Worst flight experience as an airline
Worst flight experience as an airline, they try to make everything a money grab, the prices are good but this experience is not worth my health.

Spring Airlines is a low-cost airline offering affordable domestic flights within Japan and international flights, primarily focusing on routes connecting Japan and China. The company provides a user-friendly website where customers can search and book discounted tickets, manage reservations, and access information on various fare types. With services that include rebooking, seat selection, and baggage handling, Spring Airlines aims to enhance the travel experience for budget-conscious travelers. Targeting both leisure and business travelers, Spring Airlines emphasizes convenience and accessibility through its mobile website and call center for ticket purchases. The airline also features a loyalty program, SpringPass, allowing customers to manage points and enjoy additional services. By prioritizing affordability and customer satisfaction, Spring Airlines caters to a diverse market seeking economical travel options.
Reviewers express significant dissatisfaction with Spring Airlines, highlighting a range of issues that overshadow any positive experiences. Many customers describe their flights as uncomfortable, citing cramped cabin conditions and poor staff behavior, particularly during baggage checks.
Complaints about the airline's focus on additional fees are prevalent, with passengers feeling that the airline prioritizes profit over customer service. Despite one positive review praising a smooth flight from Shanghai to Osaka with no delays and good service, this sentiment is rare. Overall, the negative experiences dominate, with multiple reviewers labeling Spring Airlines as the "worst airline ever." The overwhelming consensus indicates that consumers should approach this airline with caution.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Low volume · weighted down | 1.5 | 8 | 100% | ● Not enough data |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jul 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | — | 0 |
| Oct 24 | — | 0 |
| Nov 24 | — | 0 |
| Dec 24 | — | 0 |
| Jan 25 | — | 0 |
| Feb 25 | — | 0 |
| Mar 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | — | 0 |
| May 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | — | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 8 most recent reviews.
“Worst flight experience as an airline, they try to make everything a money grab, the prices are good but this experie...”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Airlines.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 out of 5 (poor) | 50 out of 100 | — | 8 | |
| 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | 1,109 | |
| 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | 1,083 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | 1,069 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | 1,050 |
Bottom line: Spring Airlines is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group.
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Over a year ago
Worst flight experience as an airline, they try to make everything a money grab, the prices are good but this experience is not worth my health.
Over a year ago
The reason I am posting my complaint here is because their official complaint channel does not work. yes, they try to avoid complaints I am a passenger who traveled on March 12th from Don Mueang Airp... See more
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Worst flight experience as an airline, they try to make everything a money grab, the prices are good but this experience is not worth my health.
Worst Airline ever - I bought a trip from Shanghai to Japan with this airlines, and was in shock when they stood ready with measuring tape to my cabin baggage. The staff measured it about 5 cm to much for them to be a carry on, so I had to pay additional for this even though my carry on is standard size for at cabin baggage. When i landed in Japan I found that my bag was normal size, so they must use some kind of trick tape. Waste of money, buy another airlines because you will end up paying more anyways. Would not recommend this airline at all. It that kind of company that will do anything to suck money from you.
The reason I am posting my complaint here is because their official complaint channel does not work. yes, they try to avoid complaints I am a passenger who traveled on March 12th from Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand to Jieyang, China on flight 9C6194 (passenger details attached). During check-in, the only Spring Airlines ground staff member present (a Thai male, approximately 30-40 years old) stationed at Counter 5P displayed an extremely arrogant and unprofessional attitude. He even forced me to delete photos from my phone as a condition for boarding and refused to provide his name or employee number. I find it difficult to believe that a staff member who follows standard procedures would react so negatively when asked for their employee number. Incident Details: I was born in China but currently hold a German passport, which qualifies me for a visa-free entry into China. Since my travel plans were not finalized, I had not yet purchased a return ticket. Due to time constraints during check-in, I was unable to discuss an alternative arrangement with the staff, such as checking in first and purchasing a return ticket before departure to ensure smooth entry. However, the ground staff insisted that I could not board without a return ticket, displaying an arrogant and dismissive attitude as if he had absolute authority over passengers, with no sense of customer service. My Concerns: Is it in line with Spring Airlines’ employee policies for staff members to refuse to provide their name or employee number when requested? Is it truly a requirement of Spring Airlines that passengers cannot check in without a return ticket? Last month, I flew with Lucky Air and AirAsia, and neither airline had such a policy. Additionally, the internal regulations shown to me at the time did not indicate such a strict requirement (see attached photo). If this is an official rule, could you please clarify the reasoning behind it? Is such an authoritarian and condescending attitude towards passengers acceptable under Spring Airlines' service standards? My Request: In the end, I had no choice but to purchase a return ticket on the spot to board the flight, which I may now need to reschedule or cancel. While the incident itself is over, this employee’s behavior has significantly damaged my perception of Spring Airlines. I have always had a positive impression of your airline, but this experience has made me reconsider whether I should book with Spring Airlines for my next trip to China. I believe other passengers would also find such treatment unacceptable. I respectfully request that Spring Airlines investigate this incident and that the staff member in question issue an apology. Additionally, I request compensation for my return ticket expenses (in case I need to reschedule or cancel). I also suggest that Spring Airlines consider implementing a policy requiring at least two staff members to be on duty at check-in counters to provide mutual oversight and prevent incidents where passengers feel mistreated or humiliated. Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate your efforts in addressing this matter. Best regards,
As a recent passenger on Spring Airlines, I was quite disappointed with my experience. The cabin felt extremely cramped, with very little legroom, making it quite uncomfortable. Additionally, the service from the flight attendants was average, lacking the basic warmth and friendliness one would expect. To make matters worse, the air conditioning on the plane was excessively cold, which added to the discomfort. Overall, this was not a pleasant journey, and I hope the airline can improve in these areas.
Avoid this airline at all costs...
Worst experience that I ever had with an airline. I travel frequently for work and holidays and this was the first time that airline employees treat me and my wife so badly. When I travelled from Shanghai to Tokyo, I used my cabin suitcase which I used many times in other airlines and there wasn’t any issue, the problem came when flying back to Shanghai from Tokyo with the Japanese employees. There were 2 employees waiting with a measurement tape to check our luggage and they said that the width exceeded the limits by 2 cm although the other measures where shorter, they forced us to pay 40£ and check the baggage. When reaching the counter, they took around 30 minutes to check our passports and to verify that Spain was visa free travelling to China, the same procedure was done by 3 different employees. My cabin backpack exceeded the weight by 1 kg and although my wife had 2 kg less, we needed to take most things and rearranged the weight. At no point they think about the passengers as customers or humans. They gave me a seat separate from my wife, I got the last row (33) and my wife got a seat int the 8th row. Later I found out that the seat beside me was actually empty. I will definitely avoid this airline in my next flight to Japan
Flew from Shanghai to Osaka and had a really pleasant flight. No delay. No issues with the luggage. Also very nice service during the flight.
It is one of those cheap airlines that preys on passengers luggage, weighting even tiniest of itemes that the passenger holds, while passengers are waiting in line, in order to charge for even slightest difference from the 7kg permit. They ask you to put everything you have on the scale that is put in the middle of the line, and if you don't pass, you are directed to buy expensive extra luggage. No mercy! We were flying from Tokyo to Sapporo, this airline was the only one with such a sneaky luggage weighting policy.
Spring Airlines is a low-cost airline offering affordable domestic flights within Japan and international flights, primarily focusing on routes connecting Japan and China. The company provides a user-friendly website where customers can search and book discounted tickets, manage reservations, and access information on various fare types. With services that include rebooking, seat selection, and baggage handling, Spring Airlines aims to enhance the travel experience for budget-conscious travelers. Targeting both leisure and business travelers, Spring Airlines emphasizes convenience and accessibility through its mobile website and call center for ticket purchases. The airline also features a loyalty program, SpringPass, allowing customers to manage points and enjoy additional services. By prioritizing affordability and customer satisfaction, Spring Airlines caters to a diverse market seeking economical travel options.
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