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Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), operating as Malaysia Airlines, is the national flag carrier of Malaysia, headquartered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Sepang, Selangor. Established in 1947 as Malayan Airways Limited, it rebranded as Malaysia Airlines in 1972 and is a member of the Oneworld alliance since 2013. Operating from its primary hub at KUL and secondary hubs at Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Penang (PEN), Malaysia Airlines serves over 60 destinations across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East, with domestic routes connecting 22 cities in Malaysia. Known for its Malaysian hospitality, modern fleet, and award-winning service, the airline carried 15 million passengers in 2024 with a fleet of 80 aircraft. Its slogan, “Malaysian Hospitality,” reflects a commitment to cultural warmth and premium experiences, earning accolades like the Skytrax 5-Star Airline rating (2023, 2024) and Asia’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards (2024).
Malaysia Airlines began as Malayan Airways Limited on May 1, 1947, with its first flight from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur using an Airspeed Consul. Rebranded as Malaysian Airways in 1963 and Malaysia Airlines in 1972, it expanded with Boeing 707s in the 1960s and DC-10s in the 1970s. The 1980s saw transatlantic ambitions, though a 1987 lease to Air Atlanta Icelandic marked early challenges. Privatized in 1985 under Tajudin Ramli, it faced financial strain, leading to renationalization in 2001. Joining Oneworld in 2013 enhanced global connectivity. Tragic incidents, including MH370’s disappearance and MH17’s downing in 2014, prompted a 2015 restructuring under Khazanah Nasional, reducing staff by 6,000 and focusing on core routes. Post-COVID-19 recovery saw 2023 profitability, with new routes like Kuala Lumpur–Amritsar (2024) and a 2025 fleet expansion plan.
Malaysia Airlines operates from KUL’s Terminal 1, a world-class hub handling 50 million passengers annually, with secondary hubs at BKI and PEN. Its network includes 22 domestic destinations and 38 international cities across Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Singapore), Northeast Asia (Tokyo, Seoul), South Asia (Delhi, Mumbai), Oceania (Sydney, Melbourne), Europe (London), and the Middle East (Jeddah, Doha). In 2025, it plans thrice-weekly flights to Paris and daily services to Chiang Mai. Codeshares with 20 Oneworld partners, including Qantas, British Airways, and Japan Airlines, plus non-alliance carriers like Emirates, extend reach to 800 destinations. The airline operates 1,000 weekly flights with an 85% load factor. Malaysia Airlines Cargo, using A330-200Fs, transports 200,000 tonnes annually, specializing in perishables like durians.