Adam Lawrence

Batik Air Malaysia Adds Istanbul / Tashkent From Sep 2023 Batik Air Malaysia from September 2023 plans to launch 2 new routes, as the airline expands its network to Central Asia. The airline’s A330-300 aircraft is scheduled to operate service to Istanbul and Tashkent, with following schedules. Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 02SEP23 – 30SEP23 2 weekly A330-300 (Schedule on/after 01OCT23 is pending) OD8400 KUL1600 – 2155SAW 333 26 OD8401 SAW2325 – 1500+1KUL 333 26 Kuala Lumpur – Tashkent eff 01SEP23 2 weekly A330-300 OD8133 KUL1600 – 2025TAS 333 15 OD8134 TAS2325 – 0945+1KUL 333 15 Read more here: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230703-odsep23

Air Astana planning to return to KLIA: http:// https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/06/916732/central-asias-leading-carrier-air-astana-plans-return-kl-says-ceo Initially, they planned to return by October 2024 and now they have carried forward the plan to October this year: https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/06/919506/air-astana-brings-forward-almaty-kl-flights-plan-one-year?utm_source=dable

Berjaya Air spreads its wings amid post-pandemic recovery https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/666156

You are welcome. I also came across this wonderful article while searching something else on Google. From the article, it seems that MH mainline will be operating the regional jet from SZB. No mentioned anything about FY. So I guess if the plan materialized, MH will be based several regional jets in SZB while FY retaining its turboprop operations there.

Turkish Airlines eyes more flights to Malaysia, Indonesia https://www.nst.com.my/business/2023/06/919061/turkish-airlines-eyes-more-flights-malaysia-indonesia

Malaysia Airlines CEO reveals new business class seats and free wifi Read more about this here: https://www.headforpoints.com/2023/06/12/malaysia-airlines-ceo-reveals-new-business-class-seats/ Boeing 737 MAX, A330neos and additional A350 are coming Also from the same article, it seems that MH is interested in getting smaller regional planes such as the A220 or Embraer E2s to be based in SZB.

Do you know that Maldives imposed a very strict rules towards foreign visitors visiting their island nation? Only certain areas/beaches where tourists can consumed alcohol and wear skimpy swimwear, yet you can see the high number of airlines (particularly from Europe) that flying to their airport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velana_International_Airport The reason is simple. Because Maldives is more popular and well-known among foreigners than our country. Again, it is all about marketing & promotion.

The last time I checked, I did not see airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, United, etc flying to Vietnam or the Philippines. And talking about Bali, they have 1 of the most dirty and polluted beaches in this world.

Most of the countries (except Thailand) that you listed are overrated than Malaysia. I feel that the things that we really lack are marketing & promotions.

FM or MU?

BLand appoints Chester Voo as CEO for group aviation https://www.theedgemarkets.com/node/653880 "Rafflesia Airways"? Another new local commercial airlines in the making?

SalamAir Adds Seasonal Kuala Lumpur Service in 3Q23 SalamAir in the third quarter of 2023 plans to extend its network to Malaysia, where the airline schedules Muscat – Kuala Lumpur nonstop flight, with Airbus A321neo aircraft. The carrier currently schedules this route as seasonal flight, operating from 03JUL23 to 08SEP23, Muscat departure, twice weekly. OV457 MCT1905 – 0600+1KUL 32Q 15 OV458 KUL0645 – 0920MCT 32Q 26 Link: https: http://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230127-ovkul

QR launched flights to PEN few months ahead before flights to LGK started, so it makes sense for them to resume flights to PEN first.

This livery seems better to distance itself from the closest competitor. But (IMO) it will be way better if the logo on the tail and "MyAirline.my'' title to be on different color such as Black.

This is not something new. In the past, both Uzbekistan Airways and Air Astana were flying single-aisle B757 aircraft (along with their B767) to KUL for many years.

They have uploaded the photo of cabin interior on their official FB page around 2 months ago...

I think another reason is because they do not have enough number of aircraft.

I wish there will be SZB-KCH route on the near future..

Could be their A330-800

It is confirmed. https://www.kuwaittimes.com/kuwait-airways-launches-flights-to-kuala-lumpur/

Kuwait Airways will resume flights to KL this year? https://www.destinasian.com/blog/news-briefs/kuwait-airways-plans-major-network-expansion

AirAsia X adds Ahmedabad service from late-April 2020 AirAsia X from late-April 2020 plans to launch new service to India, as the airline schedules Kuala Lumpur – Ahmedabad route. From 29APR20, Airbus A330-300 aircraft to operate this route 4 times weekly. D7198 KUL1945 – 2215AMD 333 x247 D7199 AMD2320 – 0705+1KUL 333 x247 Source: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289543/airasia-x-adds-ahmedabad-service-from-late-april-2020/

Citilink begins Bandung – Kuala Lumpur service from Feb 2020 Indonesian carrier Citilink last week launched new route to Malaysia, which saw the inaugural of Bandung – Kuala Lumpur service on 08FEB20. This route is served on daily basis, on board Airbus A320 aircraft. QG538 BDO1750 – 2115KUL 320 D QG539 KUL1520 – 1645BDO 320 D Source: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289570/citilink-begins-bandung-kuala-lumpur-service-from-feb-2020/ US-Bangla Airlines expands Kuala Lumpur / Muscat service from Feb 2020 US-Bangla Airlines starting next week is expanding service to Muscat and Kuala Lumpur, as the airline introduces additional frequencies. Dhaka – Chittagong – Muscat eff 17FEB20 Increase from 6 to 7 weekly BS321 DAC2110 – 2210CGP2245 – 0200+1MCT 738 D BS322 MCT0300 – 0930CGP1010 – 1100DAC 738 D Dhaka – Kuala Lumpur eff 18FEB20 Increase from 7 to 10 weekly BS315 DAC0850 – 1450KUL 738 D BS313 DAC2000 – 0200+1KUL 738 246 BS314 KUL0300 – 0500DAC 738 357 BS316 KUL1550 – 1750DAC 738 D Source: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289561/us-bangla-airlines-expands-kuala-lumpur-muscat-service-from-feb-2020/

EVA Air Feb/Mar 2020 Kuala Lumpur aircraft changes as of 18FEB20 EVA Air earlier this month revised operational aircraft for Taipei Taoyuan – Kuala Lumpur route, as the Star Alliance carrier switched from Airbus A330-300 to -200 for this daily flight, since 05FEB20. The A330-200 is now scheduled until 31MAR20, meaning previously planned 777-300ER service from 13MAR20 to 31MAR20 is no longer in effect. BR217 TPE0655 – 1150KUL 332 357 BR227 TPE0930 – 1425KUL 332 x357 BR218 KUL1255 – 1735TPE 332 357 BR228 KUL1525 – 2005TPE 332 x357 Selected dates may still see A330-300 operating. source: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/289685/eva-air-febmar-2020-kuala-lumpur-aircraft-changes-as-of-18feb20/