Malaysia Airlines First Class Beverage Service Wins Big at Cellars in the Sky Awards

Friday, February 16, 2024

Malaysia Airlines is thrilled to share its achievements in three distinct categories at the prestigious Cellars in the Sky Awards, hosted by Business Traveller. The airline emerged victorious, securing the Gold award in the First Class White Wine category, a Bronze in First Class Sparkling, and a Silver for its First Class Cellar.

The top honor was awarded for the Chateau Couhins Lurtons, 2020, a distinguished AOC Pessac-Léognan from Bordeaux, underlining Malaysia Airlines’ dedication to assembling an exquisite beverage collection for its passengers. This exceptional white wine, chosen to complement the gourmet meals served to Business Suite travelers, symbolizes the airline’s commitment to excellence and its shared passion with its passengers.

Further enhancing its reputation, Malaysia Airlines also received the Bronze award for its First Class sparkling wine offering. Passengers in the Business Suite enjoy the Champagne Taittinger Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, 2007, a prestigious vintage from one of the most renowned producers in the region, Maison Taittinger.

Moreover, the airline’s dedication to superior service was recognized with a Silver award for its complete wine cellar. Each selection is carefully curated to captivate and satisfy, enriching the travel experience with unique and sophisticated tastes, catering to diverse palates and culinary pairings. This recognition underscores the airline’s effort to source the finest wines in every category, ensuring every aspect of the journey reflects the exceptional Malaysian Hospitality that Malaysia Airlines prides itself on.

The Business Suite, exclusive to Malaysia Airlines’ flagship A350-900 fleet, represents the pinnacle of luxury air travel. The suite boasts four (4) private, fully enclosed seats with direct aisle access, ensuring privacy and ease. Each seat features a 24-inch touchscreen for entertainment and can be transformed into a full-flat bed, measuring 83 inches in length, to ensure passengers enjoy the utmost comfort and relaxation during their flight.

Lau Yin May, Group Chief Customer Experience Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group commented: “These accolades reflect our dedication to embodying the spirit of signature Malaysian Hospitality, as well as our steadfast commitment ensuring guest satisfaction and enhancing their experience throughout their journey with us. We are grateful to Business Traveller for acknowledging our commitment to delivering an extraordinary onboard experience and thank the judging panel for their consideration.”

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