1. Delectable dinners
Braised beef cheeks, grilled lamb cutlets, Nyonya chicken curry cooked up by Australian Masterchef runner-up Poh Ling Yeow. Sound like airplane food? Not as you might imagine it. Malaysia Airlines knows good food, and it knows how important it is for you to eat well while travelling. For an upgraded economy meal, order one of its selection of MH Gourmet meals (available from Kuala Lumpur departures), while in business you can select your meal 24 hours in advance as part of the Chef-on-Call service. Filet mignon perhaps?
2. The latest entertainment
Malaysia Airlines’ Select Entertainment system is one of the most high-tech in the sky, with dozens of movies and TV shows on demand, as well as more than 100 games. So after dinner, relax and watch one of the latest movie releases, such as Birdman or The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, or catch up on episodes of recent TV hits. Visit the website before your flight to download a guide to what’s onboard and plan your viewing in advance.
3. Malaysian hospitality
Malaysia is known for its superb hospitality and Malaysia Airlines brings this high standard of service onboard. This is one airline whose name you will always see in the winners lists come the annual crowning of the best cabin crew at the World Airline Awards and no wonder. Always ready with a smile, Malaysia Airlines’ crew are trained to offer the highest standard of service in the skies. Just press that call button if you need them.
4. Australian knowhow
Malaysia Airlines has been flying to Australia for many years and there’s not much they don’t know about this fascinating country. So whether you’re travelling to Darwin and want to know where the very best Asian cuisine is served or you’re heading for Perth and are looking for information on the best wineries to visit, ask your cabin crew and you’ll have that first day on the ground planned out before you even touch down.
5. Plenty of baggage
You’re going to want to bring lots of souvenirs home from Australia – sheepskin boots, native leather belts, bottles of wine – so you’ll want a good baggage allowance. Malaysia Airlines offers one of the most generous you will find, with even economy passengers allowed two pieces of luggage. Whichever cabin you fly in, you’ll have at least 30kg to play with, so chuck another boomerang in that shopping bag.
6. A world of experience
Malaysia Airlines has been flying for 42 years as Malaysia’s national carrier. That’s a lot of hours in the sky, which translate into solid, dependable experience you can count on. The airline has won more than 100 awards in the past decade, including for their cabin crew and food, so you can be sure of a high standard.
7. Cutting-edge aircraft
Tried the A380 yet? Your flight to Australia is your chance to try out the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Malaysia Airlines’ fleet is one of the most up to date in the world, and from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur you’ll fly in style on the A380, before transferring to the comfortable A330-300 jet for the rest of your journey (on all routes except Darwin).
8. A rewarding journey
Frequent flyer? Then you’ll know that airmiles are your key to reduced fares, free cabin upgrades and a whole host of other benefits. Malaysia Airlines is part of the oneworld alliance so miles earned on your flights to Australia are worth even more. You could even earn enough to qualify for a free short-haul flight with one of Malaysia Airlines’ oneworld partners.
9. Seat selection
Like to fly next to the window for the best views? Or with extra legroom for additional space? Malaysia Airlines’ Favourite Spot service lets you select your seat before you fly. You can choose exactly where you want to sit when you book online for a small fee, or for free when you check in online up to 48 hours before your takeoff time.
10. Daily departures
Ready to fly? Thanks to Malaysia Airlines’ twice daily departures from London Heathrow, you can leave for Kuala Lumpur whenever you like. And from KL, there are flights to Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, so you can start your Australian exploration wherever you like. What’s more, with fares starting from £649, it’s affordable as well. Book now at malaysiaairlines.com
