Malaysia Airlines new alcohol policy
Apr 23, 2016, 6:16 am
#61
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Abu Dhabi
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Just returned KUL-MNL-KUL in J. No alcohol on the outward sector but a full bar service and wine list on the return. One champagne, one white, two reds plus beers, spirits, etc. J food is still pretty unremarkable but service was excellent.
This was my 7th regional flight in the last couple of months and MH crews seem to take a pride in offering friendly and professional service despite all the challenges.
I was offered the unopened bubbly as recompense for a broken screen (row 1, which we managed to lash up with a couple of tablecloths and some sticky labels
) but I couldn't accept as I connecting onwards.
I'll post the wine list when I get a chance.
This was my 7th regional flight in the last couple of months and MH crews seem to take a pride in offering friendly and professional service despite all the challenges.
I was offered the unopened bubbly as recompense for a broken screen (row 1, which we managed to lash up with a couple of tablecloths and some sticky labels
) but I couldn't accept as I connecting onwards.I'll post the wine list when I get a chance.
May 3, 2016, 8:09 am
#63
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Just completed KUL-BKK-KUL in J,
No alcohol at all, despite them serving 'dinner' in Int J class, crazy policy & they don't get any more business from me as a result
No alcohol at all, despite them serving 'dinner' in Int J class, crazy policy & they don't get any more business from me as a result
May 4, 2016, 1:36 am
#64
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Flew MH69 TPE-BKI (Taipei to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia) last week in J and no alcohol available. Flight blocked at 3.5 hours. A "full" breakfast served in J on the flight, which departed 8a and arrived 11:30a. Although the Teh Tarik (hot milk tea) was awesome, not having opportunity for a drink was a bit strange, though not a surprise given this thread. Also, as noted in pics, appears that the inbound flight BKI-TPE, which is a dinner service, is also dry.
So appears that MH is dry on all (?) regional flights, not just those under 3 hours.
So appears that MH is dry on all (?) regional flights, not just those under 3 hours.
Aug 2, 2016, 10:10 pm
#65
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Location: HKG
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Just flew TPE - KUL (4hrs+) in J on the weekend before reading about this dry policy for flights under 3 hours.
There was no alcoholic beverages listed in my menu too - which I thought was strange... (I was going to let it go because it wasn't that big a deal... i thought they probably treated this as a regional flight without alcohol). However, the stewardess just told me, if you want alcoholic drinks, just let us know. In the end, got 2 mini bottles of Glenlivet 18.
So, can confirm alcohol is served for for TPE - KUL (not sure about TPE - BKI) even though not printed on the menu
There was no alcoholic beverages listed in my menu too - which I thought was strange... (I was going to let it go because it wasn't that big a deal... i thought they probably treated this as a regional flight without alcohol). However, the stewardess just told me, if you want alcoholic drinks, just let us know. In the end, got 2 mini bottles of Glenlivet 18.
So, can confirm alcohol is served for for TPE - KUL (not sure about TPE - BKI) even though not printed on the menu
Aug 3, 2016, 1:30 am
#66
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Just flew TPE - KUL (4hrs+) in J on the weekend before reading about this dry policy for flights under 3 hours.
There was no alcoholic beverages listed in my menu too - which I thought was strange... (I was going to let it go because it wasn't that big a deal... i thought they probably treated this as a regional flight without alcohol). However, the stewardess just told me, if you want alcoholic drinks, just let us know. In the end, got 2 mini bottles of Glenlivet 18.
So, can confirm alcohol is served for for TPE - KUL (not sure about TPE - BKI) even though not printed on the menu
There was no alcoholic beverages listed in my menu too - which I thought was strange... (I was going to let it go because it wasn't that big a deal... i thought they probably treated this as a regional flight without alcohol). However, the stewardess just told me, if you want alcoholic drinks, just let us know. In the end, got 2 mini bottles of Glenlivet 18.
So, can confirm alcohol is served for for TPE - KUL (not sure about TPE - BKI) even though not printed on the menu
Aug 8, 2016, 11:15 am
#70
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Sep 15, 2016, 10:52 am
#72
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Just flew DPS-KUL evening flight (3 hrs block time): Menus an wine list handed out. Champagne, wine, spirits available and a nie meal with three choices. Excellent service - nothing to complain.
On KUL-SIN no alcohol. Food Choice was Dim Sum or a pie (both hot). Nice for a 200 miles flight.
On KUL-SIN no alcohol. Food Choice was Dim Sum or a pie (both hot). Nice for a 200 miles flight.
Sep 16, 2016, 12:16 am
#73
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About to fly CMB-KUL, depart 13:25 and arrive 19：40, flight blocked at 3 hrs 45 minutes. Would there be a lunch or dinner? Will I have the luck of some wines?
Sep 18, 2016, 1:21 am
#74
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Just flew CMB-KUL.... 8 hours ago. Yes, there are wines. Not sure about which particular meal is served though - mine was the red-eye.
