Malaysia Airlines has been recognised once again for its exceptional wine selection at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards by Business Traveller, securing seven prestigious medals across multiple categories. The airline received two Gold awards for its Business Class Lounge Wine Cellar and Business Class Lounge Red Wine (Château Larteau, Bordeaux Supérieur 2022).

Offering a refined premium lounge experience, Malaysia Airlines' Golden Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) allows travellers to relax and dine in style. Every detail is designed to ensure utmost comfort, delivering the airline's signature Malaysian Hospitality before take-off. The Golden Lounge's award-winning wine collection beautifully complements its exceptional culinary offering, which includes authentic Malaysian cuisine, the signature Live Noodle Station, international buffet selections, and an array of desserts.

Building on its success at the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2025, Malaysia Airlines secured seven awards across multiple categories this year:

GOLD Business Class Lounge Wine Cellar

GOLD Business Class Lounge Red Wine - Château Larteau, Bordeaux Supérieur 2022

SILVER Business Class Lounge White & Rosé Wine – Domaine Tholomies La Chapelle 2024

SILVER Business Class Lounge Red Wine – Oxford Landing Shiraz 2024

BRONZE Business Class White Wine – Vavasour Chardonnay 2023

BRONZE First Class Lounge Sparkling Wine – Champagne Philippe Gonet Brut Reserve

BRONZE Business Class Lounge White & Rosé Wine – Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Among the Gold-winning selections was Château Larteau Bordeaux Supérieur 2022. Founded in 1776 and located on the right bank of the Dordogne River in France, Château Larteau has been producing wine on the same land for generations. Their elegant Gold-winning Château Larteau Bordeaux Supérieur 2022 is recognised for its deep colour, as well as its rich, complex, and rounded flavour. The Cellars in the Sky judging panel gave the wine a score of 93.0, highlighting its complex sophistication, savoury quality and notes of black fruits.

All wines were tasted blind by an independent panel of internationally recognised wine experts. Judges assessed each entry on its own merits, evaluating appearance, aroma, flavour profile, balance, complexity, length and overall quality.

The judging panel included Charles Metcalfe, Sam Caporn MW, Peter McCombie MW and John Worontschak, supported by host and industry consultant Kelly Stevenson. Each wine was evaluated without reference to the airline, producer, price point or brand, ensuring complete impartiality throughout the judging process.

These accolades reflect Malaysia Airlines' commitment to enhancing the customer experience through excellence in service, product innovation, and hospitality, reinforcing its dedication to delivering memorable journeys at every touchpoint.

Malaysia Airlines' Business Class experience is designed to offer a seamless and elevated journey from the moment passengers arrive at KLIA. Guests can enjoy priority services, access to the Golden Lounge and personalised assistance throughout their travel experience. The Private Terminal Transfer service, featuring a luxury fleet of Mercedes-Benz sedans, provides an additional premium touch for eligible passengers transferring between the main terminal building and the satellite building at KLIA. On board, Business Suite and Business Class passengers can enjoy warm Malaysian Hospitality, dining inspired by Malaysian flavours and a selection of award-winning wines.

Malaysia Airlines operates twice-daily flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur, offering seamless connectivity to over 60 destinations in more than 20 countries. Passengers can enjoy on-demand inflight entertainment with MHstudio, a generous 20kg baggage allowance, and complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi across all cabins on the airline's A350-900.

For more information, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com, or access the mobile app to get the latest information and promotions conveniently anytime and anywhere.