Malaysia Airlines Airline Profile

Malaysia Airlines information, codes and useful links

Malaysia Airlines profile
Malaysia Airlines logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Malaysia Airlines

Legal name: Malaysia Airlines Berhad dba Malaysia Airlines

Year established: 1946

Region: Asia

Base country: Malaysia

Base city: Kuala Lumpur

Base airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: MH

Airline ICAO code: MAS

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: oneworld

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Malaysia Airlines overview and services

Malaysia Airlines Berhad dba Malaysia Airlines more known as Malaysia Airlines is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline company with its base at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This airline's 2-char IATA designator is MH, and its ICAO code is MAS. Founded 79 years ago in 1947, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, and 21 others, Malaysia Airlines is a oneworld alliance member.

Malaysia Airlines offers both web and mobile check-in facilities for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent information about Malaysia Airlines baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.