Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Malaysia Airlines has announced the deployment of the Airbus A350-900XWB on its Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai Pu Dong route during the first half of September 2024. This upgrade, replacing the Airbus A330 previously used on this route, reflects the airline’s commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and operational efficiency on this key international route. The specific flights affected are MH388 from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and MH389 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, scheduled on the dates September 1, 6, and 13, 2024.
The Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai route is a significant connection in Malaysia Airlines’ international network, serving as a vital link between Southeast Asia and China. The introduction of the A350-900XWB on this route highlights the airline’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and provide an improved travel experience for passengers. Malaysia Airlines operates up to 10 weekly flights on the Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai route throughout September 2024.
However, passengers flying on specific dates in the first half of the month will experience the upgraded Airbus A350-900XWB instead of the A330. The A350-900XWB will be deployed on the following dates: Flight MH388 departs Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 08:40 and arrives at Shanghai Pu Dong International Airport (PVG) at 14:15. The return flight, MH389, departs Shanghai at 15:25 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 19:00.
These flights will utilize the Airbus A350-900XWB on the specified.