Timothy
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Understand all trains from klia2 stopped at klia vv but inter terminal pax are advised to take klia transit and not klia express.
For inter-terminal transfers, just take which ever train comes first. The ticket given is the "Blue" KLIA Transit one, but will work on either train
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9M-MPP flew to Kiev, Ukraine as MH5002 carrying Malaysian officials.
Saw her last week parked at KLIA remote stand, near the Tigerair Mandala Airbuses.
Looked in need of a repainting since one could make out the "lines" where different fuselage components joined up.
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RayaniAir seating config. with all Economy 169 ( Y) posted on their fb today. Looks like it's a former MAS 734.
Going through their FB page :
1) @yahoo address for contact
2) Route Map shows Melaka - Kuching but graphic is Melaka - Mukah. No airport there is B734 capable
3) Many copyright infringements
Another Silverfly in the making ? The mind boggles as to how people continue to imagine the airlines business as something they can learn on the go
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Nine MAS directors return all directors' fees of RM394,000Thumbs up to them. Hopes this sets a precedent for other GLC's
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It's a reskinning exercise. The guts (that is the booking engine) remains the same.
Was booking a flight yesterday.
Still lacks user-friendly-ness, ie: When selecting Date, the Calender pops up. Nice ... until you only want a one way ticket, and you'd have to start the process again to tick "One Way" .
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I can attest to point number 1. Was at K8 3 days ago waiting for my flight, heard those sounds that seem to have come from the ceiling. Felt like the ceiling is going to collapse anytime.
End of J concourse as well, where smoking lounge is.
But very likely just some ongoing construction / installation work causing the echos.
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How was the crowd for the Red Bull air race.
Cheers.
A 5/10 rating for Qualifying Day IMHO.
Will post what little pictures I have tommorow. But overall I'd say the event could do with much better publicity. ie: Free shuttle service within Putrajay that day, but with only ONE sign, which is at one of the bays @ Putrajaya Sentral. Only mention of this service is on putrajaya council website posted just the day BEFORE. Had to search as Help Desk had no idea when the shuttle was going to turn up/interval.
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@Zamir, where is this open air spotting place located? Land side accessible? Great photos!
It's the "verendah" for Check In Area @ KLIA2
In a few months will be seating area for the various eateries ... so not sure if it'll remain free access.
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Quite a fast pace restructuring (28 May), I wonder if there is a timeline to get these things sorted out. Hopefully nothing is rushed out (if it does, for what and for whose benefit?)
I am putting my money that the Brahim contract will be terminated. This is the most highly publicised unfair contract that MH signed in the past and if it passes through due to Badawi or whatever reason, then this so called restructuring is a BS. Hoping the management/media to expose other contracts with the same nature that were somehow well kept from the knowledge of the curious public.
It is refreshing to read MH admits that it has excess staff, something that they never acknowledge in the past.
But the staff cutting target is rather low, only 10% from 20,000 = 2,000 staff. IJ's past VSS in 2006 recorded a better number, 6,500 were offloaded from the payroll.
Looking forward for the development comes 28 May. This whole reboot is quite drastic so we will witness a lot of drama unfolding.
On staffing, they probably don't want to rock the boat too much. Just hope the 10% are selected based on "past performance" and not merely (old) age !
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Who's going and which tickets you have bought? I can see that only Zone A tickets are for sale online...RM169 for weekend. Would like to know if there are other cheaper zones or with a better view if all zones are similar priced.
Mine is the RM85 for just qualifying day. Zone A (Ticketpro.com.my)
Saw someone on lowyat selling for RM50 Zone D , but ticket dosen't look like the one I have (no color, barcode) so abit doubtful.
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What was the final departure time ?
If it was 4-5 hours delay, I'd say its quite an over-reaction on the passenger's end. Thanks to MasWings I've had to retime at least 2 meetings a month !
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Saturday, May 17th:11:00 Gates Open11:00 Training MASTERs 112:00 Training MASTERs 213:30 CHALLENGER CUP14:40 Winner Ceremony15:00 Qualifying MASTERsSunday, May 18th:13:00 Gates OpenTBC Opening Show15:45 RBAR MASTERs - Top 1216:45 RBAR MASTERs - Super 817:15 RBAR MASTERs - Final 417:45 Winner CeremonyGot tickets to watch Saturday's show
Anyone knows what are the 1100-1300 Training Masters ? Not planning to spend the whole day at Putrajaya so want to plan the journey carefully
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Rear View
Great coverage !
But a chuckle at the black Alphard. Shouldn't the chase vehicle be 4x4 capable just in case ?
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Or just one of those white CIA planes
Mystery solved? US-registered plane in Iran owned by Ghana firm -
odd question but where do presidents put up on visits like this, luxury hotels?
POTUS does not just occupy a room or suite. They would occupy the whole block and the secret service makes sure that there are no threats from neighbouring buildings too.
I'm surprised they don't go for American chains like Hilton or Best Western.
If POTUS is in Europe, its typically Hilton all the way
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After a long time, finally taking AK to get to the Putrajaya Air Race 17/5 and to sample KLIA2
Pity MH though, their fares are so similar even without AK add-ons !
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Yup - train was ready for last year's June opening. So it has been sitting idle all this while...
Any idea if KLIA2 will have KLIA Express or just KLIA Transit service ?
Also is there any connectivity to KLIA MTB ? For people who may be transiting MH-AK etc etc
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Try retroclaiming FY flights.3 months ago, I tried retroclaiming > 10 flights online, all at once. None registered yet. None of the flights were registered although had Enrich number during booking and check in. Simply a waste of time and effort. Just gave up retroclaiming for FY , and enjoy the flight.
Have to do it over the phone, tedious but so far the only way that works for me apart from stopping by KL Sentral.
Ridiculous that this cannot be done at MH offices in airports over Malaysia ! Or for them to have an online system which works.
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What I did in those circumstances was hang up and call back again until I got an operator who was actually updated with enrich's rules!
Tried everytime I claim my miles every 3 months via phone. Also brought it up at the KL Sentral Desk.
No joy, same answer that redemption tickets (upgrade or full) are not eligible for miles/sectors. Have you managed to make a claim before ?
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You will still earn points based on the Y class
Based on experience, you usually need to submit a missing miles claim for this though with your e-ticket number and your Y e-ticket/booking attached. My miles have never been credited automatically before whenever I upgrade with miles.
Did this 3 seperate times for Hanoi, London and Paris. Even by submitting the missing miles claim, Enrich staff were adamant no miles or sectors could be credited for the Econ fare I paid as I used miles to upgrade.
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Malaysia Failing to Manage Crisis Exposes Leadership Limit
........“There are big issues -- transparency, information sharing, questions associated with security,” said Bridget Welsh, a political science professor at Singapore Management University. “They are not in control of the discussion and the problem is they’re not instilling confidence. Everyone wants to give them the benefit of the doubt but this is a crisis of credibility for the administration.”
No sympathies for them there. As I've voiced out on Monday, the overall impression/attitude given is that Malaysia is not voicing herself professionally. Huge boo to the media as well, national papers giving airtime to "bomoh" ??!
This is not criticism towards the SAR team, whose efforts are nothing short of world class.
Nearly 12 hours since last statement from MH, which apart from timing really needs to hire a better writer. What would you feel reading this without knowing the background : (http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/mh370-copilot-shown-smoking-bringing-women-in-to-cockpit/story-fnizu68q-1226852101179)
No mention about the captain in the photos either which I would be more worried about on my next flight !
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Just noticed MH has changed KUL - PEK flight # to MH360.
More explanation from Malaysian authorities would go a long way in generating goodwill. Not necessary to release information as it comes in, but at least elaborate on why there are also searching Straits of Melaka (did Radar nearby pick something up to warrant this?) Area of Search for each vessel, if any searches are ongoing after dark etc etc
Even MH has not updated their "Update" page in 18 hours. Radio this morning still reading yesterdays news (quoting 24hours since missing, singapore joined search THIS morning ??!)
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Crew details from http://news.ifeng.com/world/special/malaixiyakejishilian/zhibo.shtml
http://y2.ifengimg.com/508df9aec9e2a/image/2014/03/08/531a80d0f007e_480_472.png
From the Staff #, very junior FO ? Just an observation and it is tragic for this to have happened at all.
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Best way, go straight to the source.
+86 771 209 5114Gave them a ring, (no idea who was on the other end) but no unscheduled flights into their airport today, let alone a MH B777One would think the media outlets had better sense to call and check first before giving false hope.
MAS New Domestic Golden Lounge at MTB
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Was here a few days ago, for me it feels like a toned-down "RIMBA" concept.
"Check In" - No Boarding Announcements Sir
Entrance Corridor
No significant change to toilets. Shower tiles same as before ... Old & Stained
New Soda Fountain. Strange they could not buy one with an Ice-Dispenser ala Nandos. Pressure is abit high so drinks tend to spill straight into the bowl of ice provided.
On the day, Buffet of Chicken Rice + Roast Chicken + Condiments. Not bad and a nice change. Noddle Station was BeeHoon Soup or Mee Curry.
IMHO this is the biggest disappointment in the lounge. Instant Coffee, and with no fridge you can't add milk to Black Coffee. White Coffee was tooo sweet (tastes like kopiko sweets) and Soya Bean Milk was lumpy and tasted closer to flour.
Back Counter. Note less choices on this
CoffeeBeverage MachineNew Massage Area ?
What I think is a massage area had a lady in MAS uniform stationed inside. Unfortunately she was camping behind one of these recliners, watching videos on her HP (without headphone mind you!) and chatting with the cleaners ever so often. When I was leaving the group of 3 was enjoying a little picnic, complete with handphone music and loud gossips. Perhaps to give first time visitors a "Pasar Malam" vibe ?
No attempt or signage to indicate what is offered here.