kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Etihad W18 service changes as of 28JUL18 Source : www.routesonline.com Etihad Airways in the past few days filed additional changes to its planned winter 2018/19 season. As of 28JUL18, latest update as follows. Note additional changes remain highly possible. Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur 19NOV18 – 19DEC18 777-300ER replaces A330-200, 1 daily Air China W18 International service changes as of 06SEP18 Source : www.routesonline.com Air China in the last few days filed additional changes to its International operation for winter 2018/19 season, effective from 28OCT18. Latest schedule adjustment reflected this week includes the airline’s planned A350-900XWB service on International routes. Planned changes as of 06SEP18 (including selected routes reflected in previous schedule update but not covered on Airlineroute) as follows. Beijing – Kuala Lumpur eff 01JAN19 Increase from 4 weekly to 7 weekly, A321 replaces A330-300 Xiamen Airlines schedules new SE Asia service in W18 Xiamen Airlines in winter 2018/19 season is introducing 2 new routes in South East Asia, including service to Vietnam and Malaysia. Planned service as follows. Source : www.routesonline.com Xiamen – Kota Kinabalu eff 28OCT18 4 weekly 737-800MF8661 XMN1440 – 1800BKI 738 x246MF8662 BKI1315 – 1625XMN 738 x246 CITILINK to start KUL-BTJ source : http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/business/read/21349/citilink.set.to.fly.banda.aceh.kuala.lumpur BANDA ACEH, NNC - Citilink Indonesia Airlines will soon fly the Banda Aceh-Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) return flight route three times a week. "The direct flight of international route from Aceh, we start on June 24, 2018," said District Sales Manager of Citilink Banda Aceh, Teuku Muntashir, in Banda Aceh, Thursday (5/24/2018).He said the airline operator flies the sky at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, using a 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. This Citilink aircraft will land in KLIA 1, and it can be the main choice for people in Aceh to continue the journey, such as those with the destination of Jeddah or Medina in Saudi Arabia, and others, as passengers do not have to move to KLIA 2. However, the tickets are not sold through Citilink network site, but through a travel agency in Banda Aceh, plus luggage facility of 15 kilograms per person and snacks."The new route was chartered by Ubudiyah Indonesia Aviation," said Munthasir. Commissioner of PT Ubudiyah Indonesia Aviation, Dedi Zefrizal, admitted his side is eager to promote tourism in Aceh, especially Sabang, the famous gateway of world marine tourism destination. Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said that the number of foreign tourists on holiday to Aceh as of the first quarter of 2018 increased by about 14.65 percent with a total of 9,808 people.The country of origin of foreign tourists, namely Malaysia still dominates the level of visits in that period as many as 7,668 people, then the United States 307 people, China 246 people, Britain 227 people, Australia 199 people, and other countries."Our main reason is to increase the number of tourist arrivals from Malaysia to Aceh," said Dedi, as quoted from Antara. Looks like there was no validity to this news article as Citilink has yet to begin services into KUL; at one point they were planning a SUB-KUL route and now BTJ-KUL and neither have kicked off. They are focused on China charters now. Edited September 13, 2018 by kandiah k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 Didnt see this one coming.... Malindo Air's Surat Thani-Kota Bharu direct flight to boost tourist arrivals to Kelantan Read more here: http://bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1643249 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 FY wanted to do KBR-BKK using the ATR72 previously but dont think it took off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) IndiGo to Malaysia from November Read more at:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65963551.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Edited September 27, 2018 by Adam Lawrence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2018 IndiGo to Malaysia from November Read more at:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65963551.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Finally an Indian carrier that flies to Malaysia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) IndiGo adds Kuala Lumpur service from Nov 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Indian low-cost carrier Go IndiGo in November 2018 is launching service to Malaysia, as the airline this week announced service to Kuala Lumpur. The airline’s A320 aircraft will serve from Bangalore and Delhi.Bangalore – Kuala Lumpur eff 15NOV18 7 weekly6E1813 BLR1435 – 2110KUL 320 x26E1813 BLR1705 – 2340KUL 320 26E1814 KUL1140 – 1320BLR 320 x26E1814 KUL1430 – 1610BLR 320 2Delhi – Kuala Lumpur eff 15NOV18 7 weekly6E1821 DEL0255 – 1040KUL 320 x26E1821 DEL0545 – 1330KUL 320 26E1823 KUL0040 – 0330DEL 320 36E1822 KUL2205 – 0055+1DEL 320 x2 Edited September 28, 2018 by kandiah k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Guangxi Beibu Gulf files Kuala Lumpur schedule in Oct 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines in the GDS and OAG filed operational schedule for service to Malaysia. Based on the listing, the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft operates Nanning – Kuala Lumpur route, from 01OCT18 to 19OCT18 on daily basis.GX8957 NNG1605 – 2005KUL 320 DGX8958 KUL2105 – 0055+1NNG 320 D Edited October 3, 2018 by kandiah k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2018 Slightly OT but does anyone know how to book different cabin classes on CX's website? Like KUL-HND in Y but return to KUL in C? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 Slightly OT but does anyone know how to book different cabin classes on CX's website? Like KUL-HND in Y but return to KUL in C? Unless you book one way tickets, I don't think you can do that online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2018 Slightly OT but does anyone know how to book different cabin classes on CX's website? Like KUL-HND in Y but return to KUL in C? If the J and Y fares are not combinable - then the calculation would be sectorised separately rather than a through return KUL-HND-KUL. Youd end up paying more than just round trip J. If it is combinable, any good travel agent can book it for you on the basis of two half round trips and basically pay the difference between roundtrip J and roundtrip Y. If a travel agent can do it, there may be some sites where you can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks Suzanne. Another random Q, if based on the website it shows there isn't a bulkhead seat available, does it mean they will not allow you to book it if you are with an infant who needs a bassinet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks Suzanne. Another random Q, if based on the website it shows there isn't a bulkhead seat available, does it mean they will not allow you to book it if you are with an infant who needs a bassinet? Not sure about CX but for MH, if one is travelling with infant, the normally unavailable bassinet seat will be shown as available (if not already assigned) during seat selection - but cant recall if this is a free selection or what fee is charged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks Suzanne. Another random Q, if based on the website it shows there isn't a bulkhead seat available, does it mean they will not allow you to book it if you are with an infant who needs a bassinet? You mean unavailable because it's blocked or unavailable because it's occupied? If it's blocked - a simple call (not via the website) to the call center (for just about any airline) and they will be able to see there's an infant attached to your booking, and assign one of those seats. if it is occupied - occupants CAN be kicked out at the discretion of MH (unless they themselves have infants), and can be kicked out at the time you call (not having to wait till airport check in) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) That's really useful info. Thanks both. I am planning to book ANA Premium Economy but it shows on the seatplan (at the fare selection page) that the bulkheads are "Unavailable". Sidenote - Pleasant surprise that you are granted lounge access for Premium Economy. Does anyone know if it's just for HND or also at KUL (MH Golden Lounge)? Edited October 19, 2018 by jani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 It would seem that Xiamen Air has dropped the PEK-BKI route and now re-routing traffic via a Fuzhou (FOC) stopover instead ? Ok, now it seem like PEK-BKI (MF) is back on, whilst Malindo/Batik has ceased TSN-BKI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Etihad adds 787 Kuala Lumpur service from late-Dec 2018 Source : www.routesonline.com Etihad Airways in last week’s schedule update further revised planned operational aircraft for Abu Dhabi – Kuala Lumpur route. From 20DEC18, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will serve this route on daily basis, replacing A330-200.EY418 AUH2230 – 1000+1KUL 789 DEY411 KUL1915 – 2220AUH 789 DPreviously reported, 777-300ER aircraft is scheduled to serve this route from 19NOV18 to 19DEC18, AUH departure. Edited October 29, 2018 by kandiah k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Finally!! It feels a bit sad KL has been given a rough ride with some of the older aircraft by etihad, Turkish and Qatar.. (although QR has 24 weekly services) Edited October 29, 2018 by Izanee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Finally!! It feels a bit sad KL has been given a rough ride with some of the older aircraft by etihad, Turkish and Qatar.. (although QR has 24 weekly services) Yes indeed, their A332 services out of KUL has seen better days. QR on the other hand claims that their A330s are a better product than some of their other aircrafts. Oh well, no consistency between KUL and QR services despite the Oneworld connection. Good news nevertheless for KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I. Wong 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 QR also use A330-200 on DOH-PEN route and no more B787-800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riza 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 789 + etihad c/s + daylight transit = wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Finally!! It feels a bit sad KL has been given a rough ride with some of the older aircraft by etihad, Turkish and Qatar.. (although QR has 24 weekly services) Older aircraft on TK? TK uses the A333 for its KUL flights which I find pretty comfortable and it's new. 2-2-2 in J for the 333 vs 2-3-2 in J for the 77W. QR has 21 weekly services. 24 weekly was only during summer peak (which I think was canceled - QR had those extra 3 weekly flights in the GDS for some time but I don't think those flights actually took off). Yes indeed, their A332 services out of KUL has seen better days. QR on the other hand claims that their A330s are a better product than some of their other aircrafts. Oh well, no consistency between KUL and QR services despite the Oneworld connection. Good news nevertheless for KUL. KUL will get a daily Q-Suites fitted 77W next year (at least that's what is shown in the GDS now) but with QR, you wouldn't know what aircraft you'll be in until it shows up at the gate. I've been QR-ed a few times. A333 is horrible for J, but I think it's decent for Y, much better than the 787/77W for sure. QR also use A330-200 on DOH-PEN route and no more B787-800. Some flights in November are still on the 788. 789 + etihad c/s + daylight transit = wow It's still the same schedule as before, the only difference is Etihad reduced their flights from 2 to 1 daily. Edited October 29, 2018 by Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2018 Finally!! It feels a bit sad KL has been given a rough ride with some of the older aircraft by etihad, Turkish and Qatar.. (although QR has 24 weekly services)But we do get the A346, which is a treat to avgeeks and spotters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 KUL will get a daily Q-Suites fitted 77W next year (at least that's what is shown in the GDS now) but with QR, you wouldn't know what aircraft you'll be in until it shows up at the gate. I've been QR-ed a few times. A333 is horrible for J, but I think it's decent for Y, much better than the 787/77W for sure. Serious? Seems like their morning flight has been consistently 788. Which flight was swapped? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 So far from middle-eastern airlines we have :- EK - A380/B77W QR - B788/A346/A333 TK- A330 EY - B77W/B789 WY - A333 SV - B789 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 So far from middle-eastern airlines we have :- EK - A380/B77W QR - B788/A346/A333 TK- A330 EY - B77W/B789 WY - A333 SV - B789 RJ - 788 W5 - 346 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites