Getting to Borneo: Malaysia Airlines
I flew to Borneo with Malaysia Airlines, from London, via Kuala Lumpur. I have to say; I rate Malaysia Airlines highly. The staff are as attentive as flying with Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific, plus they are excellent value for money when compared with other Asian airlines. I’ve had plenty of great experiences travelling with Malaysia Airlines over the past ten years, and no other airline can connect you to destinations in Malaysia and Borneo better than them.
Malaysia Airlines operate the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft twice per day on flights from Heathrow. The plane is very spacious, and the in-flight entertainment and onboard dining are indeed up there with the best I’ve experienced while flying long-haul.
Regarding passenger comfort, they offer a generous seat of 32”, and if you’re looking for extra legroom seating but can’t justify an upgrade to Premium Economy, Malaysia offers seats with extra legroom on the A350-900 which is at the front of the economy cabin. Extra legroom costs £50-£75 per person, per flight sector and you can only book this via the website once you have paid in full and we’ve issued the flight ticket for you.
Malaysia Airlines Business Class
Malaysia Airlines offer lie-flat bed seating in Business and First Class on all their aircraft. At Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur, the lounges are for the exclusive use of passengers of Malaysia Airlines and One world travellers and are of a very high standard. I recommend arriving at the airport in good time to relax in the lounge and enjoy a good meal and complimentary champagne to get you in the holiday spirit!
Combining Borneo with other places
If you’re interested in wildlife – a visit to Borneo should be top of your list of destinations as one of the premier wildlife regions in South East Asia. Sarawak can be combined easily with Sabah, or with peninsula Malaysia or elsewhere in Asia, perhaps a city break in Hong Kong. In Sabah, you could also visit the beaches of Kota Kinabalu, or even challenge yourself to climb Mt Kinabalu as my colleague Chris did on his Borneo honeymoon