MAS Privatisation

[Robert 0]

4 hours ago, Craig said:

Well they offered me the 2150 flight (MH796) where all the other earlier flights are still available, just not in my booking class. I wasn't going to refund, I was just curious if they'd do a no-penalty refund. And I'd take the 332 J cabin over the 73H J cabin anytime lol. For a 2 hour flight, that seat is pretty comfy especially if you are in 2K. 

They canceled my flight but my flight was also an A332 that's quite full (something like <5 seats available both front and back).

I was on an A332 ex BKK last week and the seat was terrible. The crew had to use pillows owing to the padding being worn out. The cabin was worn is a bit dirty as well. Pics and review are on FB is you haven't seen it.

Edited August 26 by Robert

[Craig 0]

1 hour ago, Robert said:

The crew had to use pillows owing to the padding being worn out.

The 73H barely has any padding lol. I don't mind either one for KUL-BKK (my last trip on MTU was fine), but I wouldn't fly the 332 on any frame for say KUL-AKL. 

[Robert 0]

5 minutes ago, Craig said:

The 73H barely has any padding lol. I don't mind either one for KUL-BKK (my last trip on MTU was fine), but I wouldn't fly the 332 on any frame for say KUL-AKL. 

 

 The A332 felt like I was sitting on a pile of rocks or junk metal and worse than the 737. The addition off 2 or 3 pillows was an ok workaround. 

[JuliusWong 0]

Following the recent MAG announcement on flight reduction to optimize their fleet utilization and allowing some fleet to be repaired, here are some information on flight reduction FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25 until AUGUST 31. Further change is possible.

📌Kuala Lumpur-Bali: 22 flights per week reduced to 18 flights
📌Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta reduced from 42 flights to 40 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Medan reduced from 15 flights to 12 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok reduced from 42 flights to 37 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh City reduced from 20 flights to 19 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Osaka reduced from 7 flights to 6 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo reduced from 12 flights to 10 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Seoul reduced from 13 flights to 8 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai reduced from 10 flights to 9 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Jeddah reduced from 9 flights to 7 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Mumbai reduced from 10 flights to 9 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Singapore reduced from 68 flights to 66 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Yangon reduced from 6 flights to 4 flights per week

Source: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240826-mh24wk35int

Edited August 26 by JuliusWong

[JuliusWong 0]

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Cabinet to get special audit report into Malaysia Airlines issues on Aug 28, says Loke
By GERARD GIMINO

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/26/cabinet-to-get-special-audit-report-into-malaysia-airlines-issues-on-aug-28-says-loke

PUTRAJAYA: A special audit report on recent technical issues affecting Malaysia Airlines will be presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday (Aug 28), says Anthony Loke.

The Transport Minister said the audit, conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) into Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), was carried out even before the recent spate of issues that affected the national carrier.

“I will report some of the findings to the Cabinet this Wednesday. Follow-up action will be taken by CAAM and we view what is happening seriously,” he told a press conference here on Monday (Aug 26).

Loke said he is also in touch with MAG group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail on the matter.

"I have spoken with him and asked him to make the necessary follow-ups to ensure operations are smoother,” he said.

Loke also acknowledged concerns by the public towards the national carrier.

“I’m not downplaying them. CAAM has conducted immediate investigations even before this.

“All incidents involving flights, such as diversions, turbulence or returning to base, must be reported to CAAM,” he said.

Apart from the special audit, Loke said spot checks were also carried out by CAAM into MAG’s engineering department.

 

[JuliusWong 0]

A330-300 9M-MTA is out of action today after cancelling MH128. Hopefully nothing serious.

[Mr.Bandit 0]

1 hour ago, JuliusWong said:

A330-300 9M-MTA is out of action today after cancelling MH128. Hopefully nothing serious.

That was suppose to be the correct ground time needed for routine maintenance. Not like previous, flying with minimal layover.

[KK Lee 5]

5 hours ago, Robert said:

 

 The A332 felt like I was sitting on a pile of rocks or junk metal and worse than the 737. The addition off 2 or 3 pillows was an ok workaround. 

 

5 hours ago, Craig said:

The 73H barely has any padding lol. I don't mind either one for KUL-BKK (my last trip on MTU was fine), but I wouldn't fly the 332 on any frame for say KUL-AKL. 

 

7 hours ago, Robert said:

I was on an A332 ex BKK last week and the seat was terrible. The crew had to use pillows owing to the padding being worn out. The cabin was worn is a bit dirty as well. Pics and review are on FB is you haven't seen it.

Poor padding on MH aircraft is nothing new, has been around since 737-400 time. If flight is not full, I used to swap seat cushion.

[JuliusWong 0]

11 hours ago, Mr.Bandit said:

That was suppose to be the correct ground time needed for routine maintenance. Not like previous, flying with minimal layover.

Good to know it is getting well deserved rest. MH must be crying now they didn't firm up their 10 A330-300 options back in 2013. Then again, they don't give two shits about pax, those MBA holders will receive their five to six figures salary today any way.

[Timothy 1]

On 8/26/2024 at 6:36 PM, JuliusWong said:

Following the recent MAG announcement on flight reduction to optimize their fleet utilization and allowing some fleet to be repaired, here are some information on flight reduction FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25 until AUGUST 31. Further change is possible.

📌Kuala Lumpur-Bali: 22 flights per week reduced to 18 flights
📌Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta reduced from 42 flights to 40 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Medan reduced from 15 flights to 12 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok reduced from 42 flights to 37 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh City reduced from 20 flights to 19 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Osaka reduced from 7 flights to 6 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo reduced from 12 flights to 10 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Seoul reduced from 13 flights to 8 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai reduced from 10 flights to 9 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Jeddah reduced from 9 flights to 7 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Mumbai reduced from 10 flights to 9 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Singapore reduced from 68 flights to 66 flights per week
📌Kuala Lumpur-Yangon reduced from 6 flights to 4 flights per week

Source: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240826-mh24wk35int

seems the link is broken, and when trying to use search on that site couldn't find any new info.

any idea where I can find domestic (Malaysia) route schedules ? have a flight booked to BTU in Sept, but seems there is no MH flight there between 14/9 and 19/9 ? where it usually is a twice daily service. I can understand if they need to reduce it to once daily during this time but to cut off service completely for a few days is just nuts.

Edited August 27 by Timothy

[JuliusWong 0]

6 minutes ago, Timothy said:

seems the link is broken, and when trying to use search on that site couldn't find any new info.

any idea where I can find domestic (Malaysia) route schedules ? have a flight booked to BTU in Sept, but seems there is no MH flight there between 14/9 and 19/9 ? where it usually is a twice daily service. I can understand if they need to reduce it to once daily during this time but to cut off service completely for a few days is just nuts.

Here is there link: https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240826-mh24wk35int

Malaysia Airlines has posted an update: All flight adjustment for August and September 2024 is now completed.

Chaos for travellers! Imagine all the hotel bookings, car rental, tickets to theme park and places of interest you need to re-do from scratch........Easy to wash off hand for MAG！

[Craig 0]

You know things would have been much better if the company owned up to their FUBAR mess. I was told that I couldn't change the rest of my trip/ticket without paying a penalty because those are voluntary changes. But what about those people whose flights are changed up to a week difference! That's just plain nuts. They rather let passengers cancel and refund than accommodate them on their own flights. If they really want to go beyond what's expected of them (which is quite a low bar to set now), let all passengers have 1 free change. 

[JuliusWong 0]

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Malaysia Airlines Sep 2024 Tokyo Operation Changes
Written By Jim Liu

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240827-mhsep24nrt

Malaysia Airlines during the month of September 2024 is adjusting Kuala Lumpur – Tokyo Narita service, previously scheduled up to 12 weekly flights. The 1 daily MH088/089 service remains unchanged except following dates: 25SEP24, 26SEP24 (Tokyo departs the following day).  The 5 weekly MH070/071 service will only operate on following periods: 12SEP24, 14SEP24, 15SEP24, 25SEP24 – 29SEP24.

MH070 KUL0950 – 1805NRT 333
MH088 KUL2330 – 0740+1NRT 333 x56
MH088 KUL2330 – 0740+1NRT 359 56
 
MH089 NRT1020 – 1645KUL 333 x67
MH089 NRT1020 – 1645KUL 359 67
MH071 NRT2230 – 0455+1KUL 333

Operational schedule remains likely to change.

 

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Malaysia Airlines Sep 2024 A350 Shanghai Operations
Written By Jim Liu

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240827-mhsep24pvg

Malaysia Airlines in the first half of September 2024 schedules Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft service on Kuala Lumpur – Shanghai Pu Dong route, scheduled as MH388/389. The A350 will replace A330 on following dates: 01SEP24, 06SEP24, 13SEP24.
 
The airline operates up to 10 weekly flights in September 2024, although this is likely to change.
 
MH388 KUL0840 – 1415PVG 359
MH389 PVG1525 – 1900KUL 359

 

[JuliusWong 0]

3 hours ago, Timothy said:

seems the link is broken, and when trying to use search on that site couldn't find any new info.

any idea where I can find domestic (Malaysia) route schedules ? have a flight booked to BTU in Sept, but seems there is no MH flight there between 14/9 and 19/9 ? where it usually is a twice daily service. I can understand if they need to reduce it to once daily during this time but to cut off service completely for a few days is just nuts.

Did a dummy booking just now, apparently there are at least one flight per day between Sept 14 to Sept 19. 5:20pm flight. If you are staying at KL, you can visit theri office at Nusentral Mall or Paradigm Mall for walk-in service. If you are outstation, please visit the nearest MH office. They should be able to help you.

Another way is to call the call centre 4am in the morning to avoid the queue if you prefer English language. Otherwise, you can select BM as chosen language, they are usually faster to get through.

[Robert 0]

13 hours ago, Timothy said:

seems the link is broken, and when trying to use search on that site couldn't find any new info.

any idea where I can find domestic (Malaysia) route schedules ? have a flight booked to BTU in Sept, but seems there is no MH flight there between 14/9 and 19/9 ? where it usually is a twice daily service. I can understand if they need to reduce it to once daily during this time but to cut off service completely for a few days is just nuts.

Updated schedules are on the MH under 'Flight Schedules'

[jahur 0]

Validity of Malaysia Airlines operator cert slashed to 1 year

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Loke also said that the CAAM conducted a surprise investigation on Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiary, MAB Engineering Services (Mabes), which is responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, from June 24 to 28.

Based on their findings, among the significant issues that contribute to technical incidents with Malaysia Airlines aircraft could be mechanical component issues and a lack in skilled manpower needed to carry out maintenance of the planes,

he said.

He also said the lack of skilled workers affected Malaysia Airlines and Mabes’s ability to improve the level of their safety management system.

Loke said 63 former Mabes employees recently left the company, contributing to the lack in manpower.

Actually if you combined last year and the year prior of 2022 resignation its almost up to 300 seniors leaving. With them resupplying back the same amount but with inexperience technicians who just came out graduating.

[flee 5]

Government does not do accounting on a going concern basis. They only look at things one year by one year.

[Izanee 0]

So all the little napoleons/bean counters/management type who told senior staff to ‘leave’ if they were not happy in MAG will be in trouble now! Huge exodus of trained personnel - 300 in 2 years is ridiculous!

 

reducing validity of AOC is quite a strong signal to MAG… Loke must be worried to ask for more frequent audits 

 

 

[KK Lee 5]

7 hours ago, jahur said:

Validity of Malaysia Airlines operator cert slashed to 1 year

Actually if you combined last year and the year prior of 2022 resignation its almost up to 300 seniors leaving. With them resupplying back the same amount but with inexperience technicians who just came out graduating.

With about 12,000 headcount, loss of 300 management or HQ positions could be beneficial in the long term.

Edited August 28 by KK Lee

[JuliusWong 0]

10 hours ago, KK Lee said:

With about 12,000 headcount, loss of 300 management or HQ positions could be beneficial in the long term.

Where would my son, daughter, auntie, uncle, niece, nephew, friends of niece and nephew work then!?!! Don't touch my iron rice bowl!!!

(the above post is meant for sarcasm)

[KK Lee 5]

11 hours ago, JuliusWong said:

Where would my son, daughter, auntie, uncle, niece, nephew, friends of niece and nephew work then!?!! Don't touch my iron rice bowl!!!

(the above post is meant for sarcasm)

Due to recent boycott of fast food companies, over 15,000 job was lost.

Edited August 29 by KK Lee

[flee 5]

On 8/28/2024 at 9:25 PM, Izanee said:

So all the little napoleons/bean counters/management type who told senior staff to ‘leave’ if they were not happy in MAG will be in trouble now! Huge exodus of trained personnel - 300 in 2 years is ridiculous!

reducing validity of AOC is quite a strong signal to MAG… Loke must be worried to ask for more frequent audits 

In GLCs, there are usually no consequences for non performing staff. They are just put on cold storage - and they still makan gaji buta!

I would say that their current problems go further than the past two or three years. Their panic retirement of their Boeing 777s and A380s without a clear replacement strategy has resulted in a crippled network and insufficient aircraft for expansion. It is good that their failure to manage the business is now highlighted.

[KK Lee 5]

It seems overbooking on popular routes e.g kul-bkk is regular. Those didn't check-in online risk been moved to later flight.

[JuliusWong 0]

Off topic, surprisingly Qantas has also install the same new MH J class for 737 on their new A321XLR. Safran for J class, but they opted for Recaro BL3710 for  Y class. It will operate a mix of domestic and possibly short-haul international routes to places like Southeast Asia and islands in the Pacific Ocean.

[Pall 0]

Another MH 330 return back to KUL earlier this morning. Still wondering how MH head of engineering is still holding on to his job. He should be sacked immediately.