How did MAS sink so low.

Honestly, 30 plus years ago, whenever a cheap(er) student airfare ticket for a poor student like me came up, I always prayed that I would strike lottery and get an MAS flight instead of a Qantas one.

The stewards and stewardesses were hardworking and warm and friendly to a fault and I will never forget that one time on a half empty flight back from Sydney, a stewardess served me two portions of Argentinian beef fillet steaks. In economy class. It was delicious - moist, tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. It left such a strong impression in me that for years I’d hope to get the same menu whenever I was lucky enough to get a cheap(er) student fare seat on MAS.

It truly saddens me to see how this has played out over time.