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

Etihad W18 service changes as of 28JUL18 Source : www.routesonline.com Etihad Airways in the past few days filed additional changes to its planned winter 2018/19 season. As of 28JUL18, latest update as follows. Note additional changes remain highly possible. Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur 19NOV18 – 19DEC18 777-300ER replaces A330-200, 1 daily Air China W18 International service changes as of 06SEP18 Source : www.routesonline.com Air China in the last few days filed additional changes to its International operation for winter 2018/19 season, effective from 28OCT18. Latest schedule adjustment reflected this week includes the airline’s planned A350-900XWB service on International routes. Planned changes as of 06SEP18 (including selected routes reflected in previous schedule update but not covered on Airlineroute) as follows. Beijing – Kuala Lumpur eff 01JAN19 Increase from 4 weekly to 7 weekly, A321 replaces A330-300 Xiamen Airlines schedules new SE Asia service in W18 Xiamen Airlines in winter 2018/19 season is introducing 2 new routes in South East Asia, including service to Vietnam and Malaysia. Planned service as follows. Source : www.routesonline.com Xiamen – Kota Kinabalu eff 28OCT18 4 weekly 737-800 MF8661 XMN1440 – 1800BKI 738 x246 MF8662 BKI1315 – 1625XMN 738 x246 Looks like there was no validity to this news article as Citilink has yet to begin services into KUL; at one point they were planning a SUB-KUL route and now BTJ-KUL and neither have kicked off. They are focused on China charters now.

Great! Thanks

It is interesting how AAI intended to set up their base at MAA and eventually moved it to BLR instead. I wonder who is the anchor in MAA.

That is too bad really as they had a lot of plans for their return to Europe. I wonder how is GA doing at KUL?

China Southern adds Shenzhen – Kota Kinabalu route from late-Sep 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com China Southern Airlines from late-September 2018 introduces new South East Asia route from Shenzhen, where the airline plans Shenzhen – Kota Kinabalu route. From 28SEP18, Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route six times a week. CZ8319 SZX2230 – 0140+1BKI 320 x2 CZ8320 BKI0240 – 0600SZX 320 x3 Update on the route above from www.routesonline.com Air China W18 Kuala Lumpur service changes as of 17AUG18 Air China in recent schedule update modified planned Beijing – Kuala Lumpur service in winter 2018/19 season. Previously planned 7 weekly Airbus A321 service from 28OCT18, is now postponed to 01JAN19. From 28OCT18 to 31DEC18, the Star Alliance member will continue to operate this route 4 times a week, with A330-300. Following schedule effective 28OCT18 – 31DEC18. CA871 PEK1620 – 2300KUL 333 x135 CA872 KUL0010 – 0635PEK 333 x246

Kuantan has a lot untapped so perhaps they can explore the options available. The timing of the flight is not the best for Kuantan bound passengers but seems good for Kuantan based passengers returning from long hauls on AAX.

Air China W18 Kuala Lumpur service changes Air China in winter 2018/19 season plans to adjust service to Malaysia, reflected in recent schedule update. From 28OCT18, existing 4 weekly service will increase to daily, however operational aircraft will be downgauged from A330-300 to A321. CA871 PEK1620 – 2300KUL 321 D CA872 KUL0010 – 0635PEK 321 D Source : www.airlineroute.net

Emirates outlines 2Q19 service reductions for Dubai Airport runway upgrade project Source : wwww.airlineroute.net Emirates recently filed changes in its inventory, which sees the closure of various flights due to planned runway upgrades at Dubai International Airport in the second quarter of 2019.From 16APR19 to 30MAY19 (based on Dubai departure, selected service to Australia until 29MAY19), following service sees the closure of reservation. Additional changes remain highly possible. Dubai – Kuala Lumpur Reduce from 3 to 2 daily, EK344/345 closed for booking

On my midnight flights from JFK to LHR on BA, they only served one meal and offered only drinks before landing. The flight time is about 6+ hours.

Yeah perhaps IPH to KNO and SIN and for KUA to SIN and KCH/BKI or even KUL if they market it well. TR have attracted pax from IPH and KUA for their onward flights beyond SIN.

CITILINK to start KUL-BTJ source : http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/business/read/21349/citilink.set.to.fly.banda.aceh.kuala.lumpur BANDA ACEH, NNC - Citilink Indonesia Airlines will soon fly the Banda Aceh-Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) return flight route three times a week. "The direct flight of international route from Aceh, we start on June 24, 2018," said District Sales Manager of Citilink Banda Aceh, Teuku Muntashir, in Banda Aceh, Thursday (5/24/2018).He said the airline operator flies the sky at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, using a 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. This Citilink aircraft will land in KLIA 1, and it can be the main choice for people in Aceh to continue the journey, such as those with the destination of Jeddah or Medina in Saudi Arabia, and others, as passengers do not have to move to KLIA 2. However, the tickets are not sold through Citilink network site, but through a travel agency in Banda Aceh, plus luggage facility of 15 kilograms per person and snacks."The new route was chartered by Ubudiyah Indonesia Aviation," said Munthasir. Commissioner of PT Ubudiyah Indonesia Aviation, Dedi Zefrizal, admitted his side is eager to promote tourism in Aceh, especially Sabang, the famous gateway of world marine tourism destination. Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said that the number of foreign tourists on holiday to Aceh as of the first quarter of 2018 increased by about 14.65 percent with a total of 9,808 people.The country of origin of foreign tourists, namely Malaysia still dominates the level of visits in that period as many as 7,668 people, then the United States 307 people, China 246 people, Britain 227 people, Australia 199 people, and other countries."Our main reason is to increase the number of tourist arrivals from Malaysia to Aceh," said Dedi, as quoted from Antara.

Thanks. Sounds like a good deal for the traveler

Sounds good. What does interline agreement mean?

Updates from www.airlineroute.net Malaysia Airlines June/July 2018 Guangzhou aircraft changes Malaysia Airlines in recent schedule update adjusted planned Kuala Lumpur – Guangzhou service, currently served by Airbus A330-300 aircraft on daily basis. From 25JUN18 to 31JUL18, this route will be operated by a mix of Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 737-800. The 737-800 is scheduled to operate during following periods: 25JUN18 – 02JUL18, 04JUL18 – 05JUL18, 07JUL18 – 08JUL18, 10JUL18 – 11JUL18, 17JUL18 – 26JUL18, 28JUL18 – 31JUL18 MH376 KUL0900 – 1310CAN EQV D MH377 CAN1435 – 1840KUL EQV D A330-200 will operate this route on daily basis from 01AUG18. The airline originally planned to introduce daily A330-200 service from 01JUL18.

Updates from www.airlineroute.net Condor revises Kuala Lumpur operation in W18 Condor in the last few days gradually updated planned Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur service, set to commence in winter 2018/19 season. Previously scheduled to commence on 05NOV18, the new launch date is now scheduled on 01NOV18. The airline will continue to operate 3 weekly flights, with operational day, schedule and aircraft changes. This route is now scheduled with Boeing 767, instead of Thomas Cook Airlines UK A330-200. Business Class service will be offered with the aircraft change. DE2358 FRA1115 – 0635+1KUL 76W 146 DE2359 KUL2335 – 0620+1FRA 76W 257

Updates from www.airlineroute.net Royal Brunei NW18 long-haul service changes Royal Brunei on Monday (21MAY18) announced long-haul service changes, scheduled to commence on 28OCT18. The airline’s sole European service to London Heathrow, will be operating on nonstop basis, replacing existing 1-stop service via Dubai. Planned changes as follows. effective till 27OCT18 Bandar Seri Begawan – Dubai – London Heathrow 1 daily 787-8 BI097 BWN1950 – 0005+1DXB0135+1 – 0555+1LHR 787 4 BI097 BWN2025 – 0040+1DXB0150+1 – 0625+1LHR 787 x4 BI098 LHR1745 – 0345+1DXB0515+1 – 1730+1BWN 787 D effective from 28OCT18 Bandar Seri Begawan – Dubai 4 weekly 787-8 BI007 BWN0020 – 0500DXB 787 x246 BI008 DXB0600 – 1800BWN 787 x246 Bandar Seri Begawan – London Heathrow 1 daily 787-8 BI003 BWN0015 – 0650LHR 787 D BI004 LHR1705 – 1440+1BWN 787 D Bandar Seri Begawan – Melbourne Schedule change for Melbourne departure, moving from noon to evening hours. 1 daily 787-8 BI005 BWN1900 – 0500+1MEL 787 D BI006 MEL1840 – 2240BWN 787 D The adjustment marks the launch of airline’s nonstop service to Europe, bypassing The Middle East. The airline launched European service in 1990, initially operating with Boeing 757, via points in the Middle East. Operational dates listed below is based on data from OAG, actual launch date may vary. 01JUN90 – 31AUG91 Bandar Seri Begawan – Bangkok – Dubai – Frankfurt (2 weekly) 21NOV90 – 31MAY91 Bandar Seri Begawan – Singapore – Dubai – London Gatwick (2 weekly) Boeing 767 introduced from June 1991, which saw the airline operated various routing up to October 2018: Bandar Seri Begawan – Abu Dhabi – London Heathrow Bandar Seri Begawan – Bangkok – Abu Dhabi – Frankfurt Bandar Seri Begawan – Bangkok – Dubai – Frankfurt Bandar Seri Begawan – Bangkok – Frankfurt Bandar Seri Begawan – Bangkok – Sharjah – Frankfurt Bandar Seri Begawan – Dubai – Frankfurt – London Heathrow Bandar Seri Begawan – Dubai – London Heathrow Bandar Seri Begawan – Kuala Lumpur – Bahrain – Zurich Bandar Seri Begawan – Singapore – Dubai – London Heathrow Bandar Seri Begawan – Yangon – Abu Dhabi – London Heathrow Service to London Heathrow was launched in June 1991, replacing Gatwick; Zurich was offered between 1993 and 1996, Frankfurt served until September 2007.

Etihad will be switching aircraft on their KUL flight for the month of December 2018 as listed below. Source : www..airlineroute.net Etihad W18 Kuala Lumpur aircraft changes Etihad Airways in the 4th quarter of 2018 plans operational aircraft changes for Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur service, as the airline schedules 2-class 777-300ER operation from 19NOV18 to 19DEC18 (AUH departure). The 777 will temporary replace A330-200 scheduled in winter 2018/19 season. EY418 AUH2235 – 1000+1KUL 77W D EY411 KUL1925 – 2300AUH 77W D KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be switching aircraft to Kuala Lumpur wiht a combination of B77W and B772. Source : www.airlineroute.net KLM W18 Long-haul changes as of 09MAY18 KLM in recent weeks filed further adjustment to its Northern winter 2018/19 long-haul operation, effective from 28OCT18. As of 09MAY18, planned changes include the following Amsterdam – KualaLumpur eff 28OCT18 777-200ER service increases from 2 to 4 weekly, -300ER reduces from 5 to 3 weekly Lucky Air to revise aircraft to Kuala Lumpur Source : www.airlineroute.net Lucky Air Kuala Lumpur aircraft changes from May 2018 Lucky Air from mid-May 2018 plans operational aircraft changes on Kunming – KualaLumpur route. Existing 4 weekly service is now scheduled to be operated by Airbus A320 instead of Boeing 737, effective 18MAY18. 8L831 KMG1625 – 2000KUL 320 x246 8L832 KUL2100 – 0040+1KMG 320 x246

Noticed 9M-MTV parked at Satelite Terminal last evening.

Do you mean KUl to AKL instead of KUL to SUB?

Updates from www.routesonline.com Emirates May/June 2018 frequency changes Emirates Airlines during the month of May and June 2018 is reducing operational frequencies on selected routes, reflected in recent schedule update. Planned changes as follow. Dubai – Kuala Lumpur Selected reduced from 3 to 2 daily, EK344/345 cancelled on following dates from DXB: 07MAY18, 15MAY18, 16MAY18, 20MAY18, 23MAY18, 27MAY18 – 28MAY18, 02JUN18 – 04JUN18, 06JUN18

Updates from www.routesonline.com Malaysia Airlines 3Q18 A380 London operation as of 26MAR18 Malaysia Airlines last week once again revised planned Airbus A380 operation during summer season, for Kuala Lumpur – London Heathrow route. The airline previously planned to operate A380 on MH002/003 service from 20JUL18 to 03SEP18 (KUL departure), however latest adjustment now sees the A380 operating from 20JUL18 to 05AUG18 and from 15AUG18 to 28AUG18. MH004 KUL0950 – 1635LHR 359 D MH002 KUL2315 – 0555+1LHR 388 D MH003 LHR1025 – 0700+1KUL 388 7 MH003 LHR1045 – 0700+1KUL 388 x7 MH001 LHR2135 – 1750+1KUL 359 D

Some updates from www.routesonline.com Indonesia AirAsia Extra ends Kuala Lumpur - Mumbai service in April 2018 Indonesia AirAsia Extra in Northern summer 2018 season plans to end service to Mumbai, where it currently operates Kuala Lumpur – Mumbai route on daily basis. Operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the airline plans to operate last service on this route on 29APR18. XT852 KUL1910 – 2135BOM 330 D XT853 BOM2250 – 0630+1KUL 330 D

Some updates from www.routesonline.com Malaysia Airlines begins Cathay Pacific Trans-Pacific codeshare in S18 Malaysia Airlines starting next week is expanding codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, covering the latter’s selected service to the US. From 25MAR18, planned new codeshare routes as follow. Malaysia Airlines operated by Cathay Pacific Hong Kong – Los Angeles Hong Kong – New York JFK Hong Kong – San Francisco

Some updates on carriers operating into KUL :- (routesonline.com) Ethiopian Airlines NS18 international changes as of 08MAR18 Addis Ababa – Singapore – Kuala Lumpur eff 25MAR18 787-8 replaces -9, 5 weekly