again, to Malaysia-Singapore Airlines.
Malaysia-Singapore Airlines ceased operations in 1972, resulting in the formation of two airlines: Singapore Airlines and Malaysian Airline System Berhad (Malaysia Airlines).
Malaysia Airlines took all the domestic routes within Malaysia and international routes out of Malaysia. It began flights on 1 October 1972. Soon after that, Malaysia Airlines rapidly expanded its services, and introduced long-haul flights from Kuala Lumpur to London. In 1972 Malaysia Airlines operated flights to more than 34 regional destinations and six international services. In 1976, Malaysia Airlines flights were introduced to Europe, with initial services from Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt.
An economic boom in Malaysia during the 1980s helped spur growth at Malaysia Airlines. By the end of the decade, it was flying to over 47 overseas destinations, including eight European destinations, seven Oceania destinations, and the United States destinations of Los Angeles and Honolulu. And in 1993, Malaysia Airlines reached South America, becoming the first and only airline in Southeast Asia to serve South America via its flights to Buenos Aires in Argentina. Services were extended to Central America when Malaysia Airlines began flying to Mexico City in the 1980s, but the route was terminated in the 1990s.
Malaysia AIRLINES Flight Schedule & Inflight Services
Malaysia Airlines has flights across a wide range of destinations, departing at convenient times. Click here for a quick view of the schedule of all the Malaysia Airlines flights.
Malaysia Airlines In Flight Services
Malaysia Airlines’ in-flight entertainment (called Select) and dining is multi-award winning, and offers many amenities. Services and facilities include: movies, television programmes, music, games, and applications. There are entertainment devices such as headphones and handsets. There is also in-flight communication. Various amenities are also provided, such as high quality pens and pads.
Malaysia Airlines has excellent dining services, and has world gourmet cuisine, with world-class restaurant chefs preparing the food. Special religious-conforming meals are also available, as well as local Malaysian cuisines. Vegetarian, and special meals for children are also available.
Malaysia Airlines also has an excellent in-flight shopping service called Temptations, which brings you the best the world has to offer at bargain rates.
Malaysia Airlines Destinations
Malaysia Airlines flies to over 77 destinations in 35 countries on 6 continents. Below is a list of these destinations:
23 Apr, 2008
Lounge in Luxury & Comfort - Step into Malaysia Airlines' Regional Lounge
"Rimbun, the echoes of paradise". The very name conjures visions of lush foliage, pristine forested valleys and perfect serenity, away from all worldly disturbances.
Designed as an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of life, Malaysia Airlines' brand new Regional Golden Lounge in KL International Airport lives up to the concept, where a soothing modern interior and welcoming ambience awaits esteemed travelers bound for the national carrier's regional destinations.
Speaking today at the launch of the Regional Golden Lounge attended by the media and a select group of customers, Malaysia Airlines' Deputy Chairman, Dato' S Sadasivan said: "The design of the lounge fuses the element of 'naturalness' ? the sandstone, marble, timber and jungle concept landscaping, bringing all the natural elements together to create a haven for our customers.
"We have acknowledged and recognized the views from our customers and clearly translated their needs in our design intent. We are thus realizing our customer's expectations and this new design concept offers privacy and comfort by providing separate zones for work and leisure, as well as a dining lounge and bamboo lounge, the business center and other unique aspects. This is our way of rewarding our loyal customers especially our Enrich members," he added.
Whether departing or on transit, the lounge is open to Malaysia Airlines' First and Business Class passengers. Enrich Platinum and Gold members also have access to the lounge irrespective of their class of travel. Enrich Silver members can gain access to the lounge when they opt for the Golden Lounge Privilege Programme or redeem their Enrich Miles on a per-entrance basis.
Located at level 5 of the Main Terminal Building of KLIA, the lounge offers a wide range of services and facilities which include spa service, foot reflexology, express 15-minute head and shoulder massage, manicure and pedicure, a children's play area, a Muslim prayer room, an Enrich kiosk, Temptations showcase area, internet broadband, friendly work areas, hot and cold food, full bar service, and pavilion areas with water features.
The lounge can accommodate a total of 190 passengers and is open daily from 5am to 2am.
Africa
• Cape Town
• Johannesburg
Asia
• Beijing
• Guangzhou
• Kunming
• Shanghai
• Xiamen
• Hong Kong
• Osaka
• Tokyo
• Macau
• Seoul
• Kaohsiung
• Taipei
• Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
• Phnom Penh
• Siem Reap (Angkor)
• Bali
• Jakarta
• Medan
• Surabaya
• Yogyakarta
• Alor Star
• Bintulu
• Johor Bharu
• Kota Bharu
• Kota Kinabalu
• Kuala Lumpur
• Kuala Terengganu
• Kuantan
• Kuching
• Labuan
• Langkawi
• Miri
• Penang
• Sandakan
• Sibu
• Tawau
• Yangon
• Cebu
• Manila
• Singapore
• Bangkok
• Phuket
• Hanoi
• Ho Chi Minh City
• Dhaka
• Bangalore
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Mumbai
• Mal?
• Karachi
• Lahore
• Colombo
• Beirut
• Jeddah
• Istanbul
• Dubai
Europe
• Paris
• Frankfurt
• Rome
• Amsterdam
• Stockholm
• London
North America
• Los Angeles
• Newark
Oceania
• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Melbourne
• Perth
• Sydney
• Auckland
South America
• Buenos Aires
