KK Lee 5 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 If we're calling MH and LCC because of their meals and service on regional routes, we're forgetting that BA is worse. For the most part, you won't be fed on intra-Euro flights. In J you get the same Y seat on narrowbodies with the middle seat blocked. Their Y baggage allowance is stingier than MH's. They even offer hand luggage-only fares on intra-Euro flights, which is just a clever way of charging for bags. Am I pleased that MH is making all sorts of cutbacks? Definitely not. But if we're talking about the reason behind BA not wanting to codeshare with MH because of the latter acting like an LCC, note that BA codeshares with Airberlin. Now that airline is more like an LCC If mh regional main competitors are aa, ua, lh, af or alike, few if any pax would nit picking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 There is news that BA will begin flying to KUL effective May 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 On a Dreamliner? Tag-on with Jakarta? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 British Airways resumes KL-London direct flights The Star Online-3 hours ago KUALA LUMPUR: After a hiatus of more than a decade, British Airways will resume direct daily from Kuala Lumpur to London from May 27, ... From Google... but when click the link, 404 not found??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Yes I had the same issue reading the rest of the article. Perhaps it was not meant to be released yet. But the "England" did not sound right either. We'll wait and see. I just flew BA on LHR-JFK-LHR and it was on their old B744 which has seen better days but the cabin crew made up for the lack of newer product on this sector which was extremely packed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 If true I'll be a super happy girl ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I've read it is confirmed 27 /5 /2015, with 4 class 772 and daily flights. No word of a tag on 1234567 LHR KUL 2015# 1600 BA 33 1234567 KUL LHR 2305# 0525 BA 34 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I've read it is confirmed 27 /5 /2015, with 4 class 772 and daily flights. No word of a tag on 1234567 LHR KUL 2015# 1600 BA 33 1234567 KUL LHR 2305# 0525 BA 34 Pinch me. I must be dreaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 NST already reporting about it. http://www.nst.com.my/node/34306?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Pinch me. I must be dreaming. Yup it is real alright Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 It's bookable now - but strangely, the flight via Singapore is cheaper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 BA to return to KL Published: 17/09/2014 British Airways is set to resume its daily London – Kuala Lumpur service from May 27, 2015. The service will depart from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and be operated by a four-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, featuring 12 seats in First, 48 in Club World, 32 in World Traveller Plus and a further 127 in World Traveller. From KL, travellers will have countless options for onward travel in the region and beyond with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines. More at http://www.businesstraveller.asia/asia-pacific/news/ba-to-return-to-kl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 It's bookable now - but strangely, the flight via Singapore is cheaper! Not yet loaded all the promo fares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley Lee 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 I've read it is confirmed 27 /5 /2015, with 4 class 772 and daily flights. No word of a tag on 1234567 LHR KUL 2015# 1600 BA 33 1234567 KUL LHR 2305# 0525 BA 34 I won't be very happy if MH1/2 are being sacrificed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 This thread was started in 2005. Took BA 10 years since the start of this thread to return to KUL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I won't be very happy if MH1/2 are being sacrificed. you mean 2/3. Agree - I would be unhappy if that happened. But I think that early morning slot is coming from MH2 (hope not ) though. I want BA back but for free Edited September 17, 2014 by Suzanne Goh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Wow, what a result.. I was beginning to think it might not happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Time to work with MH on the Kangaroo routes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 That is still 8 months away from now. Does that mean it is sufficient for British Airways to promote the route in the market? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 All I wish for Christmas is BA to return to KUL. BA mentioned in many of its recent interviews that Asia is its main focus for growth. Seoul and Chengdu are derived from this initiative. In a recent BBC produced 'A Very British Airline' reality tv series, BA mentioned that China is its prime target and that they wished to open 4-5 new destinations in the country alone, as more wealth and wealthy travellers emerge over there. BA has some 42 B787s in the fleet and on firm orders. So I guess, KUL is still having a chance, provided that we are moving towards the 'wealth' requirement as they determined. Malaysia's population is growing and we are getting richer, so there will be a day when KUL becomes too hard to be ignored. I think a daily B787 is perfect for the mission, especially if it carries along codeshare travellers to Australia/New Zealand on MH, or at least a tag on to CGK like in the olden days. Ignoring KUL and CGK in say year 2025 would be totally stupid on their part. Finally, it is happening! My Christmas wish comes true. Thank you Santa. Surprised that it is a DAILY service without any tag on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johan Z 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Maybe they're working with MH for a codeshare. It'd be difficult to sustain a daily terminating service without further connection for an European carrier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Would BA change the tagging to SYD from KUL instead of SIN? I guess if they would choose KUL as their transit point. Most importantly MH is the OW partner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Next is to work with Qantas and get all the timings right. There is a big opportunity to make all this work, taking away business from Changi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 BA 4 classes B772. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 17, 2014 Next is to work with Qantas and get all the timings right. There is a big opportunity to make all this work, taking away business from Changi. Why can't BA pax feed into MH's Aussie services? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
