JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2023 33 minutes ago, Adam Lawrence said: Batik Air Malaysia Additional Routes Launch in Feb 2024 Batik Air Malaysia during the month of February 2024 continues network expansion, with new service to Batam, Dayong and Kunming. Kuala Lumpur – Batam eff 16FEB24 4 weekly 737 MAX 8 (This route is in addition to Kuala Lumpur Subang – Batam 1 daily ATR72 flight) OD356 KUL1510 – 1520BTH 7M8 x146 OD357 BTH1450 – 1700KUL 7M8 x257 Kuala Lumpur – Dayong eff 09FEB24 3 weekly 737 MAX 8 OD622 KUL0930 – 1425DYG 7M8 357 OD623 DYG1525 – 2005KUL 7M8 357 Kuala Lumpur – Kunming eff 08FEB24 4 weekly 737 MAX 8 OD670 KUL2150 – 0135+1KMG 7M8 x135 OD671 KMG0235 – 0635KUL 7M8 x246 Previously reported routes addition in Feb 2024 as follows: Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen eff 09FEB24 4 weekly A330-300 (Previous: 3 weekly) Kuala Lumpur – Kaohsiung – Nagoya eff 07FEB24 3 weekly 737 MAX 8 (Nagoya overall service increases from 3 to 6 weekly) Batik Air Malaysia is cancelling their flights left, right and center yet they are expanding as crazy. Customer service is barely in existence. I wonder how did they obtain all these approvals. And with only two A330-300s in fleet, I wonder how can they do Jeddah, Tashkent and Istanbul concurrently. Dubai is now flown with B738MAX 8, good grief for the cabin crew. Dayong is the old name for ZhangJiaJie, although its main international airport Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport retains its IATA Code: DYG. I literally need to google where is DYG. LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2023 OD also resuming Tawau and Sibu next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 25, 2023 Scanning thru the fares OD are charging for their one stop KUL-NGO flights, it seems they are a little optimistic. Their fares are even higher than what the Japanese airlines charge for their one stop (in Tokyo) flights and SQ (stop in SIN)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2023 Batik Air Malaysia Feb 2024 Domestic Routes Addition Batik Air Malaysia in February 2024 plans to resume 2 new domestic routes, where the airline schedules service to Sibu and Tawau, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Kuala Lumpur – Sibu eff 07FEB24 2 daily 737-800 (Service resumption since June 2014) OD1902 KUL0730 – 0935SBW 738 D OD1904 KUL1845 – 2050SBW 738 D OD1903 SBW1025 – 1235KUL 738 D OD1905 SBW2140 – 2350KUL 738 D Kuala Lumpur – Tawau eff 08FEB24 1 daily 737-800 (Service resumption since October 2020) OD1900 KUL0800 – 1100TWU 738 D OD1901 TWU1150 – 1445KUL 738 D https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231227-odfeb24my Batik Air Malaysia 1Q24 Tokyo Service Changes – 26DEC23 Batik Air Malaysia in the first quarter of 2024 once again schedules service reductions on Kuala Lumpur – Tokyo Narita route. From Kuala Lumpur, the airline schedules 4 weekly flights instead of 7, from 10JAN24 to 07FEB24. Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operates this route. OD872 KUL2330 – 0735+1NRT 7M8 x135 OD873 NRT0835 – 1520KUL 7M8 x246 https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231227-od1q24nrt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted January 12 Im seeing reports that the NRT-KUL flights are requiring a fuel stop in BKI owing to strong winds. Have not checked but would have thought that the MAX would be more than capable flying this route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted January 12 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Robert said: Im seeing reports that the NRT-KUL flights are requiring a fuel stop in BKI owing to strong winds. Have not checked but would have thought that the MAX would be more than capable flying this route? Certain seasons you have headwind up to 100knots in japan which will increase your flying time by 1 hour or more. On top of that you need fuel to loiter around(45minute holding or 2 landing attempts) and another 30-45minute of flying to your diversion sector. Same reason a 416 seater a339neo cant do 13hour flights nonstop westbound to europe on one direction while the same aircraft with no more than 218 passengers can do so without issues. Edited January 12 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 13 Batik Air Malaysia has further update their fleet and route map, based on the BatikAirMag January 2024 issue. ATR 72-600 In the magazine = Five units Planespotters.net = Four units with three units parked. Remaining active unit is 9M-LMK. In storage: 9M-LMF, 9M-LML. Parked 9M-LMG, 9M-LMH, and 9M-LMJ B737-800NG In the magazine = 11 units Planespotters.net = 10 units New addition will be 9M-LCM will be rejoining the fleet. Transferred to Batik Air Indonesia on March 13, 2020. Now back in fleet. B737-MAX 8 In the magazine = 16 units Planespotters.net = 16 units A330-343 In the magazine = Three units Planespotters.net = Two units One additional unit which is not determined at the moment, will be interesting to know which ex-AirAsia X aircraft it will be taking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 13 And the latest route map: ATR service within Peninsula Malaysia is now totally removed, except the only route left: SZB-BTH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 14 It appears that Batik is doing in Malaysia what it cannot do in Indonesia - it is also exploiting Malaysia's air traffic rights to extend its reach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted January 16 On 1/14/2024 at 12:02 AM, JuliusWong said: Batik Air Malaysia has further update their fleet and route map, based on the BatikAirMag January 2024 issue. ATR 72-600 In the magazine = Five units Planespotters.net = Four units with three units parked. Remaining active unit is 9M-LMK. In storage: 9M-LMF, 9M-LML. Parked 9M-LMG, 9M-LMH, and 9M-LMJ B737-800NG In the magazine = 11 units Planespotters.net = 10 units New addition will be 9M-LCM will be rejoining the fleet. Transferred to Batik Air Indonesia on March 13, 2020. Now back in fleet. B737-MAX 8 In the magazine = 16 units Planespotters.net = 16 units A330-343 In the magazine = Three units Planespotters.net = Two units One additional unit which is not determined at the moment, will be interesting to know which ex-AirAsia X aircraft it will be taking. There is one A330 from Lion Air currently parked at the remote bay opposite mtb. Shud be that Aircraft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted January 16 Why is it so hard for airlines in Malaysia to be consistent in their livery?🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 16 3 hours ago, Raj said: There is one A330 from Lion Air currently parked at the remote bay opposite mtb. Shud be that Aircraft Thank you for the information. Mystery solved. PK-LEK A330-343 MSN 1828, Configuration 18W 374Y. Originally built for Batik Air Malaysia back in 2017, but was reallocated to Thai Lion Air in December 2017, flew as HS-LAI and returned to Lion Air Indonesia October 2019, went back and forth between Batik Air Indonesia and Lion Air. Now stored in KUL. Delivery flight to KUL was on December 20, 2023. https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/airbus-a330-300-pk-lek-lion-air/rz6odl https://www.radarbox.com/data/registration/PK-LEK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 16 43 minutes ago, jani said: Why is it so hard for airlines in Malaysia to be consistent in their livery?🤣 Hahaha, guess all the marketing people for both Malaysia Airlines Group and Lion Air Group do not take marketing communication and branding classes during their degree days. With the new A330, Batik Air Malaysia A330 fleet will have three different livery: 9M-LFC MSN 1481 9M-LFD MSN 1411 9M-LF* MSN 1828 (to be confirmed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted January 16 58 minutes ago, jani said: Why is it so hard for airlines in Malaysia to be consistent in their livery?🤣 Fixed it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted January 16 7 minutes ago, Craig said: Fixed it for you. 😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 16 Guys, don't be spoil sports - this kind of practice makes it interesting for plane spotters and aviation photographers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted January 19 (edited) Due to strong headwind, od873 nrt-kul often make refuelling stop at bki. OD should make nrt-kul via tpe or bki. Od873 8.35am departure is a challenge to take public transport from Tokyo to nrt. Edited January 19 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 8 Quote Batik Air Malaysia Suspends Adelaide-Kuala Lumpur Service https://bnnbreaking.com/aviation/batik-air-malaysia-suspends-adelaide-kuala-lumpur-service-emirates-resumes-daily-adelaide-dubai-flights Batik Air Malaysia suspends its Adelaide-Kuala Lumpur direct flight service due to 'ongoing operational constraints.' Meanwhile, Adelaide Airport is set to boost its international connections with Emirates' daily flights to Dubai resuming from October 28, 2024. In a sudden development, Batik Air Malaysia has announced a suspension of its direct flight service between Adelaide and Kuala Lumpur starting this Thursday. The decision is attributed to 'ongoing operational constraints,' according to the airline. This comes as a blow to many passengers, especially those who had started to rely on the service since its commencement in July. Cutbacks in Flight Services Moreover, the airline is also downsizing its weekly flights from Adelaide to Bali, reducing them from four to two. This decision has left many passengers disappointed, as these services were popular among travelers. The last flight from Kuala Lumpur to Adelaide arrived on Wednesday, concluding a service that had just begun a few months ago. Hope for Restoration Despite the suspension by Batik Air Malaysia, Adelaide Airport officials have expressed their intention to continue discussions with the airline, hoping to restore the service in the future. Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines maintains its service offering five weekly flights directly between Kuala Lumpur and Adelaide. Not sure what happened, but Batik Air Malaysia only started flying into ADL last year July. With this, MH will dominate ADL market. Route map on their website is now updated: https://www.malindoair.com/destinations/route-map Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted February 8 Batik Air is going to another two A330-300ceo to its current fleet of two. Source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted February 8 2 hours ago, JuliusWong said: Not sure what happened, but Batik Air Malaysia only started flying into ADL last year July. With this, MH will dominate ADL market. Route map on their website is now updated: https://www.malindoair.com/destinations/route-map its even made the daily fail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13058587/Batik-Air-Malaysia-Major-international-airline-cancels-route-one-Aussie-city-blaming-operational-costs.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Lawrence 0 Report post Posted February 8 Batik Air targets delivery of at least 10 aircraft in 2024 https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2024/02/1010859/batik-air-targets-delivery-least-10-aircraft-2024 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted February 9 It's a miracle that people still book Batik Air far out in advance. Batik is probably my third choice of carrier in Malaysia and I only choose that if I am flying within a week of departure. I am curious how long their SAW/Istanbul and Ashgabat flights will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted February 13 https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/700730 KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy has returned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of full service carrier Batik Air Malaysia, effective from Feb 1. He replaces Captain Mushafiz Mustafa Bakri, who has been promoted as the safety director of Batik Air Malaysia's parent company Lion Air Group of Indonesia. Mushafiz has been at the helm of Batik Air Malaysia since Sept 23, 2019. Chandran was the first CEO of Batik Air Malaysia, formerly known as Malindo Air, from its inception in 2013 to August 2019. He was then promoted to the position of group strategy director at Lion Air Group."Under Chandran’s leadership, Batik Air Malaysia has made rapid progress on the execution of its strategy, while reporting a strong network expansion and improved service performance. This has created a solid foundation for the long-term expansion of Batik Air Malaysia and sustainable value creation for industry partners, customers and stakeholders," said the carrier in a statement on Tuesday. Batik Air Malaysia operates a mixed fleet of three Airbus A330-300s, 27 Boeing 737-8/800 NG aircraft, and five ATR72-600s. The airline will be adding an additional three A330-300s and six 737s. The carrier carried a total of 4.5 million passengers in 2023. It operates 800 weekly flights across 57 routes in the region. It is a member of the Lion Air Group of Indonesia, which includes Batik Air Indonesia, Super Air Jet, Lion Air, Wings Air, Biz Jet and Thai Lion Air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted February 21 In recent days, viral on social media of terrible delays by Batik. My family members also not spared, with delays reaching 5 hours out of CGK. Anyone knows what's up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted February 21 46 minutes ago, jani said: In recent days, viral on social media of terrible delays by Batik. My family members also not spared, with delays reaching 5 hours out of CGK. Anyone knows what's up? Same issues plaguing other airlines in Malaysia. No spare aircraft when technical issues occur and it causes a cascading effect on the network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
