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Malaysia Airlines Business Class Review – London to Kuala Lumpur – The cabin
I was on Malaysia Airlines A380 business class london to Kuala Lumpur on both legs of the journey. For the A380 it already feels a little bit tired. The seats are next to each other – you don’t have the privacy of the “pods” that many other airlines now have in business. The seats extend to a full bed and of course, once you are lying down you can’t see the person next to you. It is a little more awkward when you are the window and need to step over to go to the bathroom but there you go. You are supplied with a sort of base sheet as well as a duvet and pillow.⇒ Got a stopover in Kuala Lumpur? Click here to read my guide One Day in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Airlines Business Class Review 2018 – The food and wine
The food was a highlight for me – although I highly recommend you go with the local cuisine options as they were by far the tastiest. The best thing was the satays provided not long after takeoff! A man with a trolley piled high with chicken and beef satays comes around. The satay sauce is excellent! This is almost a giant amuse-bouche before you head into the starter, main and dessert.⇒ Interested in Vietnam? Check out my Hoi An blog on What to do in 3 days in Hoi An
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Malaysia Airlines Business Class Lounge Heathrow & Kuala Lumpur
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How Good is Malaysia Airlines?
Overall I would give the experience of flying business with Malaysia an average. I certainly think that Singapore, BA, Etihad and Qantas all offer a more modern and better business class experience. However, obviously, I flew with Malaysia Airlines because of the price. Most importantly you can get a decent sleep on the plane and there are good food and wine options. Perhaps if they modernized the lounges they would get me back again!⇒ Business Class Flights to Malaysia
Boutique Hotels in Kuala Lumpur:
For a great value, comfortable hotel in the middle of everything check out Anggun. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will make your stay. Prices start from £53⇒ Read reviews on TripAdvisor ⇒ Book Now
If you are happy to stay out of the heart of things try Villa Samadhi. It is located in the embassy district and has an incredibly instagrammable pool! Price from £165 per night.⇒ Read reviews on TripAdvisor ⇒ Book Now
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If you are looking to stay near KL international airport check out my review of the fantastic Sama Sama Hotel which is literally at the airport. The transport links are fantastic and this is a great easy to stay in a super convenient hotel. Prices start from £88⇒ Read reviews on TripAdvisor ⇒ Book Now
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Guided Tour Options
If you’re short on time somewhere taking a guided tour can be a great option. Get your own private guide for a Kuala Lumpur city tour, take a half-day local food walking tour to enjoy some of the great tastes of Kuala Lumpur, book a half-day tour with a local or take a Kuala Lumpur night tour.Tours for Solo Travellers:
Travelling solo to Malaysia? Here are a few group tour options:Who Paid for What in this Post
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You know, business class travel just has to be decent for it to be worthwhile, in my view. Crowded economy seats and indifferent fodder make travel a test of endurance, but business class just has to overcome those limitations. I don’t need to travel in luxury – that’s first class territory – just comfort and a chance to sleep on longhaul.
I see business class as being the standard of air travel. It’s the way flying should be. Indeed, the way it was in the old days, when even economy passengers had a decent seat pitch and width. Nowadays, it can be an exercise in Tetris to fit everything in to the mean little space they give one.
If airlines compete for business class luxury, with the suites and the freebies, then it has two effects. It invariably adds more space, which tends to be squeezed out of the economy cabin, and it widens the gap between premium and the rest.
Most people I know fly a mix of economy and business. Why shouldn’t business class be just a better seat and more room? The same people use both products; they don’t suddenly become the great unwashed or the filthy rich depending on whether they turn left or right.
I guess that’s modern travel marketing at work; getting bums on seats.
Is there WiFi in business class on he A380 LHR-KUL?
Gosh Beth I don’t quite remember which makes me think there wasn’t. Sorry not be more helpful! Have been on quite a few planes since – I will make a note to note this going forward.