Malaysia Airlines Vs Qantas J

[RooFlyer]

I have a choice of returning to Australia on QF from BKK, in J, overnight flight. Alternative is Malaysian from KL, daytime flight.

I dislike overnight flights but equally haven't flown Malaysian in donkey's years. I believe its a step down from QF.

In either case I'd overnight near the airport beforehand.

Those who know both products - which is the better choice - QF overnight or MH day flight, including airport experience? I don't think there would be a fare difference (part of a Europe ticket).

 

[AIRwin]

What aircraft on MH?

 

[RooFlyer]

What aircraft on MH?

A330-900NEO

 

[Austman]

Seating on actual QF aircraft in J, is, IMO, better. You also get PJs, if that matters. So sleeping on overnight flights is, IME, better on QF.

MH in J can be a very nice experience on their newer aircraft. Especially on daytime flights. And their crew are always delightful.

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A330-900NEO

Thread 'Malaysia Airlines A330-Neo Business Class (KUL-MEL)'

Jul 12, 2025

This is a shortish TR on Malaysia Airlines' latest A330-Neo.

MH129, KUL-MEL, 09:20-19:25, Business Class.

This was my first trip on a MH A330-Neo. It was mostly a pretty nice experience. Both the hard product and the soft product are pretty good.

MH cabin crew were, as usual, excellent.

It starts on board with pre-departure drinks. Including champagne. And a cold towel. The amenity kit contains some Payot products and socks, eye-mask and toothbrush. A seat topper and a quality blanket are at the seat. A large bottle of water is also at the seat. There are no pyjamas...

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[moa999]

If unlimited time is take a day flight every day - you get to enjoy J.

Business (or First) on the 7-8hr flights is a tradeoff between service and sleep.

 

[RooFlyer]

@Austman - fantastic, thanks; I missed it (I don't usually look out for MH ) product looks v good

@moa999 I sleep badly on planes, so a daytime flight is usually preferable, just checking that MH is half-decent.

What's the best at-airport hotel, please (I'm chain agnostic)?

 

[Quickstatus]

MH J on a lower tier than SQ and QF both in hard and soft offering but my experience was not on the neo.

Which airport for hotel?

 

[Austman]

What's the best at-airport hotel, please (I'm chain agnostic)?

KUL T1 is interesting.

There is the Sama Sama land-side hotel attached to T1. It's actually a pretty good hotel! At least 4-star. Air-side, if you wish, is the Sama Sama Express. It's in the Satellite where most long-haul flights depart. I think it quite OK. Especially if you ask for, or book, a window room. 3-star-ish. You can book for 6 hours at a reasonable rate. Then use the MH lounge, also nearby in the Satellite, for meals and drinks before and after.

Also there are several hotels near, or even attached to, KL-Sentral. You can check-in at KL-Sentral and catch the express train to KUL T1 in about 30 minutes.

 

[Brissy1]

Been a few years so don't guarantee, but agree Sama Sama land-side attached to T1 was quite nice, good value and Very convenient (phone on the wall to get a golf cart pickup if you don't want to walk!). Last time I was there, for the day only, and on checkout he insisted on recalculating to see if my day hours was cheaper than my booked overnight stay (yes was slightly)

 

[masco131]

@Austman - fantastic, thanks; I missed it (I don't usually look out for MH ) product looks v good

@moa999 I sleep badly on planes, so a daytime flight is usually preferable, just checking that MH is half-decent.

What's the best at-airport hotel, please (I'm chain agnostic)?

If you have Accor, I won't look past the ibis. It is just about 5-10 minutes and they have a shuttle. Last time I was there, I got a pretty decent upgrade and you can use your drink voucher. I got 30% off from the restaurant as they said it is not part of the Accor plus but food is cheap in Malaysia anyway. The restaurant was half decent and large portions too

 

[Cloud9]

If you like satay, MH J is a dream.

The platinum wing of the lounge in T1 is pretty decent and nice and quiet in the round as well.
Concur with @masco131 on the Ibis, to be honest, if you want something near the airport.