Comments on: Air Asia X Review http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:37:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tommy http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38487 Tommy Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:40:57 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-38487 LONDON KL LONDON seats are getting smaller and close to unbearable. This was not the case last year, it now feel uncomfortable and cheap- that is not acceptable for 12 plus hours. Found myself promising to look for alternatives for this regular flight. Crew lazy and can be rude, offer little or no help, and will just stand at back galley laughing shouting and playing for whole flight. They get upset if have to work some very very grumpy and rude some try to make up for their bad coworkers.management seems to have failed here. Summary- until decent seat size returns avoid airasiax, prices getting higher, seats smaller, crew lazier, better spend a bit more and fly in comfort LONDON KL LONDON seats are getting smaller and close to unbearable. This was not the case last year, it now feel uncomfortable and cheap- that is not acceptable for 12 plus hours. Found myself promising to look for alternatives for this regular flight.
Crew lazy and can be rude, offer little or no help, and will just stand at back galley laughing shouting and playing for whole flight. They get upset if have to work some very very grumpy and rude some try to make up for their bad coworkers.management seems to have failed here.
Summary- until decent seat size returns avoid airasiax, prices getting higher, seats smaller, crew lazier, better spend a bit more and fly in comfort

]]> By: John Peden http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37853 John Peden Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:28:50 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-37853 As Amer pointed out, while Air Asia X between KL and London (which is actually Stansted Airport and about an hour away from the city limits of London) might be cheap at first inspection, the prices soon mount up when you add in tax, your luggage and the basic things you expect on a long haul flight. The only way these tickets are ever cheap is if you buy them way in advance. As Amer pointed out, while Air Asia X between KL and London (which is actually Stansted Airport and about an hour away from the city limits of London) might be cheap at first inspection, the prices soon mount up when you add in tax, your luggage and the basic things you expect on a long haul flight.

The only way these tickets are ever cheap is if you buy them way in advance.

]]> By: Amer http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8318 Amer Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:22:24 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-8318 Despite their cheap price, I've already vowed not to travel with AirAsia on long haul flights. I once found a ticket costing about 400quid return from London to KL. But then I've decided to skip since adding 100quid more would get me a full service airline with nothing else to pay. Plus I started flying Etihad on the cheap and had been gaining great airmiles with them. On the other hand I think stopping over (eg. via Dubai or Doha etc.) works better for me. I get more rest and can walk properly after 7-8hours of flying. In terms of food, I think AirAsia serves the best nasi lemak in the air. Though smallish portions, its cheap and tasty. I always have second helpings. Great review, looking forward for more. Despite their cheap price, I’ve already vowed not to travel with AirAsia on long haul flights. I once found a ticket costing about 400quid return from London to KL. But then I’ve decided to skip since adding 100quid more would get me a full service airline with nothing else to pay. Plus I started flying Etihad on the cheap and had been gaining great airmiles with them. On the other hand I think stopping over (eg. via Dubai or Doha etc.) works better for me. I get more rest and can walk properly after 7-8hours of flying. In terms of food, I think AirAsia serves the best nasi lemak in the air. Though smallish portions, its cheap and tasty. I always have second helpings. Great review, looking forward for more.

]]> By: Adam http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1691 Adam Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:18:21 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-1691 I love Air Asia. Mainly because they are so cheap, but they have also been reliable in the flights I have taken. I do agree with you point about the aircraft with non-reclining seats. They are an absolute nightmare and they need to change them. Totally unacceptable, especially when it's an overnight flight. I love Air Asia. Mainly because they are so cheap, but they have also been reliable in the flights I have taken. I do agree with you point about the aircraft with non-reclining seats. They are an absolute nightmare and they need to change them. Totally unacceptable, especially when it’s an overnight flight.

]]> By: PaulK http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1374 PaulK Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:31:43 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-1374 Most recently, my wife and I were stranded in Abu Dhabi when AirAsiaX announced they were canceling service to/from Abu Dhabi in January this year. They didn’t notify us (their stranded passengers) until Feb 10th. Neither did they offer any accommodation nor answer our emails asking for help. We had to get back to Malaysia on our own. They won’t reimburse our additional expenses either. They said they would refund the Abu Dhabi/Kuala Lumpur portion of our trip, but it will take them 30-50 days to process the refund. Such an attitude! Watch out for these guys. If you are considering using AirAsiaX, It might be a good idea to develop a plan B... just in case. Most recently, my wife and I were stranded in Abu Dhabi when AirAsiaX announced they were canceling service to/from Abu Dhabi in January this year. They didn’t notify us (their stranded passengers) until Feb 10th. Neither did they offer any accommodation nor answer our emails asking for help. We had to get back to Malaysia on our own. They won’t reimburse our additional expenses either.

They said they would refund the Abu Dhabi/Kuala Lumpur portion of our trip, but it will take them 30-50 days to process the refund. Such an attitude!

Watch out for these guys. If you are considering using AirAsiaX, It might be a good idea to develop a plan B… just in case.

]]> By: Dan http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1254 Dan Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:00:30 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-1254 Yep, you should never assume the budget airlines will always be the cheapest or the best deal. Regular Air Asia in the SE Asia region are pretty cheap though and always has heaps of promotions on. I'd write a review for them but it would be pretty much the same except for that you seat will actually recline. I have a feeling they will have it sorted out by the end of the year and that won't be a deciding factor anymore. Yep, you should never assume the budget airlines will always be the cheapest or the best deal. Regular Air Asia in the SE Asia region are pretty cheap though and always has heaps of promotions on. I’d write a review for them but it would be pretty much the same except for that you seat will actually recline. I have a feeling they will have it sorted out by the end of the year and that won’t be a deciding factor anymore.

]]> By: Sofia http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1252 Sofia Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:50:54 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-1252 Good review Dan! I've never travelled with air asia but the seat thing seems pretty annoying. Sometimes paying a little more for a flight with another airline is worth it, so you can actually enjoy your vacation without a sore back and neck ;) Plus you can get some awesome deals with better airlines to if you look out for them. i got a ten hour flight from KL to Amsterdam with Malaysia Airlines for only 99 euro, that was a happy flight ;p Good review Dan! I’ve never travelled with air asia but the seat thing seems pretty annoying. Sometimes paying a little more for a flight with another airline is worth it, so you can actually enjoy your vacation without a sore back and neck ;)

Plus you can get some awesome deals with better airlines to if you look out for them. i got a ten hour flight from KL to Amsterdam with Malaysia Airlines for only 99 euro, that was a happy flight ;p

]]> By: Sam http://voyagner.com/air-asia-x-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Sam Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:39:03 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=866#comment-1247 Thanks for this review. I've spent quite some time (too much, probably) staring at Air Asia's exciting looking route map, dreaming about the places shown and the possible routes to take, but I've never considered what the flight itself would be like! Very helpful. Thanks for this review. I’ve spent quite some time (too much, probably) staring at Air Asia’s exciting looking route map, dreaming about the places shown and the possible routes to take, but I’ve never considered what the flight itself would be like! Very helpful.

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