Malaysia Airlines adds London flights

Malaysia Airlines added two extra round trips between Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow in April 2026, lifting service on one of its busiest long-haul routes. (malaysiaairlines.com) The added Kuala Lumpur departures are on April 18 and April 22, 2026, both under flight number MH7006. Malaysia Airlines lists local departure times of 12:15 a.m. and 12:40 a.m., with London arrivals at 7:00 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. (malaysiaairlines.com) The return sectors from London Heathrow are also on April 18 and April 22, under flight number MH7005. Malaysia Airlines lists local departures at 1:10 p.m. and 9:30 a.m., with next-day arrivals in Kuala Lumpur at 9:25 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. (malaysiaairlines.com) Schedule data published by AeroRoutes shows the airline is using the Airbus A350-900 for all four added flights. Aviation Week said the change lifts Kuala Lumpur-Heathrow service from 14 to 16 flights a week in April. (aeroroutes.com) (aviationweek.com) The increase stands out because Malaysia Airlines spent much of the past year trimming capacity, not adding it. Malaysia Aviation Group said in April 2025 that proactive network cuts in the fourth quarter of 2024 reduced capacity by 18% after supply-chain problems lengthened maintenance times and delayed new aircraft deliveries. (malaysiaairlines.com) The airline was still dealing with disruption in early 2026. Malaysia Aviation Group said on March 5, 2026 that Malaysia Airlines had deployed extra London and Paris flights on March 6 through March 8 to support travelers during what it called global disruptions, and its news page later showed Doha suspensions tied to regional security conditions in March 2026. (malaysiaaviationgroup.com.my) At the same time, the group has been rebuilding growth elsewhere. Malaysia Airlines said on April 3, 2026 that it would resume Fukuoka service and launch Shenzhen and Changsha flights, while Malaysia Aviation Group reported on April 2, 2026 that it posted a fourth consecutive year of operating profit, with net profit after interest and tax of RM137 million in 2025. (malaysiaaviationgroup.com.my) For travelers, the April London additions are short, targeted increases rather than a permanent timetable rewrite. Malaysia Airlines is selling them as extra options on April 18 and April 22, with onward connections across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand through Kuala Lumpur. (malaysiaairlines.com)