JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2015 I can't wait to fly with smarties again!! Note that the booking engines isn't great yet...the Y fares keeps jumping, J fares kept as it is. I am sure it will get sorted soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 1. KUL-BKI-KUL 2. KUL-KCH-KUL 3. KCH-BKI-KCH 3 new routes in a row, bookings now opened...guess they are tapping opportunities here in East Malaysia...Am surprised to see the number 3...awaits more new routes from other ports in East Malaysia.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Malaysia domestic aviation 2016: AirAsia impacted as Rayani enters, Malaysia Airlines resumes growth 29-Dec-2015 Competition in Malaysia’s domestic market will intensify in 2016 as Malaysia Airlines resumes growth and start-up Rayani Air expands. The Malaysian domestic market should experience significantly faster growth than 2015 but yields will be under pressure, impacting profitability. Malaysia’s domestic market grew by only 2% in 2015, marking the slowest rate of growth since 2006. The market has more than doubled in size since 2003, driven by expansion from AirAsia. Malaysia Airlines domestic traffic has dropped significantly over the last six months and total domestic capacity in Malaysia is currently below year ago levels. But Malaysia Airlines expects to resume growth after opening seven new bases in secondary cities and introducing a new domestic schedule in Apr-2016. Meanwhile Rayani will begin competing on already crowded domestic trunk routes, joining AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air. [2943 words] More at: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/malaysia-domestic-aviation-2016-airasia-impacted-as-rayani-enters-malaysia-airlines-resumes-growth-259651 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Hoping the airline can do away with the cheat line (and smarties seats) in the future, right now MAS legacy is all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan_Endi 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 1. KUL-BKI-KUL 2. KUL-KCH-KUL 3. KCH-BKI-KCH 3 new routes in a row, bookings now opened...guess they are tapping opportunities here in East Malaysia...Am surprised to see the number 3...awaits more new routes from other ports in East Malaysia.... i think the booking is not yet open. try to book just now.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 i think the booking is not yet open. try to book just now.. I did dummy booking after seeing their fb post, looks ok from my end; I can see the fares and flight timing, maybe some dates nothing turn out as the website is clearly still not very stable.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Malaysia domestic aviation 2016: AirAsia impacted as Rayani enters, Malaysia Airlines resumes growth 29-Dec-2015 Competition in Malaysia’s domestic market will intensify in 2016 as Malaysia Airlines resumes growth and start-up Rayani Air expands. 6Meanwhile Rayani will begin competing on already crowded domestic trunk routes, joining AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air. [2943 words] Seriously CAPA? AK affected by RN presence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 29, 2015 Seriously CAPA? AK affected by RN presence?Possibly similar sentiment prevalent in MH when AK came into being those many years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 30, 2015 Seriously CAPA? AK affected by RN presence? AK would be more preoccupied with a resurgent MH as well as the expanding and well funded OD in 2016. RN is just a bit player. However, it will start the same way as AK - with two used B737s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 The nightmare unfolded earlier this morning: http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2016/02/09/200-rayani-air-passengers-stranded-langkawi-airport/ More then 200 Rayani Air passengers stranded at Langkawi Airport LANGKAWI, Feb 9, 2016: More than 200 passengers were stranded at the Langkawi International Airport after a Boeing 737 aircraft of Rayani Air developed technical problems today. Flight RN180 scheduled to leave for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 11.10am was not allowed to depart due to the technical problems. A Rayani Air Customer Service officer said the problems were still unidentified. “I was made to understand that the engineering division is still waiting for the replacement parts to fix the aircraft,” said the officer, who declined to reveal his name. He said the affected passengers were given a choice whether to use ferry and bus services provided by Rayani Air back to Kuala Lumpur or to have their air fares refunded. The officer said another Rayani Air flight scheduled at 6.20pm had also been cancelled. Meanwhile, Nor Azman Ali, one of the affected passengers, suggested that the airline should bring in a substitute aircraft for the stranded passengers. Rayani Air, Malaysia’s first Syariah-compliant airline, took to the skies on Dec 20 last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) 9M-RKB has been stuck in BkI since yesterday and only took this evening. One down aircraft is definitely affecting operations for other sectors as there is only two aircraft servicing 4 routes. Edited February 9, 2016 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 200 pax on a former MH B734 with 144 seats? There must be 56 lap-seating babies on that LGK flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 He said the affected passengers were given a choice whether to use ferry and bus services provided by Rayani Air back to Kuala Lumpur or to have their air fares refunded. Should offer tickets to others airlines though not sure the others have vacant seats... a costlier option but it is the price to pay since no one gone to airport to get ferry or bus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Reminds me of the days when AK were operating decades old B737s and had to cancel flights frequently due to aircraft going tech. RN should probably pick up another ex MH B734 and so that they have a bit more redundancy for their services. They have failed at a crucial holiday period and this is bad PR for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 200 pax on a former MH B734 with 144 seats? There must be 56 lap-seating babies on that LGK flight. Think it is more than 200 passengers for both the morning- and evening flights ex LGK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Allegedly due to cracked windshield while nightstopping in LGK, so claimed the CEO in Malaysiakini website. Investigating if there are elements of sabotage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Think it is more than 200 passengers for both the morning- and evening flights ex LGK.So, average load factor about 69% Could the CNY period be considered 'peak' for LGK-KUL vv ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khalil Abd Halim 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 they should seriously have a spare aircraft now that they are flying to to more destinations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Allegedly due to cracked windshield while nightstopping in LGK, so claimed the CEO in Malaysiakini website. Investigating if there are elements of sabotage...Hard to imagine somebody with airside access willing to risk his career and do something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Is it that easy to sabotage a plane, since security would be high? I dunno, but it does seem that this is an easy excuse? I could be wrong here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 LANGKAWI, Feb 9, 2016: More than 200 passengers were stranded at the Langkawi International Airport after a Boeing 737 aircraft of Rayani Air developed technical problems today. Flight RN180 scheduled to leave for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) at 11.10am was not allowed to depart due to the technical problems. Allegedly due to cracked windshield while nightstopping in LGK, so claimed the CEO in Malaysiakini website. Investigating if there are elements of sabotage... After night stop, first flight at 11.10am? By 11am, one could have completed 2 sectors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 isn't aircraft windshield able to withstand a frozen bird shot at it at 100 km/h? I remember watching a documentary and it mentioned how strong it has to be. can a person really smash it with a hammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 Awani news said MAB do a rescue flights for rayani air. 2 aircrafts been deployed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 MAB did not rescue Rayani. Rayani's bosses chartered (paid for) MAB aircraft to fetch the stranded passengers. I don't think MAB is in a mood for sedekah jariah. On the allerged sabotage, I doubt it. I mean look at the mereput aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nabiel Haniff 1 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 MAB did not rescue Rayani. Rayani's bosses chartered (paid for) MAB aircraft to fetch the stranded passengers. I don't think MAB is in a mood for sedekah jariah. On the allerged sabotage, I doubt it. I mean look at the mereput aircraft. Yes, rescued chartered lah. There is no way of sabotage. This is because ageing aircraft kan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
