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Malaysia Airlines

Closing in on its seventy-fifth birthday, Malaysia Airlines is one of Asia's most high-profile airlines. Nowadays, Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines' 99 aircraft fly 116 routes to 76 destinations in 22 countries. In addition to a comprehensive domestic and regional network, Malaysia Airlines has a presence throughout Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Europe. (Featured image: Getty Images)

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Malaysia Airlines

IATA/ICAO Code
MH/MAS
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
May 1st, 1947
Alliance
oneworld
CEO
Izham Ismail
Country
Malaysia

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