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$399 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka

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Cheapest return fare
$778
Typical prices: $1,218-$896
AirAsia X
Sat 5/9Sat 12/9
MEL - KIX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$8,855
Delta
Thu 22/10Fri 30/10
MEL - KIX • Direct
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Cheapest • from $778 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $703 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Osaka (MEL-OSA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Osaka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Osaka

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
06:15 - 09:50
MEL
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KIX
28h 35m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
11:05 - 05:00
KIX
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MEL
16h 55m
1 stop
$778AirAsia X
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
AirAsia X Logo
06:15 - 09:50
MEL
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KIX
28h 35m
1 stop
AirAsia X Logo
11:05 - 05:00
KIX
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MEL
16h 55m
1 stop
$781AirAsia X
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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00:35 - 08:05
MEL
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KIX
32h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 23:10
KIX
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MEL
26h 35m
1 stop
$812Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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06:15 - 09:50
MEL
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KIX
28h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 23:10
KIX
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MEL
26h 35m
1 stop
$816Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
17:05 - 09:25
MEL
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ITM
17h 20m
2 stops
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14:30 - 07:40
ITM
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MEL
16h 10m
1 stop
$1,697Qantas Airways
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
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07:25 - 19:50
MEL
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ITM
13h 25m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
18:25 - 05:45
ITM
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MEL
34h 20m
1 stop
$1,800Japan Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Japan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 19:50
MEL
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ITM
13h 25m
1 stop
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14:30 - 05:45
ITM
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MEL
14h 15m
1 stop
$1,815Japan Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 09:25
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ITM
17h 55m
2 stops
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12:25 - 07:40
ITM
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MEL
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,847Qantas Airways
Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
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08:00 - 21:45
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UKB
38h 45m
2 stops
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21:15 - 13:35
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MEL
39h 20m
2 stops
$2,357ANA
Mon, 24 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
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08:00 - 07:50
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UKB
24h 50m
2 stops
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21:15 - 13:35
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39h 20m
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$2,358ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Osaka flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Osaka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Osaka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka is February, where tickets cost $88 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $652 and $503 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Osaka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$399
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Osaka Kansai Intl

When to book flights from Melbourne to Osaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Osaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka flights

  • Which airport is better to fly into to get to Osaka?

    Kansai International Airport is the main international airport serving the Osaka region. Despite its name, Osaka International Airport, also called Itami Airport, is actually a domestic airport. This means you will fly via Tokyo to land there.

  • How can I get from Kansai International Airport to central Osaka?

    There are multiple options for transport to the centre. The Kansai Airport Rapid Service is a rail service to central Osaka (Umeda) that takes about 65min and costs around ¥1300 (A$ 15). There are also bus stops at T1 and T2 with a free shuttle between them. You can buy bus tickets from vending machines at the stops. A taxi to central Osaka takes about 50min and costs around ¥18,300 (A$ 217).

  • How can I get from Osaka International Airport to central Osaka?

    You can catch the Limousine Bus, which will get you to central Osaka (Umeda) in about 45min and cost about ¥670 (A$ 8), while a taxi will take about 20min and cost roughly ¥5900 (A$ 70). You can also take the monorail to Hotarugaike Station and then jump on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Osaka-Umeda Station. Total travel time is around 20-25min and the cost is about ¥500 (A$ 6).

  • What reduced-mobility services does Cathay Pacific offer on this route?

    Cathay Pacific offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility. These services include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding and accessible seating, including wider aisles, more legroom and additional armrests. Passengers are advised to contact Cathay Pacific's reservations office in advance to request these services.

  • Which nearby cities can be accessed from Kansai Airport (KIX)?

    Nearby cities that can be accessed from Kansai International Airport include Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Izumisano, which are accessible by train or bus. Visitors may consider hiring a car to explore cities like Himeji and Wakayama, as they are less accessible by public transportation.

  • What are common stopovers on the route from Melbourne to Osaka?

    The specific stopovers for airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka may vary depending on the airline. Some of the common stopover cities include Chengdu, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Manila.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Melbourne to Osaka?

    Australian citizens do not need a visa to enter Osaka for stays of up to 90 days, as long as they have a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds to cover their stay. However, other foreign nationals may need a visa to enter Osaka, Japan, depending on their nationality and the purpose of their visit.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka was $395 for a one-way ticket and $778 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    When flying out of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at one of these airports: Osaka Itami or Osaka Kansai Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Osaka, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Osaka, China Airlines or Japan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Osaka are China Airlines and Japan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,020 and an overall rating of 8.3, China Airlines is the most popular choice. Japan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,321 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Osaka from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Osaka with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Osaka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Osaka from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Osaka

  • Kansai International Airport (KIX) is located on a man-made island in Osaka Bay, connected to the mainland by the Kansai International Airport Bridge. Osaka International Airport (ITM) is located north of Osaka centre.
  • There is one onsite airport hotel at the Kansai International Airport. It is called Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport, is a brief walk from the terminal and has various restaurants onsite as well.
  • Kansai International Airport has a Sky View Observation Hall, where you can get a panoramic view of the planes coming and going. There is also a museum and a shop. The airport offers a shuttle from Bus Stop 1, outside the Passenger Terminal Building to the Observation Hall.
  • Travellers who want to arrive at Kobe Airport (UKB) from Melbourne should consider flying with All Nippon Airways (ANA), as it is the only airline that offers flights that land at this airport.
  • The luggage allowance for AirAsia X flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Osaka is typically one piece of cabin luggage weighing up to 7 kg and measuring up to 56 cm by 36 cm by 23 cm, as well as one small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag. An additional checked luggage allowance is available for a fee.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Osaka

 
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1539 reviews
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
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Flight attendants were awesome! Very helpful and patients. Some food were good but maybe not serving fish that kinda make the whole aircraft smell fishy. The “fried pork” was tasty but too much skin so it doesnt taste that great.

10.0 ExcellentMaria, June 2026
SEA - SIN
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Flight attendants were awesome! Very helpful and patients. Some food were good but maybe not serving fish that kinda make the whole aircraft smell fishy. The “fried pork” was tasty but too much skin so it doesnt taste that great.

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Food was served to different people at different times and it wasn't clear why. The crew apologized for the wait. But it felt odd and inconsistent. They could use charging ports on each of the seats. Mine didn't have any. Also, they could've offered more snacks. It was a 12+ hour flight and no snacks were ever offered. Everything else was OK.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

For an international flight, the service was average at best. It could have been significantly better, particularly with regard to the food quality and options. Additionally, having only two restrooms available for the entire Economy Class made the experience less comfortable and resulted in long wait times.

The staff from beginning to end we're friendly and helpful. The food and beverages were quite good (but see the comment below). I also liked their entertainment options, as we'll as their frequent attention to the airplane restrooms. Here are the reasons this is not a 5-star review: - You have to pay for WiFi on the plane unless you have some level of seat upgrade. - CP sent me a warning that the name I entered to book didn't match my passport. True, but the form for entering my name didn't allow for anything but a middle initial. This lead to a lot of chats, phone calls and stress before finding out at the ticket counter that it didn't matter. CP has modified their notice to now tell you this key bit of info. - After consuming a chicken dinner they offered (Kathmandu to Hong Kong), I developed symptoms entirely consistent with salmonella, beginning about 6 hours later. There were some odd things about the serving of this meal, too. Our row was the last one served, and we were given a tray without the entree on it. About 10 minutes later the stewardess came by and said they only had one chicken meal left. My seat mate and I decided he would have the lamb and I would take the chicken. I think I lost. I suspect that this entree was left over from an earlier flight and they were scrambling to get the last row fed. My seat mate and I were the last two to receive our entrees. I am not accusing CP of giving me a contaminated meal - just that the onset and progress of symptoms closely match those of salmonella poisoning. I opted out of the first meal on the next flight 13 hours later, but was fine after that.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

Seat was very old. Didn’t easily go up and down. Flight Attendent had issues moving the seat. Condition of the seat was ok. Parts were peeling off by the foot area. Food was ok. Ran out of the dish I wanted so got the beef. Beef filet was very tender but the sauce was a little strange. Disembarking was very easy.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

I didn't see any flight attendants offer coffee or green tea. There was regular drink service but after a short meal was served didn't notice that happening.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Boarding was not as per sequence Light snacks were not available Window had hair oil stains and water condensation

3 hours delay ,we changed plane after boarding and waiting inside

Apart from the staff at the airport who were amazing the rest of the experience with scoot was disgusting a very basic flight packed and uncomfortable no consideration to a disabled traveller. And even worse from Singapore to Vienna. All about the money. Not even a complementary coffee or juice. From the airline. The staff at the airport didn't look at me as been disabled and no help not even a wheelchair was offered. The food on the plane was cheap and tasteless and expensive no entertainment on plane and WiFi which had to be paid for was intermittent at best.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

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