Mandy G.
Inconsistent rules, misinformation, and one of the worst airline experiences I’ve had
I had an extremely disappointing and distressing experience with Malaysia Airlines that exposed serious flaws in their staff training, systems, and customer handling. At Melbourne Airport, my family and I (including young children) were removed from the check-in queue and told we could not travel unless we produced printed copies of valid Indian e-visas. When questioned, the staff member admitted this requirement was “not written anywhere” and claimed it was an Indian government rule. A senior staff member later intervened and questioned her handling, indicating she had not followed proper procedures. To avoid missing our flight, I was forced to leave my family behind and pay out of pocket to get documents printed, something that ultimately proved unnecessary. What makes this worse is that I flew the same route with Malaysia Airlines again on 7 December, before the date they later claimed the rule changed, and no printed visa was required at all. Digital copies were accepted without issue. This directly contradicts their official explanation. Customer support afterward was equally poor: Online chat was dismissive and incoherent Refused to provide my own chat transcript Complaints were handled diplomatically but evasively Resolution offered was 5,000 Enrich points (worth roughly $25–$30), which is tokenistic at best This experience reflects systemic inconsistency, misinformation, and lack of accountability, not a one-off error. I have escalated the matter to aviation regulators. I strongly advise passengers to be cautious and not assume Malaysia Airlines’ staff or advice is consistent or reliable.



