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Malaysia Airlines Launches New A330neo Business Class Suites

January 2nd, 2025 – Malaysia Airlines Launches New A330neo Business Class Suites

Malaysia Airlines’ new A330neo has officially hit Australian shores, with the updated plane landing in Melbourne earlier this month.

Part of Malaysia Airlines’ plan to slowly overhaul their fleet, the A330neo comes complete with a refreshed, next-generation Business Class suite, bringing a new level of comfort and luxury to long-haul flights for loyal Business Class passengers.

Currently available on limited routes with the plan to roll out throughout routes across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and India, the new A330neo is built in a similar layout to the British Airways’ Club Suite Business Class. Featuring a 1-2-1 configuration with each seat facing away from the aisle, passengers are guaranteed a sense of privacy throughout the flight – this also means that passengers who choose a window seat, will be able to face the window seat without turning their neck throughout the flight.

Beyond an improved configuration for added privacy, Business Class passengers on the new A330neo can also expect a range of comfort and functionality improvements. A sliding door between the seats and the aisle has been added to create a greater sense of privacy for passengers sleeping, working, or choosing to have downtime, as well as a small sliding panel between the centre seats so that passengers flying together can still chat throughout the flight.

Malaysia Airlines has also worked towards creating a more functional space for those flying long-haul flights, keeping the popular fully lie-flat bed while also adding more built-in storage options for passengers to securely store keys, wallets, phones and other small pieces safely. This storage nook, built into the armrest, also includes a headphone audio jack, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets to allow for easy phone charging while flying.

For those looking to conduct work while flying, the A330neo now also includes a simple-to-unfold table under the TV screen, with a power plug located in the footwell underneath. WiFi onboard is also free – just join the inflight MHconnect hotspot.

Currently being rolled out to destinations including Melbourne, Auckland, Tokyo and Doha, Malaysia Airlines will gradually roll out this new class of airline throughout the coming years, phasing out their older A330’s on a “one in, one out” basis.