Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Source: The Star WHEN the recent “good news†came that Malaysia Airlines is offering cheaper air tickets from Jan 15, if booked well in advance, I was elated as I planned to go to the United States in May. Hence I quickly logged on to the website. But when I found out that a return trip to New York for two adults and a child will set me back RM72,220, I nearly fainted. At first I thought I could have input some wrong data in my request. I tried three times and got the same result. If you were to average out, I will have to pay about RM24,000 per person. Is there an error in the software or is MAS getting crazy about profits? This whole episode is leaving me shaking my head in utter disbelief! DISBELIEF, Kuala Lumpur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kianhong 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Source: The Star WHEN the recent “good news†came that Malaysia Airlines is offering cheaper air tickets from Jan 15, if booked well in advance, I was elated as I planned to go to the United States in May. Hence I quickly logged on to the website. But when I found out that a return trip to New York for two adults and a child will set me back RM72,220, I nearly fainted. At first I thought I could have input some wrong data in my request. I tried three times and got the same result. If you were to average out, I will have to pay about RM24,000 per person. Is there an error in the software or is MAS getting crazy about profits? This whole episode is leaving me shaking my head in utter disbelief! DISBELIEF, Kuala Lumpur. I think u r looking at First Class... I'm not sure about MH. But SQ non-stop direct flight to Newark cost about RM23K a pop on A340. Normally, a MH economy class ticket will set u back at about ~ RM4k-5k. It's a B772 flight via Stockholm (ARN), I believed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azri M. 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Source: The Star WHEN the recent “good news†came that Malaysia Airlines is offering cheaper air tickets from Jan 15, if booked well in advance, I was elated as I planned to go to the United States in May. Hence I quickly logged on to the website. But when I found out that a return trip to New York for two adults and a child will set me back RM72,220, I nearly fainted. At first I thought I could have input some wrong data in my request. I tried three times and got the same result. If you were to average out, I will have to pay about RM24,000 per person. Is there an error in the software or is MAS getting crazy about profits? This whole episode is leaving me shaking my head in utter disbelief! DISBELIEF, Kuala Lumpur. I checked the Malaysia Airlines booking website again. For 2 adults and 1 child, the price of return flights (travelling in May 2007) from KUL to EWR will be RM 13,257.00 in total for the lowest price. Please check again. ZACK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 I think the sender should mention the class he hop into before making any statement As far as I know there are no first class to EWR with MH (as the airline utilises B772ER). So, the sender must have booked the business class then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted January 18, 2007 yeah, i think the author tried to book into business. checked the website, it is 13k cheapest for Y and 77k for J for 2 adults and 1 child. good day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Hm......13K, that's dirt cheap..................author first time flying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 No, I think that's the figure displayed after selecting Y class. No joke, try it out. I tried that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 :pardon: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sim Lim Shen 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Is it possible a full fare unristricted Y class ticket would cost this much? But nowadays, who fly full fare Y? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leo 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Actually the topic starter quote the article from the star newspaper. He is not the one who check the air ticket price at MAS website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Is it possible a full fare unristricted Y class ticket would cost this much? But nowadays, who fly full fare Y? Yes, yes, I think that's what comes out - Full Fare Y... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 (edited) Surely he mistakenly booked the business class. He didnt even mentioned what class he was trying to book. Rather than checking his 'arsenals', he just went raving mad in the newspaper.. surely tomorrow one of MAS staff will 'retaliate' in The Star... cant wait Moral of the story: Look before you leap, check before you go berserk!! at least call the customer service or something... Edited January 18, 2007 by Yusoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2007 Surely he mistakenly booked the business class. He didnt even mentioned what class he was trying to book. Rather than checking his 'arsenals', he just went raving mad in the newspaper.. surely tomorrow one of MAS staff will 'retaliate' in The Star... cant wait Moral of the story: Look before you leap, check before you go berserk!! at least call the customer service or something... He could have checked on the business but believe me, even if you check Y Class you'll get that amount on certain circumstances. You can try that on-hand. I did that before (just for fun) and I was shocked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fendy Report post Posted January 18, 2007 select lowest price and you get 13k - 17k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
