Malaysia Airlines will reintroduce a double-daily London service

From March 27th, Malaysia Airlines will increase its non-stop flight capacity from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by almost 70,000 seats.

Malaysia Airlines, the country's primary carrier, will resume 11-times-weekly service till June 29th.

From June 30th forward, a full return to a double daily service will be implemented.

This would greatly enhance the number of flights available for travellers ahead of the much-anticipated opening of the Malaysian border on April 1st.

This comes just in time for Easter and the start of the European summer, and it builds on the recent relaxation of Covid-19 limitations in the UK and Europe.

It also aligns with other south-east Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, which have all announced a reduction of entrance criteria for fully vaccinated international visitors.

This enhanced capacity opens up more chances for better connections across Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as more flexibility for passengers to fly on the dates that are most convenient for them.

Malaysia Airlines is looking forward to welcoming passengers on board with its unique Malaysian hospitality.

"The further increase in capacity of over 70,000 seats is a high priority for Malaysia Airlines on our flagship route, and we remain the sole non-stop carrier between London and Kuala Lumpur," said Daniel Bainbridge, regional director UK & Europe.

"We now excitedly await the opening of Malaysian borders on April 1st for tourists who we know have been wishing to visit, and we look forward to welcoming them back onboard with our characteristic Malaysian hospitality," says the statement.