GeO 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2017 Indonesia AirAsia Extra later this month plans to launch service to India, which sees the airline operating Denpasar – Kuala Lumpur – Mumbai route, on board Airbus A330-300 aircraft. First flight for this daily service will commence on 19MAY17. Reservation for this route is now available. XT852 DPS1510 – 1810KUL1910 – 2135BOM 330 D XT853 BOM2250 – 0630+1KUL0745+1 – 1045+1DPS 330 D Source: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/272746/indonesia-airasia-extra-adds-klia-mumbai-service-from-may-2017/ Now this is interesting... I'll be onboard XT852 on 22 May DPS-KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 from my personal experience, no difference btwn AK's A320 and D7/XT A330 as all have horrible legrooms, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 from my personal experience, no difference btwn AK's A320 and D7/XT A330 as all have horrible legrooms, With AK, seat pitch is roughly 29". D7 has 32" pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 It's the pitch that's really horrible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 With AK, seat pitch is roughly 29". D7 has 32" pitch. ya, maybe the longer duration of the flight made those minuscule difference negligible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 It's the pitch that's really horrible! below 5 hours is tolerable, but beyond that... My butt hurts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suadrif 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 below 5 hours is tolerable, but beyond that... My butt hurts I don't mind D7 seat pitch...but I dislike their width. Fortunately there is a quiet zone and upgrade from optiontown. Maybe I should reduce my body width! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 Is their option town upgrade still available ? My last few flight for the past 2 years shows not upgradable to flatbed even though many emails sent by them to inform about optiontown upgrades Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 Is their option town upgrade still available ? My last few flight for the past 2 years shows not upgradable to flatbed even though many emails sent by them to inform about optiontown upgrades Nowadays, those flat seats sell out fast without Optiontown. That is why they are considering installing more on their Neos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 from my personal experience, no difference btwn AK's A320 and D7/XT A330 as all have horrible legrooms, Premium Flatbed should have better legrooms i supposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 I don't mind D7 seat pitch...but I dislike their width. Fortunately there is a quiet zone and upgrade from optiontown. Maybe I should reduce my body width! pitch + width Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted May 16, 2017 Usually I just go for quiet zone. My last upgrade to hot seat from Nagoya was a disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Usually I just go for quiet zone. My last upgrade to hot seat from Nagoya was a disaster. Hot seat in Quiet Zone? How did it become a disaster? On my previous flight to SYD, I noticed that the Quiet Zone fees have increased. So I experimented - I booked a seat on Row 44 on my return flight so that I can compare the difference between Quiet Zone and normal cabin. The Row 44 seats are at the section where the cabin tapers and 3-3-3 seating become 2-3-2. Seat comfort is much better - does not feel so cramped and seat pitch appears to be better too. Noise levels are far higher as the seat is behind the engines - so noise cancelling headphones are probably needed if you can't stand the noise! But alas. D7 also caught on to my little "trick" - they increased the fees for those seats as well!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Hot seat in Quiet Zone? How did it become a disaster? On my previous flight to SYD, I noticed that the Quiet Zone fees have increased. So I experimented - I booked a seat on Row 44 on my return flight so that I can compare the difference between Quiet Zone and normal cabin. The Row 44 seats are at the section where the cabin tapers and 3-3-3 seating become 2-3-2. Seat comfort is much better - does not feel so cramped and seat pitch appears to be better too. Noise levels are far higher as the seat is behind the engines - so noise cancelling headphones are probably needed if you can't stand the noise! But alas. D7 also caught on to my little "trick" - they increased the fees for those seats as well!!! Even the luggage charges for Australia and NZ sector have increased substantially....... Edited May 17, 2017 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 If anything...they are real good at quietly increasing the prices here and there...urgh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Hot seat in Quiet Zone? How did it become a disaster? On my previous flight to SYD, I noticed that the Quiet Zone fees have increased. So I experimented - I booked a seat on Row 44 on my return flight so that I can compare the difference between Quiet Zone and normal cabin. The Row 44 seats are at the section where the cabin tapers and 3-3-3 seating become 2-3-2. Seat comfort is much better - does not feel so cramped and seat pitch appears to be better too. Noise levels are far higher as the seat is behind the engines - so noise cancelling headphones are probably needed if you can't stand the noise! But alas. D7 also caught on to my little "trick" - they increased the fees for those seats as well!!! I mean they put me on the hot seat at the last section of economy on the A333. During flight everyone seems to enjoy lingering around that area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 I mean they put me on the hot seat at the last section of economy on the A333. During flight everyone seems to enjoy lingering around that area. Ah I see - the lavatory area. I never really liked the A333 hot seats. Even on FSCs, those first rows with extra leg room seems to be used as a thoroughfare to cross over to the other aisle! I think Row 8 in the quiet zone is nice - no IFE box stuck under the front seat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2017 Hot seat in Quiet Zone? How did it become a disaster? On my previous flight to SYD, I noticed that the Quiet Zone fees have increased. So I experimented - I booked a seat on Row 44 on my return flight so that I can compare the difference between Quiet Zone and normal cabin. The Row 44 seats are at the section where the cabin tapers and 3-3-3 seating become 2-3-2. Seat comfort is much better - does not feel so cramped and seat pitch appears to be better too. Noise levels are far higher as the seat is behind the engines - so noise cancelling headphones are probably needed if you can't stand the noise! But alas. D7 also caught on to my little "trick" - they increased the fees for those seats as well!!! Not in anyway I'm gonna sit behind. Quiet zone all the way for now. Behind those kids and toddler screams throughout the whole flight on my past 3 D7 flights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 Let us see what Malindo's A330s can offer.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yu Junyi 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 Lion Air starting this week is introducing Medan Kuala Namu – Kuala Lumpur service, with first flight scheduled on 24MAY17. Boeing 737-800 aircraft will operate this route on daily basis.JT166 KNO1530 – 1740KUL 738 DJT167 KUL1430 – 1440KNO 738 DLion Air will be serving this route along with its sister carriers Batik Air and Malindo Air. Source: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/272952/lion-air-adds-medan-klia-route-from-late-may-2017/ Is the demand for this route really that high? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2017 Lion Air starting this week is introducing Medan Kuala Namu – Kuala Lumpur service, with first flight scheduled on 24MAY17. Boeing 737-800 aircraft will operate this route on daily basis. JT166 KNO1530 – 1740KUL 738 D JT167 KUL1430 – 1440KNO 738 D Lion Air will be serving this route along with its sister carriers Batik Air and Malindo Air. Source: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/272952/lion-air-adds-medan-klia-route-from-late-may-2017/ Is the demand for this route really that high? Yes. There were almost 700,000 passengers traveling between Medan and KL in year 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Batik Air adds Jakarta – KLIA service from June 2017 See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/273090/batik-air-adds-jakarta-klia-service-from-june-2017/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Batik Air adds Jakarta – KLIA service from June 2017 See: http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/273090/batik-air-adds-jakarta-klia-service-from-june-2017/ I did CGK-SIN in J a few months ago. Was interesting to compare it with Malindo. IMHO Malindo were better both in terms of service and aircraft because the row 1 on a 738 has lot more space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tafe 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Not much fanfare...JC Cambodia QD685 Phonm Penh – Sihanoukville – Kuala Lumpur (not reflected in MAHB press release) MALAYSIA AIRPORTS WELCOMES JC CAMBODIA AT klia2 13 June 2017 SEPANG – Malaysia Airports welcomes JC International Airlines (JC Cambodia), the Cambodian-registered airline, managed by China’s Yunnan Jingcheng Group, the parent firm of China’s Ruili Airlines to klia2 earlier this afternoon. The inaugural flight was welcomed with the traditional water turret salute by Malaysia Airports Airport Fire and Rescue Services. The twice a week flight service from Phnom Penh – Kuala Lumpur will be utilising its brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, which is configured as an all-economy class with 180 seats. The successful inaugural flight of JC Cambodia at klia2 was followed by a small welcome ceremony organised by Malaysia Airports which was attended by the Senior General Manager of Malaysia Airports (Sepang), Zainol Mohd Isa and other senior management team of Malaysia Airports. .... Source:http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/index.php?m=media_centre&c=news&id=649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Woohooo! Take that, Changi! You guys can keep AF/LH/LX/AY/QF/NZ/UA. We got something a lot more precious: JC international airlines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites