British Airways will resume flights to Kuala Lumpur starting November 10, offering daily services from London Heathrow using its Boeing B787-9 aircraft. This initiative aims to enhance direct connections between Malaysia and the UK.
Sean Doyle, the chairman and CEO of British Airways, affirmed the reintroduction of flights to Kuala Lumpur and other Southeast Asian destinations as part of the airline’s £7 billion (RM42 billion) modernization strategy, aiming to improve services and fleet.
The announcement of the Southeast Asia network’s resumption was made during British Airways’ unveiling of its modernization plans.
Previously, direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow were solely operated by Malaysia Airlines. British Airways had suspended its Kuala Lumpur services in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, despite resuming direct flights in May 2015. Prior to 2015, the airline’s last flight to Malaysia’s capital was in 2001.
The flights on the B787-9 will feature a four-class configuration comprising eight First Class, 42 Club Class, 39 World Traveller Plus, and 127 World Traveller seats. Return fares start from £620 (RM3,718) in economy, £1,388 (RM8,323) in premium economy, £3,200 (RM19,190) in business, and £4,000 (RM23,987) in first class.
British Airways will also resume services to Bangkok, this time from London Gatwick, with a thrice-weekly service using its B777-200ER aircraft.
Doyle highlighted that British Airways’ modernization plan encompasses new aircraft and cabins, enhanced customer service, operational efficiency, sustainability efforts, a new website and mobile app, as well as new First Class suites and premium airport lounges.
Ailsa Terry, the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, expressed appreciation for the resumption of British Airways’ direct flights between London and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting the deepening ties between the UK and Malaysia. The enhanced connectivity is expected to benefit students, professionals, and holidaymakers traveling between the two nations.
