JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 I will be doing KUL-BWN on 19th October 2013.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Interior: http--,,--//borneobulletin.brunei-online.com.bn/index.php/2013/08/01/royal-brunei-first-to-use-dreamliner-in-southeast-asia/ That's just a generic mock-up. BI's 787 has 3-3-3 layout in economy. Haven't decided yet - if anything it'll be somewhere in the middle of november - I was thinking of heading to BKI to meet up with some friends and BI has a through fare from KUL-BKI. Imagine that... two international flights to make a domestic trip Been there , done that, yes it does look a bit odd though sometimes I cant seem to price KUL-BWN-BKI, but can always do BKI-BWN-KUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I will be doing KUL-BWN on 19th October 2013.... Aircraft type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Aircraft type? Obviously he's not going to be dumb enough to go for the second BI flight that uses an A320 or an A319. Thought it was very much pretty obvious what the topic was all about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Aircraft type? Obviously he's not going to be dumb enough to go for the second BI flight that uses an A320 or an A319. Thought it was very much pretty obvious what the topic was all about. Oct 19th to BWN with B787, coming back to KL with A319 on 27th Oct. B787 flight to KL is zero-ed out for BWN-KUL for rest of the month don't know why.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Oct 19th to BWN with B787, coming back to KL with A319 on 27th Oct. B787 flight to KL is zero-ed out for BWN-KUL for rest of the month don't know why.... The 787 service to KUL on 19th is a one-off. More "regular" service commences in Nov, maybe once -DLB is available. After BI871/19 Oct, -DLA will do the twice daily runs to SIN for the rest of Oct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Obviously he's not going to be dumb enough to go for the second BI flight that uses an A320 or an A319. Thought it was very much pretty obvious what the topic was all about. Maybe he got BI-ed like I did. Booked KUL - BWN - BKI on the 01 Nov and the itinerary clearly stated equipment was B787. Checked last week and the flight was changed to A319 . I'm gonna cancel the trip, take whatever is left after the penalty, maybe fly AK to KUL to spot the B787 instead. No luck with inaugurals, my supposedly MH A380 to NRT last December was also cancelled by myself due to equipment change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Maybe he got BI-ed like I did. Booked KUL - BWN - BKI on the 01 Nov and the itinerary clearly stated equipment was B787. Checked last week and the flight was changed to A319 . I'm gonna cancel the trip, take whatever is left after the penalty, maybe fly AK to KUL to spot the B787 instead. No luck with inaugurals, my supposedly MH A380 to NRT last December was also cancelled by myself due to equipment change. Haha, can relate to this. Booked on EK A380 early last year for KUL-DXB, then got crack problem. Whole A380 fleet grounded, we got an old B777 instead. Feeling sore till today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I am not so kiasu - I never take anything for granted, especially when it comes to the B787! Better to book SIN-BWN if want to try. But then I think I'd rather wait for Jetstar or Scoot to commence definitive scheduled services... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I am not so kiasu - I never take anything for granted, especially when it comes to the B787! Better to book SIN-BWN if want to try. But then I think I'd rather wait for Jetstar or Scoot to commence definitive scheduled services... The thing is the B787 should be stable by now. Went to their office last week to get confirmation and they told me the definitive schedule would be 1 Dec to LHR. Seriously, B787 over A380? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Maybe he got BI-ed like I did. Booked KUL - BWN - BKI on the 01 Nov and the itinerary clearly stated equipment was B787. Checked last week and the flight was changed to A319 . I'm gonna cancel the trip, take whatever is left after the penalty, maybe fly AK to KUL to spot the B787 instead. No luck with inaugurals, my supposedly MH A380 to NRT last December was also cancelled by myself due to equipment change. Hey Waiping, how are you mate? No worries for 19th October, the B787 is locked in for BWN-KUL return. A number of VIPs are onboard as well. My friend working with BI has double confirmed with me BI871/BI872 will be operated with B787 -DLA! Go ahead and book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H C Chai 4 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 The thing is the B787 should be stable by now. Went to their office last week to get confirmation and they told me the definitive schedule would be 1 Dec to LHR. Seriously, B787 over A380? I always have a soft spot for BI so I wouldn't mind giving up A380 for B787. To be honest it's a pain on the backside to get on and off the plane as big as an A380... It's a shame that I still couldn't find a way to book LHR-BWN-KCH, despite the fact that BI is now codesharing with MAswing on the KCH-BWN sector. I just hope that the 9 abreast seating isn't as bad as 10-abreast on a 777... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Hey Waiping, how are you mate? No worries for 19th October, the B787 is locked in for BWN-KUL return. A number of VIPs are onboard as well. My friend working with BI has double confirmed with me BI871/BI872 will be operated with B787 -DLA! Go ahead and book! Thanks. I'll try to sort it out within the next few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 B787 in BWN Hangar 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 MAS put their dugong to service immediately after receiving it.. I wonder why other operator like RB need to keep them in hangar,do some short-haul flight for training.. It does not make sense business-wise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 BI's 787 hasn't been flying since delivery flight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) .. I wonder why other operator like RB need to keep them in hangar,do some short-haul flight for training.. It does not make sense business-wise BI is not a business entity (more of a social obligation thing) Otherwise her existence would have ceased long time ago Hence, different set of sense/logic/priority applies Edited October 11, 2013 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 MAS put their dugong to service immediately after receiving it.. I wonder why other operator like RB need to keep them in hangar,do some short-haul flight for training.. It does not make sense business-wise If you were referring to MH's very first A380- that's totally untrue - never did happen. I stand corrected if your definition of "immediately" is a "few weeks". But it was about a month before the first MH A380 operated its first commercial flight. BI can do some cabin familiarisation training whilst the 787 in the hangar, amongst others. I suspect BI is planning to throw a party to welcome the new addition to the fleet ....but only after the "ASEAN festivities" are done ... to maximise the PR impact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teo 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) the big celebration/Launching of a Betterfly is tomorrow night The plane will be flying around/test run around Brunei starting Monday 14 October source:@tweeting787 twitter BI is not a business entity (more of a social obligation thing) Otherwise her existence would have ceased long time ago Hence, different set of sense/logic/priority applies but the government cannot be pumping money again n again.at least they need to break-even Edited October 11, 2013 by Teo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) The B787 has been put on hibernation mode since its delivery. Edited October 11, 2013 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 It seems its today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 Scheduled B787 services. http://www.flyroyalbrunei.com/787-dreamliner-flight-schedule/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teo 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) no idea how to post a picture.wanted to post a picture.thanks zeqa for the tips.a picture from tonight launch courtesy of a friend A Betterfly for RB Edited October 12, 2013 by Teo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 Teo- go to webstagram and sign in. Over there- You can save the pics Teo- go to webstagram and sign in. Over there- You can save the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeqa 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2013 no idea how to post a picture.wanted to post a picture.thanks zeqa for the tips.a picture from tonight launch courtesy of a friend A Betterfly for RB No problem. You can select the size too. WOW- I didn't there's a big event for it. LOL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
