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I had visit lounge KLIA domestic last week, saw notice at counter now GL can be access for Enrich members (Blue/Silver) by per entry per pax. Domestic (MYR100) and non enrich members for domestic (MYR150) per entry per pax. Also my FSS friend said, for enrich members (Blue/Silver) can be access Regional (MYR120), Satellite (MYR150).

1st year anniversary MH reveals flight steward's new uniform starting July last year. Any possiblity this year to change for kebaya stewardess?

Gossip with my friend (FSS), that's why mostly MH's crew on narrowbody is "narrow bodies" and widebody is "wide bodies". Narrow more hotter crews.

Malindo Air to start KL-New Delhi route Bernama | Updated: July 01, 2013 NEW DELHI: Malaysia's hybrid airline, Malindo Air is set to commence the Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi route, sources said. It is currently awaiting approval from India's Civil Aviation Ministry. "If all goes well, the route should be operational from Aug 15 onward," a source close to the process told Bernama today. Although the frequency and type of aircraft, Malindo will use for the five-hour plus route is still unclear, the return fare is expected to be around Rs17,000 (RM887). The fare is almost 50 per cent lesser than what is being charged now for the route generally. Malindo operates Boeing's Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range). In an interview with Bernama last month, Malindo Airways chief executive officer Chandran Rama Muthy had said the carrier plans to fly to India, China and the Asean countries by the end of 2014. Besides Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X also flies the route. However, AirAsia X axed flights to New Delhi and Mumbai on Jan 31 last year, citing high operating costs. Its group chief executive officer, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the airline would restart the routes, but indicated, the airline was not rushing to do so anytime soon. Read more at: http://english.astroawani.com/news/show/malindo-air-to-start-kl-new-delhi-route-17467?cp

From Royal Brunei official instagram.

Royal Brunei (RBA) now has codeshare agreements with MASwings. http://instagram.com/p/bFfbofybz2/#

They will start flying for LGK, AOR & TGG from SZB effective 1st Aug 2013. Now open for booking. Hari raya demand?

Official press release, effective 1st July 2013 exemption of Visas for Nationals of Malaysia A visa exemption arrangement exists between Japan and Malaysia such that nationals of Malaysia who meet relevant conditions may enter Japan without obtaining a visa for a period of not exceeding three consecutive months (short-term stay). Nevertheless, since 1993, based on a consideration of the state of affairs at the time, the Government of Japan began to encourage that nationals of Malaysia obtain a visa in advance to enter Japan. However, in celebration of the 40th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, the Government of Japan has decided that from July 1, nationals of Malaysia in possession of ordinary IC passports who wish to enter Japan for short-term stay will no longer be encouraged to obtain a visa as noted above and will be able to visit Japan without one. In making this decision, Japan is effectively restarting the measures to offer visa exemptions for nationals of Malaysia with the intention of entering Japan for short-term stay. The further development of Japan-Malaysia exchange is expected as a result of the restart of the visa exemption, including increases in the number of tourists from Malaysia who visit Japan and the enhancement of the ease of business transactions between the two countries. Regardless of the above, the restart of visa exemptions shall apply only to those with an ordinary IC passport. Nationals of Malaysia who do not hold an ordinary IC passport continue to be encouraged to obtain a visa. Source: http://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press6e_000127.html

Malindo Air unfazed by exodus of employees Posted on 25 June 2013 - 05:39am Presenna Nambiar sunbiz@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA (June 25, 2013): Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd is undaunted by the recent spate of people leaving the hybrid airline – just three months since its launch, with its CEO saying brain drain is not an issue. Chandran Rama Muthy said the airline has more than enough people to run its operations and that it is not affected by the number of people leaving the company, which recently included its head of commercial Rajasegaran Rajoo. "People come and go all the time. We have about 700 people in the company, our key people are in place and we are fine. There is nothing to worry about," he told SunBiz via phone yesterday. Malindo Air received its fourth aircraft on Sunday. It already has two Boeing 737-900ERs and a ATR 72-600. According to a source, some six people have left the company in the last month itself, mainly at middle management level. It is understood that at least three of those who left Malindo Air in the last few months joined AirAsia. These included a former marketing manager and its former legal head. Malindo Air already has a new legal head now. AirAsia, known for its creative advertisements that take potshots at its competitors, took the opportunity to incorporate the news of Rajasegaran's return to the group yesterday, with an ad for its celebration sale which kicked off yesterday. An internal ad was also circulated to its employees. The internal ad (pix) with a silhouette of Rajasegaran wearing a crown says "Welcome Home RAJA! Come dressed to work like a RAJA on Monday and stand to win exciting prizes". Another ad, which is part of its celebration sale, reads,"Go Home like a Raja. Beat the jam and balik kampung in style." The source said this is not the first time the group has used ex-staff returning to AirAsia in its internal material. Source : http://www.thesundaily.my/news/751906

MASwings ATR72-600 9M-MWK cn 1099/F-WWEL in the making. Possible to received by this year? http://www.flickr.com/photos/82386535@N08/9101843094/ Credit Photo : Vilbert Mickael

Yup, sometimes booking separate more cheaper rather than buying return. HKT last 3 weeks during great promo I got MYR444 return for 2 pax, they only charge fare + tax and no surcaj.

Yup, I would rather pay a few extra for MH because of Enrich. Just flew on KUL/KCH/KUL last weekend return at MYR160 (MYR80 per one way).

Acctually KBR airport already upgraded on some part esp. departure hall waiting area but seriously MAHB will need to expand KBR, runway extension as well to allowed more widebody landed. Here some photo new look of depature waiting area taken last april early morning.

Penerbangan terus Kota Bharu ke Bangkok, Hanoi Mohd Nor Yahya, 19 Jun 2013 KOTA BHARU: Syarikat penerbangan Firefly kini pada peringkat akhir kajian mengadakan penerbangan terus dari Kota Bharu ke Bangkok, Thailand dan Hanoi, Vietnam. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Firefly, Ignatius Ong berkata, pihaknya sedang dalam peringkat akhir kajian menjadikan Kelantan sebagai hub penerbangan jarak dekat di negara ini. Katanya, matlamat syarikat itu memudahkan semua pihak menggunakan penerbangan untuk ke seluruh destinasi jarak dekat di rantau ini. “Kami berharap kerajaan Kelantan memberi kerjasama sepenuhnya bagi merealisasikan matlamat tersebut. “Ini secara tidak langsung membolehkan lebih ramai pelancong datang ke Kelantan bagi meningkatkan perkembangan ekonomi,” katanya pada pertemuan dengan Menteri Besar, Ustaz Datuk Ahmad Yakob di Kota Darulnaim hari ini. Hadir sama pada pertemuan itu Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kebudayaan, Pelancongan dan Warisan, Mejar ( Datuk Md Anizam Abdul Rahman. Firefly sebelum ini mengadakan penerbangan terus dari Kota Bharu ke Singapura sebanyak empat kali seminggu bermula Ramadan tahun lepas. Ignatius juga berkata, kadar permintaan penumpang di Kelantan begitu tinggi sehingga menyebabkan Firefly menyediakan lapan penerbangan sehari. Ia meliputi Kota Bharu-Pulau Pinang, Kota Bharu–Subang dan Kota Bharu-Senai, Johor. Firefly milik penuh Syarikat Penerbangan Malaysia (MAS). Sementara itu Md Anizam berkata, kerajaan negeri sentiasa memberi kerjasama kepada mana-mana syarikat penerbangan dalam usaha meningkatkan sektor pelancongan. “Dengan adanya kemudahan pengangkutan yang lebih baik, ia akan dapat membantu meningkatkan perkembangan sektor pelancongan. “Adalah dijangka dengan adanya penerbangan terus dari Kota Bharu ke Bangkok dan Hanoi dan sebaliknya, akan dapat meningkatkan lagi kadar pertumbuhan ekonomi di negeri ini,” katanya ketika ditemui selepas pertemuan tersebut. Beliau juga berharap kerajaan pusat memberi kelulusan kepada mana-mana syarikat penerbangan yang berminat mengadakan penerbangan ke destinasi antarabangsa dari Kelantan. Source : http://bm.harakahdaily.net/index.php/berita-utama/20161-penerbangan-terus-kota-bharu-ke-bangkok-hanoi

Spotting after landing on 1st day Malindo Air operate from SZB-PEN on OD1158.

A good news fo OD pax and maybe bad news for AK? Latest news from official twitter of Malindo Air.

Don't forget frequent flyer programme factor too. Now since FY can earn Enrich miles, more advantages for them. Unless Malindo Air will introduce FFP as well soon. Somemore ATR OD's fare quite same as FY. I'd rather be flying with 10% of something rather than 100% of nothing.

Based on website booking, all three sectors KBR,JHB and PEN will starting on 3rd June 2013.

Looks like 9M-LMF is now ready to operated starting on June. Credit photo to David Roura - lberian Spotters

To put more advantage, another MAS Golden Lounge for Firefly at Skypark soon?

Good news by Malaysia Airlines, welcome Firefly Airlines to Enrich world.

New routes for Malindo Air fly from KUL to Sibu (SBW) start on 11/6, Miri (MYY) 14/6 and Tawau (TWU) 26/6.

Samuel, u shoot yesterday too? Great angle.

Traffics quite ok and "Double Six" Grace, Sembulan nice places to spotting as well.

MH B738 9M-MXN, spotted on yesterday evening before flight back to KUL. Thanks a lot to Samuel Chy (nice meeting u) for accompanied me to explore some of spot location. Great experiance for me.