Travelling MH from Sydney

[Fergo747]

Brains trust, I'm hoping to get some information for an upcoming flight I have with MH departing Sydney as I've not flown MH out of Sydney / long haul before:

• What time does check in open in Sydney (am on MH140 departing at 22:15)?
• Am I able to use mobile / web check in and avoid going to the desk at check in (will be HLO)?
• Whilst I have read that MH provides access to the Plaza Premium lounge, I assume I can use the QF First Lounge (am P1 with QF) due to MH being Oneworld (does anyone know why they would direct passengers to Plaza Premium)?
• What seat would one recommend in J on the A330 (throne or non-throne)?
• Has anyone used 'Chef on Call' and would they recommend this?
• Any other useful tips / tricks / suggestions for flying MH?

Thanks in advance

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[kelvedon]

I was under the impression that chef on call is only available ex KUL.
MH 140 is a night flight so personally I’d choose a window single over the throne. The latter has more storage and workspace but I think the footwell is smaller and the window single offers more privacy.

 

[SYD]

• Whilst I have read that MH provides access to the Plaza Premium lounge, I assume I can use the QF First Lounge (am P1 with QF) due to MH being Oneworld

Yes

does anyone know why they would direct passengers to Plaza Premium)?

Probably cost? Or maybe a hangover from when the QF lounges closing earlier.

 

[FreddyFattler]

I used Chef on call a couple of times pre covid on MH. Once was on the 2215 flight where I ordered the Beef short ribs not even considering it's be the pre landing meal, was still good for breakfast

 

[lfc84]

Travelling LHR-KUL-MEL-KUL-LHR.

We leave the UK start of April and return 3rd week of April.

I have a frustrating situation developing with Malaysia Airlines – albeit relatively minor,

Their website states you can pre order specific meals. I don’t mean special dietary requirements, I mean ordering a Lasagne or Lasagna as they refer to it. They call it Chef on Call. But it’s simply pre ordering specific meals. Here’s the websites

Economy Pre-Order Meal

Find deals and book great value fares to 60+ destinations worldwide. Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia, offering the best way to fly to, from and around Malaysia.

www.malaysiaairlines.com

FAQ

Even though I have sent them the links to their own website they’re saying this is only for business class. However, the links above say it can be done for Economy passengers. I don’t have the option to pre order any meals in MMB (apart from special dietary meals).

I was in contact with Twitter team and they advised me to phone. The call centre put me on hold for 30 minutes after me explaining for 10 minutes what I was trying to do, then said that it wasn't available on my flights. So I've not got much confidence in anything I hear from MH.

Is there any other contact point with more knowledge and willingness to help ?

 

[Quickstatus]

The pre order meal service whether J or Y is only for the KUL-MEL and KUL-LHR sectors.

Don't know why you can't do it in MB, but if they won't, then they won't. Maybe worth a HUACA or three

 

[Pushka]

The pre order meal service whether J or Y is only for the KUL-MEL and KUL-LHR sectors.

I'm guessing it isn't offered from Adelaide to KUL but I figure I'll max out on satays anyway.

 

[Quickstatus]

it isn't offered from Adelaide to KUL

On flights to KUL it is only offered if departure airport is ASEAN.

I'll max out on satays

Might not be true, but I'm told they have made it fairer and simpler and enhanced their offering from 3 sticks to 2 sticks

 

[AIRwin]

Might not be true, but I'm told they have made it fairer and simpler and enhanced their offering from 3 sticks to 2 sticks

Getting the short end of the (satay) stick...

 

[jase05]

On flights to KUL it is only offered if departure airport is ASEAN.


Might not be true, but I'm told they have made it fairer and simpler and enhanced their offering from 3 sticks to 2 sticks

This was only late last year KUL-ADL

 

[Quickstatus]

Wow 4 sticks. Fab!
All beef. Did you get the chicken or beef choice?

 

[Pushka]

Wow 4 sticks. Fab!
All beef. Did you get the chicken or beef choice?

That was my immediate question too. Look like all beef. Chicken for me. Hope it's not a full cabin.

 

[jase05]

Wow 4 sticks. Fab!
All beef. Did you get the chicken or beef choice?

Had the option of beef or chicken on this flight but have been on others where the only choice was take it or leave it

 

[Monya Meow Meow]

I'm guessing it isn't offered from Adelaide to KUL but I figure I'll max out on satays anyway.

Yep ADL-KUL does not have the pre-order meal service but it was a pretty light load so I stuffed myself with satays, think I had 4 of each (chicken/beef)