Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 The 777 & A330 J will be refurbished & new IFE to be introduced - https://twitter.com/FHavg/status/605276963754762240 Change the current 777 IFE. Dont change econony class seat and config! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Change the current 777 IFE. Dont change econony class seat and config! If the economy class seats have to be changed, let it be 3-3-3. No to 3-4-3, one reason I avoid flying Emirates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Yes I agree. I like the MH B777s especially when I get a chance to be seated at the twin seats but the IFE must see a major revamp in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suadrif 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Yes I agree. I like the MH B777s especially when I get a chance to be seated at the twin seats but the IFE must see a major revamp in the near future. Economy seats on B777 is comfortable. KUL-AKL is no problem, no back pain, sweaty back etc. On the other hand, took a flight back via Sydney somehow the seat is uncomfortable and quite hard on their A330. I hope they keep the old seats and revamp the IFE, the screen is tiny! Edited June 1, 2015 by suadrif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 The 777 & A330 J will be refurbished & new IFE to be introduced - https://twitter.com/FHavg/status/605276963754762240 If they change J class on A333..hopefully it will fly as further as IST. *dreaming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 can you change IFE but keep the seats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) can you change IFE but keep the seats? Doubt it, keeping the seats and mounting a larger screen will require substantial modifications and may not be cost effective at all. Typically airlines will remove the seats and replace with newer seats as they might be approaching end of useful life by now. I believe the seats currently on the 777s and the screens come as one package. Edited June 2, 2015 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 The reality of IFE is less the size of the screen than it is the content itself. If New MH installs 50inch HDtv's in every seat but doesn't pay for the rights, all you'll get to watch is TV3, Ali Baba Bujang Lapok and Jaws 1,2 and 3. As for the seats themselves - they're very comfy, and have A lot of paddig because it's not the slimline kind. If MH wants to increase seat count but keep the kind of pitch that exists now, the only way forward is the skinny type seats. Depending on brand, some can be quite backside pain Careful what you wish for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 The reality of IFE is less the size of the screen than it is the content itself. If New MH installs 50inch HDtv's in every seat but doesn't pay for the rights, all you'll get to watch is TV3, Ali Baba Bujang Lapok and Jaws 1,2 and 3. As for the seats themselves - they're very comfy, and have A lot of paddig because it's not the slimline kind. If MH wants to increase seat count but keep the kind of pitch that exists now, the only way forward is the skinny type seats. Depending on brand, some can be quite backside pain Careful what you wish for! Recaro seats please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne Goh 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Recaro seats please As long as no backside pain and no Jaws 1,2,3 I'm happy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Go WiFi & LiveTV! Apparently there were plans to introduce those as part of Project Sapphire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 As long as no backside pain ....If it's hemorrhoidal issues, we have remedies - worry no further, please send PM if privacy valued If it's boss, children or spouse related issues, can I PM you if you have answers ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Kim 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Maybe MH could just hand out iPads? I do love the current 777 seats more than the A330's, but it is showing age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Maybe MH could just hand out iPads? I do love the current 777 seats more than the A330's, but it is showing age.That seems rather LCCish. Sure, QF does it, but only for domestic flights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffery Lim 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Maybe MH could just hand out iPads? I do love the current 777 seats more than the A330's, but it is showing age. Then the cost to repair or recover the ipad will be even higher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Then the cost to repair or recover the ipad will be even higher can imagine greedy passengers trying to "pocket" (bag) the iPads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 can imagine greedy passengers trying to "pocket" (bag) the iPads! They all should just install USB on every seats and have wifi IFE like Silk Air 738. Lighter. Lower cost to run . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yang Zulhilmi 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Change the current 777 IFE. Dont change econony class seat and config! if i'm not mistaken, Aerolineas Argentinas took ex-MH A332 they keep the old bulky seats, removed the smallish PTV, and installed new larger HD screen..(as well as new J class seats and moodlight in both classes) maybe MH can do this to their 777. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 CM knows airline need fuel efficient aircraft to be competitive, not that gomen don't have money to order new aircraft. After dust settled, CM is likely to announce new aircraft order and lease aircraft for interim period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azri 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Here's some notes so far: - New Business Class for A330, 777 Does it mean that the 777 will stay longer in the fleet and not disposed as scheduled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Does it mean that the 777 will stay longer in the fleet and not disposed as scheduled? The older one are staying, younger ones are being put on sales/ lease-out now. The last four if I remember correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 MAS got its first 777 in 1995? And last one in 2002? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 MAS got its first 777 in 1995? And last one in 2002?MH only has -200ERs, which were only launched in 1997. IIRC one of them flew non-stop from Seattle to Subang. I think the last one arrived in 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) That seems rather LCCish. Sure, QF does it, but only for domestic flights. OpenSkies, BA's premium cabin 757's, also hand out iPads instead of having traditional IFE's. Not that I agree with the idea, just saying Edited June 3, 2015 by jani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZKNCL 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 The older one are staying, younger ones are being put on sales/ lease-out now. The last four if I remember correctly. The plan changed. The original plan was to dispose of ALL 77E's. MH planned to sell the four owned ones (MRL, MRM, MRP, MRQ) and return the oldest ones to their lessors (MRN, despite being new, is also leased). The only information to surface to the media was the sale of the four owned birds and therefore people believed only those were leaving the fleet. All four were removed from sale which probably signals their intention to retain the new ones and refurbish them. I would presume that if any were to leave, they would return the older birds to their lessors before touching MRL, MRM, MRP, MRQ, and even MRN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
