Air Asia offers lower airfare than Malaysia Airlines and its brand target is towards lower end customers. Corresponding to expectation, perception of services branding on Malaysia Airlines (Mean = 3.7809) is slightly higher than Air Asia (Mean = 3.7497).
The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Malaysia is January, when tickets cost $934 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,653 and $1,496 respectively.
Malaysia Airlines Earns Global Recognition as APEX Four Star Major Airline; Ranked Among World's Top 10 Airlines by Condé Nast Traveller. Malaysia Airlines proudly celebrates a series of prestigious accolades, reflecting its unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to enhancing every passenger's journey.
According to the 2025 list, the top three best carriers in the world are Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Virgin Atlantic. Qatar Airways is back on top as AirHelp's No. 1 best carrier in the world. The Doha-based airline held the top spot on AirHelp's list for six straight years from 2018 to 2023 but slipped to No.
It's hard to predict when the wet (read: wetter) season will start, but the rainiest months are typically November to February. The wet season is more pronounced in Sarawak than in Sabah. Temperatures in the lowlands and coastal areas average a balmy 27 to 32°C, but it's not uncommon for it to climb much higher.
As you cruise across the sky you'll have the opportunity to enjoy non-stop in-flight entertainment on your personal flat screen on the back of the seat in front of you. Complimentary meals are also served, with Malaysian and international dishes on the menu, along with a choice of beverages and snacks.
As of April 2024, American Airlines and Air France each have recorded 11 plane crashes, the highest number among global airlines. Additionally, United Airlines has experienced seven crashes, and American Eagle, the regional branch of American Airlines, has had five plane crashes.
With an average flight delay of a mere 13 minutes, Malaysia Airways has a record that puts it in the top 5% of airlines for reliability, although there are still a significant number of excessively late and delayed arrivals.
The southwest monsoon hardly affects the region, but the typhoon season in the Western Pacific, which runs from April-November, sees cold, wet weather hit Sabah and Sarawak at random intervals.
Shoes must be removed when entering places of worship such as mosques and temples. Some mosques provide robes and scarves for female visitors. Taking photographs at places of worship is usually permitted but always ask permission beforehand. Toasting is not a common practice in Malaysia.
You can visit Malaysia without a visa for tourism. You will normally be allowed to stay for 90 days on arrival. If you want to stay for longer than 90 days or are not a tourist, you must apply for a visa from the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission before you travel.
Hawaiian Airlines – Founded in 1929, never had a fatal accident. EVA Air (Taiwan) – No hull-loss or passenger fatalities since inception in 1989. Virgin Australia & Virgin Atlantic – Both have zero fatal crashes in their histories.
