jwotravelexpert
Active Member
I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines on their Airbus A330-300 from Osaka (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), roughly a 6-hour flight that gave me a good look at how the airline’s long-haul Economy product is holding up in 2025.
The aircraft was delivered back in 2012, and you can definitely tell it’s ageing a little - from the seat design to the older-generation IFE screens. That said, the cabin was clean, legroom was okay, and the crew were absolutely excellent - easily one of the friendliest and most proactive I’ve flown with recently.
Service included one hot meal round and a snack before landing. On the plus though, although not Starlink there was complimentary Wi-Fi (through MHConnect), which was surprisingly stable for messaging and light browsing. The food and general hardware were average, but the crew really elevated the experience overall.
I also included a short segment on why Kansai Airport is literally sinking - which is a fascinating piece of engineering history in itself.
Route: Osaka-Kansai (KIX) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (9M-MTG)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 6h 12m
Cost: 20,750 Avios + £78.20 (taxes/fees)
Curious to hear from anyone else who’s flown Malaysia Airlines long-haul recently? How do you think their product compares to other Oneworld carriers like Cathay, JAL, or Qatar?
The aircraft was delivered back in 2012, and you can definitely tell it’s ageing a little - from the seat design to the older-generation IFE screens. That said, the cabin was clean, legroom was okay, and the crew were absolutely excellent - easily one of the friendliest and most proactive I’ve flown with recently.
Service included one hot meal round and a snack before landing. On the plus though, although not Starlink there was complimentary Wi-Fi (through MHConnect), which was surprisingly stable for messaging and light browsing. The food and general hardware were average, but the crew really elevated the experience overall.
I also included a short segment on why Kansai Airport is literally sinking - which is a fascinating piece of engineering history in itself.
Route: Osaka-Kansai (KIX) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (9M-MTG)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 6h 12m
Cost: 20,750 Avios + £78.20 (taxes/fees)
Curious to hear from anyone else who’s flown Malaysia Airlines long-haul recently? How do you think their product compares to other Oneworld carriers like Cathay, JAL, or Qatar?
