Bringing you the Best of Malaysia and Japan
- Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines Joint Business partnership -

Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a Joint Business partnership in July 2020.

Through this Joint Business, JL and MH will take on new challenges to further enhance convenience between Japan and Malaysia and allow customers to benefit from more flight choices.

Malaysia Airlines' new A330neo

About the new A330neo

From October 8, 2025 Malaysia Airlines is introducing its newest aircraft, Airbus A330neo, on the route between Tokyo (Narita) and Kuala Lumpur. Equipped with full-flat business class seats with direct aisle access and award-winning RECARO-made economy class seats*, the new aircraft offers a new level of comfort.

  • RECARO CL3810 seat received iF Design Award 2022 and Red Dot: Best of the Best 2023 awards.

Passengers in all classes can stay connected throughout the whole flight via complimentary Wi-Fi with unlimited data.

Introduction

The new A330neo will be first introduced on flights JL7090 (Kuala Lumpur - Narita) and JL7091 (Narita - Kuala Lumpur), and later expected to be gradually expanded to other flights between Japan and Malaysia operated by Malaysia Airlines*.

  • Aircraft may change depending on the day of travel. When booking a flight on JAL website, you can check what aircraft type is planned to operate the flight on "Flight Selection" page. "339" code indicates A330neo aircraft.

Please note that due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances the aircraft operating a specific flight may be changed without notice.

Seat and inflight service details

For the details about the new Malaysia Airlines A330neo, its seats and in-flight service, please see Malaysia Airlines website.

For the details about JAL aircraft, seats and in-flight service, please see "Inflight services" page.

Network

Combined, Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from Narita International Airport and Kansai International Airport. Customers can enjoy seamless connectivity to Japan’s domestic cities and international destinations beyond such as North America through Japan Airlines’ flights from Tokyo. In addition, Malaysia Airlines offers a wide range of flights to Malaysia’s domestic locations.

 

Mileage Programs

Passengers can accumulate and redeem miles in both JAL and Malaysia Airlines programs. JMB members can earn miles on Malaysia Airlines flight and exchange them for Malaysia Airlines award travel tickets.

Additionally, JMB Diamond members, JGC Premium members, and other FLY ON members can also earn FLY ON Program Mile-Up Bonus based on your service status on Malaysia Airlines' flights between Japan and Malaysia.