Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2016 Rode bkk-kul on et few months ago. Total Pob 56 including me and 5 other pax that came from the bkk-kul leg. Good catering meals on the b763 loads of cheese serve on Y and everyone occupied the empty mid seat and turn it into their flat bed. Guess they had to reroute or the route keeps bleeding. got a very good deal last month flying CLoud Nine return for RM 760. both legs the cabin was filled with less than 5 pax however service was top notch in their 788.ET will surely be missed on this route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2016 direct BKI-BKK ! Thai Smile proposing Kota Kinabalu launch in Mar 2017 Thai Smile in today’s schedule update (08DEC16) has filed planned operational schedule for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Kota Kinabalu route, which sees the airline operating 1 daily flight. Reservation is currently not available at time this post goes to press, including the airline’s website. Proposed schedule sees the airline offering this flight on 01MAR17, with 150-seater A320. Operational schedule currently listed until 25MAR17 inclusive. WE421 BKK0810 – 1210BKI 32S x357WE421 BKK1340 – 1720BKI 32S 357 WE422 BKI1300 – 1505BKK 32S x357WE422 BKI1830 – 2020BKK 32S 357 http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270302/thai-smile-proposing-kota-kinabalu-launch-in-mar-2017/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 8, 2016 Third attempt - hope it lasts this time round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2016 Wow, a daily flight seems a bit too ambitious one might ask...I was expecting 3x per week. Though, the timing will be great for spotters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 KLM earlier this month expanded codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines, where KL code is being placed on additional 4 routes from Kuala Lumpur. Planned codeshare routes from 01DEC16 as follow;KLM operated by Malaysia AirlinesKuala Lumpur – MiriKuala Lumpur – Phnom PenhKuala Lumpur – PhuketKuala Lumpur – Siem Reap TG using 744 for a month in Febhttp://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270194/thai-feb-2017-kuala-lumpur-aircraft-changes/ They already send their 744 (HS-TGG) on TG415/416 today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Thai Smile adds KK to its website booking engine but reservation system can't be done yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Spring Airlines adds Shenzhen – Johor Bahru from Jan 2017 Spring Airlines in January 2017 is introducing new service to Malaysia, offering Shenzhen – Johor Bahru service. First flight is scheduled on 13JAN17, operating twice weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft.9C8909 SZX1850 – 2240JHB 320 159C8910 JHB2340 – 0350+1SZX 320 15 source: routesonline.com Edited December 28, 2016 by Adam Lawrence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Wow...even JHB is expanding. What will become of KCH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Spring Airlines adds Shenzhen – Johor Bahru from Jan 2017 Spring Airlines in January 2017 is introducing new service to Malaysia, offering Shenzhen – Johor Bahru service. First flight is scheduled on 13JAN17, operating twice weekly with Airbus A320 aircraft. 9C8909 SZX1850 – 2240JHB 320 15 9C8910 JHB2340 – 0350+1SZX 320 15 source: routesonline.com they are foreseeing influx of chinese travellers to Johor based on the purchase of properties in Iskandar Malaysia i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 they are foreseeing influx of chinese travellers to Johor based on the purchase of properties in Iskandar Malaysia i guess This I agree too. However, looking at long term, will the route be sustainable, especially the inbound flight to Shenzhen? It has nothing to offer, and Malaysians need visa to go China. Unless you are looking for cheap ticket/ alternative to get to Hong Kong by taking the high speed rail, Shenzhen is pretty darn boring place to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 This I agree too. However, looking at long term, will the route be sustainable, especially the inbound flight to Shenzhen? It has nothing to offer, and Malaysians need visa to go China. Unless you are looking for cheap ticket/ alternative to get to Hong Kong by taking the high speed rail, Shenzhen is pretty darn boring place to go. Can't be more boring than Johor other than Legoland? Johor ain't cheap with the influx of Singaporeans, making things more expensive than other sides of Malaysia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Can't be more boring than Johor other than Legoland? Johor ain't cheap with the influx of Singaporeans, making things more expensive than other sides of Malaysia. Yes, it is much more boring than Johor unfortunately. Shenzhen is an industrial city. Offices and factories everywhere, nothing for tourism unless you plan to bulk purchase goods and ship to Malaysia. At least in Johor, there are JPO, malls, and some other theme parks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 Yes, it is much more boring than Johor unfortunately. Shenzhen is an industrial city. Offices and factories everywhere, nothing for tourism unless you plan to bulk purchase goods and ship to Malaysia. At least in Johor, there are JPO, malls, and some other theme parks. Exactly... with robust development in Johor and Iskandar city, there should be some connection for the businessmen to fly and trade on the goods and materials for construction purpose. I noticed quite a lot of Chinese developers in Malaysia and in Iskandar nowadays. But again, let's see how long it could last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 China Airlines S17 operation changes as of 28DEC16 Taipei Taoyuan Kuala Lumpur CI721/722 aircraft changes, A340-300 replaced by: 26MAR17 31MAY17 747-400 01JUN17 28OCT17 777-300ER http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270617/china-airlines-s17-operation-changes-as-of-28dec16/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 China Airlines S17 operation changes as of 28DEC16 Taipei Taoyuan Kuala Lumpur CI721/722 aircraft changes, A340-300 replaced by: 26MAR17 31MAY17 747-400 01JUN17 28OCT17 777-300ER http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270617/china-airlines-s17-operation-changes-as-of-28dec16/ Wow, KUL is getting CI's flagship aircraft B777-300ER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin Ho 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Yes!!! Rare bird 744 and new flagship 773 all in one year!!! and Singapore gets A350 from CI. Edited December 29, 2016 by Benjamin Ho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 29, 2016 Yes!!! Rare bird 744 and new flagship 773 all in one year!!! and Singapore gets A350 from CI. Might be the last time we're going to see the 4 engine 343. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2017 China Airlines in the first quarter of 2017 plans to add service between Kaohsiung in Southern Taiwan and Malaysia. From 02FEB17 to 23MAR17, the airline operates Kaohsiung Kota Kinabalu route twice a week, on charter basis. Boeing 737-800 operates this route. CI7791 KHH1530 1830BKI 738 14 02FEB17 20MAR17 CI7792 BKI1955 2300KHH 738 14 06FEB17 23MAR17 http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270669/china-airlines-adds-kaohsiung-kota-kinabalu-charters-in-1q17/ ~this route previously flown by MH Boeing 734 if I'm not mistaken. KUL-BKI-KHH Shenzhen Airlines resumes Kuala Lumpur service from Dec 2016 Star Alliance member Shenzhen Airlines in December is resuming service to Malaysia, as the airline opened reservation for Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur route. From 08DEC16, Boeing 737-800 aircraft will operate this route on daily basis. ZH9029 SZX1550 2100KUL 738 D ZH9030 KUL0900 1305SZX 738 D (eff 09DEC16) Shenzhen last operated this route in October 2010. http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269259/shenzhen-airlines-resumes-kuala-lumpur-service-from-dec-2016/ Shenzhen Airlines in summer 2017 season plans to adjust operational aircraft for Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur route, effective 26MAR17. The Star Alliance members daily service will be operated by Boeing 737-900, replacing -800. ZH9029 SZX1710 2100KUL 739 D ZH9030 KUL0900 1300SZX 739 D http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270665/shenzhen-airlines-s17-kuala-lumpur-aircraft-changes/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michgyver 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 Himalaya Airlines will be the latest airline to fly into Kuala Lumpur. The first plane of the Nepal-China joint venture will arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb 10. There will be direct flights from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Kuala Lumber five days a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Himalaya Airlines will be the latest airline to fly into Kuala Lumpur. The first plane of the Nepal-China joint venture will arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb 10. There will be direct flights from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Kuala Lumber five days a week. http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/01/19/new-airline-to-fly-into-kl-on-feb-10/ Still looking for timings. With only one two aircraft, expect delays. Edited January 19, 2017 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/01/19/new-airline-to-fly-into-kl-on-feb-10/ Still looking for timings. With only one two aircraft, expect delays. Just about to post this regarding one aircraft. They will receive second A320 tomorrow. Good to have some competition to Kathmandu, one of the "to-visit" place during recent years. They are planning to commence twice weekly flight to Yangon on 24th Feb 2017. Two aircraft, four destinations (Currently flying to Doha and Colombo too). http://www.traveldailymedia.com/246105/new-nepalese-airline-flies-to-southeast-asia/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Effective 1 AUG 2017, ANA will deploy its 787-9 aircraft instead of 787-8 on Tokyo Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270944/ana-s17-international-changes-as-of-19jan17/?platform=hootsuite source: Airlineroute.net Effective summer 2017, Saudia will deploy its 787-9 aircraft for its Kuala Lumpur operation from 3 Saudi Arabia main cities; Jeddah, Riyadh & Madinah (Medina): http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270977/saudia-s17-international-service-changes-as-of-19jan17/?platform=hootsuite source: Airlineroute.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Effective 1 AUG 2017, ANA will deploy its 787-9 aircraft instead of 787-8 on Tokyo Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270944/ana-s17-international-changes-as-of-19jan17/?platform=hootsuite source: Airlineroute.net Wow, head-to-head fight with JL. It's getting more and more interesting to watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Himalaya Airlines schedules new routes in Feb 2017: Read more here: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/270970/himalaya-airlines-schedules-new-routes-in-feb-2017/?platform=hootsuite Source: Airlineroute.net Edited January 20, 2017 by Adam Lawrence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Wow, head-to-head fight with JL. It's getting more and more interesting to watch! An extra mark for departure from Haneda airport which is closer to Tokyo city. so much win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites