Don’t do this at airport – DD Series #2
Don’t Do This at Malaysian Airports ✈️🇲🇾 Things I learned from my own experience 1. “Airport water is not free!” 😜 Inside the airport, drinking water is available at free water dispensers. So don’t panic and buy a bottle immediately. “Nahi? Nahi paranja nahi!” 😂 2. Check your flight date properly! Flight at 00:20 means it’s technically the next day. If your flight says 12:20 AM on the 8th, you need to reach the airport on the 7th night. Otherwise… 8th date nokki irunnal pani kittum! 😂 3. KL Airport means KLIA 1 or KLIA 2 — check properly! Don’t just tell the driver, “Kuala Lumpur Airport.” Make sure you know whether you’re flying from KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. 4. Don’t depend on buying a SIM at the airport. Airport SIMs can be expensive. Compare options and, if possible, arrange your SIM/eSIM beforehand. 5. Don’t suddenly decide to use the toilet when food service starts! 😂 Especially on budget flights, the aisle can get blocked with the trolley. “Batik Air-il njanum monum stuck aayittundu!” 😅 Flight-il food service thudangiyal… Abu, aruthu! 😂 6. Don’t just stand staring at the counter. 👀 At Malaysian airports, counters can change quickly. Keep an eye on the screens. If a new counter opens, move quickly. 7. Don’t use your phone while going through immigration. Immigration is not the place for selfies, videos or scrolling. Keep your phone away and follow the officer’s instructions. 8. Parents/elderly travellers need proper guidance — not unnecessary fear. ❤️ Don’t scare them by saying, “Immigration-il ithu cheythal pani paalum!”At the same time, don’t leave them completely clueless. Explain things calmly: where to stand, when to look at the camera, when to remove glasses, etc. Awareness aanu vendathu, pedi alla. 9. Passport cover + coffee = risky combination. ☕😂 Passport is your most important travel document. Keep it safely inside your bag instead of casually placing it next to your coffee. 10. Don’t assume the centre seat is okay. 😐 If you have a choice, try for a window seat. Long flights + centre seat = Lifetime Memory:)”