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Welcome Izanee. Thanks to airlineroute.net for the information. Some interesting times for KUL albeit small ones.

Qatar Airways Feb 2020 Kuala Lumpur aircraft changes Qatar Airways in the first quarter of 2020 plans Airbus A350-1000XWB operation on Doha – Kuala Lumpur route, reflected in last week’s schedule update. From 01FEB20, the A350-1000XWB is scheduled to operate as QR844/845, replacing -900XWB. The airline operates this route 3 times daily. QR844 DOH1940 – 0805+1KUL 351 D QR845 KUL0915 – 1215DOH 351 D Biman Bangladesh Airlines W19 Regional service changes Biman Bangladesh Airlines in recent schedule update filed winter 2019/20 schedule, which sees various adjustments on regional routes. Planned changes include the following. Dhaka – KualaLumpur eff 31OCT19 2 of 7 weekly BG086/087 operated by 787-8, replacing 737-800 (Overall 12 weekly 737 and 2 weekly 787) Dhaka – Singapore eff 29OCT19 2 of 7 weekly (Day 26) operated by Boeing 787-8, replacing 737-800 Uzbekistan Airways increases Kuala Lumpur service in W19 Uzbekistan Airways in winter 2019/20 season is adjusting service to Malaysia, reflected in recent schedule update. From 27OCT19, Tashkent – KualaLumpurroute will be served nonstop in both directions, replacing triangle routing with Jakarta. From 14DEC19, the airline will introduce 3rd weekly flight, operating on Saturdays. Boeing 767-300ER aircraft operates this route. HY551 TAS0745 – 1815KUL 763 6 HY551 TAS0930 – 2000KUL 763 3 HY553 TAS2300 – 0930+1KUL 763 4 HY554 KUL1100 – 1600TAS 763 5 HY552 KUL1945 – 0045+1TAS 763 6 HY552 KUL2225 – 0325+1TAS 763 3 Etihad Airways W19 service changes as of 06SEP19 Abu Dhabi – KualaLumpur01NOV19 – 20DEC19 787-10 replaces -9, 1 daily

Condor news https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thomas-cook-grp-investment-condor/thomas-cooks-condor-will-continue-operations-seeks-bridging-loan-idUSKBN1W80FO

We have very competent players in Malaysia

Some updates on KLIA's ranking :- https://www.msn.com/en-my/travel/news/the-best-and-worst-airports-of-2019/ss-AAFRylL?li=BBr8Mk9&ocid=mailsignout#image=19

If I am not mistaken, Tuesday also has the most number of flights at KUL

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IndiGo adds Kuala Lumpur service from July 2019 Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo from mid-July 2019 is launching new service to Malaysia, where it opened reservation for Chennai – Kuala Lumpur route. From 15JUL19, Airbus A320 aircraft to operate this route twice daily. 6E1815 MAA0505 – 1130KUL 320 D 6E1817 MAA1745 – 0030+1KUL 320 D 6E1818 KUL0130 – 0300MAA 320 D 6E1816 KUL1230 – 1340MAA 320 D Source : www. routesonline.com

Some updates on MH17 investigations https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48685584

I think they use the A388 on the KUL-MED-KUL scheduled flights a few times a week. Also yesterday, they used the A388 on the KUL-HKG-KUL for MH432/433. Maybe they will reinstate the A388 on the KUL-NRT-KUL route with the new agreement. Hope they get to start the HND flights too with a widebody to connect to JLs flights to North America. At present, some flight options requires a change of airports and it is a 90 minute train ride.

Wow what an increase for some airports but sadly some have suffered tremendously. Amazing that some airports have recorded a 50% increment, hopefully it increases since they are neglected

Etihad 3Q19 Kuala Lumpur aircraft changes Etihad Airways in the 3rd quarter of 2019 is adjusting operational aircraft on Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur route, which sees 2 of 7 weekly flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER, instead of Boeing 787-9. From Abu Dhabi, the 777 will operate from 02JUL19 to 11SEP19. EY418 AUH2225 – 1020+1KUL 77W 23 EY418 AUH2225 – 1020+1KUL 789 x23 EY411 KUL1945 – 2255AUH 77W 34 EY411 KUL1945 – 2255AUH 789 x34 Source :www.routesonline.com

Turkish Airlines plans Boeing 787 Kuala Lumpur service from May 2020 Turkish Airlines in last week’s schedule update filed additional Boeing 787-9-operating service in summer 2020. Based on the weekend of 05MAY19’s OAG schedules update, Istanbul – Kuala Lumpur service is now scheduled with Boeing 787 from 12MAY20, replacing A330-300. Current schedule is listed until 04JUN20. TK060 IST0130 – 1715KUL 789 D TK061 KUL2305 – 0505+1IST 789 D Source : https://www.routesonline.com/news/

Qatar Airways adds Langkawi service from October 2019 Qatar Airways last week opened reservation for its planned service to Langkawi, announced earlier this year. The oneWorld carrier will initially extend existing Doha – Penang service to Langkawi starting 15OCT19, 4 times a week with Airbus A330-200. From 27OCT19, service will be operated by Boeing 787-8, while increasing frequency to 5 weekly. QR866 DOH0155 – 1420PEN1540 – 1620LGK 788 x13 QR867 LGK1825 – 1905PEN2025 – 2330DOH 788 x13 Source : www.routesonline.com

Some input from MAVCOM on integrated terminals, explaining why the decline in KUL traffic last year. Interesting comparison and explanation of reasons for the development of the airport. Of course it does not discuss the finer things like customer services etc but its a start with the new gomen conducting studies on the growth of KUL in view of intense competition from SIN and BKK. Also worth knowing that they use the terms T1 and T2 in reference to KLIA and KLIA2 https://www.mavcom.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/190417-Benefits-of-Integrated-Terminals-.pdf

Totally agree with flee that KLIA cannot afford to be backward just because they do not attract the premium market AND one has to stay competitive in order to survive especially when BKK and SIN are not far away ahead from KUL numbers. Also CGK and MNL could soon overtake KUL in the preferred airport in the region after SIN and BKK. Bear in mind that KUL does not only need to target full service carriers but also the low cost carriers where they have an equal amount of share at present at KUL. If KUL does not aspire to become something big, it will be a shame as they could do so much more than they are at the moment. I am of the impression that MAHB is very content with its' efforts and thinks that is the end of it as opposed to striving more continuously. Look at SIN, they are just an island and have so little resources but they come up with creative ideas and dream big in order to survive. Actually, they have to and they have achieved so much, why not KUL also think big and make continuous improvements to stay ahead of its competitors? No, they don't think that far, look at the mess they made with Terminal 2 or better known as KLIA2. Constantly repairing the damage they themselves created at the expense of the tax payers and passengers. It is the "tidak apa" attitude that brings KUL down where it is today although skytrax is not the most reliable survey platform. If you read through the news article on KUL's downgrading in airport ranking, you will notice that there is a response from MAHB on the poor ranking, giving reasons for that. "Excuses" is more like it since they don't see it as a way forward to improve their offering by charging the passengers more in taxes. Just my thoughts.

My ideas would include the following :- 1) First, train the staff and bring them to a higher standard for international airport staff. Ensure regular audits in a year, carry out team building initiatives, reward them accordingly based on the SOP and KPI. Also regular training programmes to improve the level of services offered. 2) Rebrand KLIA to just KL International Airport; namely Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The whole fuss about KLIA and KLIA2 is such a confusion to most people, a hassle and also a mouthful. 3) Have regular audits in all aspects of the international standards by international bodies and of course raise the benchmark for local audits such as CAAM and MAVCOM etc 4) Improve the toilets in the airport, the ones located at the SB and MTB are just appalling even as recent as two weeks ago, poor ventilation and its disgusting. Of course the cause of this is the user but the maintenance is another issue. They are still using cheap detergents that is not appealing and makes the fragrance combo an awful experience. Train the toilet captains to maintain a certain level of cleanliness. 5) Oh and the aerotrain needs an immediate revamp or a total overhaul. Till then, just have bus transfers between the terminals. Having a walking bridge or tunnel for KLIA will not be the solution, Malaysians usually don't want to walk and the buggy services are very limited for KLIA2. After all, the infrastructure for the aerotrain is already in place, just rectify the technical issues. 6) Improve parking facilities at the designated parking lots, why has L2 become a premium parking lot when it can be a pick up and go facility? 7) Open tender for the airport hotel operator as the quality has dropped tremendously since Pan Pacific left KUL grounds. It feels like a monopoly of the entire airport grounds by certain quarters. Just an idea which may or may not be practical for KUL. Let's hope for the best in view of the uncertainty of Malaysia Airlines and the impact of the changes it may cost KUL.

I have experienced this before in 2014 and 2016 on my flight to LHR and the crew would actually come to the front of a set of say three to four rows and announce the menu for that meal. It is alright if they do not serve menu cards but I guess the PTV display for the menu may have been out of order, which they usually do.

1) They have empty lots on the way to the Anjung Tinjau and can occupy them (McD and KFC and maybe a Pappa Rich) 2) Also, I wonder if they will switch off the airconditioning at that area as they are always saving electricity in that area by switching it off or at least that is how it feels usually. 3) I was wondering if the Plane Spotter Deck will be frequented by our slithery friends from the nearby plantations?

Yes exactly, according to their standards and no one overlooks their quality measurement tools Oh let's hope they don't. After all, they (MAHB) have made profits over the years and they have no money now to expand/refurbish the terminal and of course no money to address these issues at KLIA; even LHR has become better over the years. Their toilets are so clean and well maintained, at least from my experience there.

And yet they say they have exceeded the service quality targets? Just complacent and not innovative like our neighbor down south.

In other news; Daim: Foreign companies showing interest in Malaysia Airlines' stake By Bernama - March 25, 2019 @ 11:13pm KUALA LUMPUR: Several foreign companies, including from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, are keen to acquire a stake in Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB), the Council of Eminent Persons chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin said. He said they do not necessarily take over the whole company but may hold only part of the national carrier's interest that is currently 100 per cent owned by Khazanah Nasional Bhd. “Alhamdulillah, those who are keen to buy MAB stocks are either from Asia, Europe and the Middle East. They have expressed their wish to the government and some have written to me. "They can do research on the company (MAB)," he said in an interview on TV3’s prime-time Buletin Utama tonight. Daim said the aviation sector is increasingly complex and complicated, and huge funds and expertise are extremely important to grow the business. Consequently, he said if part of MAB's interest is sold to a foreign company, it will get capital injections and expertise, indirectly restoring the company. “It is okay if others want to buy our stocks, if they want to bring in expertise, then bring it," he said. He said the government should not interfere with the national carrier’s operations and it is suffice to lend its support it by helping to secure landing rights at strategic locations. Daim, however, does not see the need to review the proposed merger of Malaysia Airlines and Airasia as previously mentioned. “Malaysia Airlines is a premium airline, while AirAsia is a low-cost carrier. It is better that they compete ... (We get) better value then," he said. Daim said whatever the government's decide, the future and welfare of MAB's employees should be safeguarded as they are the ones who would bring the company out of the financial problems. -- BERNAMA 1,224 reads

Oh dear, is it the same t* from before or the t with an inclination to the colour red?

Totally agree

I think MH wont shut down but they may see new investors or new owners, potentially QR. Its too much of a pride to be lost.