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    Just tried to check in for OD 801 and received a message that there is an issue with my ticket hmm... what could it be?

     

    A quick check on expert flyer and I see that the 7M8 is on so Im about to get downgraded to Y. It would have been nice if they had told me and offered me another flight there has been no contact.

     

    From experience this flight is usually pretty full in J so the regular faces will be none too pleased.

     

    Will be interesting to see how this is handled and what compensation is offered etc.

    Keep us posted...

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    Malindo Air Part 2: new all economy 737 MAX fleet results in more direct competition with AirAsia

     

    Malaysias Malindo Air will be able to compete better against AirAsia and other LCCs as the Lion Group affiliate starts to deploy its new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8s on routes with limited premium demand. Malindo plans to take four 737 MAX 8s by the end of Jun-2017 and use the new type on routes of three to seven hours to South Asia and China.

     

    Most of Malindos 737 MAX routes are highly competitive and are served by rival AirAsia. The new aircraft, with its dense all economy configuration and improved fuel efficiency, should enable Malindo to reduce its already low unit costs significantly, resulting in improved profitability in several markets.

     

    This is the second half of a two part analysis report on Malindo and its new fleet of 737 MAX aircraft. The first half focused on Malindos emergence as the 737 MAX launch operator, with its decision to use all economy aircraft and a 31in pitch without IFE, in contrast to its two class aircraft with 32in pitch and IFE on its existing 737-800/900ER fleet.

     

    In this half of the report CAPA will examine in detail how the 737 MAX 8 fits into the Malindo network and should improve its performance on several medium haul routes.

     

    See: https://centreforaviation.com/insights/analysis/malindo-air-part-2-new-all-economy-737-max-fleet-results-in-more-direct-competition-with-airasia-345060

    "AirAsia will also take delivery of A321neos, which will be able to seat up to 240 passengers, from 2019."

     

    Is AirAsia looking at taking in A321???

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    On the contrary, in my experience...OD1622 was pushed back on time but departed late due to weather...I was late arriving from the previous HKG on KA...despite arriving at the counter at 5.45pm for the 6.30pm flight...they accepted my luggage and let me proceed to the departure gate...👍...the pizza they served was hot and deliciously appetising...except the apple crumble...which was a little undercook...

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    damn I was away and missed that.

     

    The business cheaper than economy scenario happens on a regular basis when the Y fares goto the highest booking class due to low availability and D or business promo is available. Ive seen this happen on other forms of travel as well.

    Around this coming Raya...1 way to KCH from KUL is 899 in Y...while C is only 499...crazy right?

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