Have Perut Will Travel...: KCH Day 1 │ KL to Kuching: MH2544

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024

KCH Day 1 │ KL to Kuching: MH2544

KUCHING Day 1

Barely six months had passed since our last trip to Kuching for Brendan’s graduation ceremony. In the frenzy of that visit, we never managed to take a proper family photo with him in his graduation robes. Thankfully, The Attic Studio in Kuching offered a package that included the UNIMAS robes — and that became the main purpose of today’s trip.

We left our condo at 10:50am and hailed a six seater Grab to the KL Sentral Air Terminal for RM16.00 (≈ USD/EUR3).

At the terminal, we checked in our luggage at the dedicated counter for Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air passengers. Then we walked across to the KLIA Express turnstiles and boarded the train to KLIA Terminal 1.

We had the presence of mind to purchase our tickets online to enjoy the discounted Family Package. Instead of the usual RM300.00 (≈ USD62/EUR59) for three return tickets, we paid RM240.00 (≈ USD50/EUR47).

We arrived at KLIA Terminal 1 around 12:10pm, headed up to Level 5, and made our way to Taco Bell for lunch. Using the self serve terminal, we ordered:

Chicken Quesadilla for me
Grilled Stuffed Burrito for Cat
Crunchwrap Supreme Meal for Brendan

Our Mexican fast food lunch came to RM63.90 (≈ USD14/EUR13).

With three hours to spare before our flight MH2544 at 3:25pm, we passed through security at 1:30pm and headed toward Gate A9. Midway through the long walk, I glanced at a FIDS board and discovered that our flight had been reassigned to Gate B4. Thankfully, we had plenty of time, so we doubled back and ambled toward the new gate.

We arrived, double checked the digital display, and took our seats. Boarding began at 2:25pm, and half an hour later we were allowed to board. Heavy rain rolled in, causing some concern, but it soon eased.

The rain, however, delayed the loading of luggage and cargo, pushing our departure to 4:10pm. After taxiing and waiting for another twenty minutes, MH2544 finally took off at 4:35pm. Apart from a few air pockets that Captain Johan expertly navigated, the flight was smooth, and we landed in Kuching at 6:10pm.

Kudos to Captain Johan and Chief Steward Hamizi for a very pleasant flight.

After clearing Immigration, we walked out of Kuching International Airport.

Welcome to Kuching!