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Batik Air

Batik Air

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Batik Air
1.4

460 reviews

Positive vs Negative
9%91%
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Value for Money
1.5
Transparency ?
1.4
Seat Room
2.1
Food
1.5
In-Flight Service ?
1.7
In-Flight Entertainment ?
1.3
Wi-Fi
1.1
460 reviews
1 GirlyyShee  · The worst airline ever. Rudest staff I have ever seen. Very unhelpful. The ladies are very rude.
1 Joseph G.  · Don't use it. I promise you, whatever you're saving, it is not worth it. Pay the extra money. I promise, I seriously promise it isn't worth it.
1 dmb10488  · No food or drinks. no entertainment on screen. no blankets and customer service is really bad. Not recommended to use there service
1 Raff  · Do your self a favour and book with different company ao delayed no customer service will never use it again
1 Ahmad Jamal  · Got email delayed multiple times and at the end flight got canceled. Terrible service.
1 Rymke  · Our flight to Bali got delayed on the way there and got delayed 22 hrs on the way back... no food, water, communication or compensation
Anchit
AnchitVIC4 posts
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OMG! Where do I start? These guys are grade A scammers and fraudsters. I wish there were a minus rating. Before our flight from Melbourne to Bali, I called them to purchase extra baggage. The operator asked for my last name, pulled up my record and advised that there is no need to buy extra baggage as I already have 20kgs on the ticket. I asked… Read more

multiple times if he was sure; all I got was an affirmative yes. I was stoked.

Journey to Bali, no problems. When returning, I was advised that I only had 7 kg. I was 13kgs overweight. Paid $300+ for extra baggage. Came back, called the customer care, which Batik has given to some random company called airline rep services. Came back and emailed for my refund, I got a call from them threatening me for asking for a refund. 40 emails later, nothing happened.

They broke a suitcase also, and the behaviour of their ground staff- DISGUSTING.

Pay a bit extra, don't fly with them.

Ant
AntWA12 posts
 

I would give a minus if I could , cancelled my return flight from kula lumpa to Perth , leaving myself and my family over 9 hours at the airport, turning this into a night flight. No apology . My seat and my wife’s seat were broken, most uncomfortable flight I’ve ever taken , I’ve flown over 200 times and this is the worst flight I have ever been… Read more

on, kept the light on for most of the night flight , one toilet only , had 4 flights in total to and from Vietnam, every flight was delayed , no apology or anything , they couldn’t give a toss. Please avoid if you want a nice holiday .

Wayne M
Wayne M
 

BATIK AIR's attitude to passengers is very, very disappointing. I should have read the reviews. In their effort to conserve fuel, they cancelled my segment of the flight from Perth to KL. I can understand that in an effort to save money. What I can't understand is why they booked me on a flight leaving 5 hours later, knowing that I would miss my… Read more

connecting segment from KL to Colombo by an hour. At that point, it would have been a domino effect for my other connecting flights. They had an earlier flight they could have booked me on and I would have made my connection segment with no problem. It says volumes about a company that puts profit above passengers. In the end, I realized it was easier to take my financial lose, book with another airline, and warn people about this airline. :-(

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Nicky. O
Nicky. ONSW3 posts
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Batik Air is easily the worst international airline I’ve ever flown and I can’t believe they are charging premium prices for this level of neglect and disrespect toward passengers. Our flight was delayed with very little communication so we missed our connections, cost us an extra nights accommodation. Passengers at the back waited literally hours… Read more

to be served, toilets were filthy, crew was rude and dismissive and as a vegetarian I was only offered a chicken pizza with a complete refusal to even give me a snack. On what planet is that acceptable on an international flight?

The return flight had no inflight entertainment, no included food or water, everything is paid only, even the water! Is that even legal?. They only accept visa credit cards not visa debit, this is not advertised anywhere. It felt like a low-budget domestic flight but priced like a full-service carrier.

I emailed customer care multiple times and got nothing back. Just silence. No accountability. The experience felt like an extremely low budget domestic flight but priced like a full service carrier. People need to stop supporting airlines like this. If we accept these bottom of the barrel standards, other airlines will eventually lower theirs too. Flying is uncomfortable enough already Batik Air managed to make the entire experience dramatically worse in every possible way. Avoid at all costs.

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EWAR
EWARWA9 posts
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These guys suck. Business class.....no entertainment, no charging ports, seat wouldn't recline The gluten free meal they provided was plain pasta. Just plain pasta, no oil, pepper, sauce, just boiled plain pasta. One drink of water. Kuala Lumpur to Perth. Then they leaked all my data. Go elsewhere Show details

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Muah
Muah
 

Lady at the batik counter at Perth airport does not acknowledged flight delay. Which was moved from 11:10 pm to 12 midnight and then 0100 hours. Both occasion the lady was more focus on taking money for 2 kg overweight without acknowledging 2 hours delay for check in. She was put on her place by reminding her that her customer service is poor and… Read more

needs improvement. It’s even hard to understand her but she did say there is a nicer way to ask for 2 kg excess.

Airline although budgeted airline but they find a way to ditch customers in many other ways.

Typical budget airline with no focus on improvement. Poorest customer experience ever received.

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Jeremy D
Jeremy DNSW3 posts
 

I saw all these reviews after we booked our flights on BatikAir, for our family holiday from Sydney to Bali, and was scared that I made the wrong choice!! Let me tell you we had a great flight to Bali on BatikAir on their Airbus A330, on 20th Oct 2025 from Sydney to Denpasar (direct flight), as a young family of 5. This included flight… Read more

entertainment, when everyone said there isn’t any, food was top notch - recommend their rice dishes, aircon was working fine and a smooth take off and landing. Also to note, there was no wifi to use at your free-will, except for their own entertainment system if you wanted to stream on your device instead.

It was definitely one of the cheapest options to go with, good experience and would fly again with BatikAir, on their Airbus a330.

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myhomelife88
myhomelife88
 

Luggage checked in KL airport luggage brand Slazenger have 4 wheels. Arrived in Penang only luggage damaged only have 3 wheels. Submitted claim on the same day was rejected. Very bad service. Will never travel with Air Batik again. Show details

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Aneela N.
Aneela N.
 

Subject: Complaint Regarding Misleading Pricing on Google Flights by Batik Air Dear Batik Air Customer Service, I am writing to express my concern regarding a recent experience with your airline's pricing as displayed on Google Flights. While searching for flights, I found a Batik Air fare listed at approximately $380. One way flight However,… Read more

upon selecting the link and being redirected to the Batik Air website to complete the booking, the price dramatically increased to over $730 one way

This substantial and sudden price discrepancy appears highly misleading and feels like a bait-and-switch tactic. It creates the impression of affordable fares to attract customers, only to reveal significantly inflated prices at the point of booking. Such practices can severely damage consumer trust and are perceived as exploitative.

I request an explanation for this inconsistency and urge Batik Air to ensure pricing transparency across all platforms. Passengers deserve clear and accurate fare information when planning their travel.

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Emma
EmmaWA2 posts
 

They'll call you to the front desk and admit to breaking your luggage before it's even gone on the plane. Then they'll do everything they can to give you wrong information and then ignore you. Unfortunately dealing with them over email is like… Read more

dealing with a bunch of sloths that have been dropped on their heads one too many times. What a nightmare this is.

Safe flight.. sure, I didn't die. But my luggage did. RIP.

 Follow-up  · The website has asked for a follow up review.. Batik have refused to compensate because a damage claim for was not filled out at the website. I've emailed back and forth every single week since this happened.. They expected me to know that all 5x staff members that told me I don't need to do it and just board the plane were lying. They expected… Read more

Lee
Lee
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During booking 1 requested 1 checked bag and the fee charged to my credit card reflected same. after reviewing my itinerary checked bag was not reflected. I could not connect with customer service by phone or by app so after hearing about… Read more

outrageous fees at checkin I decided to try to pay a second time. My attempts were rejected on the app and the website. I desperation the morning before my flight from Bali I went directly to the airport. Staff there would do nothing. From the airport I went to the local ticket office…… it was closed!!!!!! After all this when checking in I was charged $300 USD.

 Follow-up  · My request for a refund was a total waste of time………… Provided all documentation requested and they still denied request…… only for the penalty portion of the fee. SMH

prasanth
prasanthWA
 

Hello friends, My PNR number is ULJUPX, for my flight from COK to Perth. This has been the worst travel experience of my life with Batik Air. The originally scheduled flight was cancelled without any prior notification, and I only found out upon… Read more

arriving at the airport. They assured me that I would be rebooked on the same flight the next day, but the new itinerary included a 9‑hour layover and an additional stop, which was never part of my original plan. There is no customer care phone line or chat support, and their email responses are extremely slow and unhelpful. I would only recommend this airline to someone who has unlimited time to spare or is simply looking for the cheapest option with the poorest service in the region. Everyone who travelled with me has also decided that they will never book with this airline again. Wishing the company the best—though with service like this, a downfall seems inevitable.

 Follow-up  · Hello friends, My PNR number is ULJUPX, for my flight from COK to Perth. This has been the worst travel experience of my life with Batik Air. The originally scheduled flight was cancelled without any prior notification, and I only found out upon arriving at the airport. They assured me that I would be rebooked on the same flight the next day, but… Read more

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Keswen L.
Keswen L.
 

DO NOT USE BATIK AIR. I’m posting this so other people don’t go through the same ridiculous situation I just went through. I tried to change my flight from next week to TODAY because of an urgent situation. There was clearly availability showing on the website, but the website kept giving an error with no explanation. On mobile, the site just… Read more

kept redirecting me in a loop so I couldn’t change anything.

Then I tried to contact customer service — but there is NO WAY to talk to a human. I contacted the Kuching office and asked them to help me contact Batik Air, and Batik Air told them to tell me to contact them via email, feedback form, or WhatsApp chatbot. The WhatsApp chatbot then told me to go back to the website to manage booking… THE SAME WEBSITE THAT DOES NOT WORK.

So I called the Perth Airport office. First, they kept insisting I booked through a travel agent (I DID NOT and I repeated this multiple times). Then they finally checked and told me there was no availability — even though on my screen there clearly WAS availability. Then they told me I cannot change the flight on the website… SO WHY IS THERE A “CHANGE FLIGHT” BUTTON ON THE WEBSITE?

So let’s summarize Batik Air’s system: • Website doesn’t work • WhatsApp chatbot tells you to use the website • Office tells you to contact KL customer service • There is no way to call KL customer service • Airport staff refuse to help

They just send you in circles until you give up.

One of the Perth staff even told me I was being “unreasonable” and then pretended the phone call dropped. Absolutely unprofessional.

Never again. If you value your time, money, and sanity — avoid.

Lana
Lana3 posts
 

Went from Brisbane to Bali late taking off both sides and then lost my baggage and then trying to give me 18 AUD staff quite rude everyone has been quite dismissive about the situation seats were uncomfortable get the CEO 28 million never used this airline pay a bit extra with someone else Show details

Karen beard
Karen beardWA
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Bali-Perth 4.5 hour flight. Not allowed water? Light broken so bright light in eyes no warning an eye bag would have been appreciated. No luggage space as full with Batik Air stuff. Very disappointed all about $$$ and a very noisy plane. Headache plus by time we arrived. Never again. Show details

Pritty Halai
Pritty HalaiWA2 posts
 

I am deeply disappointed with the service provided by Batik and Trip.com. I booked a return flight through Trip.com that was suitable for my family at the time of booking. However, I received an email from Trip.com requesting a change to the return flight twice, which affected my stopover in Kuala Lumpur and my return home. This experience has… Read more

eroded my trust in the overall service.

I am concerned about the possibility of flight time changes while overseas. While I understand that flight delays can be caused by technical issues or weather conditions, I cannot predict such events two months in advance. Consequently, I have decided to discontinue using Batik’s services and request a refund for the return flight and the non-refundable flight.

Trip.com has agreed to refund the return flight. However, I have informed them that I no longer wish to use Batik’s services due to the poor service I received. This situation has been extremely stressful and frustrating. I believe Trip.com should not retain half of my money, which I have earned through my work.

I am unable to determine who is responsible for this situation. Is it Batik or Trip.com?

The ethical implications of this matter are concerning. The paying customers are being exploited for free money. It is unacceptable that someone is profiting from this situation while others are left to bear the financial burden. Batik has already provided substandard service to its customers, which has caused significant anxiety.

I am seeking clarification on who is responsible for this frustration and who can provide assistance.

Alanis S.
Alanis S.
 

I rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience with Batik Air Malaysia so other passengers can make an informed decision. On a seven-hour flight, I experienced severe menstrual pain and began my period shortly after boarding. When I asked for a glass of water to take painkillers, I was told water was chargeable and was only… Read more

given a very small amount after explaining it was for medication.

I later discreetly asked a female cabin crew member if sanitary products were available and was told no, without any attempt to check further or assist.

When I tried to purchase a drink, I was informed that only cash or credit cards were accepted — no debit cards and no Apple Pay. As I did not have a credit card, I was refused service entirely. This left me on a long flight, already delayed, in pain and dehydrated, with no access to basic refreshments.

I understand budget airline policies, but there needs to be basic consideration for passenger welfare, especially in medical or biological situations that are not optional or avoidable.

This was one of the most uncomfortable and disheartening flight experiences I’ve had, and I would not choose to fly with Batik Air again.

Tejash Upadhyay
Tejash UpadhyayWA19 posts
 

I used Batik for the Bali trip. Great budget airline. Reasonable fare and very good service. Water and complimentary breakfast provided. Aircraft were clean and tidy. The staff were very helpful. I would recommend Batik Air to Bali for the punctuality and great service. Show details

Shakwat
Shakwat
 

Worse kind of service . Don't want to give water to the passengers even you try to buy them in flight. There is no sympathy for the people with disability in this airlines. Show details

Md. K.
Md. K.ACT
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Warning! Do not waste your money in Batik Air The moment you buy Batik Air ticket, you just bought trouble. Frequent ticket change, flight cancel, you will wait at the airport for 6 hour, no flight show up. If you ask for refund, I am waiting more than a month now for refund. Total sh*t package. Never buy this for saving some money. You will regret. Show details

Bogdan A
Bogdan AWA6 posts
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My experience with them was not good. I had no place to put my cabin baggage because the places allocated to my numbers were taken. I received no food even though my flight was part of a longer journey with Turkish Airlines and was supposed to receive food. The staff barely gave us 2 small water bottles for our kids. Show details

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Pawan P.
Pawan P.
 

Due to delay of Batik Airline, I was about to miss my Sydney flight. Horrible experience with this irresponsible airline. Must he banned in India. Why Scoot is not allowed from Bangalore. It's strange. Show details

Micaëla B.
Micaëla B.
 

I booked a flight via the app of Batik Air. Cause there website is giving ‘error’ all the time. After payment with my creditcard I didn’t receive a booking confirmation by email. I tried to contact their customer care via whatsapp. There they refer to their email. On my emails they don’t react. So I paid 300€ and got nothing. Still waiting for refund. Don’t book Batik air via their app or website. Very bad customer care!

Anmol S.
Anmol S.2 posts
 

Do not use Batik . 3rd time booked and now I will never ever book this bloody [Content Removed] airlines at all. They change flights from Thursday to Friday: withiut customer consesnt and says your flights info changed and cannot edit at all nor schedule nor refund. The app says to retrive booking but they cant find booking. Customer service piece of crap. Do not book with Batik World's [Content Removed] airliness Show details

Samsur R.
Samsur R.WA
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Hi Batik, Our recent travel experience was extremely poor. We attempted multiple times, 2–3 days prior to departure, to purchase additional baggage through your website and other channels, but were unable to do so due to repeated website glitches. At the airport, the situation only worsened. The counter staff provided an awful experience, with… Read more

very poor customer service and zero regard for customers.

This entire experience was unacceptable and has left us with no confidence in your airline. I will likely not be flying with Batik again.

Matthew Finch
Matthew FinchNSW4 posts
 

My experience with Batik Air has been one of the worst I’ve ever had with any airline. After Batik Air cancelled our flight without offering any meaningful assistance, we were forced to book a new ticket with another airline and ended up sitting at the airport for 12 hours waiting for the replacement flight. During this entire time, Batik Air… Read more

provided no support whatsoever, no guidance, no alternative arrangements, and no compensation.

What made an already stressful situation even worse was their complete lack of communication. I sent upwards of six separate emails before finally receiving a reply. And when they did respond, their message was dismissive, quoting “policy” and refusing to cover any of the additional costs caused by their own cancellation.

To make matters even more frustrating, their email stated that they had provided us with food vouchers during the disruption. This is absolutely untrue. We did not receive a single voucher or any form of assistance while waiting for 12 hours in the airport.

This experience shows a shocking lack of customer care, accountability, and honesty. Most airlines offer at least some level of support when they disrupt passengers’ travel. Batik Air offered nothing but delays, silence, and incorrect information.

I will never fly with Batik Air again, and I strongly advise other travellers to avoid them. If something goes wrong, you will be left completely on your own.

Girish N.
Girish N.
 

I am writing to inform you that My daughters travelling from Melbourne to Bangalore, with 2 stop layover have had very worst experience with a very difficult situation at KL airport Malaysia, There was a gate change G8 to H They were at H but one of the customer service has reported them to go back to G8 they were running back and forth to board… Read more

the flight ,finally they informed that the flight has took off . My daughters also mentioned that there was no announcement even calling their name to board the flight, Which is very unlikely to happen with them,even after this situation the Batik counter at Airport didn't even care to help them.I had to book next flight for the next day where they had to wait for 12 hours Even after these they were so panic that they had very difficult situation where there were no one in the customer service counter to assist them ,I had to book them ticket online for next day morning 7 am flight with 2 stopover to Bangalore Even after all these issues when I contacted the Customer support they don't have any gratitude to respond and provide me with explanation what had happened.very worst Airlines.

Shiny
Shiny
 

Please never use this airline. The customer service and check in staff are incredibly rude and arrogant, and talk to you like they’re trying to fight you. I will never fly this airline again. Show details

Abdulhameed H.
Abdulhameed H.
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Very bad service my first experience is very bad very bad I was book my flight Lahore to Melbourne in Lahore that flight 24 hours late after I came in Kuala Lumpur air am start the waiting after I was going on service counter and speak with one boy ( afiq mirza ) he said your flight late and gate opening time is 7 o clock After at 7:05 come back… Read more

on gate he told me that your flight is fly at 7 I go they and speak with batik manger and also on service counter but no anyone accept staff mistake and push me am also waste my money and time so please don’t travel on this flight next time anyone if you want to save your self and don’t believe any one here very very bad experience unprofessional staff on service desk Abdulhameedccet18@gamil.com

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