No, Malaysia Airlines does not currently operate direct flights to the USA.
Malaysia Airlines ceased its direct flight services to the United States in 2014. Since then, the airline has relied on codeshare agreements with its oneworld alliance partners to facilitate connectivity for passengers traveling to and from the US.
A key factor preventing the resumption of direct services is the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) assessment of Malaysia's aviation safety standards. In 2019, the country of Malaysia was downgraded to a Category 2 status by the FAA. This downgrade effectively prohibits Malaysian airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, from launching any new services to the United States or increasing existing flights.
Why Malaysia Airlines Doesn't Fly to the US:
- Cessation of Direct Service (2014): Malaysia Airlines halted its direct routes to the US nearly a decade ago.
- FAA Category 2 Status (2019): The downgrade by the Federal Aviation Administration means that Malaysian aviation authorities do not meet international safety standards. This prevents Malaysian carriers from initiating new or expanding current services to the US.
For Malaysian carriers to resume or expand direct flights to the US, the country's aviation authority would first need to be re-evaluated and upgraded back to Category 1 status by the FAA, indicating compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards.
