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Source : www.routesonline.com Qatar Airways temporary schedules last A340-600 service to early-May 2019 Qatar Airways in recent weeks filed changes to its Airbus A340-600 operational schedule, which would see the airline schedules last flight in early-May 2019. As of 04MAR19, planned A340-600 service in S19 as follows. Doha – Bangkok Last A340-600 service on 01MAY19. Information on last flight is conflicting for the moment Doha – Colombo Last A340-600 service on 31MAR19 Doha – Kuala Lumpur Last A340-600 service on 31MAR19

Hahaha good one !!!

Nice video of the inaugural but what dance are they performing?

True that. They have both, Hindu and Christian pilgrimage areas. For the HIndu's, there are many temples there within the TRZ area and Thanjavur whereas for the Christians, they have Vellankani which is located 90 minutes towards the coast. Before AK and TRZ, MH and AI used to have plane loads of pax to MAA who would then continue their journey to various destinations within South India including TRZ, BLR, HYD, COK etc.

Yes indeed. The reason given is lower than expected travel for the GE14. Haha!! Are they valid reasons? By the way who is Mr. Bubbalo?

Citilink schedules Surabaya – Kuala Lumpur service in late-Jan 2019 Indonesia carrier Citilink recently announced planned service expansion to Malaysia, with the offering of Surabaya – Kuala Lumpur service. From 30JAN19, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route once a day, in addition to existing Banyuwangi – Kuala Lumpur route. QG522 SUB1155 – 1530KUL 320 D QG523 KUL1635 – 1830SUB 320 D Source : www.routesonline.com

Oh yes IAD is crazy with the long long lines at the immigration and I avoid flying into IAD and prefer JFK instead. Speaking of KULs' long lines, I think they either have an unexpected increase in arrivals OR the counters opened are not sufficient. MAHB should look into this. On another note, does anyone notice that the font and colours used for the new signages are not on par with the standard fonts they use at KLIA1? Just an observation.

Yes true that and in fact they are the same builders

Pakistan International adds new Bangkok / Kuala Lumpur routing from Dec 2018 Pakistan International Airlines in late-December 2018 added new routing to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, operating from Lahore. Planned operation as follows. Lahore – Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur – Lahore eff 27DEC18 1 weekly 777-200LR PK890 LHE0425 – 1035BKK1205 – 1550KUL 777 4 PK891 BKK1205 – 1550KUL1725 – 2015LHE 777 4 Lahore – Kuala Lumpur – Bangkok – Lahore eff 24DEC18 1 weekly 777-300ER PK896 LHE0445 – 1320KUL1450 – 1600BKK 773 1 PK897 KUL1450 – 1600BKK1725 – 2015LHE 773 1 This is in addition to the almost daily direct flights to KUL from ISL and KHI respectively using a B777. Condor S19 Long-haul service adjustment as of 21DEC18 Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur eff 02MAY19 Previously reported, this route has been extended to year-round service, with 767 operating twice a week in S19 Source : www.routesonline.com Philippine Airlines S19 International network changes as of 21DEC18 Manila – Kuala Lumpur eff 31MAR19 Increase from 7 to 11 weekly, new flight operated by A321neo PR525 MNL0715 – 1100KUL 320 x246 PR527 MNL1115 – 1500KUL 320 246 PR529 MNL2000 – 2345KUL 321 x123

Oh dear !! How unhygienic if there is truth to it !!! Any source? On another note, the reason why KLIA2 has aerobridges is because of the enforcement of anti-people smuggling, which was initiated and mooted by the MoT and DCAM previously. I don't think AK and D7 have anything to do with that enforcement. Speaking of service quality, I don't see any positive outcome from their hyped up improvements. Please visit the toilets at KLIA1 and you will see how filthy the toilets are; now that is not the fault of the operators entirely, the people who use it also play a part in the upkeep of the toilets. Just have a look at our malls and the way the people use it, bidets in the toilet bowl, tissues everywhere on the floor, pee and other remanence in and outside the toilet bowl, rubbish in the sink, plastic stuffed into the toilet bowl and etc. Having said that, the operators of the airport do not maintain them well, using really cheap detergents, lack of toilet rolls, unrepaired bidet and etc. The lights in KLIA1 are so dim at night and poor air-conditioning at both KLIA1 and KLIA2 (cost saving measures). If any of you notice, the observation deck or area is very warm throughout the day. In Changi T1, I can sit at the observation deck/area the whole day if I could comfortably. Parking lot at KLIA1 has just gotten more and more difficult for regular passengers or picking up as they have now converted the L2 for premium parking. Ancillary income perhaps Customer services at both the terminals are not at its best. They can do better, customer centric or a simple smile and courtesy can go a long way. However, our front liners are either grumpy or think the world owes them a living, poor manners. What standards are they referring to? What kind of benchmark are they focused on? Who assesses their service standards? How is it that they hype up their services when it does not tally with the realities? Oh well, just my point of view based on my own experience traveling through KUL. Honestly, I used to support KUL and our national carrier, maybe even claim to be their number one supporter myself but now I cannot say the same because of uncountable negative encounters. Let's hope 2019 will bring about some change.

I wonder what standards are they basing these targets on

Is QR's Q Suite in that category too?

Yes and despite having multiple sectors a day, they still can perform better than some of them on my MH flights recently who only have one sector (long haul) I actually asked for a drink and he brought water instead of the drink tray. He was like that with the others too, so nothing personal with me I guess Yeah it has become so casual these days on MH, I remember how we used to love the MH announcements and the way they speak because they were so professional yet today they have lost most of it. The inflight announcements which were done by the chief purser was quite good albeit because he is the leader and also from a different generation who spoke with great articulation. Having said that, I do believe that MH is not a lost cause as there is still hope. With this hot news shared by Josh Cahill, I hope MH will make the necessary changes to improve their services.

I recently flew with them on their flagship route and aircraft and I must say that there is something lacking in their cabin service. It is not consistent and their crew definitely seemed to have a chip on their shoulder, not all but most of them on the flights I was on. The meal services are not consistent and they lack terribly in their service qualities. Mid flight snacks were not distributed evenly and despite being awake, they missed a few rows in economy and mind you, the flight was overbooked that night. I recall pressing the crew button above my seat and when the senior crew came, he was like "Yes?" with such a pissed off gesture and body language. When I asked for a snack, he brought the snack and a cup of water, leaving me with no choice but to have water as he decided that for me. Haha and the list goes on. So why do we have incompetent people like that on our national carrier tarnishing our image? Everyone has their bad days and I am sure they do too but come on? As much as I want to support MH, I am no longer drawn to them especially on long haul. I must say AK have better and lively cabin services.

After 7-year hiatus, AirAsia resumes KL-Kuantan route today KUANTAN: Low cost carrier, AirAsia Berhad (AirAsia) has reintroduced its Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan route after the service was ceased about seven years ago. According to station manager M. Hari Tharan, the return of the daily flights on Airbus 320 aircraft was to meet growing travel demand to and from the East Coast. “The A320 aircraft can take up to 180 passengers at one time. “On the first Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan flight today, we had 141 passengers and on the return flight there were 157 passengers on board. “Every day, AirAsia will provide a two-way trip and should there be more demand, we may increase the number of flights,” he said when met by reporters at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport here today. “The fare to Kuantan is as low as RM35 and this may be one of the main factors why locals and tourists choose to travel on AirAsia,” he said adding that the budget airline might hold special promotion where tickets could be bought much cheaper. Meanwhile, Malaysian Airports manager, Md Zulkifli Farid Zakaria said he was confident that the AirAsia service between Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan would bring more tourists to Pahang. “Every day this airport receives the arrival of 600 to 700 passengers and during peak season this can reach up to 1,000 people. A passenger, Helmi Abdul Jamil, 40, said the flight was comfortable and much faster than having to drive on his own. “In future I will take this flight more often as it is more convenient and the fare is reasonable,” he said. — BERNAMA

Direct flight between Malaysia and Germany on Condor Airlines KUALA LUMPUR: Condor Airlines landed at the KL International Airport (KLIA1) for the first time this morning, making it the 58th passenger airline to use the airport. It will be the only airline to offer a direct flight between Malaysia and Germany. Its Kuala Lumpur (KUL)-Frankfurt (FRA) route will be three times a week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The FRA-KUL route will be on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. For its inaugural flight here, Condor Airlines' B767-300 aircraft flew from Frankfurt International Airport in Germany to KLIA1 with Germany's ambassador to Malaysia, Sarah Nava Rani Al Bakri Devadason, on board. Group of Airlines Director of Customer Operations, Managing Director & Accountable Manager of Condor Airlines, Christian Schmitt, were also on the flight. The passengers were treated to a cultural performance by dancers managed by Tourism Malaysia. They were greeted by Deputy Minister of Transport, Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar and Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and culture Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik, Deputy Head of Mission And Charge D' Affairs Of German Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, David Krivanek and Chief Strategy Officer of Malaysia Airports Azli Mohamed. "Condor Airlines is the 58th passenger airline to arrive in KLIA Main Terminal and I would also like to share that KLIA has seen growth with 3.2% passenger growth as of Sept 2018, " said Chief Strategy Officer of Malaysia Airlines, Azli Mohamed. On the new route, Schmitt said Condor Airlines is excited to be the only airline offering a direct flight connection between Malaysia and Germany. "Our flights from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt provide Malaysian and Southeast Asian travellers with varied opportunities to discover Europe and Frankfurt as one of the most important economic centres in Europe," he said. "Likewise, European travellers have the chance to discover beautiful Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. By connecting two cities that are of the same importance for their respective regions, we can promote economic and cultural exchange. This is something we as an airline always particularly encourage".

Yes indeed, their A332 services out of KUL has seen better days. QR on the other hand claims that their A330s are a better product than some of their other aircrafts. Oh well, no consistency between KUL and QR services despite the Oneworld connection. Good news nevertheless for KUL.

Etihad adds 787 Kuala Lumpur service from late-Dec 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Etihad Airways in last week’s schedule update further revised planned operational aircraft for Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur route. From 20DEC18, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will serve this route on daily basis, replacing A330-200. EY418 AUH2230 – 1000+1KUL 789 D EY411 KUL1915 – 2220AUH 789 D Previously reported, 777-300ER aircraft is scheduled to serve this route from 19NOV18 to 19DEC18, AUH departure.

Guangxi Beibu Gulf files Kuala Lumpur schedule in Oct 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines in the GDS and OAG filed operational schedule for service to Malaysia. Based on the listing, the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft operates Nanning – Kuala Lumpur route, from 01OCT18 to 19OCT18 on daily basis. GX8957 NNG1605 – 2005KUL 320 D GX8958 KUL2105 – 0055+1NNG 320 D

IndiGo adds Kuala Lumpur service from Nov 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Indian low-cost carrier Go IndiGo in November 2018 is launching service to Malaysia, as the airline this week announced service to Kuala Lumpur. The airline’s A320 aircraft will serve from Bangalore and Delhi. Bangalore – Kuala Lumpur eff 15NOV18 7 weekly 6E1813 BLR1435 – 2110KUL 320 x2 6E1813 BLR1705 – 2340KUL 320 2 6E1814 KUL1140 – 1320BLR 320 x2 6E1814 KUL1430 – 1610BLR 320 2 Delhi – Kuala Lumpur eff 15NOV18 7 weekly 6E1821 DEL0255 – 1040KUL 320 x2 6E1821 DEL0545 – 1330KUL 320 2 6E1823 KUL0040 – 0330DEL 320 3 6E1822 KUL2205 – 0055+1DEL 320 x2

Finally an Indian carrier that flies to Malaysia

Oh ok thanks for the information Yes that was the plan I thought but they are not really utilizing their A332 as much or so it seems. PER folks seem to be very loyal to SQ, EK, QR, OD, D7 and of course QF. I think MH has almost lost their presence in PER, especially so after the two incidents and their withdrawals from mainland Europe.

Does anyone know if MH has added frequencies between KUL and NRT? I noticed they have a red eye flight from KUL departing at 0220LT and arriving into NRT at 1030LT and then departing NRT at 1200LT and arriving into KUL at 1825LT using the flight numbers MH50 and MH51. I also noticed that MH88 and MH89 as well as MH70 and MH71 are operating as usual.

For your reading pleasure and for more details on this data. Source : https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/19/these-are-the-worlds-most-internationally-connected-airports/

Agreed and in addition, both AK and OD have contributed to destinations not served by many carriers especially mainline carriers.