Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 I started this thread because as I write.. AirAsia X, that is surpose to be on its inaugural flight back to Kuala Lumpur LCC faces delay in departure due to some unspecified technical problem.. Then it was cleared for departure at about 7pm Malaysia local time.. AND 20 minutes later had to divert back to Perth international as the plane shook and vibrated heavily... Emergency equipment were deployed on the ground awaiting the return.. and it landed safely but was inmobile in the middle of the runway.. and needed tow assistance... This information was relayed to me by someone flying in the plane to me.. What a shame!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 what's wrong with this new bus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Ooo, what a shame..Wht could have possibly caused a heavy/severe vibration? Edited November 2, 2008 by Raj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Oooppsss!... Â Not with the new equipment too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Old bus I believe , new one not in service yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Ouch! That's painful and not forgetting the anxiety experienced by the pax. Not a good start or perhaps the new plane should stay in KUL for more checks before commencing commercial flights. <_> Thanks Iggy for the news.  Old bus I believe , new one not in service yet  Gavin, I think that is the new bus if you check the spotting thread in Perth posted by MIR & Mark. Edited November 2, 2008 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CV Thian 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 The Australian Press is going to be all over this tomorrow morning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Plane has been towed back to gate.. but remained seated and were not allowed to de-plane!!! What kind of service is this!? Its a big time shame for Airasia X..Not sure when will they be departing.. it seems like a major hydraulic leak... and main gear doors can't close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Azahan 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Thank god the newbie returned safely to PER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Thank god the newbie returned safely to PER. Â Yeah.. and my gal is on that flight.. damn worried!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Old bus I believe , new one not in service yet  very new and this is her 1st flight. 9M-XXA  Plane has been towed back to gate.. but remained seated and were not allowed to de-plane!!! What kind of service is this!? Its a big time shame for Airasia X..Not sure when will they be departing.. it seems like a major hydraulic leak... and main gear doors can't close  so where's the bus now? still in PER or returning back to KUL?  this isn't a good sign for D7...god bless...  bro, your girl gonna be fine... Edited November 2, 2008 by derik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilber Tan 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah.. and my gal is on that flight.. damn worried!! Â no wonder..u sounds so disspointed..and rarely see u started something on general aviation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 very new and this is her 1st flight. 9M-XXAÂ Â Â so where's the bus now? still in PER or returning back to KUL? Â this isn't a good sign for D7...god bless... Â bro, your daughter gonna be fine... Â It;s still stranded in perth intl at the gates... , yeah... not a good sign for airbus..!! and a big shame for airasia x.. It's my fiancee. not daughter.. <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 It;s still stranded in perth intl at the gates... , yeah... not a good sign for airbus..!! and a big shame for airasia x.. It's my fiancee. not daughter.. Â then how's the pax now? still being quarantined in the plane? wonder how they going to explain to the public... Â noted and corrected... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 then how's the pax now? still being quarantined in the plane? wonder how they going to explain to the public... Â noted and corrected... Â They've somewhat disembarked the plane.. now waiting for plane to be fixed i reckoned? Yeah.. i would love to hear what they've got to say to the press!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Ouch! That's painful and not forgetting the anxiety experienced by the pax. Not a good start or perhaps the new plane should stay in KUL for more checks before commencing commercial flights. <_>Â Thanks Iggy for the news. Â Â Â Gavin, I think that is the new bus if you check the spotting thread in Perth posted by MIR & Mark. Â Â Oh wow , cool that she is in service , too bad these things happen . I guess pushed into service too soon ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Sue Airbus! (or EADS) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reyneo 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 This is a publicity fiasco! The Australian media is going to have a field day... I can imagine the criticism D7 and Malaysia is going to get about maintenance and safety... I can't believe i'm saying this, but thankfully this is a new bird on its first flight, so this would clear D7 of blame... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 This is a publicity fiasco! The Australian media is going to have a field day... I can imagine the criticism D7 and Malaysia is going to get about maintenance and safety... I can't believe i'm saying this, but thankfully this is a new bird on its first flight, so this would clear D7 of blame... Â You bet so. hahaa..to rush into putting a brand new delivered plane into revenue flight~!?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 D7 should have bedded down the bus on short haul before sending it to PER with fun fare. A PR disaster. Â Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 D7 should have bedded down the bus on short haul before sending it to PER with fun fare. A PR disaster.  XXA is now flying back to lumpur without pax.. for repairs... and a big pay out to mh and sq for the flight compensation.. good choice..!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 XXA is now flying back to lumpur without pax.. for repairs... and a big pay out to mh and sq for the flight compensation.. good choice..!! Â Waaa... MH & SQ rides with AK's price... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 Waaa... MH & SQ rides with AK's price... Â Yup. my fiance bought the ticket for AUD70.. and got to fly 20 mins on XXA, and a terror return back to perth, and get to fly again on sq to singapore and then one ak to kul.. only AUD70.. how much more can u ask for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 will there be a snowball effect for flights scheduled for XXA? or is the current A330 enough to cover the delayed flights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2008 No roti canai and Roti jala on MH and SQ flights on AK's Price... Pity D7...they get well soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
