Best Airlines

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Vladislav
 

This was the worst airline experience our family has ever had. China Southern’s Moscow staff denied one family member boarding because their… Read more

Australian visa was still linked to their old passport. We showed them the official Home Affairs passport-change confirmation, but the staff were completely useless and refused to help.

Australian Border Force has a clear procedure for this exact situation: the airline must contact its 24/7 Border Operations Centre for assistance or boarding clearance. China Southern staff refused to contact BOC, refused to move the passenger despite the ticket allowing changes, and simply cancelled the ticket.

Two family members were forced to fly while the third was abandoned in Moscow. Nobody explained whether the return flights were also cancelled, whether we would receive a refund, or what we were supposed to do. We now have to purchase another expensive ticket to reunite our family.

This was not unavoidable. It happened because China Southern’s Moscow staff were incompetent, unhelpful and unwilling to follow the official procedure available to them.

Absolutely disgraceful treatment. We are left completely in the dark with what we can do. We called Australian immigration and they said there was no reason airline would refuse entry if we have visa, new passport, and change of details application. Either lazy to reach out to BOC or simply incompetent. Avoid this airline.

Nexus Airlines

Nexus Airlines

4.3 Summary
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JIA G.Western Australia
 

Delayed Geraldton to Perth flight for 4 hours , making me to miss connection flight. Poor service. On a previous occasion, I arrived just five… Read more

minutes before check-in closed. Even though I didn't have any checked luggage and boarding hadn't even started, the boarding staff at Geraldton Airport were quite rude and wouldn't allow me to board.

Rex Airlines

Rex Airlines

2.5 Summary
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Mel S.NSW
 

My sister's flight to Brisbane last year was cancelled last minute, no explanation. Today my daughter's flight back to Parkes from Sydney was… Read more

cancelled, no explanation again and was told that it was not the airlines responsibly to help find lodging. Now my daughter and her friend is stuck in Sydney with no safe haven. What sort of an operation are you running REX! I've heard so many horrifying stories about last minute cancellation. This is totally unacceptable.

China Airlines

China Airlines

3.0 Summary
markehemmingQLD32 posts
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Find the service to be very good. Cabin crew very nice and attentive. Real coffee. Gooyd not bad. Planes comfortable and entertainment good. One… Read more

flight was delayed thorough no fault of theirs and they had organised is accommodation and transport. Very happy.

Royal Brunei Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines

2.6 Summary
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aximili00VIC
 

Originally we were meant to fly the 787 and as i was travelling with a child and infant, i had booked and paid for the front row seats that had more… Read more

leg space and bassinet. However the plane was changed to an A320 without notifying us until 5 days out when i was told of a retime to an hour later and had noticed then we were changed to their A320. I was automatically given the row 28 ; i was happy with that as that has plenty of legroom. I was told 48 hours out that i had to change to row 23 as infants werent allowed in the exit row ; obviously this didnt have much leg room at all and there was no option for the bassinet (though at this point it the bassinet wasnt a high priority as our infant we found out didnt like the bassinet anyways). By this time rows 21 weren't available anymore. I had asked for an explaination and some sort of apology for this issue in any form but was met with the standard "too bad" spiel.

I have always given good feedback and encouraged people to fly RBA as an alternative to the airlines flying out of Australia due to the lower costs, professionalism of the ground staff and courtesy /friendliness of the air crew ; this experience has however changed my view of RBA for the worse.

its hard enough to convince people to fly a dry airline with little to do in Brunei as a stopover) and they forever are losing a customer to Singapore Airlines despite the longer flight time with them.

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Korean Air

Korean Air

2.9 Summary
Ben O.4 posts
 

I used to enjoy their overseas flights back in 2015ishes ,they were very respectful kind . They used to provide hotel over 10 hours layover in korea… Read more

.for this very reason ive booked another flight in april… a disaster. I’ve spent 17 hours at airport no hotel nothing,the stuff at Sydney airport was so arrogant and rude . Never again

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

2.0 Summary
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Graham R.WA6 posts
 

Buyer beware! I purchased business class tickets online that clearly indicated that they were refundable subject to a AUD260 fee. When I received the… Read more

tickets they were endorsed “Non refund”. Despite providing Singapore Airlines with screenshots confirming the conditions, they were intransigent and refused to amend the tickets. I subsequently lodged a charge back via my credit card and bank which was arbitrated in my favour. Never to be repeated!

Xiamen Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

3.7 Summary
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Emer F.
 

I had a very positive experience with Xiamen Airlines. I made an error on my booking. They were extremely helpful and fixed my issue without any hassle. Would recommend. Show details

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines

2.6 Summary
D M.
 

Booked flights to and from Osaka as the wife is pregnant to avoid hauling luggage through the train station. First flight delayed for over an hour,… Read more

second flight delayed and then cancelled.

Pregnant wife was the last passenger assisted to new flights / options.

Use the trains this airline is a joke.

Would have been able to go back and forth via train 6 times while these guys got us onto another flight.

Link Airways

Link Airways

3.3 Summary
Jasmine MullinsNSW3 posts
 

Flew return Coffs Harbour to Canberra flights 257/258, 9th/16th April. I was in a wheelchair and from the time I entered the terminal at Coffs… Read more

Harbour to the time I exited from return flight I was overwhelmed by the courteous and friendly attitude of every staff member on the ground and aboard the plane, and also the lady I spoke to on the phone to arrange assistance to and from the plane with my wheelchair. Big thumbs up to all at Link Airways.

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

1.6 Summary
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Keenan AirconNSW2 posts
 

This is gonna be fun, I can’t find my 10 digit number. The paragraph for some reason or other my application to join was non-compliant so I got this… Read more

big red notice saying you can’t join or something.

All I wanted to do was choose my seat on the way home from Bali, no big deal.

Can’t join can’t do this can’t do that jump through this hoop jump through that hoop.

My wife just found the booking reference number but if you can’t join the so-called happy family of virgin Australia, how on earth are you supposed to move forward from there? They say login or join well you’ve gotta join before you can login but joining you have to be kissed on the knob by a fairy by the sounds of it. If anything pisses me off it’s making a relatively simple action complicated to the point of object frustration. This is a classic example.

Now it seems that I can’t submit this review because there doesn’t seem to be a tab that I press that says submit, however there is something that asks me if I’ve been offered a reward for submitting this review, but if I can’t submit it, how am I gonna get a reward for submitting it. This is just simply typical of the thing that people get so I write over.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines

1.8 Summary
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Ronald B.4 posts
 

I had a very good experience when changing flight dates for my mother who had a medical episode. I did it all online through the web app for no additional cost and was super easy. Very refreshing. Thankyou will definitely book again. Show details

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines

2.1 Summary
RajeshNSW3 posts
 

Bunch of thieves. Rude staff and irresponsible management. If I could I will give negative rating. Show details

Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

2.0 Summary
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glendoneVIC13 posts
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In flight, I think VN are pretty good. The food was excellent imo and I don't understand why anyone would be saying otherwise. There's a good… Read more

selection of drinks, fresh flavoursome Asian-inspired dishes for all main meals, as well as a western option. And the leg room in flight is fantastic! Off-flight is a slightly different experience as I was bumped from a seat that I paid for. But mainly, my big stress and let-down with VN is the transit experience at Ho Chi Minh city airport. I was transiting to a domestic Hanoi flight and apart from getting a 'transit' sticker stuck on my lapel, there was otherwise no assistance provided in what is a pretty harrowing experience. As a customer you need to clear immigration at HCM city, collect you luggage, and get yourself across to Terminal 3 (about 30-40 mins by bus!), and then at Terminal 3 you need to chase down where the [Content Removed] the departures are and re-check you bag in for the Hanoi flight. Bunch all of the immigration, bus transfer, mission-seeking to locate departures and then baggage re-check-in and you should be allowing about 2.5 hours between flights, however my connecting flight was booked for me in just under 2 hours. So I was stressed beyond words trying to get over to the other terminal and make my connecting flight. I did make it, as the last passengers were boarding. VN, you need to fix this.

Air China

Air China

2.5 Summary
Revier882 posts
 

I had to fly home with a recently fractured foot, and this airline was incredible. Very supportive, wheelchair support given (including during a… Read more

quick transit through China where I was rushed through security) and on both flights they moved my seat to allow me extra legroom. I am very grateful to have flown with such a great airline.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

1.8 Summary
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Rob19605 posts
 

Change our seat allocation, after it was booked 9 months in advance, with seat allocation at time of booking . We booked this seat for valid medical… Read more

reasons, and comfort. We found the change to seating 5 weeks before the flight. We were never notified of it. Their dismissal of our appeal is discrimination and absolutely appalling. We fly international up to three times every year, this is the first time EVER, we have had our premium economy seats changed. I have proof of their dismissal of our appeal.

Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways

1.9 Summary
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AsibisoNSW8 posts
 

Staff rushed. Lights off entire flight. Only 1 bathroom in premium economy. Passengers climbing over seats to get to bathroom on other side of plane. TV screen attached to armrest had to br secured with sticky tape to keep it upright.

Qantas

Qantas

1.5 Summary
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ABee18 posts
 

We went to book flights from wellcamp Toowoomba to Sydney and back it came up as $890 my wife went to book and the website would not let her click on… Read more

to book she kept trying then after about half hour or so them miraculously she got on but the flights went from $890 to over $1,100 this is fraudulent when you look to book it gives you one price then when you pull the trigger it rips you off how do these big companies get away with this

Thai Airways

Thai Airways

1.7 Summary
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NUDIBRANCHNSW11 posts
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Booking with Thai airways you get 2 x 23 kgs bags , use a travel agent ( Amex ) and they slug you $237.05 ( aud ) each way for the 2nd bag , so… Read more

$474.10, what a rort , be ashamed . No issues with flight , seating , meals and crew , all let down by bloody minded Thai airways executives .

Only way I can repay Thai airways is to boycott all future air travel with Thai airways , considering I plan to visit, Japan, China, Philippines , Indonesia , Vietnam and Malaysia in the next 16 months , that is a lot of $$$ , but water off a ducts back

Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines

2.9 Summary
RoelNSW22 posts
 

We had 4 flights from Sydney to Europe and back. On all 3 of the 4 flights, we were placed directly next to the toilet. On the other flight we, a… Read more

family of 5 (3 kids) were all placed individually all over the plane. I do understand that when you score a good deal on tickets you also take the risk on getting less ok seat locations. BUT ON ALL 4 FLIGTS!!! Flights that take 12 hours!!!! No this is really ridiculous. I'm not saying I won't fly them again but i will take better care next time on seating with this airline. For the rest, food and service was good but this was really a bad experience.

Jetstar

Jetstar

1.4 Summary
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TrumpelonVIC20 posts
 

My kid was injured on his leg just before we about to depart. We did not book a wheelchair but the staff kindly and quickly got us a wheelchair for boarding the plane. Show details

United Airlines

United Airlines

1.7 Summary
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HAS
 

Two long haul flights this year, 2026. Melbourne to LA in Feb and LA toMelbourne. Travelled Business, solo senior traveller with airport assistance… Read more

ie wheelchair. This was a real bonus and was wonderful in Melbourne and LAX. The staff could not be faulted. The food and drinks were more than adequate. The bathroom was always clean. The cabin was snug, bed warm and quite comfortable. PJs were a nice touch. I would have liked a map showing what button/ knob did what as I am a Dinosaur. Cabin staff were very pleasant, helpful, esp. Kevin on the flight from LAX to Melbourne on the 20th May, 2026. This is my third exp. flying with UA.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

1.5 Summary
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vahab a.
 

I am extremely disappointed with the customer service I received from Qatar Airways. I called and specifically requested a seat in Row 24, and the… Read more

agent gave me a 100% guarantee that the seat was reserved for me and told me that I would receive a confirmation email the next day. Just 30 minutes later, I called again to ask about my seat, only to be told that someone else had already taken it. This is completely unacceptable and shows a serious lack of professionalism and communication. The agent could have easily explained how I could secure or manage the seat myself, but instead I was given false reassurance and left to deal with the consequences. I am extremely unhappy with the way I was treated and with the quality of Qatar Airways’ customer support. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Qatar Airways to anyone.

Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia

1.8 Summary
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Anila
 

I attempted to reschedule a flight due to an unforeseen change in my circumstances. When I called to enquire about this change, I was informed it… Read more

would cost over $1,000AUD, more than my original fare of $750. When I questioned the agent directly, she confirmed that the price had been inflated due to demand. This is a clear case of price gouging, and I do not consider it an acceptable way to treat a returning customer. After having to press for answers, I was also told that cancelling my flights outright would cost $300. Every option available to me carries a disproportionate and, frankly, punitive cost. I have flown with Garuda on multiple occasions, but I will not continue to do so if this is how genuine, unforeseen changes are handled. Other airlines offer comparable promotional fares with far more reasonable change policies.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

1.7 Summary
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Halil N.
 

Fiji Airways is one of the worst airlines I have flown in (if not THE worst). I fly about 20-30 times a year, so i consider myself a fairly frequent… Read more

flyer.

Bear with me...its a long rant.

Somebody told Fiji Airways that theres money to be made on the trans Pacific route so they went on a media offensive with great deals. I booked a promo return ticket from SYD to LAX for like $900+. I booked a ticket and proceeded to book my rental car straightaway with the pick up and drop off in line with my itinerary. Thought i snag a great deal, but once the transaction goes through... there was no confirmation email! I thought that was strange, almost all the airlines i fly with would send a confirmation email almost immediately. I checked that my credit card was charged so it must have gone through. Waited for a few days and still no confirmation email.

Send some emails to enquire and to my horror, they said they cant find my booking!

So i showed them my credit card statement with the charge to Fiji Airways. They said they will check.

A few days later, they got back to me and said they found my booking and proceeded to issue an electronic ticket in a sort of an electronic printout machine language with no spaces and punctuation. Very hard to decipher. Not the kind of confirmation email you would get even from a budget carrier. Heres my only mistake. I did not checked that although i booked for the 28th July USA date on their system, they manually issued me with a ticket for 28th Fiji date. Which translate to 27th in LA.

So after returning the car on 28th, i turned up at the counter and of course, found out that my booked flight was 24 hours ago.

Then the shocker...So i asked to be booked to the next available flight and was told to 'top up' some $3000 to buy my 1 way ticket from LAX to SYD!!! This is Fiji Airways service recovery?

So quickly went online and found an Air New Zealand flight LAX to SYD (via Auckland) for $1100.

What kind of airline capitalizes on this kind of mistake (which is arguably theirs, given the circumstances) to profit from their customers?

Absolutely worst experience ever. Never again would i consider flying Air Fiji. Beautiful place, Beautiful people but either the corporates are hungry to make a quick buck. Or the operations people just have no clue how to run a services company professionally. Admin cant keep up while marketing went crazy.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines

1.8 Summary
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Sean M.
 

Flight business Lax -Sydney LAX lounge: tried the new lounge where Tiffany provided great service, advice and really went above and beyond to make… Read more

the experience the best it could be. The manager Chris was also fantastic and helpful. The lounge is new, fresh and everything is food, drinks, showers and wellness area were all great. The flight: crew were professional, friendly and engaging. However the food was a real let down for both my wife and I. Ordered in advance from the minimal options offered. Presentation was nice but food was inedible. Asked for hot chocolate - don’t carry it. Seats were comfortable and able to sleep. The plane catering section needs to communicate with the lounge catering system for tips on quality food. No wifi available. It was offered but did not work for the whole flight. After service: non existent. Still waiting for point for travel to be allocated. Also delta please close another partner for connections in Sydney - Virgin and the process are really letting you down.

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

1.9 Summary
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Pierre Yves BQLD
 

I just had a return trips to France and it was very good food was lovely and the airline depart and arrive right on times in both flight out and of Australia. Show details

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

1.7 Summary
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Neha
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One of the worst airline experiences I have ever had with SriLankan Airlines. My husband specifically paid extra for extra legroom seats because I… Read more

was unwell and suffer from swollen feet during long flights. Despite paying for these seats in advance, the airline changed the aircraft and reassigned our seats to other passengers without any refund or proper explanation.

What made the experience even worse was the treatment from one of the cabin crew members, [Name Removed], who was extremely rude and dismissive throughout the flight. I was in visible discomfort due to severe swelling in my feet and politely requested to temporarily use a row of empty seats nearby until the crew needed them. Instead of showing basic compassion, she repeatedly refused and spoke rudely, even rolling her eyes when I asked for vegetarian food after being served the wrong meal.

On multiple occasions, my call button was simply switched off without even asking what I needed. I was ignored, not properly served dinner, and treated with complete lack of empathy despite clearly struggling physically during the flight.

Taking away paid seats is already unacceptable, but combining that with such poor customer service made this journey stressful and humiliating. I expected far better professionalism and care from an international airline.

I will not be choosing SriLankan Airlines again unless this issue is properly addressed.

FlyPelican

FlyPelican

3.5 Summary
JustineNSW
 

Flight cancelled - Newcastle - Canberra return – Booked flights on non-refundable fare as I have to be back at a specific time. The return flight was cancelled and another flight option was provided… Read more

on the same day, 4.5 hours later. As I had booked a non-refundable fare and the replacement flight is on the same day, I am unable to get a refund. They have agreed to provide a credit and an extension to the time to use it. I have no option but to take the credit, drive the 5 hours to my destination and return in a 48 hr time frame. I am disappointed as this is not the first time that this has happened with this airline and one of the main reasons I stopped flying with them for a long period of time. If there is a risk that the schedule may change then they should notify their customers of this when booking so that you can take the option of a fully refundable fare.

Scoot

Scoot

1.4 Summary
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Adam4 posts
 

The airline staff had been great to deal with had a trip to Greece the modified without extra charges even though they could off ,but understanding… Read more

the situation in middle East they modified my fare free. I will book my flights again with them in the future.thanks