air segment

Kathmandu → Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines MH171)

7 published facts

Getting there & around

Segment Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

As of 2013-11-29 Source: Kevin Striegle World Race Journal — World Race Travel Details (2013-09-09) →

Segment Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Nonstop carriers (2026)

As of 2026-07-01 Source: Stroom Travel 2026 Re-Check Sweep — Perplexity Deep Research (A1–A5)

Segment Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

48 pax, only 28 bags arrived — trip record

As of 2013-11-29 Source: Kevin Striegle Travel Journal (kevinstriegle.com)

Segment Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Malaysia Airlines Kathmandu service — continuity

As of 2026-07-01 Source: Stroom Travel 2026 Re-Check Sweep — Perplexity Deep Research (A1–A5)

Segment Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

2013 flight number — status in 2026

As of 2026-07-01 Source: Stroom Travel 2026 Re-Check Sweep — Perplexity Deep Research (A1–A5)

Verified facts

Fact Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

When the squad flew out of Kathmandu, only 28 of its 48 checked bags reached Bangkok through the connection; the remaining bags arrived the next day before teams dispersed.

As of 2013-11-29 Source: Kevin Striegle World Race Journal — World Race Travel Details (2013-09-09) →

Reference

Local transport fare Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Economy one-way fare band (2026)

As of 2026-07-01 Source: Stroom Travel 2026 Re-Check Sweep — Perplexity Deep Research (A1–A5)