Air Asia
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Absolutely terrible and unacceptable experience with AirAsia. Our flighr was intially booked for 29th of narch but Our flight was cancelled on 6th March abd rescheduled to 30th of march , and we were NEVER informed. Despite this, we were allowed to check in at the airport and were even issued boarding passes for 30th on 29th. Only at the boarding… Read more
gate were we told that those boarding passes were given “by mistake” for the next day’s flight. This is shocking mismanagement. Because of this negligence, we had to travel to and from the airport unnecessarily, wasting time, money, and energy. When we asked for compensation for these costs and inconvenience, AirAsia completely refused and shifted the blame to the travel agent. This is not how a responsible airline should treat its passengers. Lack of communication, zero accountability, and no support. We are still waiting for the confirmation for 30th of march flight as we returned home now and usure about our travel I strongly advise people to THINK TWICE before booking with AirAsia. They do not inform passengers properly and do not take responsibility for their mistakes.
Denied boarding despite being checked in and following staff instructions at KLIA. AirAsia staff redirected me for excess baggage payment and caused delays, with no prioritisation for passengers close to boarding. I arrived at the gate within minutes of closure but was refused boarding and they don't refund excess baggage fee for the flight we… Read more
didn't board. Case has now been incorrectly closed as a “no-show” and only a partial refund offered. Complaint to CAAM has also been dismissed without proper assessment. I have now escalated this matter and initiated a bank chargeback as the service paid for was not delivered. Extremely disappointing handling of what is clearly an operational failure.
My family traveling today by Air Asia, they having really bad experience about this air line, very poor customer service however Airline is paying their crew member to serve and obviously they no need to pay more to improve customer service, They are selling water and tea in Aeroplane which is first time i heard in my life, Flight is delayed too.… Read more
If airline gives competitive rates then it does not mean that customers do not deserve anything, Secondly family have to pay extra if they wants to sit together, Come on. This is ridicules. At least I am not going to travel by Air Asia in Future, where my family suffered for minor things. I do not have videos for poor customer service, i attached a video where they waiting at Airport for next Flight Thank you for your this great service. Asif Moosa
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I am seeing posts that they sit you separate from the family. I have never really experienced this on any airline even airasia with 15 years of flying but this happened to me on my last trip. My understanding is an always airline does its best to sit families together when you check-in. Along with this trip i booked with Scoot and they did exactly… Read more
that.
With my last trip it seems Airasia does its best to do the opposite. I think want to sit you separately, and the one with the farthest seat is always the child! To rectify this its always about the fees they charge to change seats it is quite ridiculous
I complained about this stating that the child is so far from a parent and they rejected the request to move her (screenshot attached). I really believe that this system is by design to force you to purchase seats. The funny thing is when I get to the flight there were quite a lot of empty seats where they could have seated families together quite easily. It's such a mess that everyone is separate that so much time is wasted because a lot of people are asking to change seats to be with companions. This should be 1 star but we did get to sit the child eventually because there were empty seats. Once you are in the plane they are fairl accommodating as long as the seats are available but this system is quite a hassle.
You can tell from the wording of the email that what they are saying is we cant give you decent seats because you have to pay for it
btw, airaisa, AskBo is absolutely useless. utter waste of time.
So they sit you separately from family . If you want to sit together they charge extra. Absolutely shocking. Show details
The most disgusting customer service which is worse than garbage. The hilarious part is that the agent I was emailing with, had an email signature that read - [Name Removed] 'Customer Happiness' Lol...its bullshit, a big scam company. [Name Removed] I am sure you hate your job and the company you are working for. Unfortunately the flights were… Read more
included in my holiday package, but because of Air Asia now I fear travelling anywhere. Spend more money but have a confirmed itenary.
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Disgusting behaviour from staff had a feed and a pint at the restaurant already checked in our baggage and had our carry on looked through sat down waiting for a flight. Them security came up to us saying they could smell beer. We clearly started we just had a feed and a pint that come with the food. Then we were denied flight entry and kicked… Read more
out. I was then assaulted by a lady who tried snatching my phone out of my hand was screamed at by the international “help” desk. Absolutely disgusting will never be flying AirAsia again! No one offered to help us. I felt sorry for the other families who had to witness the disgusting behaviour by the Indonesian airport personnel.
They canceled my flight and after I asked for a refund I was told it could take between 30 and 90 days. Flight was canceled 1 hour after I booked it. There is no customer service, just a chat bot that doesn't help. You can chat to a human after spending 20 minutes asking to but they are even less help. Show details
Subject: Formal Complaint and Request for Refund – Booking ID: XC9F3G Dear AirAsia Customer Service, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint and request a refund for a distressing experience my family endured while travelling with AirAsia under Booking ID: XC9F3G on a flight from Melbourne to Amritsar. On the morning of departure (scheduled… Read more
for 7:00 AM), I received a phone call at approximately 6:40 AM from AirAsia staff regarding carry-on luggage. Despite my family having cleared all check-in procedures — including baggage weight verification — your staff contacted me with an ultimatum: pay an additional $770 immediately over the phone due to the size of the carry-on bags, or risk being denied boarding.
This sudden demand was entirely inappropriate and unacceptable, especially considering: • No excess baggage was reported at check-in. • The baggage weight had already been verified and accepted. • There was no prior communication or issue raised regarding the size of the bags. • The issue was raised minutes before departure, giving us no reasonable time to respond. • The tone of the call was aggressive and caused extreme distress.
My elderly parents and grandparents, some of whom are in their 80s, were traveling, and this experience left them shaken and panicked. I was left with no option but to pay $770 via debit card on the spot to ensure they could board.
I respectfully request a full refund of the $770 and a formal investigation into the conduct of the staff involved. If baggage issues — whether related to weight or size — are to be addressed, they should be handled at check-in, not at the boarding gate, and certainly not in such a threatening manner.
I am prepared to provide: • Proof of payment (invoice and screenshot) • Full travel and passenger details • Any additional documentation required
Please confirm receipt of this complaint and provide an update on the refund and investigation process.
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They didn’t inform the flight cancellation to relevant parties even though I have cancelled my flight in advance due to unavoidable circumstances. Also promised me the refund is in process, which is $617 AUD but finally I send an email saying we cannot refund the money due to airline procedures, also the case was closed without asking any response from me. Such a poor experience from them. Show details
Disgusting airlines company, worst one I've ever flown with, customer service were rude and I discovered they recked my suitcase coming back from Indonesia, the padlock was torn and broken. I put in a complaint and they took no responsibility for it and refused to give me a refund or compensate me. I will never fly with the these [Content Removed] again. Show details
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Very bad flight, booked 2 tickets for 2000 dollars, not at all cheap yet still had to travel without food or water for 16 hours from india to sydney. Heartless work. Did not even clearly mention of not giving good complementary. Much worse, online card did not work and we were nearly dead. Show details
Follow-up · Check in was smooth but were not notified that they won't serve anything in such long flight. I want already sick and went almost 16 hours without water or food. Furtunately, i had biscuits to survive. My husband asked for water and got a little glass after various requests. He did not even take a sip and gave it to me as I was on my periods and… Read more
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The seating scam is a joke , you book tickets together and they separate you intentionally so you pay extra to sit together. It's our honeymoon and we can't sit together and I have bad anxiety flying so hopefully the stranger next to me won't mind holding my hand. Will avoid any airasia flights in the future
Follow-up · No it was not explained at all. No solution was offered i contacted booking.com and air asia via email and check in as I have severe anxiety flying and neither parties cared in the slightest. It was 80 to 85 dollars to sit together I've never had this happen before and will not book air asia again ..
Terrible Experience with AirAsia! I have traveled on AirAsia several times and my bad experience with AirAsia concerns an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney scheduled for 27 May 2025, which was a day flight when I made the booking via Agoda,… Read more
however, for no reason, after some time AirAsia just cancelled the flight and changed it to a night flight, which would greatly inconvenience me, so I cancelled the booking, with the request made on 24 April 2025, and instead made a day flight booking with Malaysia Airlines via Agoda. I was informed by Agoda that the refund process would take up to 90 days to complete, however six months have passed and I am still waiting for my refund! This is outrageous! I cancelled my flight due to the sudden and unfair change of a day flight to a night flight by AirAsia and I was not at fault. I will never travel on any AirAsia again. Attached is a snapshot showing the flight cancellation and refund request process information.
Follow-up · Nothing new: I’m still waiting for my refund! That was what the travel agent Agoda informed me in their latest email received two days ago.
Positive reviews
We flew from Adelaide to Bali and also return. Air Asia are completely honest and transparent about being a budget airline . Check in was very friendly and efficient. Outward bound : We had booked the very rear seat so could not let our seat back, seating is tight but we are not large people - plus we remember this is a budget airline! We had pre… Read more
booked a meal - it was excellent - also buy the water accompany. You can purchase food ,snacks and drink onboard at very reasonable prices! Staff very friendly and efficient - always smiling and ready to assist. Smooth flight. Debarking was excellent - swift and efficient. Return flight : Again, embarkation was smooth and efficient. I paid extra to upgrade for extra leg room. The flight back to Adelaide was not full at all. Cabin crew kindly spread us around the plane for more room - we ended up in the first row with tons of leg room. Again , the meal we had pre booked and paid for was excellent! Again, Cabin crew were lovely, helpful and always smiling. Smooth flight. Debarkation was amazing - the fastest we have ever gotten through luggage collection and so on. Well done Air Asia!!! We shall be flying with you again!
Exceptional Service on AirAsia – Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne I recently flew with AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne and was thoroughly impressed by the outstanding service provided by the cabin crew—especially Shiryn Ong, Nazmi, Clive Lance, and the entire team. From the moment we boarded, the crew created a warm and welcoming atmosphere.… Read more
Shiryn’s professionalism and friendly demeanor stood out—she was attentive, kind, and always ready with a smile. Nazmi and Clive Lance, were equally impressive, ensuring every passenger felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the flight. The team worked seamlessly together, handling everything with calm efficiency and genuine care. Whether it was assisting with seating, offering refreshments, or simply checking in on passengers, their dedication to excellent customer service was clear in every interaction. Their positive energy made the long-haul journey feel smooth and enjoyable. It’s rare to come across a team that combines professionalism with such a personal touch, and I truly appreciate the effort they put into making the flight a pleasant experience. Thank you, Shiryn, Nazmi, Clive Lance, and the entire crew—you made a lasting impression.
Air Asia Thumbs Up – High praise from us for Air Asia flight crew staff on our recent return flight from KL to Perth on D7 236. They are extremely hard working, very friendly and patient under pretty tough circumstances. Our flight was delayed so the mood from travellers on board the flight wasn’t great, but the air hosts (is that the correct term?) were calm,… Read more
pleasant and professional. One of the staff also helped me find my wallet when I had lost it on board, for which I am extremely grateful. They got us home safely, comfortably and for a great price, and that’s all we personally want from an airline.
Negative reviews
Simple fight Perth the Bali , last 5 hour before flight get a call it's gonna be 2 hrs delayed , so I chose an earlier flight an still as hour late to board , comon guys get your trash together, very un professional you charge full price then rip us off hours off our holiday, absolutely disgusting. Useless Show details
We booked a return flight Perth to Bali, was allocated seats together on the way over, but upon checking in on our way home, realised we were in separate rows? When we queried at checkin counter, we were told if we want to sit together we had to pay! Once onboard the plane, we asked the hostess if there was any spare seats, could we be together,… Read more
she said go to your seats and I will let you know... she didn't, however she did move other people around. So I sat with 2 people who weren't together and my husband sat next to another couple? During the flight, we noticed there were numerous vacant seats throughout the plane, some with 1 person on them, laying down like in a bed! I am at a loss to know why this happened. The lack of service from the hostesses was lazy, had to ask for water because she ignored me when doing sales, my husband asked for a cup of water to take medication and was told he had to wait until they'd finished delivering ordered meals. This really isn't good enough they only seemed interested in helping you if were spending money. Very unhappy with the service and lack of compassion for elderly people.
Worst airline I've ever flown with. Booked 2 seats and put in different rows. When queried it and asked to be changed was told the system allocates seats and nothing can be done. YOUR SYSTEM SUCKS. The plane was dirty. The seats were loose and it was very cramped. They couldn't even keep us updated with the delay we experienced. Will never fly with them again. Show details
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One of the worst airlines ever I have travelled. You spend thousands of dollor in ticket yet do not get even water for free for kids. No service, nothing. Travelling 10-12 hrs yet you don’t get anything. No blankets, pillow, even the screen don’t work, nothing at all. Never ever travelling again. And not recommended to anyone. Show details
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One of the worst airlines ever I have travelled. You spend thousands of dollor in ticket yet do not get even water for free for kids. No service, nothing. Travelling 10-12 hrs yet you don’t get anything. No blankets, pillow, even the screen don’t work, nothing at all. Never ever travelling again. And not recommended to anyone. Show details
What the heck happened in 15 years….. I first flew with air Asia 15 years ago and it was fabulous! We got pillow and blankets and food and entertainment….. For the same leg KL to Sydney - I choose to fly with them again. Nothing was included, tvs don’t work and you can’t even charge your usb. Our table was covered in what looked like spilt… Read more
chocolate milk and the seat was completely broken so when we took off my partner literally went flying!
The food was terrible. And you we couldn’t even get a coke on one of the connecting flights from Thailand to kl (just room temp water)
I get its cheap but went you add in the extra things it works out similar to paying for another carrier that provides all the services.
Oh and every single one of our flights was late and we almost must connecting flights.
The staff was nice and that is the only thing I can commend about our flights
Air Asia I will never ever fly with you again after what we experienced
Very poor in everything! I have a refund request due to cancellation of flight last August 2025. Until now, I am still making follow ups regarding my request and BO's answer is always make a follow-up. My experience is not just terrible but the highest form of terrible. Show details
If there is a perfect way to alienate a good, long-standing customer, this is how to do it. I have been flying Air Asia for more than a decade. Yes, I am sure they still have those p#rn actress beauty lookalikes on the plane. But Honestly I will never fly them EVER AGAIN. WHY? They have no human contacts...a d#mb robot called BO who won't connect… Read more
you to a live person. The customer support number is for leaving a message only. How can you run any Airline with no one picking up the phone???? Only some bon#head ROBOT Ai with the intellect of a snail that is in love with salt. Is this the future? Then we are all doomed....Are we going to have planes flown completely by robots? Probably yes! Corporate Greed would love to not pay pilots.
You could not give me free tickets to fly with this airline again. The main issue is that thier communication is outstandingly bad, with no email address, no phone number and taking weeks ,(yes weeks!) to respond sometimes on thier social media platforms like twitter you had better pray that not the slightest thing goes amiss or is recheduled. Our… Read more
itinerary was stuffed by covid back in 2020 (the experience date selector won't go back that far), not Airasia's fault of course, but being completely unable to contact them (we tried everything) made it a complete disaster for weeks.
You would think after all these BAD Reviews. MANAGEMENT has lost the plot. I too share a terrible experience along with these other frustrated Customers . YOU NEED TO FIX YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE. You don’t have any, I don’t need to point out your faults you should be AWARE.
By far the worst customer experience I have ever had. I have never written a review for any airline or service before, but my experience with AirAsia was so appalling that I feel obligated to warn others. Multiple flight delays, a missed connecting flight, complete mismanagement, rude and dismissive staff, zero support at any stage, damaged… Read more
baggage, and constant harassment — all in a single day. If you want to avoid this level of chaos and stress, stay far away from this airline.
Their systems are broken, their processes are unreliable, and they seem more focused on avoiding refunds than providing any real service. At this point, AirAsia is not even a low‑cost carrier in practice. You’re far better off paying an extra $200 for an airline that treats passengers with basic respect and professionalism.
Avoid this airline at all costs. They don't deserve even a single star!
I recently flew to Bali on Air Asia. Never again. There was an extremely aggressive man punching another man before take off & the entire flight to Bali. Everyone was scared & very stressed. I'd hoped a Marshall or security would remove him from the flight but "NO".we had to put up with this the entire flight. On the way home the plane sprayed… Read more
chemicals on Everyone for over 30 minutes which made myself, my friends & family extremely sick for Xmas & new year. This is by far the worse airline I've ever flown with. Boycott at all costs. O fly often but will never use this airline again.
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Here we go again,checked-in bag was absolutely damaged, like smashed to pieces and they offered $29 back as compensation today. Unbelievable!!