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Airline Essentials - Malaysia Airlines

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

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Image from Malaysia Airlines

Founding Year:

1947, Malaysia Airlines is founded as Malayan Airways.

Headquarters:

Malaysia Airlines headquarters and main hub is in Kuala Lumpur.

Website:



Malaysia Airlines

Seat Maps:



seat maps

Phone Number:



Phone #800-421-8641

Frequent Flyer / Global Alliance:

Enrich is the frequent flyer program of Malaysia Airlines. They are currently not a member of a global airline alliance.

Frequent flyer info

Accidents / Incidents:

The most recent deadly crash involving a Malaysia Airlines aircraft occurred in September of 1995. Upon landing, a Fokker aircraft crashed due to wind shear and killed 34 people on board.

Airline News:

Malaysia Airlines News

Interesting Fact:

The logo of Malaysia Airlines has a representation of a moon kite. The moon kite is one of Malaysia's national symbols.

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