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Looks like 2 jets parking prepared for these schedule and still have some slot at 17:00 to 19:00... https://i.imgur.com/Zokdq0u.jpeg

Not sure this is permanent or what.... OD increase flight to PEN and KCH.... https://www.malindoair.com/news-events/2024/06/12/BATIK-AIR-EXPANDS-FLIGHT-FREQUENCY-TO-PENANG-AND-KUCHING BATIK AIR EXPANDS FLIGHT FREQUENCY TO PENANG AND KUCHING Kuala Lumpur, 11 June 2024 – Batik Air is pleased to announce the expansion of its flight frequency to two key domestic destinations, Penang and Kuching, effective 25 July 2024. These strategic moves align with the growing anticipation surrounding the forthcoming 21st SUKMA Games 2024 which will be held in Sarawak on 17–24 August 2024. This will further highlight the airline’s dedication to supporting the much-awaited sporting event that bring communities together across Malaysia. Penang is scheduled to gain a significant rise in flights frequencies departing from KLIA - from 21 to 33 weekly flights. Similarly, flights from KLIA to Kuching will see an additional 14, bringing the total to 28 weekly flights, further enhancing connectivity to these lively destinations. Batik Air Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said that the airline is dedicated to facilitating seamless travel experiences as part of its broader strategy to ensure passengers have the best possible journey. "We understand the importance of reliable and convenient air travel, especially during major events like SUKMA, and we are committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers,” he said, adding that the anticipated event is expected to bring in 15,000 athletes and officials as well as 20,000 visitors nationwide. In response to the heightened demand of travellers attending SUKMA, Batik Air will enhance its flight schedules, doubling the daily flights to Kuching to four daily flights and increasing those to Penang from three to five, starting on 25 July 2024. Through this initiative, Batik Air is able to better fulfill the evolving demands of travellers and showcase their support for significant events that promote unity in the community. “SUKMA provides a platform to unearth young athletes who would represent the country at the international level, and we take pride in playing a part in its success,” he added. Batik Air remains steadfast in its mission to deliver exceptional service, prioritise passenger safety, and strengthen connectivity across its network.

Seems like OD increase flight to tawau where 2nd daily flight added.

TBH, Malaysia should also follow this trend as KLIA cant even sustain a new international route. Eg, any domestic route can connect to international from KUL/BKI within 2 hours, but not long transit hour currently. It can improve connectivity from other parts within Malaysia to oversea seamlessly. Unlike now, smaller airport keen want to become international airport and launch direct route to singapore by 2 weekly 3 weekly with higher price, then it been axed after few months no demand. While connection flight require to transit at KLIA > 3 hours.

I get the frequency from radar24, also not sure y reduced so much... last time they so proud to launch with 2 daily flight directly... https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/pen/routes

Is it just load issue for FY reducing so many flights recently? BKI - TWU - 7x weekly to 3x weekly BKI - SDK - 7x weekly to 3x weekly BKI - KCH - 9x weekly to 6x weekly BKI - MYY - 2x weekly to canceled KCH - MYY - 7x weekly to 3x weekly PEN - SIN - 14x weekly to 1 weekly PEN - JHB - 21x weekly to 8 weekly

I have no issue on this. As they need to test the route market. Some routes been forced by local gov eg Sibu-Singapore which Airasia willing to giv a chance for them to test the market, y not? The only route did not mention in the article is the KL Dalat route, the route din even revive but open for sale, I bought it but luckily Airasia willing to refund for me. I believe that is why Airasia did not mention the suspended route as it nvr revive... BKI <-> PEN is not in the list, i wonder why ... Also, there is no flight between Kuching <-> Jakarta after March 2024... going to suspend also?

https://www.caa.gov.tw/StatisticsYearMonthFile.aspx?a=1091&lang=1 But the load factor for AUG 2023 between KUL-TPE is 60% which is better than MH...

The express load is better than transit? Y only improve the frequency for express? Or the current rail system with mix express and transit can only improve on express schedule? It will be better to have 15 min for transit schedule too since the weekday peak hour can archive that frequency.

I believe the current KKIA has issue on the terminal, eg: arrival immigration area (flooded when I withnessed 5 KL planes arrived within 30 minutes due to delays), no crowd at within Sabah arrival/departure, and ATR departure zone at far end. Single runway actually can handle many many planes and the runway length is sufficient for everything else.Widebody planes are limited also but KKIA can park max 5 planes. btw, i also like the current location whereby i can thake less than RM10 grab car to the city centre at night...

2023 Q1 passengers traffic released. Source MOT

how about KCH - SIN? i think it is the only MH flight non-KUL.

2022 Q4 passenger traffic released, source from MOT.

cant see the flight in radar24 d....seems no one buy this?

seems like the bus route doable with 3 buses .... but thr will be 24/7 15 minutes bus or no bus at midnight? i prefer they make the timetable eg KLIA transit/express so I can know the exact departure time.. btw, KLIA T2 go to T1 require 20 minutes....