Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Are they then stopping bkk in favour of cgk then? Hmmm not quite, it's meant for CGK, didn't really mention about KUL. How many flights per week does KUL get from MS? 6 x weekly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Daily. It's weird to see MS still able to sustain all these flights with all the current riots happening in Egypt now. Most probably ferrying away the Egyptians to other nations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Or ferrying more Egyptians back to Egypt to fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 This fairly recent TR mentioned that the load onboard MS to KUL from BKK at that time was only about 10-15%. http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/trip_reports/read.main/237590/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 It is now confirmed: Iraqi Airways to resume twice weekly Baghdad-Kuala Lumpur service: Iraqi Airways reportedly plans to resume twice weekly Baghdad-Kuala Lumpur service on 16-Aug-2013, using Boeing 777-200ER equipment. Iraqi Airways will be the sole carrier on this route following its launch. Source: Routes Online Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 Any idea where is their 777 previously from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 Should be brand new... Ordered a few years back.. http://www.iraq-businessnews.com/tag/boeing/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 if i'm not mistaken, it was Air Austral ntu 77L http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/777/40993,YI-AQZ-Iraqi-Airways.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Yes, as per Yang Zulhilmi has stated, it was Air Austral B777-29M/LR, built and fully painted. However Air Austral couldn't raise enough cash to buy it, it was stored for several months, before Iraqi Airways bought/ leased it. I supposed it has Air Austral cabin interior. First B772LR operator into Malaysia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 Iraqi Airways officially welcomed today at KLIA. They began operations early last month into KUL with twice weekly service using an all white B777. http://www.4-traders.com/news/Malaysia-Airports-Holdings-Berhad--KLIA-GETS-13TH-MIDDLE-EASTERN-AIRLINE-IN-IRAQI-AIRWAYS--17237256/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 Woo hoo! Nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 It migh be an option for KUL and LHR vice versa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 4, 2013 I think Chaity managed to catch its first arrival in KUL in the Observation Hill thread. Not sure how the transit in Baghdad would be. Could be a long Q & A session with the UK Border Agency upon landing in Heathrow too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 http://airlineroute.net/2013/09/09/ms-seasia-dec13update2/ unfortunately, there's no more BKK-KUL tag on after 13 Dec, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 MS has downgraded KUL to 4 weekly 330 from 77W (daily). However, probably better for KUL in that it is now nonstop from CAI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 And MS is still yet to have the rights to carry traffic between KUL and CGK. However, as per prevailing airlines, these rights will come eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Recently flew on Emirates. Was lucky to get their newer 77W on two out of the four sectors flown. Superb entertainment system, truly THE best I've seen. Not only were there touchscreens, even the remote is touchscreen! Like a smartphone where you can browse the library and chose what you want to watch. Another was the slightly older 77W with an entertainment system similar to what you'll usually get with other airlines like MH's A380/A330/738. However my final sector was on the old A332 which was a disaster. Old seats which were worn out and and the IFE was the one with rolling movies where you cannot pause/forward/rewind. I felt like it was 2001! (). And even if the 77W's were configurated 3-4-3, I still felt it was more cramped in the A332's 2-4-2. So just wanted to give all a heads-up, to avoid this aircraft at all costs. Obviously haven't tried the A380 but I'm certain it will top all the above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Recently flew on Emirates. Was lucky to get their newer 77W on two out of the four sectors flown. Superb entertainment system, truly THE best I've seen. Not only were there touchscreens, even the remote is touchscreen! Like a smartphone where you can browse the library and chose what you want to watch. Another was the slightly older 77W with an entertainment system similar to what you'll usually get with other airlines like MH's A380/A330/738. However my final sector was on the old A332 which was a disaster. Old seats which were worn out and and the IFE was the one with rolling movies where you cannot pause/forward/rewind. I felt like it was 2001! ( ). And even if the 77W's were configurated 3-4-3, I still felt it was more cramped in the A332's 2-4-2. So just wanted to give all a heads-up, to avoid this aircraft at all costs. Obviously haven't tried the A380 but I'm certain it will top all the above. The EK 380 will NOT top what you have experienced. Some will have that mind-blowing system like what you enjoyed on their 77W (QR also has this on its 787 and SQ on its newest 77Ws) and the earlier EK 380s will have the older system like on the 77W. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Recently flew on Emirates. Was lucky to get their newer 77W on two out of the four sectors flown. Superb entertainment system, truly THE best I've seen. Not only were there touchscreens, even the remote is touchscreen! Like a smartphone where you can browse the library and chose what you want to watch. Another was the slightly older 77W with an entertainment system similar to what you'll usually get with other airlines like MH's A380/A330/738. However my final sector was on the old A332 which was a disaster. Old seats which were worn out and and the IFE was the one with rolling movies where you cannot pause/forward/rewind. I felt like it was 2001! ( ). And even if the 77W's were configurated 3-4-3, I still felt it was more cramped in the A332's 2-4-2. So just wanted to give all a heads-up, to avoid this aircraft at all costs. Obviously haven't tried the A380 but I'm certain it will top all the above. Very nice to hear that, as I would be taking EK in April this year, I probably be onboard one of the airline's new B77W. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashraf 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2014 EK has replaced the A330 with the B772 effective today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2014 Will the IFE be similarly outdated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Also - RJ is swapping over to the 787 from 1 sept - 31 oct for their AMM-BKK-KUL run. For those of you who fancy a run (i'm very partial to their Friday night flight) edit: Sorry , ending 1 oct Edited January 20, 2014 by Suzanne Goh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Also - RJ is swapping over to the 787 from 1 sept - 31 oct for their AMM-BKK-KUL run. For those of you who fancy a run (i'm very partial to their Friday night flight) edit: Sorry , ending 1 oct Drooling.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Drooling.... Expensive....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites