This overnight flight is operated by the A330-300, configured with a 1-2-1 Business Class layout. Boarding was smooth and efficient, and I was warmly greeted by the cabin crew before being shown to my seat — 4D, located in the middle section of the cabin.
Inflight Dining
Meal service started shortly after takeoff with a pre-drinks trolley making its way through the cabin. I hada glass of champagne and a white wine. The crew were nice to let me try their white wines, I preferred Pikes wine that went well with the food.
The first course was Malaysia Airlines’ signature satay — you get a choice between lamb, chicken, or a mix of both. I requested for mixed and surprisingly enjoyed the lamb more than expected; it was tender, perfectly cooked, and paired beautifully with the peanut sauce — spicy and nutty in just the right balance.
Next came a light salad to cleanse the palate before the main course. I had been craving chicken tikka for days (and even before the flight searching for it) and, to my delight, Chicken Tikka Biryani was on the menu. It did not disappoint — the chicken was cooked to perfection, juicy without being overdone, and the masala, just right.
Dessert was Phirni, a creamy rice pudding traditionally flavored with cardamom. I mistook it for mushroom soup and sprinkled black pepper on top, but it was still good.
I ended the meal with a hot Teh Tarik, Malaysia’s beloved pulled milk tea. You can’t go wrong with that. Service was swift, and within two hour of takeoff, the cabin lights were dimmed to allow passengers to rest.
Since this is a 5 hour flight, no amenity kit or slippers are provided as its relatively short.
Cabin and Seats
I found the seat a little thin, there was a comforter and blanket given to make your seat more comfy. The seat itself was comfortable for sitting and lounging, but when converted into a lie-flat bed, I found the footwell rather narrow, making it a little restrictive to change sleeping positions. Since this was a 5-hour overnight sector, it wasn’t a dealbreaker, but on longer flights it might become uncomfortable.
In terms of storage space there is a sufficient but sitting at the middle section also meant lesser table area. If I were to be doing laptop work, it would have been a tad uncomfortable.
Entertainment
I did a scroll through the movie list and found it to not have an extensive collection of movies especially for regional languages.
Final Thoughts
Interestingly, this aircraft also features a small “Premium Economy” zone in rows 9 and 10. On my inbound sector, I was seated there, and I found it to be more private and exclusive than regular economy — definitely an option worth considering if you want more comfort without upgrading all the way to business.
MH191 Business Class offers a decent value with comforting experience for red-eye flights with delicious food, and friendly service. For me, the narrow footwell, and limited movie selection will be of a consideration for long haul flights. Depending on the season, MH191 can be as affordable as ~49K INR or 562 USD one way.
I’d say that EY’s product is slightly positioned better for those regional flights (those on the widebody jets) mainly thanks to the food option.