Raj

AGREED!!!

Nice stuff TK... Have a realy good trip n looking foward for the pictures..

hey gavin..nice shots bro..espeically the garuda A330.. btw just a question..have garuda ever braught their A330 to kul??

MAHB to make shopping at KLIA an experience By Surin Murugiah 31 Oct 2005 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has re-strategised to enhance the attractiveness of its retail outlets at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport via the improvement to its concept and layout. MAHB chief executive officer Datuk Bashir Ahmad says it has engaged a UK consulting firm to undertake a study towards introducing more effective methods of optimising the available retail space at the main terminal building. He says the entire exercise is to ensure that the retail outlets could maximise earnings as well ensure that KLIA has a competitive edge over other international airports, especially those within the Asian region. It is learnt that the three designated areas for primary development are the satellite building, domestic contact pier and main terminal building. Ongoing works at the domestic contact pier, where MAHB plans to have the Flying Emporium with a retail space of 1,600 square metres, would be completed before Christmas. The retail space at the satellite building has been proposed to be segmentised into four categories of zones, namely luxury brand, contemporary lifestyle, gifts & basics and great deals. Bashir tells FinancialDaily that when fully implemented, the combined improvements to KLIA would provide for a greater variety of merchandise for passengers at the airport. In order to generate higher revenue, he says, MAHB has to look beyond relying on airport charges on airlines and airport tax on passengers, and instead optimise income from commercial retail space and advertising. He says the contribution from commercial retail income is now 35% of revenue, but it should ideally be at 50%. Bashir says experience shows that duty-free liquor, cigarettes, perfumes and chocolates top the shopping list of travellers. He says it is imperative that certain products highly sought by travellers be strategically located to create a better shopping experience. “Those wishing to purchase liquor and cigarettes will go the mile to look for them, so even if they are located at the back it does not matter. “But there have also been requests for other items like toys, bigger book shops and good restaurants, and these must be addressed,” he says. He says major international airports have a layout concept where passengers walk through retail outlets to reach the check-in areas and departure gates or when walking out. That type of layout would not only increase passenger comfort but would generate retail income for the airport operator, he says. Bashir explains that MAHB is in talks with several top-notch booksellers and other high-end product retailers, as well as exploring ideas to introduce innovative sales approaches. He says one measure MAHB would take is to ensure retailers sell their goods at prices comparable to, or where possible lower than, those sold at, for example, KLCC Suria. “If we created a shopping environment where travellers knew they could buy quality products at cheaper prices, then a passenger waiting to board his or her flight would be encouraged to browse around and shop,” he says. He is quick to qualify that certain businesses would not be able to offer lower prices, especially food and perishables that involve higher transportation and storage costs. Bashir says changes to KLIA in terms of improving retail areas would not cost MAHB too much as the retail outlet operators themselves would invest in the refurbishment of their stores. He says the works are expected to be completed by the middle of next year, and start contributing towards earnings thereafter. _________________ RAJ

Lovely shotsss!!!

well jsut taught i post thie here..for those of you who wanted to know what oman air's 737 were doing in Klia.. Well done th MH Engineering.. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Engineering broke new grounds, Monday when it completed the installation of blended winglets for its first customer on three B737-800 aircraft belonging to Oman Air. In a statement here today, it said that that the new technology was acquired in April when the national airline and Aviation Partners Boeing (APB), a subsidiary of Boeing, inked an agreement for the setting up of a blended winglet installation centre in Malaysia. The maiden installation work on the first aircraft took five days from Oct 10 to 15 while work for the second aircraft, which began on Oct 18, took only three days. This reflected the Engineering team's capability of going beyond expectation. Work on the third aircraft began on Oct 25, the statement said. APB's field services manager Byron Petrossian was present to support the Engineering team comprising 10 engineers and technicians who work round-the-clock shifts. The installation of blended winglets saves about five percent block fuel burn with improved range, better climb performance and dramatic reduction in engine emission. "This translates into reduced maintenance cost and savings in fuel consumption for the airline operator," it said. Petrossian said he was convinced that Malaysia Airlines was fully qualified to perform a B737-800 winglet installation evident by the incredible show of effort on second aircraft. "Winglets installed and completed on day-3 is usually reserved for a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Centre (MRO) with a few more aircraft under their belt, but your team has shown that they are not just any ordinary team," he said in an e-mail sent to Engineering Division. Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines senior general manager technical & ground operations Tajudin Abu Bakar said Malaysia Airlines was the only approved MRO in Southeast Asia that offers such capabilities. "This transfer of technology was attributed to APB's recognition of our quality standards and team commitment, thus reinforcing Boeing's confidence not only in the Airline capability but also in the high-tech competencies which Malaysian International Aerospace Centre (MIAC) is attempting to promote," he said. Before year end, another Asian customer is expected to send two of its B737-800 for similar installation to be carried out in Subang.

azahan nice shot of the T7 bound for pudong..

what a funny clip..lol

thanks Azahan..Never really realized how it look at night but thnaks to yoor shots i do now.. Nice shots JKSC..Especially the one of the 4 pictured merged togather.. Wah 2 ek planes ha..Nice..

thanks for the information Imran.. Wow 54 russian carriers damm.. but at least we are served by 1 russian carrier..

Awesome night shots Azahan.. just a question, the terminal behind tht emirates pictures is that the LCC..??? if it is looks almost ready..

awesome clips..

it would be great if they do..

Great shots azahan..

BEAUTIFUL SHOTS!!

it looks rather like Hong Kong Int. airport, doesn't it??

lovely shots man..keep up the good work..

HI...i was just wondering which airport out of KLIA and DUBAI gets served by more airlines and how many?? thnx...

Great shots Khor... Love the pictures of all the 747's landing..great shots man..

Is Suvarnabhumi Control Tower tallest in the world??

it can be found at--www.klia.com.my

THANKS for the info!!!

does anyone know why MAS stoped their KUL-BNE-AKL route?

very nice... but KLIA is still my number 1

Maybe KUL - AKL (Auckland)...??? the flight always seems to be full...