Mohd Suhaimi Fariz
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1 hour ago, JuliusWong said:Hahahaha, Klia2 more comfortable than MTB.... Joke of the day....
Have you been to the MTB lately? The aircon no longer cools down the building effectively & cosmetic-wise the terminal looks to have worn down so much.
The only problem with klia2 is the number of people in the terminal, but other than that it's still a more comfortable place to be in, especially if you're stranded for 6 hours because the airline in question didn't feel fit to inform you that they've canceled their flight.
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18 minutes ago, flee said:They keep saying that they did not need the RM 4+ B airport. They just wanted a bigger RM 1.7 B shed.
They don't need it, but the passengers surely do.
3 minutes ago, KK Lee said:T1 pax subsidize T2? this is something new. If klia2 gateway is detached from T2, T2 is no more comfortable than T1 MTB.
Not really. Only those who are in TF's reality distortion field think it's new.
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12 hours ago, flee said:So both RR and PW engines now require mods. More and more engine types are beginning to give problems as they age over time.
I don't think it's any different than before to be honest.
The only difference is that now we have the internet allowing reports to be made of things like these constantly. In the old days, it will only be reported in specialist magazines like Flight International.
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11 hours ago, flee said:AirAsia hits out at Mavcom over RAB framework's 'punitive elements'
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia, has once again hit out at the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), this time over the aviation regulator’s insistence on pushing through what AirAsia claims to be certain punitive elements within its new regulatory asset base (RAB) framework.
“The RAB should be a fair framework if done with the right intention and purpose. Unfortunately, we foresee that cross subsidising between profitable and non-profitable airports will continue under the current RAB proposition," AirAsia group president of airlines Bo Lingam said in a statement today.
On Oct 23, Mavcom announced that it is in the final stages of completing its RAB framework which forms the basis for funding and developing the airport network in the country.
Full report here: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airasia-hits-out-mavcom-over-rab-frameworks-punitive-elements
"Is it fair to get LCC passengers, who not only are unable to enjoy these expensive facilities at KLIA but forced to put up with inhospitable conditions at klia2, to pay the same passenger service charge (PSC) rates?" he asked."
Yes Bo, it's fair. Why? Because KLIA passengers had to subsidize klia2 passengers prior to this even though the MTB is worse for wear. And enough with the inhospitable conditions at klia2. Compared to the shack at LCCT, it's a palace. And compared to the MTB, it's still more comfortable. -
2 hours ago, flee said:The key issue is that their HQ is far larger than other stations. Imagine if you operate 4 or 5 times more flights at KUL compared to another airport, any problem will be magnified 4 or 5 times. So it was important for them to manage those problems and solve them.
Problem is, they're not actively trying to solve them. They're often trying to wangle more from MAHB to the detriment of the airport operator.
They never look for middle ground solutions.
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I honestly don't get AK's moaning about delays. It is not like klia2 is miles away from 32L the way the Polderbaan is at Schiphol.
Honestly, it's a pity that TF took the Michael O'Leary School of Running an Airline. That's why he's throwing a tantrum right now. Should have taken the Herb Kelleher School.
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13 hours ago, JuliusWong said:Nah, this has been going on for years, and I get your hatred for Dr. M and it shows with every single of your comment. Let's agree to disagree.
I don't see how my feelings for the old man has any relevance to the situation at hand. I'm just pointing out the facts.
Maybe if people would be more critical of him, the way they do with the previous administration, maybe they wouldn't treat the people with contempt the way they do now.
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4 hours ago, JuliusWong said:You think they would do payment in kind? Sarawak government is suing federal government for oil royalty. They won't be kind to federal government.
Why is that?
Because the old man did not act in good faith against Sarawak. No wonder the negotiations didn't go well.
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11 hours ago, JuliusWong said:You must be one genius to think the Federal Government would let them take everything else except debt. No free lunch in this year. They are pretty adamant to start their new airline with zero debt, not to be saddled by debt and lease done by MAB Group.
And why not, especially if the federal government can wangle some concessions from Sarawak?
Ever heard of payment in kind?
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1 hour ago, JuliusWong said:I think you missed this new memo. Sarawak government is looking to lease aircraft for their new airline. They pulled out the negotiation earlier this year to take over Maswings and they are not keen to take over Maswings debt too. They are still "pursuing the possibility" but didn't give more details. So the deal as good as dead.
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/82908-malaysias-sarawak-state-mulls-leasing-for-new-airline
They're better off taking over MASwings as the assets & people are already ready & available. As for the debt, let the Federal government take it.
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8 hours ago, BC Tam said:Whether you are aware of it and/or care to recognize it, there were promises and obligations pledged to the two Bornean components at conception of the nation of Malaysia, and I suppose we should be grateful that all parties have largely adhered to the spirit (if not to the letter) of this
If I may opine, your "Let the Sabah/Sarawak government run it" assertion smacks of ignorance, and dare I say, sheer arrogance
I can only pray and hope that those in corridors of power, whichever their political inclination, do not entertain such thoughts of yours in the slightest bit, ever
Sarawak already stated that they are willing to take over MASwings, with reports stating such being released as early as 2015. So how is it ignorant to say "let them run MASwings?"
There's nothing arrogant about the statement, unless you already has preconceived notions about it.
https://sarawakvoice.com/2019/06/08/sarawak-minat-kuasai-maswings/https://www.theborneopost.com/2015/04/29/kerajaan-sarawak-dan-sabah-optimis-ambil-alih-maswings/
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3 minutes ago, JuliusWong said:I can sense your incessant hatred towards Dr. M and current administration. Why am I not surprised. So what is your idea in bringing MH up and running again?
Given the economic data that available, I think I'm warranted in my criticism of the old man and his merry men. A leopard never changes its spots, after all.
Anyways if it were up to me, at the top of my head, I'd forge more partnerships & JVs the way they're doing with SQ. Some might say that it will help the other airline, I'd say it gives MH a good source of revenue while at the same time minimizing costs because they don't have to contend with the operational costs that comes with actually flying to low yielding destinations. The days of airlines needing to fly everywhere is over.
Also, while I'm at it, I'd look into more improvements into the overall product so that it can be used as a USP for the airline. But don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about adding large frills - I'm talking about little tweaks & improvements in terms of the cabin atmosphere, crew training, catering, the booking experience, customer care etc. Just enough that it doesn't break the bank in terms of cost, but also enough that it provides a noticeable improvement over the current offering.
Thirdly, take a relook FY ops and see if they can do more with it - like actually having FY take over domestic routes so that MAB can focus on regional flights. If it makes business sense to do so, why not? Maybe even sell off MASwings to the Sabah/Sarawak government. If the federal government no longer want to properly support the RAS, why should MAB bore the brunt? Let the Sabah/Sarawak government run it.
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1 hour ago, flee said:So if the price is right, MAB can start replacing their A333s one plane at a time, depending on what is available in the A350 preloved market.
That is if the man upstairs doesn't pull out the "We don't have enough money, economy is bad, previous administration drained the coffers dry bla bla bla" excuse. Or even worse, have MAB buy the planes through his intermediaries.
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MH & SQ announces wide ranging co-operation including revenue sharing on KUL-SIN route (return of the shuttle?), Enrich-KrisFlyer tie ups, and MH codeshares on SQ flights to Europe.
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7 hours ago, KK Lee said:MH need not limit to BKK, SIN and CGK alone, KNO, HKT, HDY, BTJ, PKU, BWN, KBV, etc are source of pax. If MAHB is efficiency, these regional could arrive KUL just before 8am. However, if market dictate, MH could shift bank of departure to 1000 hour for a more friendly departure time. LH, KL, BA have their layover regional to arrive FRA, AMS and LHR at about 0900 hour.
Yields are poor for these passengers.
If the yields are so great, they'd done it already.
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21 hours ago, flee said:I am a sample of one but if many others had the same experience as me, then it is bad news for MAB:
In March this year, I went to Tokyo - I booked my ticket about one month before travelling. I had checked ticket prices for about a month before I booked. It was interesting to find out that the MH ticket price was about RM 350 more than 1 stop SQ and RM 1K more than 1 stop CX flights. I also noted that Airasia X fares were almost as expensive as ANA's! Needless to say, MH did not get my booking even though it was deploying the A380 on that route at that time. I booked on CX because it was cheaper and it allowed me to fly in to HND and leave from NRT.
As for business class pax, it is not that there are fewer of them in Malaysia. Many business travellers choose other airlines because of a number of factors that are important to them. Flight timing and frequency is probably their No 1 priority. Then comes connections - many business travellers don't just buy return flights, they do multi sector flying. Then comes the hard and soft products and consistency of service. So there are many requirements of business travellers that MAB failed to appreciate - so they don't get their business.
Bottom line is that MH needs to compete better and sell more tickets even though the yields are not good - it is always cash positive to sell tickets and fill seats. Flying a plane on 50-60% load is not good for business.
You have proven exactly why MH has a problem - Malaysian passengers who value price over convenience.
Fact of the matter is, O&D passenger pays more everywhere. A SIN originating SQ passenger will pay more than a KUL originating pax. A BKK originating TG pax pays more than a KUL originating pax. And conversely, a SIN originating MH pax pays less than a KUL originating pax. Who in their right mind would want to fly via transit, over direct flights if pricing remains constant?
If MH lowers the price, their yields will be crap. And when yields are crap, you can't make any money.
21 hours ago, flee said:Pax don't mind paying a bit more if the comfort level is better.
Not in Malaysia they don't.
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9 hours ago, BC Tam said:Would that not be akin to saying the rain clouds keep drenching upon MAB alone even when others are standing under the same sky ?
Everybody got drenched. If I recall correctly SQ's profits dropped tremendously in 2018.
And that's in a good market. MAB is not in a good market.
7 hours ago, flee said:Further afield, I read that Delta Airlines ordered (opportunistically) two additional Airbus A330-900 Neo aircraft for their fleet and brought forward deliveries of these aircraft. They were taking advantage of the big discounts now available due to the softness in the new wide body market. A well managed airline like Delta will always be on top of the situation and will pounce to act in an instant should circumstances warrant it. This is the kind of management competence and excellence that MAB needs to aspire to.
Only if there's a will to be hands off from the people in power.
Who let the 787 LoI lapse? Certainly not the management. Who saddled the airline with the Dugong? Certainly not the management. -
When rationalization was first mooted - nobody was able to foresee Trump picking up a fight with China, causing an economic slowdown. Nobody was able to foresee BN being replaced for the first time in 61 years. Nobody was able to foresee how our own economy dropped like a rock after that happened.
Logically, you'd see that these things would have affected MAB.
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17 minutes ago, flee said:End result - consumer protection non existent.
I doubt the airline cares much about consumer protection.
In any case, shouldn't Immigrations be questioned for the immigration issue? Why blame MAHB or MAVCOM when it's the Immigration Department that can't provide enough manpower?
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19 hours ago, flee said:The saga continues - it seems that Mavcom don't really know that their charter dictates that they should protect consumers! They have let their "battle" with Airasia cloud their responsibilities to the very people who pay their salaries - the air passengers!
Mavcom: We never got AirAsia’s daily reports on KLIA2 immigration congestion:
https://www.mavcom.my/en/2019/10/21/immigration-congestion-at-klia-2/
And Airasia couldn't help themselves in chastising Mavcom on behalf of the travelling public. These two entities are taking things very personally!
Provide proof of klia2 long lines? Not our job, AirAsia tells Mavcom:
The accuser should have furnished enough proof to support their allegations. AirAsia is acting like a petulant child just to get at MAVCOM.
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29 minutes ago, jani said:Would be interesting to study the similarities between MH and TG and whether the same(ish) solution can be found. Why not a AF-KLM style merger?
Or maybe an IAG style takeover of MH, TG & GA
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38 minutes ago, Rabloo said:I beg to differ on this. In the aviation value chain, the airlines is the one making the less profit compared to the airframers, OEM and MROs. The margins in MRO business are huge i.e easiliy in the double digit. If you notice, the revenue for MAB over the past 3 years have been flat, with losses in all the 3 years. There are constant demands for aircraft maintenance and if MAB can slowly build their capabilities, the business will come in without even having to knock on customers' doors. The cost base in this region is also very competitive.
And yet many airlines see fit not to have MRO capabilities.
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If the MRO ops were a viable operation, pretty sure somebody would have picked them up already.
But nobody did.
Which is why I think reentering into the fray is a foolhardy venture.
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3 hours ago, JuliusWong said:There are things to do at MTB?? That's something new to me. Even the Satellite Terminal has nothing much to do.......
Here is a piece of advice, grab a book or magazine. It will kill the waiting time....
As someone who have spent a better part of a day voluntarily waiting for a flight (my sister sent me there in the morning, my flight with KLM was in the afternoon!), yes there are plenty of things to do before you go airside at the MTB.
Or you can hop over to klia2 and go shopping - which I did, buying myself a proper hardshell carry-on suitcase.
Can't do that at the shed.
FAA Downgrades Malaysia's Air Safety Rating to Category 2.
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What's going on?
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2019/11/11/us-aviation-authority-downgrades-malaysia039s-air-safety-rating-say-sources