Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 According to CAPA again, MAB intend to increase seat capacity of 738s from 160/166 to 178 by reducing 1 row business seat and introducing new regional J class on 738 with wifi connectivity and 189 seats for all-economy configuration without wifi. And transferring some of 738 to Maswings. Why don't MAB transfer some of its international flights from BKI to Maswings when MH intends to transfer 738 to Maswings and soley focusing at KUL-BKI trunk route. It is easier to streamline operation and connectivity with domestic sector in East Malaysia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancisL 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 I hope its the A330. Love the 2-4-2 seating as I normally fly with wife. Used to love the 767 2-3-2 as well. MAS 777 2-5-2 was also good. Never liked the 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted November 25, 2016 Hopefully the plan of adding 737 for MASwings in 2017 becoming a reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeO 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 yeah, voting for 787, i'm already A330phobia... Im voting for 787 as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 I'll take the A330 over the 787. Been on the 787 twice already and I really don't like it at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Bandit 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2017 The difference between A339Neo to A359 is marginally USD 20 million less, while B789 to A333 is roughly around 5 million extra. Transition costs between 737 MAX and Dreamliner, can be reduced and leaving alone A380 to A350. Window shading factor is a wow, no headache for crew to ask the passenger to pull up. From technical aspect, B787 should provides better comfort in term of air-conditioning and jet lag from lower cabin altitude. A condition that provides invisible comfort. Since it's looking for widebody replacement, i'm voting for B787-9/10 Dreamliner. But MAB is not looking at this, period . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 I'll take the A330 over the 787. Been on the 787 twice already and I really don't like it at all.Me too. The 787 feels decidedly cramped. The benefits of lower altitude cabin pressure does not make it any more comfortable for me. Comfort is inferior to the A380 too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 What 787 flights have u guys taken? JL/NH/TG or JQ/TZ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff.leo 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 I always thought that MAS should have retained the 777s until they figured out their long term widebody replacement plans. I guess it was understandable why they were so eager to get rid of them. But a refurbished set of 777s would have addressed their current capacity issues. Moving forward, I don't think MAS has the economics of scale to have both the 787 and 350. It would be either one, and I think looking at where MAS is right now, the 350 would suit them best. Maybe throw in a few 300neos too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaymondT 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Me too. The 787 feels decidedly cramped. The benefits of lower altitude cabin pressure does not make it any more comfortable for me. Comfort is inferior to the A380 too. Not just only cramp, but also the position/location of the IFE box that makes an already cramp aircraft layout feels even worse! And while 3-3-3 is fine for the middle row, it sucks for the window seat users. Give me the A330/340's 2-4-2 any time of the day, thank you very much. Better for when travelling as couples too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 will the A330NEO have lower cabin altitude like the 787? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 will the A330NEO have lower cabin altitude like the 787? No because it's basically an A330 with a new engine type. Need a carbon fibre fuselage to enjoy the lower cabin altitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Basically it comes to configuration. I prefer 2-4-2 config on a330 compared to 3-3-3 787. Been on NH/QR 787-8 and it's cramp. So if MH to maintain 2-4-2 config on their future widebodies I think I'm fine with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaymondT 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Basically it comes to configuration. I prefer 2-4-2 config on a330 compared to 3-3-3 787. Been on NH/QR 787-8 and it's cramp. So if MH to maintain 2-4-2 config on their future widebodies I think I'm fine with that. The A350 will most likely be a 3-3-3 configuration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) What 787 flights have u guys taken? JL/NH/TG or JQ/TZ?? HU - Hainan Airlines 787-8 for me . The interior feels like a Chinese restaurant in the West. I don't feel it's cramp at all Edited March 4, 2017 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Basically it comes to configuration. I prefer 2-4-2 config on a330 compared to 3-3-3 787. Been on NH/QR 787-8 and it's cramp. So if MH to maintain 2-4-2 config on their future widebodies I think I'm fine with that. Believe colour scheme play a role in perception of roominess. Light and soft colour scheme like those in silk air make a320 looks bigger and more comfortable than ak a320 and MH 738. Edited March 4, 2017 by KK Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Those electronic windows on the 787 are the worst. They don't block out the sun completely. Did someone forget that there is no cloud cover for the sun when you're above the clouds?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David.W 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Will we get to hear some news on aircraft choice during LIMA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 4, 2017 Basically it comes to configuration. I prefer 2-4-2 config on a330 compared to 3-3-3 787. Been on NH/QR 787-8 and it's cramp. So if MH to maintain 2-4-2 config on their future widebodies I think I'm fine with that. Yes, most of the B787s airlines have are fitted for eonomics and not comfort. If it is 3-3-3 seating but with better seat pitch (32" or more), it will feel less cramped. I think A330/340s are at their best in 2-3-2 configuration. The A350 will most likely be a 3-3-3 configuration. A350XWB is wider than the B787 - so it feels OK. Those electronic windows on the 787 are the worst. They don't block out the sun completely. Did someone forget that there is no cloud cover for the sun when you're above the clouds?! Another gimmick that needs more R&D.... Believe colour scheme play a role in perception of roominess. Light and soft colour scheme like those in silk air make a320 looks bigger and more comfortable than ak a320 and MH 738. Yes, it makes a huge difference and so does cabin lighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 To match capacity with routes demand to optimize yield require a mix fleet/capacity. Whatever aircraft type order today could effects p&l in years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 Yes, he is including what is currently available in the market and B77Ws are coming off lease in big quantities as the original leases expire. Being a good businessman, he should look at all options and find the best one for MAB. Yes, more A333s to solve the current aircraft shortage problems. Longer term, the lowest cost is still the A330-900 as the transition cost is very low. They have the 6 A350-900 and these aircraft, as well as the A350-1000 may well be most suited for MAB's long term needs. But the big problem for them would be the cost. Just like B777X and B787s, buying the A350 will incur much larger CAPEX than buying the A330-900. So we will have to wait to see what kind of decision will finally be taken. Believe in airlines, opex is more important than capex. Take a33e and a350 for comparison; if a350 operator to charge fare at a33e operating break even point. A33e operator could not make enough to pay for lease or capex. Due to lower casm, a350 operator is still profitable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 24, 2017 Malaysia Airlines eyes Airbus A330neo, Boeing 787 order https://www.ausbt.com.au/malaysia-airlines-eyes-airbus-a330neo-boeing-787-order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 26, 2017 Believe in airlines, opex is more important than capex. Take a33e and a350 for comparison; if a350 operator to charge fare at a33e operating break even point. A33e operator could not make enough to pay for lease or capex. Due to lower casm, a350 operator is still profitable. CAPEX has a direct impact on OPEX - so if a plane costs more, the lease rates will be higher. If it is owned, the borrowings and interest payments will be higher. Determining your break even point without taking into account lease payments and/or finance costs is not being very clever! Personally, I hope it is anything BUT the B777. Having MH flying the B777 again so soon feels like an insult to me and colleagues. Yes, MAB will be faced with a lot of unhappy people who were made redundant as a result of the retirement of the B777-200ER fleet. As I have said before, MAB has a lot of resources for Airbus widebodies and it would be a shame if these were made redundant too. With the A350-900 already in the fleet, the lowest cost to expansion of the wide body fleet is via the A350/A330neo/A330 route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaymondT 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2017 and 787 over A330neo please!! Why? Laws of probability shows that there is no way MAB will be going for an 8 across on the 787 in Y... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Why? Laws of probability shows that there is no way MAB will be going for an 8 across on the 787 in Y... A330s are 8 abreast and 787 has 9 abreast in standard format, IIRC! I am saying I would prefer MH to get the B787! Edited March 26, 2017 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites