Lim Kar Yong

Special chartered flights?

Now we have this: Former Ryanair executive appointed as COO of MAS. Looks like a number of new appointments. http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2015/06/18/MAS-appoints-Peter-Bellew-as-COO/?style=biz

"Müller sees MAS becoming a “value carrier” that will offer a basic product and optional high-end services" ... "“We want to go modular so that people can build their own product,” Müller says. “Customers might book a business-class seat, but opt out of the miles or lounge access." So for a biz class seat, there will be basic fare + meals + luggage + miles + lounge + counter check in + priority boarding + priority luggage + seat selection + amenities bag + ... ?

The last statement just made my day - LOLS

New brand is Sept 1, right?

If the economy class seats have to be changed, let it be 3-3-3. No to 3-4-3, one reason I avoid flying Emirates!

It's June 1 now ..... Just wishing everyone in MAS all the best.

It also means many of the top management will be terminated? Just hope for the best for CM

New uniform? If so, hope that they won't do away with the baju kebaya. Whatever it is, I still like the baju kebaya - I think it stands out. But I must say the male's uniform could be improved a bit - not as outstanding

Me too! Tak layak. Tak ada MBA

I thk extension is needed. I was waiting for my Malindo flight a couple of weeks ago to KBR in the evening, it was so packed till there was hardly anymore seats left.

With 2 A380s gone, shall I assume that Paris will be dropped? or perhaps served by 777? With 4 A380s, does this most likely mean that London will be maintained twice daily?

Maybe transit to Medan, and Koh Samui (via Firefly)

Wow! Does the 9-abreast seating feel cramped? I don't know but it does seem the seat is a bit narrower, and the cabin width is smaller than 777? But i must say the cabin intererior looks really cool. The large windows!!!

Similarity with the San Francisco landing?

I can imagine if there is any cabin service: "What would you like to drink? We have orange juice, apple juice and jus mate5."

If we take how the "wau" is painted on the tail, the colour of the all blue coloured wau on the A380, and the colour of the wordings "Malaysia Airlines" (some red and blue, some all bule), it does seem like MH is having an identity crisis.

I just flew KUL-MEL 2 days ago, taking the 1145pm flight on 777. It was full and not a single empty seat in Y class (maybe due to student's movement and after CNY load). To be fair, cost cutting measures were in place (expecially in the second meal served - just a cold sandwich, etc). But overall, I still think it is a decent product on a 777, despite it's age. Of course the IFE screen is dated, but I think I rather have 9-abreast seating and 34inch pitch in MH's 777 than EK's 10 abreast! I must say MH's 777 still offer the best in terms of seat comfort. I think the crew on this flight were rather great - friendly, warm, and helpful. I got all the extra packs of peanuts If only MH could bring back the menu (if not printed, at least make it availble through the IFE), towels, more drink rounds, and pre-dinner/main meal drinks - that would put them back on par with others. I am still not too impressed with EK - I just think it's a lot of hype in their marketing that perhaps creates the "perception" that it offers really "great" service.

Suzanne, it's on the enrich digital world of riches page. Good deals for flights to China (50% off) and some destinations for Australia (ADL and Darwin). As for Europe, promo is only for Paris, Frankfurt and Istanbul with 30% off.

Good thing I redeemed flights to London before the deadline. There is no offer for London in the newly released promotion!

"Apparently @MAS plane hit a catering truck." .... one of the comments! LOLS

Maybank has confirmed that the conversion rate for treatpoints is now 10,000 points to 1000 enrich miles (jump from 7k points to 1k enrich miles), effective from 1 March.

Thanks, Suzanne. I guess Y class makes not much difference. The jump is only for Zone 5, while Zones 1, 2, and 3 see some slight reduction. But with the cheap fares, why bother with Y class redemption for these zones! Better use up those miles soon for D class!

What are the new redemption rates like? I am thinking of redeeming my enrich miles for flights to London. Should I do it before Feb 16 since I have yet to receive any email regarding the new earning/redemption?

Tekan minyak lah, like kereta.