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Airline Essentials - Malaysia Airlines

By Arlene Fleming, About.com

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Founding Year: 1947, Malaysia Airlines is founded as Malayan Airways.
Headquarters: Malaysia Airlines headquarters and main hub is in Kuala Lumpur.
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.
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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