DaTan 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 According to what was posted, that means Sept 1 will be the day to kick start the major changes? Brand revealed, maybe the proposed new designs then over the few months a transformation will take place and hopefully by January 2016 we have something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 According to what was posted, that means Sept 1 will be the day to kick start the major changes? Brand revealed, maybe the proposed new designs then over the few months a transformation will take place and hopefully by January 2016 we have something new.D Don't think MC Saatchi team can come up with such grand rebranding in a month. Unless they work day and night for it...... Royal Brunei's rebranding more than a year to plan out. All touch point now are with new branding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Ala China Eastern doesn't take much time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 Don't think MC Saatchi team can come up with such grand rebranding in a month. Unless they work day and night for it...... Royal Brunei's rebranding more than a year to plan out. All touch point now are with new branding. According to those in the industry, the pitch was settled months ago. MAS was slow in publicising it as it is probably the least of their priorities. The new agency had more than a month to work on it. Besides, they had already started work on the rebranding in their pitch. So it is just continuing the work after they won the pitch.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 21, 2015 I wonder if the new creature will have 'tailor-made fares' like what Etihad will be introducing http://www.etihad.com/farechoices?CID=ema:farechoices-rowaug15:guestsenen:etihadairwaysannouncement&utm_campaign=farechoices-rowaug15&utm_medium=email&utm_source=guestsenen&utm_content=etihadairwaysannouncement&CID=ema:::&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=&utm_content= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 on another note...from my recent flight with MH i noticed the cabin crew were in high spirit and all smiles and being "more" attentive than previously.kudos to them and if you cant beat the others with your hardwares at least ensure your service can be a winning factor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 on another note...from my recent flight with MH i noticed the cabin crew were in high spirit and all smiles and being "more" attentive than previously.kudos to them and if you cant beat the others with your hardwares at least ensure your service can be a winning factor Couldn't agree more as no more plus size crew spotted on mh planes these days. Ouchhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 Couldn't agree more as no more plus size crew spotted on mh planes these days. Ouchhh Does it really matter if the crews are plus sized or old? Given the option of hotties with bad attitude or veterans with good people skills, I'd pick the veterans every single flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Does it really matter if the crews are plus sized or old? Given the option of hotties with bad attitude or veterans with good people skills, I'd pick the veterans every single flight. I choose the one that have good appearance and good personality…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Does it really matter if the crews are plus sized or old? Given the option of hotties with bad attitude or veterans with good people skills, I'd pick the veterans every single flight. While I prefer to be served by groups of crews with awesome service regardless of size, but I think the new management doesn't. On the other hand, kesian to those plus size male crew.... They need to button up their waist coat and they look like Disney on Ice figure.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Plus size likely mean senior in age, pay at or near top end of pay scale or on contract and need extra fuel to carry them. Bean counter would have no qualms to terminate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Does it really matter if the crews are plus sized or old? Given the option of hotties with bad attitude or veterans with good people skills, I'd pick the veterans every single flight. A lot of the senior crew on my MH flights over the past few years have been less-than-stellar. They do have the people skills as you mentioned, but more often than not choose not to make use of it. I'll never forget my recent flight to HKG, where the IFS/purser was sleeping (or resting with his eyes closed) on his jump seat. My brief interaction (if you can call it that) was at the door when I boarded. He glanced at my boarding pass and nodded without making eye contact. Not quite the "people skills" one would expect from a senior crew member serving Business. To be fair, I did have some pleasant encounters with the senior ones, but not quite enough to outweigh the negative encounters. Point is, the younger "hotties" CAN have equally good people skills, so it boils down to luck Edited August 23, 2015 by Chris Tan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) One Canadian exits, another enter - former Air Canada VP of Marketing Charles D. McKee replaces Dean Dacko as Head of Marketing. Has experience with Dragonair & Virgin Atlantic as wellhttp://www.therakyatpost.com/business/2015/08/25/air-canada-executive-to-be-mas-marketing-head/His LinkedIn Profile, if anyone's interested - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/charlesmckee Edited August 25, 2015 by Mohd Suhaimi Fariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 So MH announced the closure of its lounges in PER and SIN. Very much expected and were in the works. So, that just leaves MEL and LHR with lounges, apart from PEN, KUL (3), KCH and BKI (2). Previously, MH had its own branded lounges in LAX, FRA, JHB, LGK, SYD....anywhere else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 So MH announced the closure of its lounges in PER and SIN. Very much expected and were in the works. So, that just leaves MEL and LHR with lounges, apart from PEN, KUL (3), KCH and BKI (2). Previously, MH had its own branded lounges in LAX, FRA, JHB, LGK, SYD....anywhere else? Not even SYD and CDG?? I think MH should retain the lounges in SYD and MEL, workout with QF to share the OW lounges. Quite surprised there's no lounges in HKG, NRT, SEL? Not even TPE, PVG and PEK? http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel_advisory/golden_lounge_perth_and_singapore_cease_operations.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 Not even SYD and CDG?? I think MH should retain the lounges in SYD and MEL, workout with QF to share the OW lounges. Quite surprised there's no lounges in HKG, NRT, SEL? Not even TPE, PVG and PEK? They don't need to open a lounge everywhere they fly. It won't make sense to maintain their own lounge when they don't have the passengers to justify it. PEK, CDG and ICN only get one daily flight each. I'm not sure it's wise to spend lots of money on a lounge that'll be open for a few hours a day. Sure, EK does that, but they've never had to worry about money. TPE gets two measly 737s a day, and HKG already has enough OW lounges to cater for the soon-to-be-all-737 flights. Similarly, NRT has JL, CX, QF and AA lounges that are perfectly capable of catering to the handful of MH passengers. I'll be more surprised if they don't close the Australian lounges. There are much nicer lounges operated by QF. I don't even bother with the MH lounges when flying ex-Australia, to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) So MH announced the closure of its lounges in PER and SIN. Very much expected and were in the works. So, that just leaves MEL and LHR with lounges, apart from PEN, KUL (3), KCH and BKI (2). Previously, MH had its own branded lounges in LAX, FRA, JHB, LGK, SYD....anywhere else? Closing SIN lounge ? Is there an alternative OneWorld lounge in Changi T2 ? EDIT : sorry just read the MH Travel Advisory. So guests will be able to use the Premier Lounge in Changi T2. Is the lounge closure for renovation or is "Service Improvement" just a nice way to say axed ? Edited August 27, 2015 by Timothy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Since we are on lounge; found out MH is charging OW partner US$60 and US$50 for use of F and J class lounge respectively. Hence, some OW airline (e.g. UL) prefer their premium pax to use cheaper third party lounge (e.g. Plaza Premium). Believe MH is doing likewise in HKG, BKK. Find lounge at KUL is busy during morning and evening. Hardly anyone could consume over US$5 of food during breakfast. Depending on business model, operating business lounge could be profitable. However, if number of pax is small, it is cheaper to use OW partner or third party lounge. Edited August 27, 2015 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 Find lounge at KUL is busy during morning and evening. Hardly anyone could consume over US$5 of food during breakfast. Roughly around RM21.50 (RM4.30 to 1USD) compared to last year RM16 (RM3.20 to 1USD). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Roughly around RM21.50 (RM4.30 to 1USD) compared to last year RM16 (RM3.20 to 1USD). Apple for apple comparison only, you tidak kira gee-ass-tee effect ? Edited August 27, 2015 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 Maybe it's time for MH to relocate to T1 in SIN and join most OW partners. The new soon-to-be-opened BA lounge looks spiffy and the QF lounge is fantastic as usual. Not even SYD and CDG?? I think MH should retain the lounges in SYD and MEL, workout with QF to share the OW lounges. Quite surprised there's no lounges in HKG, NRT, SEL? Not even TPE, PVG and PEK? http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/travel_advisory/golden_lounge_perth_and_singapore_cease_operations.html CDG T1 OW lounges are abysmal. Even QR uses the same lounge as MH in CDG. There isn't a need for a lounge in CDG when MH only flies there once a day. The ideal situation would be to move to T2 to share the lounge with CX/AA (CX has a decent lounge in CDG). Why would MH need a lounge in HKG when there are so many excellent CX choices to choose from? For a J/OWS, there's the QF lounge (great food!), CX Wing/Cabin/Bridge/G16 and for OWE, there's the lovely CX Pier/Wing. Same goes for SYD/MEL, the QF lounge is amazing! Since we are on lounge; found out MH is charging OW partner US$60 and US$50 for use of F and J class lounge respectively. Hence, some OW airline (e.g. UL) prefer their premium pax to use cheaper third party lounge (e.g. Plaza Premium). Believe MH is doing likewise in HKG, BKK. Find lounge at KUL is busy during morning and evening. Hardly anyone could consume over US$5 of food during breakfast. If that's true, that's quite a hefty charge considering a day pass cost roughly the same. MH can give you an invitation to Plaza Premium Lounge, but flyers can visit the CX lounges both in BKK and HKG and both are lovely! What if I lounge hop - is it $60 USD per lounge? (AA would be paying a lot for me if that's the case ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2015 The flagship route will be this RN26 KUL-ALA , returning to malaysia RN0 The flight no will need to be changed to RN29 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Maybe it's time for MH to relocate to T1 in SIN and join most OW partners. The new soon-to-be-opened BA lounge looks spiffy and the QF lounge is fantastic as usual. But both lounges only open in the afternoon. Even if MH relocates to T1 they'll have to find a different lounge, which is likely to be either the SATS or Skyview. Edited August 28, 2015 by Chris Tan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Kim 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 So MH announced the closure of its lounges in PER and SIN. Very much expected and were in the works. So, that just leaves MEL and LHR with lounges, apart from PEN, KUL (3), KCH and BKI (2). Previously, MH had its own branded lounges in LAX, FRA, JHB, LGK, SYD....anywhere else? If I'm not wrong, both LHR and MEL lounges will be refurbished soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Meredith 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2015 So MH announced the closure of its lounges in PER and SIN. Very much expected and were in the works. So, that just leaves MEL and LHR with lounges, apart from PEN, KUL (3), KCH and BKI (2). Previously, MH had its own branded lounges in LAX, FRA, JHB, LGK, SYD....anywhere else? In the SIN Golden Lounge for the last time MAS is dead, long live.................? I suppose we'll have to wait until Tuesday to find out! Am flying to CGK on Tuesday, so lets see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites