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So air asia have cancelled a flight Syd-Bkk my 2 months ago and not provided a refund yet and i contact them through various means at least twice per week. Then on the 2nd flight i booked they have downgraded me from business class to economy and that was a month ago with no refund on the difference in new seat allocation either.... Flying with them is good in my experience but there customer service is soo bad its not funny. Air Asia pay me my refunds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did this year and once you have experienced 'poor man's business class' with that flatbed - 8 hours in this glorious thing - you question if you should ever slum it on economy on an overnight flight ever again! LOL
Most of the “problems” people have with low cost carries simply stem from a problem of their expectations. With their absolute botton-scraping prices, all you are paying for is a promise to get you from point a to b. And with the fact that you are on a local, 90% of the passengers (unless connecting) should have no issue wasting a few extra precious hours delayed at the airport.
Air Asia was the first airline I flew internationally (6 flights between India, Malaysia and Singapore during our holiday). I loved each one, super boarding music, fun crews and very professional. Even though KUL T2 was not fun in 2014 - definitely seems to have got an upgrade, I was fine with it. The funny bit was that I didn’t print my boarding pass at home to get charged more than my ticket, however I still remember my experience very fondly.
If you take your guys flight to Bali as an example, and you can save up to 2k. In Bali you can get a suite with pool and jacuzzi and stay there for 10 days for that money! So definitely worth it!
Air Asia is probably my favorite airline of all time just because: they're efficient, friendly and honestly do have the best value flights. When I lived in Thailand they were my go to domestic carrier. I flew their lay flat beds from KL to Perth once and honestly it was the best investment I've ever made on a flight.
I did this year - 8 hours in this glorious thing from KL to Melbourne - afterwards, you question if you should ever slum it on economy on an overnight flight ever again! LOL
i think that airlines should buy your seat map data base. The cabin and seats design you make are amazing. They all should use your design on their website when booking. Congrats! Fan from Brazil here :)
It's always fascinating for me. Flying low cost carriers in Asia is usually better than legacy carriers in Europe. Food is always better, how are asian airlines able to get rice right while western just can't?
Living in Singapore 9yrs we used AirAsia a lot for our travels.. a fantastic airline for sure, My last trip to Bali was also pre covid Jan 2020 my happy place on earth.. The food in general in Asia whether you pay $3 or $300 is pretty amazing and i never had any problems eating anywhere, During lockdown on a return trip to Singapore i was quarantined for 2 weeks by government request in a 5* hotel and was served airline type food ( vegan) 3 times a day and it was delicious, So hand on heart most Asia airlines i can quite honestly say have been fantastic for me ..thanks for another brilliant Vlog and review 🙂
I’ve flown air Asia a few times and have learned a basic lesson. As somebody has pointed out, you should only expect to be flown from one destination to the next. They will charge you for ANY extra weight you have on your luggage, period. Happened to me twice when I was a newbie so since then I’ve learned my lesson. Having said that, their staff is very helpful. My husband and I were flying to Singapore from our honeymoon in Bali and his passport had less than 6 months validity. Since he isn’t Singaporean, thus there was an issue letting him board. However, the staff really went out of their way to help us and called their colleagues in Singapore and eventually we were able to board the flight. We were very grateful cause otherwise I would have to fly back alone and my husband would have to go back to the UK, a sad end to an epic honeymoon 😅 So yeah, the staff are really helpful and nice on this airline.
Hi dan, I have been watching you for a while and you have honestly been such an inspiration for me and many others. Watching your videos makes me want to get out and explore the world. And as of today, I have made my first ever flight booking in a premium cabin using points. Please keep making these videos as i and many others really enjoy them
british airways club europe from Heathrow to Prague. Obviously nothing to get too excited about but still really excited. Also I made sure it's a flight out of t3 so i can try all the one world business lounges.
Remember, fare prices on Air Asia have to be accessible to incomes in the region. Usd 210 is RM 900. Service workers in Malaysia make between RM 2300-3000 per month. Welcome to the region and enjoy stretching your almighty USDs.
We live in Thailand 7-8 months of the year and fly Air Asia a lot. They are absolutely my favourite "budget" airline. We fly them both domestically and Internationally. We flew their A330 in Economy from Osaka, Japan to Bangkok last year and are flying with them from Bangkok to Guangzhou in China next month for Christmas. Not to mention back and forth down to Bangkok from our home in Udon Thani with them domestically. Yes their A330 economy is tight at 3-3-3 but there is a hack. Right at the back it is only 2-3-2 in the last 3 or 4 rows and the pair seats are actually pretty good. If flying their A320, I always book the emergency exit row 12 which gives good legroom. All in all, Air Asia are very good.
Scoot's Premium Economy is Shithole airlines with wider seats and better leggroom. I flew Scoots first 787-9 (9V-OJA) in January from Bali to SIN. It was so extreemly dirty. We had seat 1A and 1C and the curtain to the galley you could make a very thick soup on it, if you boild it. The food was bad and little, we got wery little to drink with the meal and before and the WIFI hardly worked for the first 45min, after that it didn't work. The armrests that also covers the table where totaly worn out. Actualy Biman Bangladesh's 737 we had from Dhaka to SIN was cleaner, served good food and they came a second round asking if someone vanted more food and came with water just after boarding and Coke with the meal and after the meal,served more water. But Scoot, by fahr the worst of the 11 airlines we flew with on this Asia wacation. Air Asia we only used from Penang to Bangkok, we already had eaten at the airport so didn't eat anny thing at this this late flight, but it was OK.
I always fly AirAsiaX in economy between Perth and KL, it’s a 5:45min flight, and for the money it’s a fantastic experience, crew are friendly, fantastic food, and fantastic drinks. Plus KLIA2 is a cool airport to spend a lot of time in. Would 100% recomend
I think they started getting strict with the carry on policy because prople were really taking advantage of it. I used to see people taking a medium sized suitcase a few times or multiple bags that you know were over 12kgs. This led to lots of overhead bins getting too full and time taken up to board or deplane because of the excess carry-ons.
There is the safety aspect that is often overlooked. 1. Flying suitcase/bag is not a good thing especially when there is turbulence. 2. Back injuries/Falling baggage. There are passengers that expect cabin crew to put their carry-ons into the overhead bin. Imagine doing it 10times for overweight baggage. There is a reason why no one put overly heavy stuff in the top cabinets.
Okay Dan. That looks like a great experience. I love the color combo in the seat area. I also love that they lean into it with the bedding. Since I am a foodie, and have an appreciation for asian spices and sauces, this would easily be a hit for me. I wish you had not raved on about the zero pistachio drink because now I am craving one something fierce. Nice episode and best wishes.
Nowadays, its not just AirAsia. Emirates in Gatwick, UK and ZipAir in Narita, Japan are also strict with the 7 kg carry on. So yea, I think its going to be a normal thing moving forward globally and even with premium airlines.
We have very fond memories of Airasia during our expat residency in Indonesia. Their crews are always exceptional and seriously good catering, way better than many meals we have had on J in QF, MH and recent experience with CX.
It's a really sad thing that Air Asia no longer operates in Indonesia locally. I will definitely miss them as they're the only airline that can match Lion Air's pricing (even lower sometimes) but better services.
There is Disney+ in Malaysia. Overall air Asia has good frequency for many ASEAN destinations and for the money you pay, service is acceptable. Their on time is also way better than most airline. I am their APSV count which means I got them frequently and used to have a black status. My only complaint is that their app has become less friendly and slower when booking for to the many things they want to do by making it a super app. Also their tracking of your frequent flyer status with them is no longer accurate cos they don't capture the flights I have taken last few months which is a bummer. And for Korea and China etc you can find good bargain but keep expectation to a certain level for service and comfort
That air Asia lounge closed during Covid. KL airport is massive and was struggling with low passenger numbers even before Covid. The lockdowns were the final nail on the coffin for most of the businesses in that terminal including the AA lounge. RIP
I’ve only flown with AirAsia within Thailand, most recently in April. I’ve never experienced a flight where they wanted to weigh my carry-on. I always purchase the extra allowance anyway since the price is fairly reasonable and 7kg fills up quickly.
OMG! You're so right about the 7kg. I was almost late to board my flight because of that. I had to step aside and literally pull everything out and shove it into my handbag. My boyfriend was pissed as shit. And then we ran to the gate and the gate was so far and my hair dryer was falling out of my handbag and my shoulders hurt like hell. I mean - they could have easily weighed the bags at check it. So ridiculous. Thanks for pointing that out.
Fun fact, not only you can pre-order online Santan menu items for 10-20% cheaper than buying onboard, you may order extra quantities for takeaway. The crew will happily pack them in Santan branded bag to go. I find this useful during
KLIA2.... we're not an airport, we're a mall. Reminds me of my biz flight OOL-KUL. Indeed, very satisfactory. It makes us ask the question "Why do I even pay THAT much for other Business Class tickets?"
Kudos to AirAsia for weighing every luggage. And a vote down for you for highlighting a non existent issue. Do you know how many times I have seen passengers boarding the plane with 20" luggage that were overweight in yesteryears? And how much inconvenience it caused to other passengers and the flight crew? And how many times the overhead compartments were full because passengers don't check in their luggages? And those with just a small backpack have to store their backpack far away from their seats. This is a low cost airline and some people just refused to pay for check in luggage. Please be fair and considerate to those who have paid. So come on, praise where praise is due. Anyway, the weighing process is always swift and has never caused any inconveniences. Well done to the staff!
AirAsia's catering is ultimately the best and the coffee on board was actually made by a collaboration with a local(and booming) coffee chain in Malaysia. Also enjoy your time around ASEAN
I agree on the food part. Of all the airlines I've flown, AA simply delivers on food. Not a looker, but definitely the best tasting. Though some might want luxurious insta worthy food served, my poor boy stomach just want delicious food, period.
So disappointed that AirAsia stopped their KUL-SYD-AKL flight which allowed 5th freedom between SYD and AKL. We managed to catch it once and the premium flatbed was cheaper even than the NZ premium economy and far more comfortable. Food was great too! Also so sad that AirAsia never restarted their Avalon Airport (near Geelong in Victoria) to KUL flight that ran twice a week before Covid.
The jet at 10:51 9M-XBH funnily enough is one of the AirAsia A330s with a better config you were talking about before. It's an ex Singapore Airlines A330. It doesn't have the same premium flatbed you showed though, those are the ex Phillipines Airlines A330s
Me and my family were on AAX economy to Osaka back 2017. We’re lucky to be rather small people so the tight economy class isn’t too uncomfortable. Pak Nasser’s airline food is some of my favourites. Great to see they have vegetarian options too!
Flew with Jetstar Business from Japan to Sydney. Checked in with a backpack, my CPAP machine and a small plastic bag with a pillow. They made me put my CPAP machine in the bag with the pillow to abide by the two items limit. That was one of my weirder experiences (Doesnt top Firefly having soldiers point assault rifles at us on the way to my honeymoon so we didn't film our broken down plane).
Flown AA several times from Sydney to KL and it is just too good .... always in Economy but the service is great. You just ask anyone of the staff for a drink while on your way to the toilet and it had been delivered to my wife by the time I went back to my seat .... and extremely cheap ... and well organized on the ground .... a very good product
That's crazy. Last time I flew several AA flight was last summer, including DPS-KUL, and they were all awful, much worse than pre-pandemic. Staff were undertrained and incompetent, the system was useless, their equipment broken but they offered no replacement or any kind of compensation whatsoever. Even though I've booked wheelchair ramp services (to aircraft's door, no stairs), AA provided a broken wheelchair and made me stand up to take the escalator, then walked a non-insignificant distance to the aircraft. It was so painful and humiliating. I've seen sworn off AA.
Hey man, here is an idea for a video if you have not already. I have not came across anyone that goes in depth on this and it is a bit frustrating how nobody covers this any good. I would very much so enjoy a video about what a pro traveller packs in their carry-on and then with particular detail to what exactly one pack in the toiletry and how one pack it for TSA approval. Do you take 1 toiletry bag that is transparent, do you take 1 toiletry bag and 1 transparent bag? I am thinking maybe Thule Subterra 2 is the perfect toiletry bag with the exception of a lacking handle on the top of the bag, it has a detachable transparent quarter pouch inside it.
6:04 Malaysia does have Disney+ but its called Disney Hotstar here, something about it being acquired by a different company that has Disney licensing. Granted it doesn't have the same selection as the original Disney+ has so the VPN still work as a great tip! It was quite the confusion when I lived in Germany and I couldn't access my Hotstar downloads cause over there it was Disney+ 😂
im a constant Airasia flyer!! now that ive seen u review the Flatbed, im tempted to try it............... but yes, i love their food menu... the best amongst South East Asia budget airlines so far... have a nice day Dan & Oskar!! :)
The airline itself is good, with better than your normal budget air service level in the air. The experience at ground level, at KLIA2, can be improved, with fluctuating check in experience. Maybe they have out sourced that part.
I agree, while onboard experience was always good and sometimes even fantastic, AA needs to keep a close eye on their outsourced airport staff. I was assigned a middle seat at check-in - having to sit between 2 strangers when there were plenty of empty seats.
Good morning Dan, so everything was above expectations, but lunch and dinner were great, with a spectacular menu. I really liked this airline, Air-Asia.
Fully agree, AirAsia is my go to LCC. Clearly far better than the shabby Scoot, and even with an edge compared to established European full service carriers.
You're so lucky, I just paid 220 $ for a fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore (Roundtrip). I was seated in the last row and I had no space for my knees. Luckily it was only one hour fly. AirAsia isn't cheap at all. For this price I could book a premium airline, but during that time had no choice because I need to follow my wife and she already had that fly booked from her company.
Regarding weighing the carry-on bags, I think more airlines should do that, particularly if the allowance can be doubled for a nominal fee. I'm fed up with people gaming the system by carrying on huge (and presumably heavy) bags that take up far too much space, so other passengers have to put their carry-on under the seat in front.
People are gaming the carry-on system because airlines charge an arm and a leg to check a bag. Maybe start with the root of the problem and we can alleviate some of the fck fck games.
Have flown Air Asia a number of times. Agree with all the assessments on this video. The one big change I noticed was the 7 kg cabin bag wt, it used to be 10 kg. Not sure when this change took place as my last flight was around 2017!
Air Asia canceled our flight out of Brisbane with no notice, and was completely unavailable for any refunds. Had to do a last minute switch to Jetstar.
FastPass gave me 14kg carry on for two bags (10kg carry on and 4kg personal). They weighed my carry on but not my backpack at both Changi and KUL. I declined the flat bed upgrade on my 2 hour flight from KLM to BKK for another US$145. I already had a bulkhead row to myself. The meals were better than the premium economy meals I've gotten on some major Asian airlines. The crews were great. The only downside was the landings were a bit hard both times.
i fly scoot quite often in asia and they never check my bag. Almost the entire overhead cabin space is full but scoot dont check them... as at least not as often as air asia.
They are so true to their product. No nonsense! For example I found a saver fare on my UA miles on SQ from SIN-SFO on their biz, I chose to fly my first leg from CCU-SIN on 6E for a dirt cheap 62$😂 My experience was quite the opposite - flew on 6E then on SQ Biz
Great video again! Heading to Malaysia next year and looking to try out Air Asia for some domestic flights while I am there after your previous videos. Unfortunately most of them don't seem to offer business class. Even the 3-hour flights.
I fly thai air asia. They have only front row seats as a premium option. I often get them free of charge because i booked wheelchair service which even makes them very relaxed when it comes to carry in weight. I never have more than 5kg anyway
I've only ever flown AirAsia short haul on Economy. At those prices I might have to give Business class a go some time. Totally concur on the service and food btw - really decent SE Asian comfort food.
Ah, the classic D7 lie flat. FYI, D7 dry leased a Philippines airlines a330, so there's two different type of lie flat seats with D7. also fun fact - the mall part and the airport part of KLIA Terminal 2 are two different business entities - MAHB governs the airport part, and a mall management company governs the mall part.
I’ve been watching for a while and forgot to subscribe thanks for reminder so I don’t miss any of your great content - from an avid watcher but recent subscriber ❤
Flown? No. But MA let me down last time I flew into KLIA, cancelling a connection. So I decided then to use Air Asia for my intra-Malaysia flights in future. Good video.
As a subscriber and lover of your videos of all of the business class reviews, I would LOVE a video on the Brazilian airline, GOL, business class international to/flight from Miami. I DOUBLE DARE you try this as I believe it would rank as the world's worst 'business' class!
air asia is definitely a life saver for a student. used to study in aussie for 4 years. i can go back to malaysia every year because of how cheap airasia is. and the food hands down the best airline food in the world imo.
I love their food. Their drinks are amazing! I get their coconut latte every single time! And adding fast pass is a great deal imo, because you have 14kg for a carry-on and fast pass immigration too
i flew swiss, ana, and jal first class, and countless other business classes; airasia still is top on my list when flying from point a to point b within 3 hours.
If I pre-purchase the upcharge for heavier carry on, do they still weight the carry on? Because my carry on usually weights more than 17lbs. If it’s over, can I pay extra or I have to reorganize my luggage with my larger luggage? Or can I just pay per lbs and have a heavier carry on with me?
According to the vlog. Your allowed 7 KG (15.5 LBS). For a few bucks you can buy a double weight allowance. Thus you will be allowed to cary on 31LBS with you!
Really didn't like the lounge layout in KLIA2. Only one lounge airside, thankfully...guess better one then none. Seems like many more landslide rather then aurside. And I tried to take a couple sodas and one of the ladies there stopped my friend and I when we were leaving asking us to return the drinks as their policy (didn't see it written anywhere) is that you cannot remove any drinks or food...that was a first and left a bad taste in my mouth...eso since I don't eat anything but a couple pieces of fruit that were nothing to write home about...😂
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I can't say that I have - i've never been to Asia. Some day I hope!!!
Hello, we flow this year several times air asia thailand and they never weight our carry on
Loved my experience in the flatbed too
So air asia have cancelled a flight Syd-Bkk my 2 months ago and not provided a refund yet and i contact them through various means at least twice per week. Then on the 2nd flight i booked they have downgraded me from business class to economy and that was a month ago with no refund on the difference in new seat allocation either.... Flying with them is good in my experience but there customer service is soo bad its not funny. Air Asia pay me my refunds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did this year and once you have experienced 'poor man's business class' with that flatbed - 8 hours in this glorious thing - you question if you should ever slum it on economy on an overnight flight ever again! LOL
Most of the “problems” people have with low cost carries simply stem from a problem of their expectations. With their absolute botton-scraping prices, all you are paying for is a promise to get you from point a to b. And with the fact that you are on a local, 90% of the passengers (unless connecting) should have no issue wasting a few extra precious hours delayed at the airport.
particularly at KLIA which is essentially a shopping mall with some runways on the side.
Air Asia was the first airline I flew internationally (6 flights between India, Malaysia and Singapore during our holiday). I loved each one, super boarding music, fun crews and very professional. Even though KUL T2 was not fun in 2014 - definitely seems to have got an upgrade, I was fine with it. The funny bit was that I didn’t print my boarding pass at home to get charged more than my ticket, however I still remember my experience very fondly.
If you take your guys flight to Bali as an example, and you can save up to 2k. In Bali you can get a suite with pool and jacuzzi and stay there for 10 days for that money! So definitely worth it!
AirAsia X is my favorite cheap way to fly long-haul so great to see you review their Business Class
Air Asia is probably my favorite airline of all time just because: they're efficient, friendly and honestly do have the best value flights. When I lived in Thailand they were my go to domestic carrier. I flew their lay flat beds from KL to Perth once and honestly it was the best investment I've ever made on a flight.
I did this year - 8 hours in this glorious thing from KL to Melbourne - afterwards, you question if you should ever slum it on economy on an overnight flight ever again! LOL
i think that airlines should buy your seat map data base. The cabin and seats design you make are amazing. They all should use your design on their website when booking. Congrats! Fan from Brazil here :)
Thanks so much! I love Brazil! 🙏
It's always fascinating for me. Flying low cost carriers in Asia is usually better than legacy carriers in Europe. Food is always better, how are asian airlines able to get rice right while western just can't?
it's in our blood dude. rice is life
AA inflight menu is always pretty amazing & cabin crew are super friendly ❤
I thought you were talking about American Airlines at first 💀
Living in Singapore 9yrs we used AirAsia a lot for our travels.. a fantastic airline for sure, My last trip to Bali was also pre covid Jan 2020 my happy place on earth.. The food in general in Asia whether you pay $3 or $300 is pretty amazing and i never had any problems eating anywhere, During lockdown on a return trip to Singapore i was quarantined for 2 weeks by government request in a 5* hotel and was served airline type food ( vegan) 3 times a day and it was delicious, So hand on heart most Asia airlines i can quite honestly say have been fantastic for me ..thanks for another brilliant Vlog and review 🙂
I’ve flown air Asia a few times and have learned a basic lesson. As somebody has pointed out, you should only expect to be flown from one destination to the next. They will charge you for ANY extra weight you have on your luggage, period. Happened to me twice when I was a newbie so since then I’ve learned my lesson. Having said that, their staff is very helpful. My husband and I were flying to Singapore from our honeymoon in Bali and his passport had less than 6 months validity. Since he isn’t Singaporean, thus there was an issue letting him board. However, the staff really went out of their way to help us and called their colleagues in Singapore and eventually we were able to board the flight. We were very grateful cause otherwise I would have to fly back alone and my husband would have to go back to the UK, a sad end to an epic honeymoon 😅 So yeah, the staff are really helpful and nice on this airline.
Hi dan, I have been watching you for a while and you have honestly been such an inspiration for me and many others. Watching your videos makes me want to get out and explore the world. And as of today, I have made my first ever flight booking in a premium cabin using points. Please keep making these videos as i and many others really enjoy them
Yay! What airline and what cabin class did u book?
british airways club europe from Heathrow to Prague. Obviously nothing to get too excited about but still really excited. Also I made sure it's a flight out of t3 so i can try all the one world business lounges.
T3 lounges are fantastic 👌
Jacob that's so great to hear! I hope you have the best time on your trip 🙏
Remember, fare prices on Air Asia have to be accessible to incomes in the region. Usd 210 is RM 900. Service workers in Malaysia make between RM 2300-3000 per month. Welcome to the region and enjoy stretching your almighty USDs.
USD210 is for business class la, this is already much cheaper vs full fare airline biz class..
Murah la tu...
nama pun premium. kalau ada modal, kenapa tidak kan. Jgn la compare dengan kite yang tgu jualan murah, itu pun nak gaduh seat tingkap.
We live in Thailand 7-8 months of the year and fly Air Asia a lot. They are absolutely my favourite "budget" airline. We fly them both domestically and Internationally. We flew their A330 in Economy from Osaka, Japan to Bangkok last year and are flying with them from Bangkok to Guangzhou in China next month for Christmas. Not to mention back and forth down to Bangkok from our home in Udon Thani with them domestically. Yes their A330 economy is tight at 3-3-3 but there is a hack. Right at the back it is only 2-3-2 in the last 3 or 4 rows and the pair seats are actually pretty good. If flying their A320, I always book the emergency exit row 12 which gives good legroom. All in all, Air Asia are very good.
Certainly looks better than ScootPlus! (yes, coming from a singaporean) Great vid as always :)
Scootplus is more premium economy than business class. Yes I’ve flown it from Singapore to Bangkok
Fax man, Scoot is falling off
Scoot's Premium Economy is Shithole airlines with wider seats and better leggroom. I flew Scoots first 787-9 (9V-OJA) in January from Bali to SIN. It was so extreemly dirty. We had seat 1A and 1C and the curtain to the galley you could make a very thick soup on it, if you boild it. The food was bad and little, we got wery little to drink with the meal and before and the WIFI hardly worked for the first 45min, after that it didn't work. The armrests that also covers the table where totaly worn out. Actualy Biman Bangladesh's 737 we had from Dhaka to SIN was cleaner, served good food and they came a second round asking if someone vanted more food and came with water just after boarding and Coke with the meal and after the meal,served more water. But Scoot, by fahr the worst of the 11 airlines we flew with on this Asia wacation. Air Asia we only used from Penang to Bangkok, we already had eaten at the airport so didn't eat anny thing at this this late flight, but it was OK.
I always fly AirAsiaX in economy between Perth and KL, it’s a 5:45min flight, and for the money it’s a fantastic experience, crew are friendly, fantastic food, and fantastic drinks. Plus KLIA2 is a cool airport to spend a lot of time in. Would 100% recomend
Alex was so entertaining in this video. I'm glad you get to travel together as much as you do.
I think they started getting strict with the carry on policy because prople were really taking advantage of it. I used to see people taking a medium sized suitcase a few times or multiple bags that you know were over 12kgs. This led to lots of overhead bins getting too full and time taken up to board or deplane because of the excess carry-ons.
There is the safety aspect that is often overlooked.
1. Flying suitcase/bag is not a good thing especially when there is turbulence.
2. Back injuries/Falling baggage. There are passengers that expect cabin crew to put their carry-ons into the overhead bin. Imagine doing it 10times for overweight baggage.
There is a reason why no one put overly heavy stuff in the top cabinets.
Okay Dan. That looks like a great experience. I love the color combo in the seat area. I also love that they lean into it with the bedding. Since I am a foodie, and have an appreciation for asian spices and sauces, this would easily be a hit for me. I wish you had not raved on about the zero pistachio drink because now I am craving one something fierce. Nice episode and best wishes.
Thanks Marty! 🙏
Welcome to Malaysia! Happy for such an aviation celebrity to drop by
Thank you! 🙏
Nowadays, its not just AirAsia. Emirates in Gatwick, UK and ZipAir in Narita, Japan are also strict with the 7 kg carry on. So yea, I think its going to be a normal thing moving forward globally and even with premium airlines.
Nonstop Dan and the briefest reference to my favorite musical? I’m so here for it
It's good to see Oskar again. I've missed him.
We have very fond memories of Airasia during our expat residency in Indonesia. Their crews are always exceptional and seriously good catering, way better than many meals we have had on J in QF, MH and recent experience with CX.
It's a really sad thing that Air Asia no longer operates in Indonesia locally.
I will definitely miss them as they're the only airline that can match Lion Air's pricing (even lower sometimes) but better services.
There is Disney+ in Malaysia. Overall air Asia has good frequency for many ASEAN destinations and for the money you pay, service is acceptable. Their on time is also way better than most airline. I am their APSV count which means I got them frequently and used to have a black status. My only complaint is that their app has become less friendly and slower when booking for to the many things they want to do by making it a super app. Also their tracking of your frequent flyer status with them is no longer accurate cos they don't capture the flights I have taken last few months which is a bummer. And for Korea and China etc you can find good bargain but keep expectation to a certain level for service and comfort
I mean, I’m flying them soon but not on their flatbed! I’ve seen your vlogging channel video - it doesn’t seem so bad! Great vid!❤
Thanks! 🙏 Have a great trip!
That air Asia lounge closed during Covid. KL airport is massive and was struggling with low passenger numbers even before Covid. The lockdowns were the final nail on the coffin for most of the businesses in that terminal including the AA lounge. RIP
I’ve only flown with AirAsia within Thailand, most recently in April. I’ve never experienced a flight where they wanted to weigh my carry-on. I always purchase the extra allowance anyway since the price is fairly reasonable and 7kg fills up quickly.
OMG! You're so right about the 7kg. I was almost late to board my flight because of that. I had to step aside and literally pull everything out and shove it into my handbag. My boyfriend was pissed as shit. And then we ran to the gate and the gate was so far and my hair dryer was falling out of my handbag and my shoulders hurt like hell. I mean - they could have easily weighed the bags at check it. So ridiculous. Thanks for pointing that out.
Thank you Dan, i will put this on my bucketlist as its affordable too :D
Wait….. you were in MALAYSIA SAME TIME AS ME! I flew Singapore airlines though. I got back home Tuesday 5th November
Fun fact, not only you can pre-order online Santan menu items for 10-20% cheaper than buying onboard, you may order extra quantities for takeaway. The crew will happily pack them in Santan branded bag to go. I find this useful during
Hey Dan - excellent review. I hope you don't mind me asking, but what mic setup do you use?
I have a cheap external mic from Boya!
KLIA2.... we're not an airport, we're a mall.
Reminds me of my biz flight OOL-KUL. Indeed, very satisfactory. It makes us ask the question "Why do I even pay THAT much for other Business Class tickets?"
Kudos to AirAsia for weighing every luggage. And a vote down for you for highlighting a non existent issue. Do you know how many times I have seen passengers boarding the plane with 20" luggage that were overweight in yesteryears? And how much inconvenience it caused to other passengers and the flight crew? And how many times the overhead compartments were full because passengers don't check in their luggages? And those with just a small backpack have to store their backpack far away from their seats. This is a low cost airline and some people just refused to pay for check in luggage. Please be fair and considerate to those who have paid. So come on, praise where praise is due. Anyway, the weighing process is always swift and has never caused any inconveniences. Well done to the staff!
I hope every LCC weighing cabin luggage strictly. LCC cabin luggage war is wild..🥹
AirAsia's catering is ultimately the best and the coffee on board was actually made by a collaboration with a local(and booming) coffee chain in Malaysia.
Also enjoy your time around ASEAN
ZUS COFFEE or GIGI COFFEE?
I agree on the food part. Of all the airlines I've flown, AA simply delivers on food. Not a looker, but definitely the best tasting. Though some might want luxurious insta worthy food served, my poor boy stomach just want delicious food, period.
So disappointed that AirAsia stopped their KUL-SYD-AKL flight which allowed 5th freedom between SYD and AKL. We managed to catch it once and the premium flatbed was cheaper even than the NZ premium economy and far more comfortable. Food was great too!
Also so sad that AirAsia never restarted their Avalon Airport (near Geelong in Victoria) to KUL flight that ran twice a week before Covid.
Thank you Dan for another great business class trip report.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Haha not u saying atas with the hand. That was spot on! I liked this video just for that
Glad you enjoyed the video!
The jet at 10:51 9M-XBH funnily enough is one of the AirAsia A330s with a better config you were talking about before. It's an ex Singapore Airlines A330. It doesn't have the same premium flatbed you showed though, those are the ex Phillipines Airlines A330s
As a fanatic of The Phantom of the Opera, I busted out laughing at the excellent use of Raul's response, "Of course not!"
Me and my family were on AAX economy to Osaka back 2017. We’re lucky to be rather small people so the tight economy class isn’t too uncomfortable. Pak Nasser’s airline food is some of my favourites. Great to see they have vegetarian options too!
Flew with Jetstar Business from Japan to Sydney. Checked in with a backpack, my CPAP machine and a small plastic bag with a pillow. They made me put my CPAP machine in the bag with the pillow to abide by the two items limit. That was one of my weirder experiences (Doesnt top Firefly having soldiers point assault rifles at us on the way to my honeymoon so we didn't film our broken down plane).
Flown AA several times from Sydney to KL and it is just too good .... always in Economy but the service is great. You just ask anyone of the staff for a drink while on your way to the toilet and it had been delivered to my wife by the time I went back to my seat .... and extremely cheap ... and well organized on the ground .... a very good product
Air Asia Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak is exceptional. I always opted that one whenever I travelled.
That's crazy. Last time I flew several AA flight was last summer, including DPS-KUL, and they were all awful, much worse than pre-pandemic. Staff were undertrained and incompetent, the system was useless, their equipment broken but they offered no replacement or any kind of compensation whatsoever. Even though I've booked wheelchair ramp services (to aircraft's door, no stairs), AA provided a broken wheelchair and made me stand up to take the escalator, then walked a non-insignificant distance to the aircraft. It was so painful and humiliating. I've seen sworn off AA.
Hey man, here is an idea for a video if you have not already. I have not came across anyone that goes in depth on this and it is a bit frustrating how nobody covers this any good.
I would very much so enjoy a video about what a pro traveller packs in their carry-on and then with particular detail to what exactly one pack in the toiletry and how one pack it for TSA approval. Do you take 1 toiletry bag that is transparent, do you take 1 toiletry bag and 1 transparent bag? I am thinking maybe Thule Subterra 2 is the perfect toiletry bag with the exception of a lacking handle on the top of the bag, it has a detachable transparent quarter pouch inside it.
Did you know that Airasia X also has a bidding system to upgrade seats from economy to business class? Really cool.
6:04 Malaysia does have Disney+ but its called Disney Hotstar here, something about it being acquired by a different company that has Disney licensing. Granted it doesn't have the same selection as the original Disney+ has so the VPN still work as a great tip! It was quite the confusion when I lived in Germany and I couldn't access my Hotstar downloads cause over there it was Disney+ 😂
im a constant Airasia flyer!!
now that ive seen u review the Flatbed, im tempted to try it...............
but yes, i love their food menu... the best amongst South East Asia budget airlines so far...
have a nice day Dan & Oskar!! :)
You’ll love the flatbed! It’s such a great value! 🙏
The airline itself is good, with better than your normal budget air service level in the air. The experience at ground level, at KLIA2, can be improved, with fluctuating check in experience. Maybe they have out sourced that part.
I agree, while onboard experience was always good and sometimes even fantastic, AA needs to keep a close eye on their outsourced airport staff. I was assigned a middle seat at check-in - having to sit between 2 strangers when there were plenty of empty seats.
9:22 plush pillow from the points guy
Oh it’s pluffy😂
I do love flying Air Asia X, usually do Kuala Lumpur to Australia, Thailand, Vietnam or Indonesia.
Good morning Dan, so everything was above expectations, but lunch and dinner were great, with a spectacular menu. I really liked this airline, Air-Asia.
Fully agree, AirAsia is my go to LCC. Clearly far better than the shabby Scoot, and even with an edge compared to established European full service carriers.
Thanks Dan and Oscar, great review. You two are funny, love it. 😊😊
Nice one.. using our malaysia local word " Atas!" 😊
You're so lucky, I just paid 220 $ for a fly from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore (Roundtrip). I was seated in the last row and I had no space for my knees. Luckily it was only one hour fly. AirAsia isn't cheap at all. For this price I could book a premium airline, but during that time had no choice because I need to follow my wife and she already had that fly booked from her company.
Regarding weighing the carry-on bags, I think more airlines should do that, particularly if the allowance can be doubled for a nominal fee.
I'm fed up with people gaming the system by carrying on huge (and presumably heavy) bags that take up far too much space, so other passengers
have to put their carry-on under the seat in front.
People are gaming the carry-on system because airlines charge an arm and a leg to check a bag. Maybe start with the root of the problem and we can alleviate some of the fck fck games.
Have flown Air Asia a number of times. Agree with all the assessments on this video. The one big change I noticed was the 7 kg cabin bag wt, it used to be 10 kg. Not sure when this change took place as my last flight was around 2017!
Many foreigners abuse it until AA had to change..
Air Asia canceled our flight out of Brisbane with no notice, and was completely unavailable for any refunds. Had to do a last minute switch to Jetstar.
oh God, Jetstar are just as bad!!
11:47 wow, didn't know that AA has "plant based" nasi lemak.. looks delicious by the way you reacted after finishing it 😅
Thanks for this vlog. Wow. I'll give this a try. Have an amazing week. Fly safe. Cheers. 🛫
Thanks Lawrence, you too! 🙏
FastPass gave me 14kg carry on for two bags (10kg carry on and 4kg personal). They weighed my carry on but not my backpack at both Changi and KUL. I declined the flat bed upgrade on my 2 hour flight from KLM to BKK for another US$145. I already had a bulkhead row to myself. The meals were better than the premium economy meals I've gotten on some major Asian airlines. The crews were great. The only downside was the landings were a bit hard both times.
I love that they’re not trying to fake some kind of luxury but just go fun instead for a unique experience.
i fly scoot quite often in asia and they never check my bag. Almost the entire overhead cabin space is full but scoot dont check them... as at least not as often as air asia.
They are so true to their product. No nonsense! For example I found a saver fare on my UA miles on SQ from SIN-SFO on their biz, I chose to fly my first leg from CCU-SIN on 6E for a dirt cheap 62$😂
My experience was quite the opposite - flew on 6E then on SQ Biz
So proud of how AirAsia has bounced back post pandemic ❤
Great video again! Heading to Malaysia next year and looking to try out Air Asia for some domestic flights while I am there after your previous videos. Unfortunately most of them don't seem to offer business class. Even the 3-hour flights.
Flatbed only exist in A330. Domestically, they only use A320 neo which have normal economy and HotSeat where it have xtra legroom.
After experiencing Ryanair for the first time in Europe, I remember being so glad the moment we boarded AirAsiaX for the return flight back home.
I fly thai air asia. They have only front row seats as a premium option. I often get them free of charge because i booked wheelchair service which even makes them very relaxed when it comes to carry in weight. I never have more than 5kg anyway
I've only ever flown AirAsia short haul on Economy. At those prices I might have to give Business class a go some time. Totally concur on the service and food btw - really decent SE Asian comfort food.
Ah, the classic D7 lie flat. FYI, D7 dry leased a Philippines airlines a330, so there's two different type of lie flat seats with D7. also fun fact - the mall part and the airport part of KLIA Terminal 2 are two different business entities - MAHB governs the airport part, and a mall management company governs the mall part.
I’ve been watching for a while and forgot to subscribe thanks for reminder so I don’t miss any of your great content - from an avid watcher but recent subscriber ❤
Flown? No. But MA let me down last time I flew into KLIA, cancelling a connection. So I decided then to use Air Asia for my intra-Malaysia flights in future.
Good video.
WHERE IS THE VIDEO WITH ALEX
If only Malaysian Airlines is willing to learn a wee bit from Air Asia ...
Are you going to try Lufthansa Allegris?
Hi DanOs! KLIA2, just yess..What a fun and energizing video. The happy faces during that flight. :-)
As a subscriber and lover of your videos of all of the business class reviews, I would LOVE a video on the Brazilian airline, GOL, business class international to/flight from Miami. I DOUBLE DARE you try this as I believe it would rank as the world's worst 'business' class!
air asia is definitely a life saver for a student. used to study in aussie for 4 years. i can go back to malaysia every year because of how cheap airasia is. and the food hands down the best airline food in the world imo.
These Seats Is Great For A Low Cost Airlines.Great Video And Info
I love their food. Their drinks are amazing! I get their coconut latte every single time! And adding fast pass is a great deal imo, because you have 14kg for a carry-on and fast pass immigration too
i flew swiss, ana, and jal first class, and countless other business classes; airasia still is top on my list when flying from point a to point b within 3 hours.
Hey Dan, do you plan on ever reviewing the Singapore Airlines Premium Economy on a long haul flight like SIN - FRA? That would be amazing!!
Thanks for supporting Malaysia product, we need your support! Proud of AirAsia for doing their best 😊
Dan is so good should start reviewing hotels as well
Haha thanks! 🙏
I believe the catering was the same catering for Malaysian athletes in Paris olympic
I've been flying with Air Asia over 20 years now and I even got a free upgrade to business class during my flight to Tokyo
Haha you guys have learned the word ‘Atas’ high class 😂
If I pre-purchase the upcharge for heavier carry on, do they still weight the carry on? Because my carry on usually weights more than 17lbs. If it’s over, can I pay extra or I have to reorganize my luggage with my larger luggage? Or can I just pay per lbs and have a heavier carry on with me?
According to the vlog. Your allowed 7 KG (15.5 LBS). For a few bucks you can buy a double weight allowance. Thus you will be allowed to cary on 31LBS with you!
Awesome red blankets & pillows!!!
Love it when you both in the video..makes me laugh so much and sooo entertaining..thank you for sharing and have a good week..Louise xx
mid march 2020 i was in Bangkok, then trying to get home to australia a few days before lockdown. I wanted to stay in thailand ....
Nice one, Dan. Love your vids.
Thanks so much Josh! 🙏
Really didn't like the lounge layout in KLIA2. Only one lounge airside, thankfully...guess better one then none. Seems like many more landslide rather then aurside.
And I tried to take a couple sodas and one of the ladies there stopped my friend and I when we were leaving asking us to return the drinks as their policy (didn't see it written anywhere) is that you cannot remove any drinks or food...that was a first and left a bad taste in my mouth...eso since I don't eat anything but a couple pieces of fruit that were nothing to write home about...😂
Lol not Dan vlogging while sashaying right past airport police lolol
Really great value for money. Keep up the good work and fly safe
Yay, not a boring airline finally!