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I just wandering, does MH fit drop down screen across all 737-800 without sky interior already??

3rd times in less than 5 years, I wanders how long can those remaining sustains longer period of operation....wanders what make it so long for them to decide on newer planes...Seems like this MDO need to be write off...

Maybe can write in to try on General posts or ground stuffs, hopefully East Malaysians earn a chance to try too....hmmm....

I think this occur sometimes also during the old interfaces days, maybe not as "obvious" in this version perhaps, yet to figure out this by playing around with it...

Tried on dummy Enrich redemption just now, still the same old system and seems can't even select one way redemption, wanders whether it is yet to be upgraded to the new one or they do not migrate it to the new vendor...

I will not fancy for that...

Some more links: 1. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444426404577644851545448774.html 2. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-11/lion-air-challenges-airasia-with-malaysian-low-cost-carrier 3. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1225358/1/.html Anyway, the name really sounds awful...

Let's see how it goes when times comes. But anyway, with the PM as the honour guest for their event, I personally think that it means something anyway...Hope for the best... With a MRO background company as their partner and strict rules from DCA, I trust that safety would not be compromised in ours' skies...as for the blacklist from EU, believe many Indonesian airlines still pending for removal....for seat pitch and comforts issues, believe customers would judges for their own liking after trying it out... Something from Reuters: (Reuters) - Indonesia's Lion Air will set up a new low-cost airline based in Malaysia, it said on Tuesday, a challenge to dominant budget carrier AirAsia Bhd as Southeast Asia's growing middle class fuels demand for cheap flights. The new carrier, Malindo Airways, will begin flights between Indonesia and Malaysia next May with a fleet of 12 Boeing 727 aircraft (NB: 737) which it plans to expand to 100 planes within a decade, Lion Air President Rusdi Kirana told reporters in Kuala Lumpur. The move is the latest in a burgeoning rivalry between Lion Air and Malaysia-based AirAsia as strong economic growth and rising incomes spur rapid passenger growth among Asian low-cost carriers, helping to shield Western planemakers from the malaise gripping developed economies. "Malindo is an opportunity to tap a robust market that is right for the entry of a new low-cost carrier," Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak said at the launch event. AirAsia (AIRA.KL) has made inroads into Lion Air's home market, announcing in July it would make its first major acquisition by buying Indonesia's Batavia Air. AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes said in May his group was looking to list its Indonesian operations by the first quarter of next year as it moves its regional base to Indonesia. In contrast with other budget carriers, Malindo Airways will have in-flight entertainment, extra legroom and free light meals, as well as low fares, Kirana said. Its hub will be Malaysia's new budget terminal, KLIA 2, which is currently under construction. "I should be selling at what AirAsia is selling, or I may sell lower," Kirana told reporters, referring to ticket prices. He did not say how much Lion Air was investing in the new carrier. Lion Air has a 49 percent stake in the airline, a joint venture with Malaysia's privately held National Aerospace & Defense Industries Sdn Bhd, which holds the majority 51 percent. Despite Asia's increasingly crowded budget carrier field, Kirana said there was still a need for "two or three more airlines with specific business models" by 2013. The two firms' rivalry is also part of a battle between dominant manufacturers Boeing (BA.N) and Europe's Airbus (EAD.PA), which are favoured by Lion and AirAsia respectively. Lion Air ordered 230 Boeing short-haul jets worth $22 billion last November to take its total orderbook to more than 400 planes. Sources told Reuters last week that AirAsia is close to a deal to buy up to 100 Airbus jets, closely on the heels of its record order for 200 last year. (Writing by Stuart Grudgings; Editing by Daniel Magnowski) Sources: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/11/uk-lionair-malaysia-idUSLNE88A00W20120911

With the JV airline from Lion Air coming into pictures, let see whether MH group would like to "re-tap" into the LCC markets again or not....but for sure, KUL would be the operating airport, I doubt SZB would be granted by the government for jets operations....

Sounds a good news for us, especially the domestic markets...let's see how it goes, time shall tell...and bring in 737-900ER (or even the MAX series when it is out from Boeing sometimes later)...

Hot topics among local people here today, the man was identified as their own off duty staff; says local Chinese media...

Media says MAHB do not recognise it as international airport yet as the facilities still do not qualify to be upgraded as international airport, even though AK and MH both provides direct and stopover flights bound for SIN; having international routes do not auto qualify an airport to "international" status....though as a Mirians, would be more than happy to see it being changed to international...

Yes. Malaysia Airlines serves MYY-SIN via KCH stopover, MH 642 & MH 643. The red never had stopover in their routes network. Still "Miri Airport" so far...

Just known that MAS is pulling out the A330 services between KUL and BKI (and I believe between KUL & KCH also), making it no more widebodies servicing this two domestic trunk routes....would like to hear opinion for those who traveled on this before...

Ooops, got mixed up with all those terms...yea, it should be IATA code instead...

Sarawak In Talks To Introduce Seaplane Transport Service KUCHING, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Tourism Ministry is still holding talks with MASwings and Air Maldives in an effort to introduce a seaplane transport service in several tourist destinations in the state and Sabah. Its minister, Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said the ministry was keen to have 19-seater amphibian aircraft for tourists intending to visit Damai in Santubong, Batang Lupar, and the Batang Ai Dam and Bakun Dam's lakes, all in Sarawak, and Semporna in Sabah. "We are thinking of having modified Twin Otter aircraft which can take off and land on water and an airstrip," he told reporters after opening a hawker centre in Kampung Semariang Batu here. He said the seaplane transport service could boost tourism in the interior of Sarawak and Sabah. Meanwhile, he said a cooking show on Sarawak's local dishes would be shot and aired over FOX and AXN channels by end of next year. -- BERNAMA Looks like they are serious about having something like Maldives' air taxi with amphibian Twin Otter....let's see how it goes....better change the really aging Otters first...

Scoot callsign...

OK, see if you can help us out. I booked on 18th May, 2012; that's almost a month already. Sector to be flown is KCH to MYY on MH 3806 on 20th August, 2012, meaning I should have 500 miles for the Gift for Buddies program. On March I also did a one way booking on other sector, it was credited around mid of April. So by imply, last month booking should be almost done already for the miles crediting. Last eligible booking date shall be 30th this month based on the T&C stated if nothing changed....

I also did, but still yet to see 500 miles (one way booking only) to be credited in my account...may I know when you get it?

Anyone who did MHBuddy booking last month? Had you received your Gift for Buddy miles?

Now, just to ask one question: Does the Enrich miles accruals shown in the MHBuddy itineraries accurate one?? Anyone care to answer?

August? That's 2.5 months down the road only...wait and see... Nice one.... Should add KCH also, making the 3 major airports in East Malaysia had link with Southern Peninsular...

KUCHING: MASwings Sdn Bhd (MASwings) aiming for further expansions in the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) region announced its phase two operation plan scheduled to commence in July this year. Since February, MASwings has successfully taken off to Brunei, Pontianak and Tarakan. “The response has been very encouraging so far with average load factors of between 60 per cent and 65 per cent, while at certain times, load factors between Tawau and Tarakan or Kuching and Pontianak had gone up to between 80 per cent and 90 per cent,” said MASwings chief executive officer Datuk Captain Mohd Nawawi Awang. “With the encouraging response, we will be embarking on our phase two operations by July 1, with our current three times a week flight schedule from Tawau to Tarakan increasing further to daily services,” he added. “Moving forward phase two operations would also see a new MASwings route from Kuching to Balikpapan (East Kalimantan) that would take off in October. “On top of that, we are also looking into other regions in BIMP-EAGA, especially the Philippines.” “We are currently sorting out the clearence and required approvals from the Philippines government and hopefully, we will be able to enter Puerto Princesa (Palawan Island) by year end. This will be the drive going forward for MASwings in its effort to support the BIMP-EAGA initiatives,” Nawawi said. He further pointed out that if the second phase expansion plan was successfully implemented, MASwings would be eyeing for bigger types of aircraft that would be able to go beyond the current ATR range. “Hopefully, by year end, we will be able to put in this request to our sister company,” he added. The regional airline currently owns 10 units of ATR72-500s and four HDC-6 Twin Otters. MASwings would be adding another ATR72-500s in the next few months, acquiring it from its sister company, Firefly. MASwings has also recently undergone its fleet renewal programme where it replaced the ageing Fokker 50 aircraft with the state-of-the-art ATR75-500 series aircraft. Nawawi pointed out that ATR was an environmentally friendly aircraft with less carbon emission and noise reduction. The ATR is also configured to 68 seats in order to allow for more leg room and aisle space, different from any other similar category aircraft operation. Read more: http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/05/09/maswings-annouces-bimp-eaga-expansion-plan-phase-two/#ixzz1uNJToRkz FY has extra planes to spare for MASwings? Let's see what's next for the BIMP-EAGA expansion...