jackch747 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 BKI-HND is by no means regional. For sub-2 hours flights IFE may not be necessary but once beyond that they could use more entertainment. Reckon MS* will not have IFE and meant for domestic ops. I stated "most". They currently have 4 of those aircraft. More than enough to meet their frequencies for HND/ICN/KIX/PER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 I stated "most". They currently have 4 of those aircraft. More than enough to meet their frequencies for HND/ICN/KIX/PER. These a/c are meant to fly routes like BKK and CGK as well and their rivals have their a/c deployed on their routes equipped with IFE as well. If MH wants to stay relevant they need to be able to offer some form of IFE as well. Heck they could use IFE on KUL-BKI or the likes as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheng Long 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 I stated "most". They currently have 4 of those aircraft. More than enough to meet their frequencies for HND/ICN/KIX/PER. Even with the IFE, those planes feel very budget. Can't imagine them without. They need them to "distract" the passengers from the horrible leg room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Amongst others, MH should either play silent comedies or handout headphones for use with the PTVs on the 738s even on domestic sector KUL-BKI - to showcase one of its frills and make a real product differentiation with AK. As a comparison, SQ hands out headphones for use with the PTVs on the 772 services SIN-BWN vv, which is a shorter flying time than KUL-BKI. (In case some smarty pant responds by stating that you cannot finish a movie within that time, I'll pre-empt that by saying there are many documentaries and sitcoms that can be enjoyed completely within the flying time across the South China sea.) The system is already installed on the plance, so use it. The marginal cost is likely to be very small. Otherwise, there is little to differentiate it from FY or even AK and MH will continue to play the lowest-fare game to the detriment of its yields. And bring back proper trays for EY meals, with better quality, quantity and better presentation. Edited July 16, 2011 by Mushrif A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Mr. Mushrif, I support you all along! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filipeseda 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Amongst others, MH should either play silent comedies or handout headphones for use with the PTVs on the 738s even on domestic sector KUL-BKI - to showcase one of its frills and make a real product differentiation with AK. As a comparison, SQ hands out headphones for use with the PTVs on the 772 services SIN-BWN vv, which is a shorter flying time than KUL-BKI. (In case some smarty pant responds by stating that you cannot finish a movie within that time, I'll pre-empt that by saying there are many documentaries and sitcoms that can be enjoyed completely within the flying time across the South China sea.) The system is already installed on the plance, so use it. The marginal cost is likely to be very small. Otherwise, there is little to differentiate it from FY or even AK and MH will continue to play the lowest-fare game to the detriment of its yields. And bring back proper trays for EY meals, with better quality, quantity and better presentation. All the way with you on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 I was on the flight to KMG on yesterday, early Sunday. It was a bit disappointing the deployed B738 aircraft was not the brand new B738 with sky interior. It was a leased aircraft. Hopefully on the way back could fly on the brand new B738. I've already flown once on KCH - BKI leg. Love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapokk 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) 9M-MXE ....Fresh from oven http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5949490992_c3edb04df2_b.jpg http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5949490226_566355a9de_b.jpg Edited July 18, 2011 by sapokk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Beautiful! I think new livery looks good on 738 and old livery looks good on T7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 The new livery is slowly growing on me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 To me the new livery is nice only if the fuselage is new / clean .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapokk 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 9M-MXE is fitted with new version of CFM56 engines : CFM56-7BE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) The order rush for Airbus's A320neo at the Paris air show saw commitments for the re-engined narrowbody soar to over 1,000 units, leaving observers pondering whether some potential customers may have missed the boat for early delivery slots. Airbus's chief salesman John Leahy was riding high at Le Bourget, as customers almost had to form a queue at the manufacturer's chalet to announce A320neo deals. The highlight of its busy week was Tony Fernandes' raucous signing ceremony, where he announced a record-breaking deal for 200 A320neos. Powered by either the CFM International Leap-X or Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engine, Airbus claims that the A320neo will deliver 15% lower fuel burn than current A320s. In total, it signed up 667 Neo commitments at the June air show, taking the total to 1,029 from 19 customers since its launch last December. A quarter of these are from lessors. http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/07/22/359694/does-paris-a320neo-order-surge-mean-some-customers-risk-missing-the.html Leap-X-powered 737 is expected to enter service around 2018 and MH is unlikely to operate A320NEO as AK; for MH (if still around) to remain competitive, believe MH should place order for Leap-X-powered 737 by next year. Edited July 22, 2011 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted July 22, 2011 Do you think MH can look so far ahead? They are quite happy that they have the B738s already and will use these for another 20 years. 9M-MXE is fitted with new version of CFM56 engines : CFM56-7BE China Southern was the first airline to receive these new engines: http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/07/21/359811/china-southern-takes-delivery-of-first-cfm56-7be-powered.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2011 They still have another 10 options, which they might exercise later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 28, 2011 4 more 738 will be delivered this year: August(9M-MXE) September ( 9M-MLK) October (9M-MXF) November (9M-MLL) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2011 Are the two ML* series fresh from factory?? Sky interior one sounds more appealing anyway...waiting for more brand new 737-800...yet to board one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapokk 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 9M-MXE 3/8/2011 KBFI-PHNL MH5473 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2011 For flight time more than 1hr should have PTV on ALL seats including Economy. For flight time less than 1hr, it's not necessary to have PTV but IFE yes. 2hrs is quite a long time to spent. How to sleep with noisy jet engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted August 5, 2011 -MXE should arrive tomorrow (currently enroute MAJ-GUM) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) 9M-MXE Location : Infront of Boeing Paint Hangar, first day out from factory http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/5941188984_b5e6072f93_b.jpg MXE i like how they park the plane together with the cars etc. LOL Edited August 6, 2011 by zeqa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 Hi guys, been searching everywhere for this, and seatguru hasnt updated itself. I'm flying to PER from BKI next week and i'm wondering does anyone know which rows doesnt have windows or cant recline, etc etc? Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 May or may not be the case as in the old B734 the windowless window seat is row 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackch747 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, been searching everywhere for this, and seatguru hasnt updated itself. I'm flying to PER from BKI next week and i'm wondering does anyone know which rows doesnt have windows or cant recline, etc etc? Thank you Window seats 8A and 8F have no windows. You're welcome. Edited September 3, 2011 by jackch747 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted September 3, 2011 Window seats 8A and 8F have no windows. You're welcome. They are actually 8A and 9F. 8F has a window immediately next to the seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
