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Malaysia Airlines

MalaysiaFull-service carrieroneworld memberSince 1972

MHIATA code
MASICAO code

Malaysia Airlines (IATA MH, ICAO MAS) is Malaysia's national carrier, a full-service airline based at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and part of Malaysia Aviation Group. It has been a oneworld member since 1 February 2013 and serves 55 destinations in 20 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East (2026).

Founded
1972
Headquarters
Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Country
Malaysia
Main hubs
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Airline type
Full-service carrier
Alliance
oneworld
Loyalty
Enrich
Parent
Malaysia Aviation Group
Ownership
Part of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), whose main shareholder is Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. MAG also owns Firefly, Amal by Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo and the Enrich programme.
Callsign
MALAYSIAN
Website
malaysiaairlines.com

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Direct channels

Direct bookings are made on malaysiaairlines.com and the Malaysia Airlines app.

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History of Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines shares its early history with Singapore Airlines. Malayan Airways began scheduled flights from Singapore in May 1947, became Malaysian Airways in 1963 and Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1966. In 1972 the joint airline split, and the Malaysian side became Malaysian Airline System, later known as Malaysia Airlines.

The airline joined oneworld on 1 February 2013, when it flew 88 aircraft, including Airbus A380s, to more than 60 destinations. After two fatal losses in 2014 it was restructured under state investor Khazanah Nasional, and its business passed to a new company, Malaysia Airlines Berhad, in 2015.

Today the airline sits within Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), alongside the regional airline Firefly, the Hajj and Umrah charter brand Amal, cargo carrier MASkargo and the Enrich loyalty programme. MAG reported a net profit of RM54 million for 2024, its third straight year of operating profit, and is renewing the fleet with Airbus A330neos and Boeing 737-8s and 737-10s. Paris returned to the network in March 2025.

Milestones

  1. 1947Malayan Airways began scheduled flights from Singapore on 1 May.
  2. 1966Renamed Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in May.
  3. 1972Malaysia-Singapore Airlines split; Malaysian Airline System formed.
  4. 2013Joined oneworld on 1 February.
  5. 2024First Airbus A330neos entered service on routes to Melbourne, Bali and Auckland.
  6. 2025Flights to Paris resumed on 22 March, its second European destination.

Fleet

Airbus A330-900neo Airbus A350-900 Airbus A330-300 Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737-8

Aircraft types in service as of 2025

Malaysia Airlines' fleet page features the Airbus A330neo, Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 737-800. MAG had two A330neos in service in early 2025, with eight more due that year, and plans a narrow-body fleet of 55 Boeing 737-8s and 737-10s by 2030. Older A330s remain in service while the new aircraft arrive. MASkargo flies its own freighters.

Network and hubs

Malaysia Airlines' hub is Kuala Lumpur International Airport. oneworld lists 55 destinations in 20 countries, covering Southeast, South and Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and Europe. The airline says it flies to 16 points within Malaysia.

In 2024 it added Malé, Da Nang and Chiang Mai and resumed Kolkata, and in March 2025 it returned to Paris alongside London. Firefly, a sister airline in Malaysia Aviation Group, flies shorter regional routes.

Malaysia Airlines: frequently asked questions

What are Malaysia Airlines' IATA and ICAO codes?

Malaysia Airlines uses the IATA code MH and the ICAO code MAS, with the radio callsign MALAYSIAN. Its three-digit ticket prefix in the IATA airline register is 232. Flight numbers are shown as MH followed by digits.

Is Malaysia Airlines in oneworld?

Yes. Malaysia Airlines became a full oneworld member on 1 February 2013. Enrich Platinum, Gold and Silver members receive oneworld Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby status, which brings benefits such as lounge access on partner airlines.

Who owns Malaysia Airlines?

Malaysia Airlines is part of Malaysia Aviation Group, whose main shareholder is Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund. MAG also owns Firefly, Amal by Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo and the Enrich loyalty programme.

What aircraft does Malaysia Airlines fly?

Malaysia Airlines flies Airbus A350-900s and A330s, including new A330neos, on long and medium-haul routes, and Boeing 737-800s and 737-8s on regional routes. Malaysia Aviation Group plans to operate 55 Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft by 2030.

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Sources

  1. Malaysia Aviation Group — Home
  2. Malaysia Aviation Group — About us
  3. Malaysia Airlines — MAG achieves positive NIAT of RM54mil
  4. Malaysia Airlines — Our fleet
  5. Malaysia Airlines — Destinations
  6. oneworld — Malaysia Airlines to join oneworld on 1 February 2013
  7. oneworld — Malaysia Airlines member page
  8. Singapore Airlines — Our heritage
  9. IATA — Airline members list
  10. FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators

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