flee 5 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 I think it is the congestion and not so much the queuing that is causing a lot of problems for pax, including Malaysian passport holders. The duty free counters ought to be relocated as its purpose is defeated if there are lengthy immigration queues and congestion. Pax are late and will be in a hurry to leave - not in the mood for shopping anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2019 8 hours ago, KK Lee said: It doesn't mean KUL shouldn't, need not or couldn't be improved or better. Again, how does MAVCOM help in this issue? None of us are saying it shouldn't be improved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/government-mavcom-look-headed-collision-course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 5 hours ago, flee said: Government, Mavcom look headed on a collision course https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/government-mavcom-look-headed-collision-course The fewer and smaller gomen agencies the better for taxpayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Sing 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 better for taxpayer but wasn't better for those who wanna survive in politics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Like I said many times before, I don't see why CAAM cannot fulfil their functions. Just look at the UK's CAA, they have such wide ranging functions - even rescuing stranded pax from collapsed travel companies! Mavcom is just there to reward political supporters with "employment". Edited October 30, 2019 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 7, 2019 AirAsia hits out at Mavcom over RAB framework's 'punitive elements' KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia, has once again hit out at the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), this time over the aviation regulator’s insistence on pushing through what AirAsia claims to be certain punitive elements within its new regulatory asset base (RAB) framework. “The RAB should be a fair framework if done with the right intention and purpose. Unfortunately, we foresee that cross subsidising between profitable and non-profitable airports will continue under the current RAB proposition," AirAsia group president of airlines Bo Lingam said in a statement today. On Oct 23, Mavcom announced that it is in the final stages of completing its RAB framework which forms the basis for funding and developing the airport network in the country. Full report here: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airasia-hits-out-mavcom-over-rab-frameworks-punitive-elements Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 11 hours ago, flee said: AirAsia hits out at Mavcom over RAB framework's 'punitive elements' KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in Asia, has once again hit out at the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), this time over the aviation regulator’s insistence on pushing through what AirAsia claims to be certain punitive elements within its new regulatory asset base (RAB) framework. “The RAB should be a fair framework if done with the right intention and purpose. Unfortunately, we foresee that cross subsidising between profitable and non-profitable airports will continue under the current RAB proposition," AirAsia group president of airlines Bo Lingam said in a statement today. On Oct 23, Mavcom announced that it is in the final stages of completing its RAB framework which forms the basis for funding and developing the airport network in the country. Full report here: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airasia-hits-out-mavcom-over-rab-frameworks-punitive-elements "Is it fair to get LCC passengers, who not only are unable to enjoy these expensive facilities at KLIA but forced to put up with inhospitable conditions at klia2, to pay the same passenger service charge (PSC) rates?" he asked." Yes Bo, it's fair. Why? Because KLIA passengers had to subsidize klia2 passengers prior to this even though the MTB is worse for wear. And enough with the inhospitable conditions at klia2. Compared to the shack at LCCT, it's a palace. And compared to the MTB, it's still more comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pall 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 I wonder what would the "expensive" facility in MTB is he referring to? Not that there is free lounges or complimentary porter service the way he is implying. Again, its AirAsia. Why am i surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Mohd Suhaimi Fariz said: Yes Bo, it's fair. Why? Because KLIA passengers had to subsidize klia2 passengers prior to this even though the MTB is worse for wear. And enough with the inhospitable conditions at klia2. Compared to the shack at LCCT, it's a palace. And compared to the MTB, it's still more comfortable. They keep saying that they did not need the RM 4+ B airport. They just wanted a bigger RM 1.7 B shed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Mohd Suhaimi Fariz said: "Is it fair to get LCC passengers, who not only are unable to enjoy these expensive facilities at KLIA but forced to put up with inhospitable conditions at klia2, to pay the same passenger service charge (PSC) rates?" he asked." Yes Bo, it's fair. Why? Because KLIA passengers had to subsidize klia2 passengers prior to this even though the MTB is worse for wear. And enough with the inhospitable conditions at klia2. Compared to the shack at LCCT, it's a palace. And compared to the MTB, it's still more comfortable. T1 pax subsidize T2? this is something new. If klia2 gateway is detached from T2, T2 is no more comfortable than T1 MTB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, flee said: They keep saying that they did not need the RM 4+ B airport. They just wanted a bigger RM 1.7 B shed. They don't need it, but the passengers surely do. 3 minutes ago, KK Lee said: T1 pax subsidize T2? this is something new. If klia2 gateway is detached from T2, T2 is no more comfortable than T1 MTB. Not really. Only those who are in TF's reality distortion field think it's new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 Hahahaha, Klia2 more comfortable than MTB.... Joke of the day.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 1 hour ago, JuliusWong said: Hahahaha, Klia2 more comfortable than MTB.... Joke of the day.... Have you been to the MTB lately? The aircon no longer cools down the building effectively & cosmetic-wise the terminal looks to have worn down so much. The only problem with klia2 is the number of people in the terminal, but other than that it's still a more comfortable place to be in, especially if you're stranded for 6 hours because the airline in question didn't feel fit to inform you that they've canceled their flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 So far in 2019, 50% of my flights were made from KLIA and the remainder was from klia2. I cannot say that klia2 felt more comfortable, even though my flights departed and arrived on time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 From MAHB's tweet, the relocation of the duty free shops has now started, so by December, there will be better passenger flow into the immigration area. TF and AK must be happy now. But wait, another round of public bashing for another issue will surface ... https://twitter.com/MY_Airports/status/1192665006422163456 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 Hasn't that already started with the runway 3 rant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 And the RAB rants... Lol. Right on moment when MavComm potentially be disbanded. You He did post a photo recent on his IG on the uneven surface at KLIA2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 8, 2019 Yes, I remember this one - the plane can't park and needs to be towed to and from the bay because of the sinking apron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pall 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2019 Sinking apron is a common issue in BKK as well. Hence some airline have policies on not carrying out single engine taxi there, they are also not allowed to start their engines during pushback due to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2019 Honeymoon is over........ ‘Cabinet says yes to integrate Mavcom with CAAM’ https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cabinet-says-yes-integrate-mavcom-caam https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/12/12/mavcom-we-were-not-about-merger-with-caam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 12, 2019 Good move by the MoT! More efficiency, the right priorities set, proper management and cost control... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted December 12, 2019 I'll save the applause when it's actually proven that merging MAVCOM and CAAM will not erode consumer rights. I seriously doubt that it will be more efficient & cost effective. I mean, just look at e-hailing and how it was screwed up by the MoT's arbitrary actions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 How powerful is the red hat, eh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 15 hours ago, Mohd Suhaimi Fariz said: I mean, just look at e-hailing and how it was screwed up by the MoT's arbitrary actions. E-hailing and aviation are different industries - aviation has all the rules and regulations already in place. MoT were merely catching up with e-hailing because there were no proper rules and regulations for that industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites