JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 BKI-BWN is expected coz the load never breached 120 pax since inaugural. **************** QZ New Routes Labuan Bajo (Komodo Island) 01AUG19 EFF QZ644 DPS-LBJ 1255-1415 1H20 DAILY QZ645 LBJ-DPS 1440-1550 1H10 DAILY Isn't Komodo Island to be closed from 2020 on wards to allow rehabilitation? Find it surprising they are adding it to their route map. https://www.nst.com.my/world/2019/07/505635/komodo-island-be-closed-2020 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Lovely addition, but why that schedule (or rather most flights to and from SOQ)? No idea, but I guess it maybe a good timing for people to make their way to Raja Ampat since there is a whole day ahead of them? Isn't Komodo Island to be closed from 2020 on wards to allow rehabilitation? Find it surprising they are adding it to their route map. https://www.nst.com.my/world/2019/07/505635/komodo-island-be-closed-2020 As Indonesian says it "Rute coba-coba". The route maybe planned before the announcement. Still wondering where is the Belitung and Bayuwangi route. I hope they start flying Batam, Natuna and Waingapu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) No idea, but I guess it maybe a good timing for people to make their way to Raja Ampat since there is a whole day ahead of them? As Indonesian says it "Rute coba-coba". The route maybe planned before the announcement. Still wondering where is the Belitung and Bayuwangi route. I hope they start flying Batam, Natuna and Waingapu. LMAO, rute coba coba...this is my first time hearing this. How long can they test it for? Would local authorities allow such practise? My understanding is AirAsia Indonesia is particularly weak in domestic front hence they swift focus to international route. Has this plan changed? Edited August 1, 2019 by JuliusWong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 1, 2019 LMAO, rute coba coba...this is my first time hearing this. How long can they test it for? Would local authorities allow such practise? My understanding is AirAsia Indonesia is particularly weak in domestic front hence they swift focus to international route. Has this plan changed? Indonesia Airasia is the lowest performing of the three Airasias (Malaysia/Thai/Indonesia). However, it improved significantly last year and is again expanding its fleet this year. They are now looking at new routes to operate and strengthening the domestic network might be their new plan. Airasia trying out new routes is nothing new - we have seen this time and time again. They introduce new routes and suspend them quickly if they don't perform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 4, 2019 Isn't Komodo Island to be closed from 2020 on wards to allow rehabilitation? Find it surprising they are adding it to their route map. https://www.nst.com.my/world/2019/07/505635/komodo-island-be-closed-2020 Whatever it is, the route is now inaugurated: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2019/08/03/080100827/penerbangan-perdana-airasia-ke-labuan-bajo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Island Eff 01Oct19 QZ712 CGK-TJQ 1655-1755 1H00M DAILY QZ713 TJQ-CGK 1820-1920 1H00M DAILY Eff 02Oct19 QZ246 KUL-TJQ 1105-1145 1H40M 1-3-5-7 QZ247 TJQ-KUL 1210-1445 1H35M 1-3-5-7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Indonesia AirAsia expands Malaysia network in 4Q19 https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/285931/indonesia-airasia-expands-malaysia-network-in-4q19/ AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur to the hidden island paradise of Belitung https://newsroom.airasia.com/news/2019/8/19/airasia-connects-kuala-lumpur-to-the-hidden-island-paradise-of-belitung AirAsia X plans Tokyo Narita service resumption in late-Nov 2019 https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/285930/airasia-x-plans-tokyo-narita-service-resumption-in-late-nov-2019/ Edited August 19, 2019 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Wow didn't expect AK offload partial PNK route to QZ. AirAsia really take the QZ crew to work real hard making KUL as QZ virtual hub to most Indo cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 We are seeing that they are pushing QZ this year - it is in expansion mode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvnkhor 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 AirAsia will be suspending direct flight from Penang to Hanoi effective 18 September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2019 AK been granted traffic rights for SBW-SIN by MAVCOM; flight to commence on October 2019. Link below: https://www.mavcom.my/en/2019/08/08/air-traffic-rights-bulletin-july-2019/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted September 18, 2019 Rumor FD is dropping DMK - BKI for a second time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 Rumor FD is dropping DMK - BKI for a second time? Again? That's only slightly over a year of service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Again? That's only slightly over a year of service. If not mistake for Airasia group if load is not 75% consistently in 3months I'll be up for consideration for termination. Fsc are also doing this kind of thing now but with slightly lower load margin. In the 90s airlines would only axe if loads is below 30%. Edited September 19, 2019 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 If not mistake for Airasia group if load is not 75% consistently in 3months I'll be up for consideration for termination. Fsc are also doing this kind of thing now but with slightly lower load margin. In the 90s airlines would only axe if loads is below 30%. number wise, it make sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 number wise, it make sense.for the plane to be more than half full and still not break even means airlines are slicing down yields just to give dumpster fares to passengers. Good for consumers but not good to run businesses in the Long run quality goes down gradually. You're seeing this in other industry such as hotels and automobile as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Fsc are also doing this kind of thing now but with slightly lower load margin. In the 90s airlines would only axe if loads is below 30%.In the 90s you wouldn't have found bargain basement fares that many take for granted today. Edited September 19, 2019 by Chris Tan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) In the 90s you wouldn't have found bargain basement fares that many take for granted today. And How much legroom and seat width was taken out gradually to facilitate basement fares? 34 inch was the standard, then 32inch then 30inch now the a321neo is sporting 28inch. In another 5 years probably 26inch with plastic chairs that ryanair seeks to use. Edited September 19, 2019 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2019 for the plane to be more than half full and still not break even means airlines are slicing down yields just to give dumpster fares to passengers. Good for consumers but not good to run businesses in the Long run quality goes down gradually. You're seeing this in other industry such as hotels and automobile as well. yes, that is agreed. just like the old MH story of Langkawi to Manchester which requires more than 100% load factor to break even. LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2019 yes, that is agreed. just like the old MH story of Langkawi to Manchester which requires more than 100% load factor to break even. LOL. Perhaps the plan was to sell the jump seats to break even ? 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prosibu1 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2019 If not mistake for Airasia group if load is not 75% consistently in 3months I'll be up for consideration for termination. Fsc are also doing this kind of thing now but with slightly lower load margin. In the 90s airlines would only axe if loads is below 30%. then what is the min criteria for them to add frequency for existing route? eg, 3weekly to daily. daily to twice daily etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2019 Perhaps the plan was to sell the jump seats to break even ? premium first class seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted September 21, 2019 Perhaps the plan was to sell the jump seats to break even ? If it's up front in the cockpit, I may have been tempted to give it a go, even at a premium But I guess this would be an extreme case in reality, very rare beyond confines of our community here really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2019 Heard from a friend of mine (AK staff based at SBW) that SIN-SBW might be temporarily delayed,pending approval from Singapore authorities. Let's hope it will proceed as planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 18, 2019 AirAsia X increases Busan service from Nov 2019 https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/286847/airasia-x-increases-busan-service-from-nov-2019/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
