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)