Firefly vs Malaysia Airlines

Side-by-side comparison of Firefly and Malaysia Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Firefly Firefly FY · Malaysia vs Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines MH · Malaysia
FireflyMalaysia Airlines
Country MalaysiaMalaysia
Founded 20071947
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -oneworld
Main hubs Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah AirportKuala Lumpur International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Aircraft types 12
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes 1 h1 h
Airport check-in fee freefree

Key differences

  • Firefly is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Malaysia Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
  • Malaysia Airlines is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

Firefly

Baggage Check-in Tickets Contacts

Malaysia Airlines

Baggage Check-in Tickets Contacts

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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.