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azizul, i think what MH doing is kinda like what SQ and tiger air or thai and nok air doing, i dont really see any advantages for MH to copy SQ-MI doing, why MH have to split into two airlines?

wiki says MH ordered 737-800 WL,, what WL really means? is it related to maximum range? how far MH can fly them economically? can anybody tell me sumting?

Firefly may take MAS jets to expand (from NST) MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) (3786) is evaluating the potential of allowing wholly-owned FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd to operate its B737-400 planes when it replaces its fleet gradually from the end of this year. The national carrier will receive three of its B737-800 this year and the next. It will also receive five A330-300 and another five A380 next year. Sources said that Firefly would either lease or buy up to 35 of the used MAS jets, and would use the aircraft for short-range domestic and regional routes. The plan is expected to take off from December this year until the end of 2013 when MAS stops using the B737-400. Business Times has learnt that Firefly may either operate the Boeings from the KL International Airport (KLIA) or the new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). The airline is believed to have already contacted Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) about reserving slots for the additional planes at the new LCCT. "It is likely that Firefly will opt for KLIA, which is currently under-utilised, as this will enable the airline's passengers to connect seamlessly on their onward journeys," a source said. Firefly, which was set up by MAS three years ago, currently operates ATR 72-500 turboprops from its hubs in Subang and Penang. Besides using the jets to add capacity and frequencies to the domestic routes it serves (and also those of MAS), Firefly is also likely to add new destinations like Macau, Jogjakarta, Haadyai, Bandung and Chiangmai, which are not served by MAS at present. In addition, Firefly may ply routes where MAS is facing intense competition from low-cost carriers. These include routes like Kuala Lumpur-Medan, Penang-Medan, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore and Penang-Singapore. "As a new airline operating out of KLIA, Firefly will be entitled to many incentives from MAHB and this could result in lower operating costs which could then be transferred to even lower fares," the source said. Firefly currently has a staff headcount of 350. If the plan to use the jets in addition to the turbo-props materialises, the airline is set to boast a headcount of 1,500 in four years.

Firefly may take MAS jets to expand (from NST) MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) (3786) is evaluating the potential of allowing wholly-owned FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd to operate its B737-400 planes when it replaces its fleet gradually from the end of this year. The national carrier will receive three of its B737-800 this year and the next. It will also receive five A330-300 and another five A380 next year. Sources said that Firefly would either lease or buy up to 35 of the used MAS jets, and would use the aircraft for short-range domestic and regional routes. The plan is expected to take off from December this year until the end of 2013 when MAS stops using the B737-400. Business Times has learnt that Firefly may either operate the Boeings from the KL International Airport (KLIA) or the new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). The airline is believed to have already contacted Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) about reserving slots for the additional planes at the new LCCT. "It is likely that Firefly will opt for KLIA, which is currently under-utilised, as this will enable the airline's passengers to connect seamlessly on their onward journeys," a source said. Firefly, which was set up by MAS three years ago, currently operates ATR 72-500 turboprops from its hubs in Subang and Penang. Besides using the jets to add capacity and frequencies to the domestic routes it serves (and also those of MAS), Firefly is also likely to add new destinations like Macau, Jogjakarta, Haadyai, Bandung and Chiangmai, which are not served by MAS at present. In addition, Firefly may ply routes where MAS is facing intense competition from low-cost carriers. These include routes like Kuala Lumpur-Medan, Penang-Medan, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore and Penang-Singapore. "As a new airline operating out of KLIA, Firefly will be entitled to many incentives from MAHB and this could result in lower operating costs which could then be transferred to even lower fares," the source said. Firefly currently has a staff headcount of 350. If the plan to use the jets in addition to the turbo-props materialises, the airline is set to boast a headcount of 1,500 in four years.

Firefly may take MAS jets to expand (from NST) MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) (3786) is evaluating the potential of allowing wholly-owned FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd to operate its B737-400 planes when it replaces its fleet gradually from the end of this year. The national carrier will receive three of its B737-800 this year and the next. It will also receive five A330-300 and another five A380 next year. Sources said that Firefly would either lease or buy up to 35 of the used MAS jets, and would use the aircraft for short-range domestic and regional routes. The plan is expected to take off from December this year until the end of 2013 when MAS stops using the B737-400. Business Times has learnt that Firefly may either operate the Boeings from the KL International Airport (KLIA) or the new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). The airline is believed to have already contacted Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) about reserving slots for the additional planes at the new LCCT. "It is likely that Firefly will opt for KLIA, which is currently under-utilised, as this will enable the airline's passengers to connect seamlessly on their onward journeys," a source said. Firefly, which was set up by MAS three years ago, currently operates ATR 72-500 turboprops from its hubs in Subang and Penang. Besides using the jets to add capacity and frequencies to the domestic routes it serves (and also those of MAS), Firefly is also likely to add new destinations like Macau, Jogjakarta, Haadyai, Bandung and Chiangmai, which are not served by MAS at present. In addition, Firefly may ply routes where MAS is facing intense competition from low-cost carriers. These include routes like Kuala Lumpur-Medan, Penang-Medan, Kuala Lumpur-Singapore and Penang-Singapore. "As a new airline operating out of KLIA, Firefly will be entitled to many incentives from MAHB and this could result in lower operating costs which could then be transferred to even lower fares," the source said. Firefly currently has a staff headcount of 350. If the plan to use the jets in addition to the turbo-props materialises, the airline is set to boast a headcount of 1,500 in four years.

firefly should retain their ATR in subang and 'charge' more than AK. operate the 737 in LCCT and compete with AK

so what u expect firefly will expand with? another ATR plane? MH need to compete with airasia, so they need boeing 737 to fly to longer routes like jakarta, bangkok, denpasar, kotakinabalu,,

its not a stupid things,, why u keep sayin that,, firefly can both operate in subang and LCCT,, like BA and JAL operating in more than one airport in a same city,, the 737-400 just need some work on the cabin lighting,, leather seat,, and some sexy flight attendant,, and VOILA

remember that MH has 20 option of 737-800 that might be destined for firefly , probably firefly first will used the old 737-400 for 2-3 yrs until the new planes come. but, i think MH need to make a new airline, new brand. not using firefly brand. firefly has gain its name for flying from subang, its their biggest advantages from airasia

morning guyss.. i wonder why MH didnt convert some A330-300 order to A330-200, i mean A330-200 has more range so that they can fly them easily to NZ, egypt or rome, also less seat so they can fill up the plane easily,, also, the same Q with all-737-800 order, over 737-700. and since MH ordered some A330-200F, is it possible to buy some A380-F to replace the aging 747-400F?

really nice to hear that...

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