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Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional

I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok in Business Class. The ticket was redeemed from British Airways for 16,500 Avios +$17 tax which is excellent value. Here are some photos of the trip:

Dedicated check-in for Business Class in row D at KLIA1.

a man waving in an airport
It's been many years since I last flew on MH.

Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional

After check-in, I visited Golden Lounge Regional near gate A.

The lounge is huge and has floor to ceiling view of the airfield. There is also a great buffet selection, I particularly love the curry beef.

The lounge is also available for purchase for Economy Class guests. I think it was around USD 36.

Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
a room with tables and chairs
airplanes parked at an airport
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional
food in a buffet line

MH780 Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

Malaysia Airlines has about 4 daily flights to Bangkok with the majority of them on Boeing 737-800 and occasionally A330. My flight is operated by B737-800, reg 9M-MXJ.

a white airplane on a tarmac

I was sitting in row 1C as it was a completely full flight. Flight time was about 2 hours.

Malaysia Airlines Business Class on B737-800
Malaysia Airlines Business Class on B737-800
a menu of a restaurant
Business Class Menu - Malaysia Airlines MH780
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Malaysia Airlines Business Class
Malaysia Airlines Business Class meal - Chicken Biryani main course with guava juice.
Malaysia Airlines Business Class meal - Chicken Biryani main course with guava juice.
a tray of food on a tray
Malaysia Airlines Economy Class meal - Chicken
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Malaysia Airlines Economy Class

Summary

I think Malaysia Airlines still offer great value in the heavily competitive environment of South East Asia. It almost felt the value of their short-haul stands out better than their long-haul.

The food in both Business Class and Economy is decent for a 2-hour short flight. The Economy Class seat on this 737-800 seems to have been upgraded. The crew is warm and nice on my flight.

The Golden Lounge regional has a decent choice of food and a nice view of the apron. Malaysia Airlines do release a fair amount of seats for redemption. The best way to redeem short-haul flights is via British Airways Executive Club using Avios.