Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 9M-MLF is still one of the leased B737-800s, hence no PTV. I'm surprised they didn't supply the portable IFE units unless, of course, they only keep those on the A330s. I've done flights with the leased 738s and portable PTVs are handed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liza 1 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 9M-MLF is still one of the leased B737-800s, hence no PTV. I'm surprised they didn't supply the portable IFE units unless, of course, they only keep those on the A330s. no portable IFE on that flight. but during Kul-Cmb earlier on 737-8, they did provide portable IFE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 no portable IFE on that flight. but during Kul-Cmb earlier on 737-8, they did provide portable IFE. Just plain lazy crew then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 Until -MXB arrives, -MXA will be the specialised aircraft to serve BKI-HND from 15Nov10, 3x wkly. Hence, it seems that it will be spending a lot of ground time at BKI. Looking at the schedules, it will serve BKI-HND on days 1/3/5, and then on the turnaround, HND-BKI-KUL-BKI on days 2/4/6; departing HND at 01:20 on each of those days 2/4/6 and arriving back in BKI (after doing the KUL run) for the second time that same day at 16:00. Hence, the 738 does no scheduled flying on day 7. And will sit on the ground for almost 24 hrs in BKI between each HND run. (i.e. from 16:00 on days 2/4 until it departs to HND at 16:35 on days 3/5). Did I miss any in-between sector that -MXA would be operating for? MH prob maintains a conservative schedule until it has more 738s available as an out-of-positioned -MXA due to tech or whatever will jeopardise the BKI-HNDvv service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Until -MXB arrives, -MXA will be the specialised aircraft to serve BKI-HND from 15Nov10, 3x wkly. Hence, it seems that it will be spending a lot of ground time at BKI. Looking at the schedules, it will serve BKI-HND on days 1/3/5, and then on the turnaround, HND-BKI-KUL-BKI on days 2/4/6; departing HND at 01:20 on each of those days 2/4/6 and arriving back in BKI (after doing the KUL run) for the second time that same day at 16:00. Hence, the 738 does no scheduled flying on day 7. And will sit on the ground for almost 24 hrs in BKI between each HND run. (i.e. from 16:00 on days 2/4 until it departs to HND at 16:35 on days 3/5). Did I miss any in-between sector that -MXA would be operating for? MH prob maintains a conservative schedule until it has more 738s available as an out-of-positioned -MXA due to tech or whatever will jeopardise the BKI-HNDvv service. Wow. That really is a conservative schedule! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Until -MXB arrives, -MXA will be the specialised aircraft to serve BKI-HND from 15Nov10, 3x wkly. Hence, it seems that it will be spending a lot of ground time at BKI. Looking at the schedules, it will serve BKI-HND on days 1/3/5, and then on the turnaround, HND-BKI-KUL-BKI on days 2/4/6; departing HND at 01:20 on each of those days 2/4/6 and arriving back in BKI (after doing the KUL run) for the second time that same day at 16:00. Hence, the 738 does no scheduled flying on day 7. And will sit on the ground for almost 24 hrs in BKI between each HND run. (i.e. from 16:00 on days 2/4 until it departs to HND at 16:35 on days 3/5). Did I miss any in-between sector that -MXA would be operating for? MH prob maintains a conservative schedule until it has more 738s available as an out-of-positioned -MXA due to tech or whatever will jeopardise the BKI-HNDvv service. They will probably have training flights between HND runs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Liza, where the business class seats like other 737's of MH's? Or where they Euro-style where the middle seat is blocked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Sim 2 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Just plain lazy crew then? This is where I always feel that most airlines are capable of wow-ing one load of passengers at some point ... but it is far more important to be consistently in delivering a good quality of service. This way, the customers know that they can expect a minimum standard of service that is already ahead of most of the other airlines. I've had great service - potentially some of the best I've experienced - on some Asian carriers, but sadly this experience is not often delivered on subsequent flights. KC Sim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 no portable IFE on that flight. but during Kul-Cmb earlier on 737-8, they did provide portable IFE. Perhaps they could not dish out the portable units on the return flight because the batteries are flat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 They will introduce BKI-PER flights in January 2011. I guess that is when MXB will join the fleet. But I am not sure if that will increase aircraft utilisation. Anyway, MH is not a LCC, so they may just be planning on a longer term basis and the spare capacity may be used as and when the need arises in future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Perhaps they could not dish out the portable units on the return flight because the batteries are flat? Can't those portable units be charged on the plane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 i have reaad somewhere in this forum previously about KCH daily flight on 738 and the flight will be originated from BKI! Maybe that will be the one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) The illustration of the livery on the dreamliner looks stunning but that ts because the plane is not all white but has a silverish coat all over and that makes the difference, Also the wau should be more slanting wau as it will then complement the slanting blue and red lines on the fuselage. Mh should adopt that silverish tint as it makes the whole livery really posh.Also this will help with the plane not looking so dirty,instead of pure white. Edited October 24, 2010 by jadivindra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 The illustration of the livery on the dreamliner looks stunning but that ts because the plane is not all white but has a silverish coat all over and that makes the difference, Also the wau should be more slanting wau as it will then complement the slanting blue and red lines on the fuselage. Mh should adopt that silverish tint as it makes the whole livery really posh.Also this will help with the plane not looking so dirty,instead of pure white. A la Aeroflot would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Liza, where the business class seats like other 737's of MH's? Or where they Euro-style where the middle seat is blocked? Those euro J seats are long gone now. Replaced by seats similar to what MH has on it's 734 but slightly nicer and more comfortable seatbacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja Singh 2 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 A la Aeroflot would be nice. yup you hit the nail on the head Johan.thats why aeroflot livery really stands out from the crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Cabin shot of Flydubai's new 737. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Cabin shot of Flydubai's new 737. Looks nice and spacious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC Tey 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Flydubai's first 737-800 with Boeing Sky Interior was delivered yesterday. http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/archives/226307.asp That might roughly gives some hint on how 9M-MXA looks like for the interior. At the photo gallery of the link (17 of 17) 9M-MXA can be seen with the same livery that debuted last days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 PTV/PMP or not, i hope they have those seatback (or armrest, if anybody ever consider) USB power port to power our own media player. As quoted by Capt. Nik: In a few years from now even the IFE in the aircraft will be not as popular as a powerpoint on every seat as everyone has a laptop full of movies, Mp3 players, PsP, Nintendos, Ipad and its competitive counterparts.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 MH, hope you consider for seatback USB power port. ....unless you're contemplating of charging us for using the IFE... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Low approach http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq0KKlXnXrk&feature=player_embedded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 Looks like no alteration to the livery as I had hoped.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) My friend, who is working with MAS posted on Facebook that 'MH is gradually changing the cabin layout and all (!) aircraft will have personal IFE on each seat, even 737'. It's time for a major overhaul for MH I guess. Edited October 28, 2010 by Johan Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2010 My friend, who is working with MAS posted on Facebook that 'MH is gradually changing the cabin layout and all (!) aircraft will have personal IFE on each seat, even 737'. It's time for a major overhaul for MH I guess. And about time too! I hope the overhaul involves changing the Business class seats into flat beds rather than the angled lie-flat seats and an update to the IFE system in Economy. Of the current fleet, I suppose the priority for the overhaul would go to the B777s, since they'll be staying in the fleet longest whilst all the B734s and the old A330s will be completely replaced when the new planes come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites