CH Teo 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Finally it's up and running, another player in Malaysia's commercial aviation services; hope they focus on the home front first before going abroad. 1. With those 2nd hand 737 classics, I wander how long can those classics serves them before they need to buy new planes? How many planes that they got from MAS given that BKI and KCH from KLIA2 is on the card soon? 2. Those uniform colour really like MASwings one. 3. It's just incrediable to see that just over a night, launch fares goes to RM 70 from RM 51 yesterday; meanwhile anyone who bought a promo J will be an "angry bird" I guess as now is only RM 199 compared to yesterday RM 280 (bet the value is better than AK premium flex if not considering they are flying on the classics). (PS: 9M-RKA is the exact 737-400 frame that I last flown with MAS when it was 9M-MQB) Edited December 14, 2015 by CH Teo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 BTW that seat image as found on their site is actually LH's premium Y: http://www.ausbt.com.au/lufthansa-reveals-new-premium-economy-seat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Everything still looks very amateurish to me. So will stay away until they have proven themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Looks horrible. I thought it's quite ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Until this airline is on MOF approved list, doubt they could break even outside school holidays and festival season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Are those crew overnighting anywhere ? Why the need for those trolley bags ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Are those crew overnighting anywhere ? Why the need for those trolley bags ? IIRC cabin crew members, even when not overnighting, tend to carry these in-cabin bags around. The bags normally contain a spare set of uniform (presumably in case of accidental splash of coffee, or unexpected overnight at outstation, or in case their checked luggage fail to show up at outstation) as well as SOP manuals. Feel free to make corrections. That, or maybe they do overnighting at outstation, maybe at those shabby-looking budget hotels around Jalan Kebun Sultan or Sri Cemerlang in KB, for instance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Ya...you're right! Their manual and spare uniform must be with them at all times. Thus the carry-on. Looks kinda big...will it fit in the old 734 bins? I always remember how crew on MH would flip pax bags wheel upwards and outwards and quickly snapping the bin shut to fit the usual cabin luggage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Thanks for insight ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 And tons of makeup too, for ladies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan_Endi 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Please share your experience if anyone has try flying with them :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 New airline Rayani Air aims to break even in three years PUTRAJAYA (Dec 18): Rayani Air Sdn Bhd, which received its air operator's certificate (AOC) today and plans to launch operations on Dec 20, aims to reach break-even in three years, its newly-appointed managing director Jaafar Zamhari said. "In our projection of cash flow, we anticipate the payback period to take three years," Jaafar said, but declined to reveal the amount of money the airline will invest to kickstart its operations. More: http://www.theedgemarkets.com/my/article/new-airline-rayani-air-aims-break-even-three-years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Firdaus Bolong 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 Ambitious. Just wish them well. Will only give us travellers more options. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 Is it me or the website is full of bugs?? Planning to try it....can't wait to see those smarties again!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 wishing them all the best and more flight option is always good for us travellers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 19, 2015 Three years ?! Wow, that is a deep hole to have to climb out from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 The smarties seats are back!! https://www.facebook.com/Malaysia.Airports.Holdings.Berhad/photos/a.114160488776166.1073741829.112926392232909/450614591797419/?type=3&theater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtHdDdrqUds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Waiting for RN163 KBR - KUL. retimed to 1725 instead of 1605 original departure. Will update with photos and review . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Just browsed through their wikipedia page; and i wonder where does the info came from; as it mentioned on acquiring B737-800 and also a B777 for flights to Jeddah.Anyhow, can't wait to see the photos of the inaugural flight here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 "Trip Report" Rayani Air Inaugural Flight Equipment : Boeing 737-400 9M-RKA (ex 9M-MQB) Crew Carried : 2 Technical Crews, 6 Cabin Crews Pax Load : 70% Sector : KBR - KUL STD : 1605 hrs ATD : 1750 hrs Refreshment : Snack box (Juice, Peanut and Muffin) Ticket Price : RM70 Seat Number : 24F (orange smarties seat) Delay Info : Approx 2 hrs and no specific reason Boarding was smooth with Rayani Air CEO onboard. Parked at gate 1 in KBR Airport. Aircraft on chocked about 1625 hrs and welcomed by MAHB Water Cannon. rayani air served free refreshment and do on board sales called as "SkySales" which offer variety of snack and drink. Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures since I snapped it using my iPhone only. Now 734 wing is come back 😜 Seat pocket contents : Smarties seats "Trip Report" Rayani Air Inaugural Flight Equipment : Boeing 737-400 9M-RKA (ex 9M-MQB) Crew Carried : 2 Technical Crews, 6 Cabin Crews Pax Load : 70% Sector : KBR - KUL STD : 1605 hrs ATD : 1750 hrs Refreshment : Snack box (Juice, Peanut and Muffin) Ticket Price : RM70 Seat Number : 24F (orange smarties seat) Delay Info : Approx 2 hrs and no specific reason Boarding was smooth with Rayani Air CEO onboard. Parked at gate 1 in KBR Airport. Aircraft on chocked about 1625 hrs and welcomed by MAHB Water Cannon. rayani air served free refreshment and do on board sales called as "SkySales" which offer variety of snack and drink. Sorry for the poor quality of the pictures since I snapped it using my iPhone only. Now 734 wing is come back 😜 Seat pocket contents : Smarties seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Thanks for the TR, rather interesting to see they offer better refreshments than any other airlines. BTW what sort of snacks did they offer for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Am excited about the new airline, just not excited about the plane...with the CHUNKY and BIG armrests... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Awesome TR Nabiel; thanks for sharing with us here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2015 Message on barf bag makes one feel like one has a worse affliction than air sickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
