Picture was taken just outside of Gold Coast Airport and they do lived up to their words . .about being as cheap as chopsticks. So you asked .. what’s the catch.. right..?? well .. there is no catch.. but this is what it works out to be.
First of all.. don’t expect any meals. Make sure you book your meal before you board..because you save like a few bucks. No worries if you don’t you only need to pay RM$25. Don’t get too hopeful with the meals served on board. I was advice to choose the western meal.. since the caterers were from Australia.
There are also no assigned seat.. so it’s a first come first served basis… don’t expect any special treatment. Your seats are assigned.. just before boarding.. and don’t get taken in to pay extra.. so that you can get the assigned seats you want. So since there is no assigned seat.. you can imagine.. the rush and the crowd. .and the ruthlessness.. just to get in there first.
You also pay for what you carry, carry on luggage do not go free.. like your regular airliner. For every 15kg you pay like $7 USD. Choose the lowest available rate when you pre-book and then top up .. when you check in… if needed.
In flight entertainment.. with your own screen..?? wach you talking about..??? hhahaha!! no seriously .. there is none.. but you can rent en eplayer for about $9 USD, it is actually a portable player with some latest Hollywood movies. So if you don’t wish to pay extra.. bring your own entertainment.
But all is not lost.. i’m happy to let you know that everyone flying AirAsia X .. will be enjoying some in flight entertainment by Thales. I haven’t taken a flight in November.. so i won’t really know.. but I will be doing Melbourne next year. .using AirAsia.. so lets see where they are then. As for the air stewardess.. i hate to be the one to burst your bubbles.. but they are neither cute nor very friendly..but if you have a Westerner for a boyfriend or husband. .or with your boss like i am.. then you are ok.. they treat you way better.
So yes.. if you want to pay peanuts.. you fly Air Asia.