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RM 1,354 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
RM 3,331
Overall average: RM 3,689
Cathay Pacific
Mon 13/4Thu 28/5
JFK - KUL • 1 stop
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RM 1,354
Typical prices: RM 2,150-RM 2,413
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Cheapest • Avg RM 3,204 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur (JFK-KUL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 28 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 01:30
JFK
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KUL
35h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:10 - 13:10
KUL
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JFK
36h 00m
1 stop
RM 3,331Cathay Pacific
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Korean Air Logo
13:20 - 21:50
JFK
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KUL
44h 30m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
23:20 - 21:00
KUL
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JFK
33h 40m
1 stop
RM 3,347Korean Air
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 06:00
JFK
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KUL
28h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:40 - 22:55
KUL
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JFK
38h 15m
2 stops
RM 3,359United Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 08:10
JFK
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KUL
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:25 - 10:55
KUL
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JFK
23h 30m
1 stop
RM 3,367Turkish Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 11 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 07:20
JFK
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KUL
23h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:50 - 22:30
KUL
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JFK
24h 40m
1 stop
RM 3,371Turkish Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 25 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 20:55
JFK
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KUL
31h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:45 - 13:10
KUL
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JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
RM 3,382Cathay Pacific
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 12:05
JFK
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KUL
22h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:45 - 13:10
KUL
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JFK
22h 25m
1 stop
RM 3,390Cathay Pacific
Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:55 - 12:05
JFK
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KUL
22h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
17:40 - 06:00
KUL
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JFK
24h 20m
1 stop
RM 3,398Cathay Pacific
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 22 Jun
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02:00 - 06:00
JFK
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KUL
40h 00m
1 stop
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14:15 - 11:00
KUL
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JFK
32h 45m
1 stop
RM 3,402ANA
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:35
JFK
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KUL
36h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:40 - 22:55
KUL
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JFK
38h 15m
2 stops
RM 3,406United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost RM 3,512 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 6,486 and RM 5,870 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 1,354
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (49% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport flights

  • Can I travel with my therapy animals from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, some airlines do allow therapy animals onboard. American Airlines allow emotional support animals on board without any additional fee so long as you have an ESA letter. Ensure your therapy animal is calm and behaves well on board and at the airports.

  • What items are prohibited from carry-on baggage on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    You are only allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, and gels in your carry-on baggage, no more than 3.4 ounces per container. Also, sharp or pointed objects, explosive and flammable materials, self-defense items, or weapons and firearms are not allowed in carry-on baggage.

  • Can I change my flight itinerary after booking my New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, depending on your airline, you may be able to change your flight itinerary after booking for a fee. Turkish Airlines allows you to make changes to your flight itinerary after booking, but you must do so at least 1 hour before departure. However, remember that the fare difference will apply and is non-refundable.

  • What are the travel documents necessary for travel from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    A passport is required for flights from New York JFK Airport to Kuala Lumpur, valid for at least six months from your entry date into Malaysia. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can travel to Malaysia for tourist or business reasons for up to 90 days without a visa. However, if you stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was RM 1,354 for a one-way ticket and RM 3,331 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    When flying out of New York John F Kennedy Airport you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at Kuala Lumpur Airport, also known as Kuala Lumpur Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Kuala Lumpur Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of RM 6,307 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of RM 3,784 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur Airport from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kuala Lumpur Airport with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kuala Lumpur Airport from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) usually involve layovers and can range from a few hours to a full day. For example, Turkish Airlines has a long layover of around 13 hours in Istanbul (IST), while Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines have a shorter layover of around 3 hours at Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH) and New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) respectively.
  • Flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur typically arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), serving as the main hub for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, flyGlobal, UPS Airlines, and Malindo Air. It is located approximately 27 miles south of Kuala Lumpur downtown and features several transportation options for downtown.
  • Upgrading to first class on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur is worth considering, especially for this long journey. Airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer luxurious first-class options that include lie-flat beds, gourmet dining, and exceptional service.
  • Several airlines offer eco-friendly flights for this route, including Air Canada, Malaysia Airlines, and ANA. These airlines are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. To contribute to a cleaner future for the aviation industry, consider booking with these airlines.
  • If you have reduced mobility, you can request special assistance. Air Canada, ANA Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Malaysia Airlines offer assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including the use of wheelchairs, priority boarding, and assistance through security.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1472 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
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They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

4.0 OkayOscar, Mar 2026
LAX - NRT
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They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

In economy, very cramped. Once the front seat was reclined it was almost impossible to get in and out of our seat. The personnel was excellent.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

The flight was just ok, but the vendor made it exceptio ally bard to manage my own reservation and would not give me access. The blocked all of the one time pins to come to their email address which caused me.to go through them eceryrime to get seats see rhe reservation and even get wheelchair access for my sick 71 year old uncle. They only xommunicates via a bot which gave me incorrect info. I thought this was Kayak and not underprivileged. They ruined his trip, did not get him aisle seats and made it impossible to purchase extra leg room. It was a horrible experience. He was taken to hospital on arrival only to find he had blood clots and pnemonia while trying to navigate the airport. This vendor is very irresponsible and the airline could not access his info.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

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