4/01/2008 at 10:25 AM
Tags: Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia X, Air Asia (all tags)
Since we mentioned that Malaysia Airlines has great customer service, we've let them drift off our radar a bit in favor of upstart Malaysian LCC Air Asia, with its promises to spirit us across the whole world for nearly nothing.
And that's a pity, because if we'd been paying more attention to long-term good performer Malaysia Airlines, we might have picked up a really special deal recently: An error was made when uploading prices to the computer system, and the cost of a business class flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg was listed as 11,580 Thai Baht instead of 111,580.
That missing "1" made about US$3,500 difference to the price, and those in the know snapped up bargain-priced business class deals for under $400. Malaysia Airlines has now corrected the error but will honor the tickets bought at the cheaper rate. We just wish it had been us.
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· Pricing Error for Malaysia Airlines [eTravel]
· Malaysia Airlines Heart All Passengers [Jaunted]
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by amandak
7/31/2007 at 10:38 AM
Tags: Malaysia Airlines, Airlines (all tags)
We normally just complain about airline service but it was just announced that Malaysia Airlines has won a major award for having the World's Best Cabin Staff. This was the result of a major UK-based survey that questioned over 3 million passengers of 90 different nationalities: that's a lot of questions.
Now putting up with grumpy passengers can't be an easy job, so hats off to the ever-smiling attendants on Malaysia Airlines, who apparently did especially well with "soft service" (that means they're friendly, enthusiastic and attentive). We've had our own Malaysia Airlines experiences and can't complain about anything, except that transitting in Kuala Lumpur airport is really, really boring: maybe it's the contrast between KL Airport boredom and the flight attendants' lovely soft service that makes people vote for them.
Related Stories:
· Malaysia Airlines Crew Voted World's Best [Malaysia Star]
· Malaysia Airlines coverage [Jaunted]
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by amandak
11/07/2006 at 12:40 PM
Tags: Airlines, Travel Deals, Malaysia Airlines (all tags)
Calling all sugar daddies....If you've been planing a special getaway to Malaysia with a certain someone, then consider booking now as Malaysia Airlines has just announced a $99 First Class Companion Fare Special. Just make sure your bank account is full.
With full fare round-trip tickets costing up to $10,000, this is practically a two for one deal. And first class seats on Malaysia Air are pretty cushy as they include:
[F]lat bed sleeper seats, gourmet meals, extensive on-demand in-flight entertainment and world-class cabin service awarded the coveted Skytrax Five-Star World Airline Ranking.
Additionally, first class fare gets you entrance into the airlines Golden Lounges in select cities. And again, this is no plain old "presidents lounge" kind of place. The International Golden Lounge in Kuala Lumpur offers massage chairs and foot massagers, showers, a coffee bistro, gourmet food, noodle bar, and even a children's nursery and playroom.
Some more good news? The airline will be offering daily service to Kuala Lumpur by January 16 from LAX. The only caveats on the deal is that you must originate from Los Angeles International Airport and travel to destinations serviced by Malaysia Air and you must book by December 31st, although travel is good for three months purchase.
Of course, the companion fare does not include taxes so remember to account a few hundred bucks for that. The best way to book? Call a reservations agent as their is no online option. Now get going on scrounging up that 10 grand.
[Photo: SpotlightKid]
by juliana
