JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 3 (edited) MALAYSIA AIRLINES AUG 2024 737 MAX INTERNATIONAL NETWORK EXPANSION NS24 Oneworld Written By Jim Liu Published at 0700GMT 28MAY24 Malaysia Airlines in recent weeks revised planned Boeing 737 MAX 8 international network expansion. As of 26MAY24, the 737 MAX 8 will be introduced on additional routes from August 2024. Kuala Lumpur – Amritsar eff 01AUG24 Kuala Lumpur – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi eff 26AUG24 Kuala Lumpur – Denpasar 16AUG24, 27SEP24, 18OCT24, 25OCT24 Kuala Lumpur – Medan Kualanamu eff 03AUG24 Source: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240528-mhaug247m8 Edited June 3 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 3 (edited) Fiji Airways Becomes Oneworld’s Newest Full Member Previously a Oneworld connect member, the South Pacific airline is now the alliance's 15th full fledged partner https://businesstravelerusa.com/news/fiji-airways-becomes-oneworld-full-member/ Fiji Airways has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a full member of the Oneworld Alliance, marking an important advancement for the South Pacific airline. Previously a Oneworld Connect partner since 2018, the airline has now elevated its status within the renowned alliance. Founded in 1951, Fiji Airways has steadily expanded its operations, now boasting a fleet of 21 aircraft, including Airbus A350s, Airbus A330s, and Boeing 737s. I did a quick check for Nov 13 till 16, 2024. KUL to NAN RM8,474 y class return via Sydney with Malaysia Airlines MH 129 and Fiji Airways/ Qantas QF3871. 16h 15min for total journey duration. There is another option 15h 45min, but will set you a cool RM12,180.00. Edited June 3 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 4 Malaysia Airlines B737-8H6 9M-MXY did a charter flight for Harimau Malaya to Bishkek, Capital of Kyrgyzstan via New Delhi, India. The team is in town for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled on June 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted June 8 Another slightly altered video this time officially from their youtube account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted June 8 Looks enticing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 8 8 hours ago, jahur said: Another slightly altered video this time officially from their youtube account. so they have won an award before they even have the aircraft LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted June 9 (edited) 9 hours ago, Robert said: so they have won an award before they even have the aircraft LOL Probably piggybacking those collins and recaro seat models that won awards for other airlines "years" ago lol. Anyhow Safran Rave ife after 2021 apart from 4k, comes with wireless headphone connectivity as standard even on economy. Technically you bring your wireless Bose or Sony noise cancelling headset and sync it to the IFE without needing to plug in anything. Only thing i am not sure if MH opted the OLED model or not cause Safran has updated a newer variant called Safran Rave Ultra which has some display upgrades. Edited June 9 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted June 9 10 hours ago, Robert said: so they have won an award before they even have the aircraft LOL Following LH’s lead, perhaps? Like how they “won” an award for a J product 6 or 7 years before it had entered service. And even today it’s only on one aircraft or so. Goes to show how meaningless Skytrax is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 10 (edited) On 6/9/2024 at 9:44 AM, jahur said: Probably piggybacking those collins and recaro seat models that won awards for other airlines "years" ago lol. Anyhow Safran Rave ife after 2021 apart from 4k, comes with wireless headphone connectivity as standard even on economy. Technically you bring your wireless Bose or Sony noise cancelling headset and sync it to the IFE without needing to plug in anything. Only thing i am not sure if MH opted the OLED model or not cause Safran has updated a newer variant called Safran Rave Ultra which has some display upgrades. LOL......I think they are referring to the recent Bronze award they have won for Cabin Concept of the Year 2024 for MH's A330neo at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/malaysia-airlines_malaysiaaviationgroup-malaysiaairlines-activity-7202266784849121280-i9UK?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Full list of winners: https://awards.onboardhospitality.com/awards-news/onboard-hospitality-awards-2024-winners-revealed/ Cabin Concept of the Year Full-service airline: Gold: Hawaiian Airlines Silver: Air France Bronze: Malaysia Airlines That contest cost £2,750 to participate. Edited June 10 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 11 I heard a rumour that another MAX will be delivered on Sunday. Many on here are better placed to confirm this so I thought id ask if it's true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted June 11 1 hour ago, Robert said: I heard a rumour that another MAX will be delivered on Sunday. Many on here are better placed to confirm this so I thought id ask if it's true? Should be MVC technically 3 months behind schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 11 Affirmative, 9M-MVC will be delivered this Sunday, making a total of 4 B737 max 8. It is spotting the tailfin logo with songket motif. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 11 6 hours ago, jahur said: Should be MVC technically 3 months behind schedule. Isn't this supposed to be the last of the 4 deliveries scheduled for last year? If that is so, we have not seen any 2025 deliveries yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 11 1 hour ago, flee said: Isn't this supposed to be the last of the 4 deliveries scheduled for last year? If that is so, we have not seen any 2025 deliveries yet! That reasonable no ? Since we're still getting through 2024 after all ..... 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted June 11 2 hours ago, flee said: Isn't this supposed to be the last of the 4 deliveries scheduled for last year? If that is so, we have not seen any 2025 deliveries yet! Yea 4 meant for last year. And if based on q1 2024 projections 8 frame this year. Now no one is sure due to Boeings scrutinised FAA checks. Next year if i recall it was suppose to be 9-10 frames. For this year alone with everything running slow maybe 2-3 more frames that is if nothing new happens at Boeing that causes further pauses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 11 12 hours ago, JuliusWong said: Affirmative, 9M-MVC will be delivered this Sunday, making a total of 4 B737 max 8. It is spotting the tailfin logo with songket motif. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 12 MH1 was cancelled last night. Perhaps 9M-MAC has a tech issue? Any inside info? Somebody has mentioned that passengers were moved to the Hilton Hotel at Gatwick and commented that its far away from LHR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 12 7 minutes ago, Robert said: Somebody has mentioned that passengers were moved to the Hilton Hotel at Gatwick and commented that its far away from LHR. Wow, that would be like a quarter circle round the M25 - each way 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted June 12 10 minutes ago, BC Tam said: Wow, that would be like a quarter circle round the M25 - each way 😁 true. A lot of the airport area hotels at LHR and LGW were closed and housing asylum seekers so a lot less availability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 12 13 hours ago, BC Tam said: That reasonable no ? Since we're still getting through 2024 after all ..... 😁 Hahaha, typo lah! I meant 2024! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 12 Never a doubt ! 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 12 6 hours ago, Robert said: true. A lot of the airport area hotels at LHR and LGW were closed and housing asylum seekers so a lot less availability. I think to accommodate 200+ people (100+ rooms) is no easy feat. Maybe only the LGW area hotels have that kind of available room numbers at short notice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 12 With all the hiccups already so far this year on their flagship LHR route alone, I guess it's reasonable to imagine the bean counters be stocking up on red ink again 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 12 New aircraft revised delivery:- Eight B737max 8 will now be three (maybe can squeeze in #4, but highly doubt) Four A330-900neo will now be three only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 12 4 minutes ago, JuliusWong said: New aircraft revised delivery:- Eight B737max 8 will now be three (maybe can squeeze in #4, but highly doubt) Four A330-900neo will now be three only Wonder if anyone bothered enough to initiate shadow play - that is, make big fuss of initiating negotiations with manufacturer A for urgent narrowbody deliveries and with manufacturer B for expedited widebody frames 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
