Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Jetstar flying to KK and Kuching Budget carrier, Jetstar Asia, will start flying to Kota Kinabalu from December and to Kuching from March next year. And to celebrate the addition of the new routes, the carrier will be offering zero fares starting Friday; passengers just pay taxes and surcharges. These new routes are in line with the agreement to expand the bilateral air services between Singapore and Malaysia. This link you to the news..... 938 Live Radio Station Not very good news for MH and MI.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Great news!! ... thanks for the link Kenneth Wonder when will Tiger join in the fray Bad news for MH.... I don't think it will affect MI at all as most of its paxs are connecting from SQ's network & full flights most of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbert Chung Siang Hui 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 MH, MI and AK better be careful of this new competition. Jetstar is going to make them run helter skelter for their money. Big hot competition coming right up our alley Kenneth!!! But why KCH is always in the 2nd spot after BKI....hmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 The more the merrier for consumers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Bad news for MH.... I don't think it will affect MI at all as most of its paxs are connecting from SQ's network & full flights most of the time Correct. Jetstar already adds BKI and KCH into their booking engine destination list but there is still no flight schedule available as we speak. The first carrier to quit this route most likely is our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 This is great news! Lets hope the demand is still there. IIRC, until the early 90's, MAS was offering more seats on KCH-SIN non-stop than KCH-KUL non-stop! But why KCH is always in the 2nd spot after BKI....hmmmmm Hmm, interesting. As Singapore LCC's are given only a maximum of 7 flights per week to each cities until Mar 2009, could it be Tiger Airways is doing it the other way round, i.e. SIN-KCH in Nov 08 and SIN-BKI in Mar 09?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Jetstar already adds BKI and KCH into their booking engine destination list but there is still no flight schedule available as we speak. The first carrier to quit this route most likely is our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines. To begin with, MH is serving BKI-SIN VIA KCH. No direct non stop service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor Ralk 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Where will Tiger get the planes from though...They only have 1 coming soon I believe and the next three are coming down under. Unless they cancel a australia order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 :yahoo: At least it's already on the menu. When not sure lah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsim 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 and MYY... don know when lar.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Jetstar Asia launches $0++ Promotion on Flights to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching Jetstar Asia is to begin flying to Kota Kinabalu from 1 December 2008 and to Kuching from 1 March 2009. These new routes are in line with the agreement to expand the bilateral air services between Singapore and Malaysia. To celebrate the latest addition of East Malaysia to its current network of 14 destinations, Jetstar Asia will be offering $0 (not inclusive of taxes and surcharges) fares from 17 October. Ms. Chong Phit Lian, CEO, Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd. said, “It is double joy for us this month with the approval to begin flights to East Malaysia and the increased in number of flights to KL. We believe that the East Malaysia route will be well received by travelers as they plan for the year end holidays. With the festivities approaching, the flights will create greater accessibility and affordability for friends and relatives to visit each other.” Jetstar Asia operates out of Changi Airport Terminal One and offers free online seat selection, leather seats and a generous free 20kg luggage allowance. Link: http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news08/1510-JetstarAsia.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Excellent news !!! Now, one more way to visit 'the gang' at BKI from Europe (i.e. SIN rather than KUL)... 3K is 20kgs free versus 15kgs with AK 3K is free pre-selected seats versus "express boarding" with AK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Jetstar Flight Schedules From 02Dec08 SIN/BKI 3K525 1320/1540 BKI/SIN 3K526 1620/1850 Frequency: 2,4,6,7 From 01Mar09 SIN/BKI 3K525 0740/0955 BKI/SIN 3K526 1035/1250 Frequency: Daily SIN/KCH 3K529 1330/1500 KCH/SIN 3K530 1540/1710 Frequency: Daily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Wow.. why are they flying to BKI starting Dec08 and Kch starting March09? But anyways.. good to know that they are operating day flights.. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 3K is 20kgs free versus 15kgs with AK 3K is free pre-selected seats versus "express boarding" with AK And may be they will use the main terminal building at BKI too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) To begin with, MH is serving BKI-SIN VIA KCH. No direct non stop service. can this flight consider as direct flight? KUL-SIN-BKI-SIN-KUL. i think this flight exist right? And may be they will use the main terminal building at BKI too ? i guess will be T2 until all LCC move back to T1 next year. but cilaka lar.... that day i not in town pula... Waiping, IS YOUR MISSION now! hahaha.... Edited October 17, 2008 by Samuel Chy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) can this flight consider as direct flight? KUL-SIN-BKI-SIN-KUL. i think this flight exist right? This route doesn't exist anymore. At present MAS doesn't even operate SIN-BKI nonstop In the old days one can do a domestic trip on KUL-SIN-BKI and KUL-SIN-KCH. The KUL-SIN-KCH morning run (MH640/641) was operated by a widebody (A300, DC10, MD11, A330). At one time the night run (MH644/645) was operated by A310. I have only seen one photo of MH A310, they are so rare.... Suppose Kuchingites would call these the 'good old days'... Edited October 17, 2008 by H C Chai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 i guess will be T2 until all LCC move back to T1 next year. Or may be not because Jetstar (3K) is using the satellite building at KLIA while all other low cost carriers are using the LCCT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Will be using T1 @ BKI Apart from functioning as a point-to-point LCC, 3K will also be QF/JQ coded for ex-Australia paxs to BKI & KCH via SIN, & vice-versa for ex-BKI & KCH paxs via SIN connecting to QF/JQ flights (which fares are issued by travel agents). Hence, they have the normal pre-booked seats & 20kgs allowance, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tafe isa 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 (edited) but it may affect JHB currently there are 3 daily flights to KCH and 2 daily flights for JHB-BKI there is possibility AK will decrease frequency or axe these routes... pity to JHB~ Edited October 17, 2008 by tafe isa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 This route doesn't exist anymore. At present MAS doesn't even operate SIN-BKI nonstop MH631 apparently still there, not on daily basis though, and goodness knows how long it will be sustained now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 MH631 apparently still there, not on daily basis though, and goodness knows how long it will be sustained now Yes, i agreed. Such impact will sure be damaging for MH and Silkair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2008 Yes, i agreed. Such impact will sure be damaging for MH and Silkair. May be not for MI as they carry a lot of connecting passengers while MH traffic on this route is mainly O&D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth T 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) Not sure....but Jetstar shall be able to benefit from this task. Edited October 18, 2008 by Kenneth T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted October 18, 2008 MH631 apparently still there, not on daily basis though, and goodness knows how long it will be sustained now My bad.. apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
