British Airways resumes flights to KL after five years

British Airways has resumed flights to Kuala Lumpur for the first time in five years, marking a significant milestone in reconnecting Malaysia with the United Kingdom. This resumption ends a nearly four-year suspension of the route by the UK flag carrier, which had halted services due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Flight BA33, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed from London at 9.10pm on Tuesday (April 1) and arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 5.20pm on Wednesday (April 2). “This is a great boost for Malaysia’s tourism industry. Naturally, we hope to welcome more tourists from Europe, particularly from the United Kingdom, to Malaysia,” said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that Malaysia Airlines already operated two daily flights to London. However, with British Airways’ return, he expressed optimism about future growth. “With more flights, we hope to further expand our tourism industry and attract more visitors, especially in the coming years. Malaysia will continue to enhance its global connectivity, particularly with Europe. We also hope to strengthen our links with the United States,” he added.<br/>