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Today in 1977, 35 years anniversary of tragedy. Al-fatihah n condolences, may RIP.

The current AOC is valid until April 2013, so no wonder AK's 11th anniversary sale promotion just until 31 March 2013.

Posted on 23 November 2012 - 05:36am Presenna Nambiar sunbiz@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA (Nov 23, 2012): AirAsia Bhd has been granted with an air operator's certificate (AOC) by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to fly for another five months -- instead of a two-year period -- for not meeting regulatory standards, said sources. The current AOC is valid until April 2013. Sources told SunBiz that AirAsia had only obtained a six-month AOC -- an approval granted from the DCA to an aircraft operator to allow it to use aircraft for commercial purposes -- after periodical audit findings by DCA showed shortcomings in AirAsia's flight operations procedures and practices including flawed communications between flight operations and pilots, an outdated manual and flight operations not in keeping with the manual. The six-month period allows for AirAsia to work with the DCA to bring its flight operations procedures and practices up to mark. It is also understood that AirAsia's head for flight operations has been changed due to the action. Three key posts in an airline are nominated with the approval of the DCA, namely the head for flight operations, engineering maintenance system and crew training. "The fact that they have not grounded AirAsia aircraft shows that it's not a serious safety issue, but this action still serves as a warning," one source told SunBiz. Scheduled commercial airlines based in Malaysia are awarded two-year renewals of AOC by DCA. In other markets, depending on the track record of the airline, AOCs can be valid for up to five years before a renewal is due. While the audit is a biennial affair, the DCA conducts inspections on airlines at least once a year. According to another source, a two-year renewal is given if airlines meet standards set by the regulator. Otherwise they are given a period of time, depending on the issue, to comply before a renewal of AOC is given, or it is revoked entirely. In the event of a withdrawal of an AOC, the airline can work to meet standards set and re-apply for an AOC which will have to be approved by the Cabinet. AirAsia and DCA officials did not respond to questions sent via e-mail, as at press time. An industry observer said it is unlikely that AirAsia will let the situation progress to an outright withdrawal of AirAsia's AOC, ultimately grounding its flights. "They (AirAsia) will definitely address whatever issues DCA have and make sure they bring in the right people and fire the wrong people, because too much is at stake." He added that while the action taken by DCA is unlikely to have any financial impact on AirAsia as a company, it may impact its reputation as an airline and its ability to secure the best deals for financing in the future. Source : http://www.thesundaily.my/news/547797

Spotted on 24th Nov from departure hall while waiting flight to TGG. Two MH's A380, 9M-MND without livery yet. Two charter flight, Eagle Express B744 9M-MPD and Firefly B734 9M-FZB

Yup, previous 80K or 120 elite sectors but new changes to maintain elite miles was increased but elite sectors decreased to 100 only. More details in WoR Nov 2012-Jan 2013 issue http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/master/en/pdf/enrich/worldofriches.pdf

Good news I think regarding Enrich tiers announced in WoR magazine. Silver : Effective 15 Aug 2012, to qualify & maintain at 25K elite miles or 30 elite sectors in 1 calendar year. Gold : Effective 1 Nov 2012, to qualify & maintain at 50K elite miles or 50 elite sectors in 1 calendar year. Platinum : Effective 1 Jan 2013, to qualify at 100K elite miles or 130 elite sectors & to maintain at 100K elite miles or 100 elite sectors in 1 calendar year.

News releases by Firefly Airlines. http://www.firefly.com.my/news-releases/firefly-offers-direct-kuala-lumpur-haikou-connections-via-charter-division

Looks U Airlines is now get ready to fly

Yup, I had tried dummy booking redemption for KUL-CDG on 1st Mar 2013 (commence flight MH's A380 to Paris), one way MH20 bussiness class total at (27500 miles + MYR 693.00 for Taxes & Fees and Surcharges) and economy class at (15000 miles + MYR 622.00). It was great promotions.

New look for Enrich main page but once login, inside appearance still the previous system/view.

Better AK order special aircrafts without compartment place in cabin. So passengers compulsary to checkin luggage. Haha.

If not mistaken by end of this month, 25 or 26 Nov.

Anyone notice Malaysia Airlines had order additional three B737-8H6 for 9M-MS* series. MSN40143 9M-MSA, MSN40144 9M-MSB, MSN40145 9M-MSC.

KUL-CDG via A380 commence on 1st Mar 2013. So CDG will be A380's 2nd route. I thought SYD or NRT will go 2nd.

KUL to Paris via A380 by 1st March 2013 to be replaced B777. Great.

How about Berjaya Air? Its categorized as LCC?

50% off redemption less Enrich miles. Great. http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/products/enrich-live-the-dream.html

According on MASwings posted an advertisement in their FB, they introduced two new routes and will fly to Balikpapan (BPN) from Kuching (KCH) effective on 30 Nov 2012 and to Puerto Princesa (PPS) from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) effective on 15 Dec 2012.

Aaron, don't forget to book via MHmobile flymas.mobi and payment via PayPal account to get extra 500 enrich miles. http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/products/paypal-enrich.html

Over 2,000 jobseekers at Malindo Airways office PETALING JAYA: Over 2,000 people looking for jobs showed up at the walk-in interview at Malaysia's newest low cost airline, Malindo Airways office at KLIA on Thursday morning. The airline did not expect so many people to show up. A large number of those who showed up were pilots, as there are over 1,174 pilots in the country that are still unemployed. Malindo is offering jobs for pilots, cabin crew, engineering and general support positions. The airline has taken up space at KLIA main terminal building where its office is located and the airline is planning to begin commercial operations on May 1, starting with flights to Indonesia. This will be the country's second low cost airline after AirAsia. Malindo is a joint venture between Malaysia's Nadi Sdn Bhd and Indonesia's Lion Air. Nadi has 51% equity stake in Malindo while the owners of Lion Air, the Kirana brothers hold 49% stake in Malindo via PT Lion Grup. Source : http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/11/1/business/20121101114126&sec=business

Early schedule, suppose J8 fly to Kota Bharu (KBR) starting on 28th Oct but postpone. As received their confirmation booking email, seems J8 will fly to KBR on 29th Nov 2012 (Thursday). DATE FLIGHT DEPARTURE AIRPORT TIME ARRIVAL AIRPORT CLASS BAG 29NOV J8 260 SZB-SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ 0800 KBR-KOTA BHARU, MALAYS Q -OK 20K ARRIVAL:0905 Welcome J8 to KBR and PEN soon.

Maybe you are not lucky that day facing these problems but since I flew FY it's never happened to me.

Yup, just beside immigration counter. Here the picture MH's executive lounge taken during outstation to MYY on last april.

Yup, agreed. Berjaya Air took an advantage by introduce direct flight between Singapore and Redang. Probably Firefly will introduce KBR-TGG-SIN at least to cover up load factor from TGG.

Woman hurt as ceiling at airport falls GEORGE TOWN: A portion of the plaster ceiling near the ticketing office at the Penang International Airport collapsed yesterday morning following a continuous downpour. The gaping hole in the ceiling after a pipe burst and broke through the ceiling near the ticketing office of the Penang International Airport yesterday. Pic by Michael Ong In the 8am incident, a female customer service staff member sustained minor head and chin injuries when the falling debris hit her as she was walking below. The woman, known as Lidiyawati, an employee with Kuala Lumpur Airport Services (KLAS), was taken to Penang Hospital where she received outpatient treatment. The ceiling gave way near the KLAS office at the departure hall's common area, leaving a big hole. The KLAS office was temporarily flooded, with the furniture getting wet. Passengers were seen avoiding the slippery floor. Airport senior manager Mohd Arif Jaafar said excessive rainwater flowing through a pipe mounted above the ceiling had burst. "A section of the pipe gave way and fell through the ceiling, causing the rainwater and debris to come down. "About 50 airport staff and cleaners were deployed to clean up the debris and mop the floor," he said, adding that the clean-up exercise took less than an hour. Arif said airport workers dismantled the ceiling near the hole and remedial work was being carried out. He said no flights were disrupted and airport operations went on as usual. The airport is undergoing major renovations costing RM250 million. They will be completed soon. Source : http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/woman-hurt-as-ceiling-at-airport-falls-1.157567