Discover flexible travel to see the best of Asia

Feeling the call of Asia? Malaysia Airlines’ Flex fares support your holiday dream by making the whole process smoother, smarter and stress-free.

Favourable exchange rates, shorter travel times and greater value for money; it’s little wonder that – Asia with its rich tapestry of temples, islands, jungles, mega-malls, markets and spas – has surged in popularity to become Australia’s favourite holiday destination. Whether you want something luxe or low-key, chaotic or blissfully slow (often in the same afternoon), it’s a continent that delivers every kind of adventure you could ask for.

Destination sorted, the question must be asked: how best to book your dream trip to over 70 destinations with minimal stress or uncertainty? Enter Malaysia Airlines.

Why choose Malaysia Airlines?

Feast on in-flight meals introducing you to the street food of Malaysia.

Malaysia Airlines prides itself on warm, attentive Malaysian hospitality, and for those travelling in Business Class, the airline’s iconic signature satay cart rolls down the aisle to serve chargrilled chicken, beef or Lion’s Mane mushroom skewers.

You don’t have to be travelling in the pointy end of this premium airline to enjoy those five-star benefits, however. Economy Flex – designed for travellers who require an abundance of both comfort and flexibility (not to mention those who want Economy pricing without a strictly Economy product) – offers a generous 35-kilo checked baggage allowance, which is significantly more than the industry average of 23 kilos. And it’s a large 50-kilo allowance for checked luggage in Business Class.

Add to that spacious seating with complimentary seat selection (something that’s being phased out across many other airlines), regionally inspired meals tapping into Malaysia’s vibrant Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage, and an in-flight entertainment which includes free WiFi in all cabins on select flights.

Not only the domain of Business Class, Malaysia Airlines Economy Flex passengers also get to enjoy priority check-in, priority baggage and priority boarding. In other words, fewer queues, less carousel loitering, and more time for rest and relaxation before and after your flight.

Remember too, that Malaysia Airlines is an Oneworld Alliance and Qantas codeshare member – an alliance that gives you access to a global network of over 900 destinations across 170 territories, alongside top-tier privileges.

Malaysia Airlines Flex fares

Enjoy Malaysian hospitality on your flight.

These are strange times for travel, and the need for a flexible approach has never been stronger. Happily, Malaysia Airlines offers a flexible approach, allowing unlimited date changes. This means you can change your travel dates as often as you need without being slugged with a change fee (although you’ll still pay any fare difference if the new flights cost more). You can also travel on an earlier flight on the same day at no extra cost and arrive at your destination sooner – subject to availability.

And if you’ve seen a great deal (no doubt you will) but you’re not sure if you can commit just yet, it’s helpful to know that Malaysia Airlines’ Fare Freeze – where you pay a small holding fee to lock in your chosen booking and fare – is available for up to 72 hours (through the website and app only). Once you’re ready, you can just come back and pay for the ticket.

Join Enrich, Malaysia Airlines’ award-winning loyalty program and not only will you get to enjoy exclusive privileges and rewards such as seat upgrades, hotel stays and access to Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges, but you’ll also enjoy an additional five per cent off non-promotional fares. Simply sign up and sign in before booking your flight (via the website or the app) to receive your discount.

Bonus side trips

Take advnatage of Bonus Side Trips to destinations like Penang. (Credit: Getty/ Laughing Mango)

Forget bulk-standard stopovers – or the idea that there’s no such thing as a free lunch: Malaysia Airlines is so committed to the idea that you’ll enjoy the best holiday of your life that they’re offering a Bonus Side Trip to one of eight local destinations at no extra cost – all you have to do is pay the taxes.

To be eligible to enjoy a bonus holiday to Langkawi, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kuantan, Alor Setar, Kuala Terengganu or Kuching, the trip must be booked in a single booking departing from Australia to the following destinations: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Qatar, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, United Kingdom, France, Maldives and Saudi Arabia.

Take your stopover either on your way in or on your return home, whatever suits you best.

And with Malaysia Airlines’ fleet of brand new A330neo aircraft already operating three flights daily out of Sydney and Melbourne, and daily flights from Adelaide (with Brisbane just around the corner), expect a smoother, more luxurious adventure. Malaysia Airlines already flies regularly from Australian capital cities, with increased frequency to be announced shortly.

You can book your next trip directly via malaysiaairlines.com or by downloading the mobile app.