Let's talk airlines...
#1
Let's talk airlines...
OK ,this has probably already been covered, but I'm keen to hear about people's thoughts on airlines for travel to NZ. I've used Emirates (hated it), Air New Zealand (loved it) and Singapore Airlines (the best ever). My husband has just suggested flying with Malaysian Airlines, uh-oh, something new! I like the idea of a different stop over (KL), but unsure about trying something new, especially with a toddler and a newborn. Any thoughts?
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Muchas gracias
Nikki
#2
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
I've flown on Malaysian Airlines several times, both international and domestic. The domestic flights were very short, therefore unremarkable. The international flights that I took were very pleasant. I found the service to be very good.
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
OK ,this has probably already been covered, but I'm keen to hear about people's thoughts on airlines for travel to NZ. I've used Emirates (hated it), Air New Zealand (loved it) and Singapore Airlines (the best ever). My husband has just suggested flying with Malaysian Airlines, uh-oh, something new! I like the idea of a different stop over (KL), but unsure about trying something new, especially with a toddler and a newborn. Any thoughts?
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Colin
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
Hiya Nikki
We flew with MA last year. There was 4 adults, 2 kids and 2 babies, (11 months & 18 months).
They were fantastic!!!!
We had priority boarding on every flight, bulkhead seats for the cot (extra room) and the staff were superb everywhere.
We booked through ebookers but once booked we dealt with Malaysian Airlines directly. We were able to book seats, order kids meals and they even made sure that they had the correct size nappies on board!!!
The only thing I would advise though is that you supply your own baby food if you need it, fish porridge is sooooo foul!!!!!
K.L.I.A is a fantastic airport too. Facilities are brilliant and the whole place is spotless
K.L. is superb too (altho very humid).The Malay are very friendly and helpful and love kids. We stayed at the Mandarin Oriental in K.L for about £80 a night. It was nice to have that stopover and a bit of pampering and can recommend them highly (think you get a discount, if you include it in your itenary with M.A)
From a womans' point of view, remeber that Malaysia is a Muslim Nation. We made sure we covered up when we were out and about, lots of people didn't, mind you but we did it out of respect really including both of my little girls. Around the hotel you're fine
We flew with MA last year. There was 4 adults, 2 kids and 2 babies, (11 months & 18 months).
They were fantastic!!!!
We had priority boarding on every flight, bulkhead seats for the cot (extra room) and the staff were superb everywhere.
We booked through ebookers but once booked we dealt with Malaysian Airlines directly. We were able to book seats, order kids meals and they even made sure that they had the correct size nappies on board!!!
The only thing I would advise though is that you supply your own baby food if you need it, fish porridge is sooooo foul!!!!!
K.L.I.A is a fantastic airport too. Facilities are brilliant and the whole place is spotless
K.L. is superb too (altho very humid).The Malay are very friendly and helpful and love kids. We stayed at the Mandarin Oriental in K.L for about £80 a night. It was nice to have that stopover and a bit of pampering and can recommend them highly (think you get a discount, if you include it in your itenary with M.A)
From a womans' point of view, remeber that Malaysia is a Muslim Nation. We made sure we covered up when we were out and about, lots of people didn't, mind you but we did it out of respect really including both of my little girls. Around the hotel you're fine
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
OK ,this has probably already been covered, but I'm keen to hear about people's thoughts on airlines for travel to NZ. I've used Emirates (hated it), Air New Zealand (loved it) and Singapore Airlines (the best ever). My husband has just suggested flying with Malaysian Airlines, uh-oh, something new! I like the idea of a different stop over (KL), but unsure about trying something new, especially with a toddler and a newborn. Any thoughts?
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Like you, I dont like Emirates, I feel they have gone 'downhill' a bit.
Went over to Brisbane in 2005, Emirates one way, Royal Brunai back. I preferred RB. I found the seat in Emirates hard and uncomfortable, like a lump in the back all the time.
Went to Qatar with Emirates last year, again uncomfortable seats, poor service. Other passengers were also complaining about the hard seats.
I have heard Thai are good but never flown with them.
We are flying out to Malta soon...with Emirates! Not our choice and daft company PA booked it.
Overall, with kids I have found Cathay Pacific to be the best. Pleasant staff and love kids. I would have chosen to fly with them had we been given the choice.
Good Luck
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
Emirates: fabulous, didn't find seats hard (but I have a very well padded behind), good service
Sing Air: fairly fab, standard Sing Air service which I've never had reason to complain about
Thai: Quite good, very friendly, lovely uniforms (always important)
Garuda: Average, not memorable so can't have been good or bad
Qantas: Not bad, seem to remember seats being small but I may be thinking of another Antipodean airline, boring food
Korean Air: really quite good, lovely bibim bap(?) dish for lunch and dinner - and breakfast I believe, but I like it so no complaints here
Air NZ: no comment
Sing Air: fairly fab, standard Sing Air service which I've never had reason to complain about
Thai: Quite good, very friendly, lovely uniforms (always important)
Garuda: Average, not memorable so can't have been good or bad
Qantas: Not bad, seem to remember seats being small but I may be thinking of another Antipodean airline, boring food
Korean Air: really quite good, lovely bibim bap(?) dish for lunch and dinner - and breakfast I believe, but I like it so no complaints here
Air NZ: no comment
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Re: Let's talk airlines...
Emirates: fabulous, didn't find seats hard (but I have a very well padded behind), good service
Sing Air: fairly fab, standard Sing Air service which I've never had reason to complain about
Thai: Quite good, very friendly, lovely uniforms (always important)
Garuda: Average, not memorable so can't have been good or bad
Qantas: Not bad, seem to remember seats being small but I may be thinking of another Antipodean airline, boring food
Korean Air: really quite good, lovely bibim bap(?) dish for lunch and dinner - and breakfast I believe, but I like it so no complaints here
Air NZ: no comment
Sing Air: fairly fab, standard Sing Air service which I've never had reason to complain about
Thai: Quite good, very friendly, lovely uniforms (always important)
Garuda: Average, not memorable so can't have been good or bad
Qantas: Not bad, seem to remember seats being small but I may be thinking of another Antipodean airline, boring food
Korean Air: really quite good, lovely bibim bap(?) dish for lunch and dinner - and breakfast I believe, but I like it so no complaints here
Air NZ: no comment
British airways absolutley shocking hated it.
JAE absolutley fantastic highly reccomend but not cheap.
Quantas absolutley crap well they are basically BA.
thai air: fantastic
Glad to see malaysian airlines have good review they tend to be so much cheaper than the other couriers.
#9
Re: Let's talk airlines...
OK ,this has probably already been covered, but I'm keen to hear about people's thoughts on airlines for travel to NZ. I've used Emirates (hated it), Air New Zealand (loved it) and Singapore Airlines (the best ever). My husband has just suggested flying with Malaysian Airlines, uh-oh, something new! I like the idea of a different stop over (KL), but unsure about trying something new, especially with a toddler and a newborn. Any thoughts?
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Muchas gracias
Nikki
Adie
Last edited by spackster; Jan 10th 2007 at 5:03 pm. Reason: typo
#10
Re: Let's talk airlines...
We are flying with Cathy Pacific via Hong Kong on the 22nd Jan. Has anyone had any experience of flying with them?
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Buzzy
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We're going with Qantas from LA, but I forget who our carrier is from Chicago to LA.
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Have flown Malaysia a number of times, all flights faultless, very helpful crew and ground staff. KL is a dream, well it was 7 years ago and very friendly, but so is Singapore and both airports effecient and clean.
Also flown Thai Air, Air Hostesses far too pretty and changed their outfits 4 times! again good flight
Also flown Thai Air, Air Hostesses far too pretty and changed their outfits 4 times! again good flight