flee 5 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 SIA to launch new non-stop flights to New York in November amid early signs of recovery in air travel https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sia-to-launch-new-non-stop-flights-to-new-york-in-november-amid-early-signs-of-recovery-in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 Goodbye Cathay Dragon? CX to reduce workforce by 25% and retire Cathay Dragon sister airline brand. Unconfirmed reports but announcement might come on Wednesday:https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cathay-pacific-cut-6000-jobs-axe-cathay-dragon-brand-amid-pandemic-scmp Would KA suffers the fate as MI?? Both are great brands KA-MI though overall experience might differs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 Cathay Pacific Group announces corporate restructuring Group will cease Cathay Dragon operations, and reduce workforce and passenger capacity as it adapts to the new travel reality https://news.cathaypacific.com/cathay-pacific-group-announces-corporate-restructuring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-9 deliveries pushed back to "beyond 2025" The airline's new flagship, along with its new first class suites and business class seats, are now at least five years away... https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/cathay-pacific-boeing-777x-delivery-delayed Cathay Pacific to add Airbus A321neo jets to its fleet The Oneworld member will bolster its fleet with scores of single-aisle Airbus A320-series jets, including the latest A321neo. https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/cathay-pacific-airbus-a321neo-business-class Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CX B. 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, flee said: Cathay Pacific Group announces corporate restructuring Group will cease Cathay Dragon operations, and reduce workforce and passenger capacity as it adapts to the new travel reality https://news.cathaypacific.com/cathay-pacific-group-announces-corporate-restructuring Will we see CX back in KUL, or will UO be taking over that route? Wonder what will happen to PEN too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 10 hours ago, CX B. said: Will we see CX back in KUL, or will UO be taking over that route? Wonder what will happen to PEN too. I'm sure KUL will revert to CX. There's too much traffic for UO. PEN might be a toss-up but there's a reasonable chance CX will return. There's decent cargo demand and passenger traffic. Perhaps a mixture of the two with narrowbodies? Regardless, probably a long way off before PEN is even restarted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 22, 2020 Malaysia Airlines operates rescue and repatriation flights amid RMCO, CMCO https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysia-airlines-operates-rescue-and-repatriation-flights-amid-rmco-cmco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 23, 2020 Creditors to decide fate of MAS, AirAsia X https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-creditors-decide-fate-mas-airasia-x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 24, 2020 Airbus tells suppliers: plan now for post-crisis output hike https://www.reuters.com/article/airbus-production/update-1-airbus-asks-suppliers-to-be-ready-to-up-output-when-market-recovers-idINL8N2HD82Q Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 25, 2020 Japan's ANA to cut 3,500 jobs in 3 years as it anticipates prolonged virus woes https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN27A029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted October 29, 2020 Hawaiian Airlines Defers First Boeing 787-9 Delivery to 2022 https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/hawaiian-airlines-defers-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-delivery-to-2022/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 Info from my indonesian friend is that Lion air is seeking bankruptcy soon. Currently the board and upper management is seeking to apply another newer AOC to transfer some of the assets over. Due to this no funding will be given to Thai Lionair and Malindo.This might've hasten in Malindo in terminating 2k staffs yesterday. Original downsizing fleet to just 13 atrs and 12 737ng might be scrapped as well to an even smaller fleet. Not sure how much Batik Indonesia is affected. Rumors out also that co founder Pak Rusdi Kirana of Lion Air might be facing cbt charges just so after another Indonesian Tycoon Benny Tjokrosaputro was jailed for life from stock manipulation charges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, jahur said: Info from my indonesian friend is that Lion air is seeking bankruptcy soon. Currently the board and upper management is seeking to apply another newer AOC to transfer some of the assets over. Due to this no funding will be given to Thai Lionair and Malindo.This might've hasten in Malindo in terminating 2k staffs yesterday. Original downsizing fleet to just 13 atrs and 12 737ng might be scrapped as well to an even smaller fleet. Not sure how much Batik Indonesia is affected. Rumors out also that co founder Pak Rusdi Kirana of Lion Air might be facing cbt charges just so after another Indonesian Tycoon Benny Tjokrosaputro was jailed for life from stock manipulation charges. Thai Lion Air is dying too, both narrowbody and widebody services....laying off staff, banks are seizing whatever assets they can. There seems to be some true wat your friend have said JT Group is being sued now over unpaid debt in Indonesia and Rusdi is now trying to attain new AOC to wash his hands off from JT Group https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/96789-lion-air-sued-in-indonesia-over-alleged-unpaid-debts (behind paywall) https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/95860-founders-of-indonesias-lion-air-mull-new-airline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 2, 2020 Malindo Air survives with only 10pct pre-pandemic monthly revenue https://www.nst.com.my/business/2020/11/637252/malindo-air-survives-only-10pct-pre-pandemic-monthly-revenue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 12, 2020 Malaysia says aviation firms may need three years to recover from Covid-19 https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/airlines-malaysia-may-need-three-years-recover-says transport-ministry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 4:44 PM, jahur said: Info from my indonesian friend is that Lion air is seeking bankruptcy soon. Currently the board and upper management is seeking to apply another newer AOC to transfer some of the assets over. Due to this no funding will be given to Thai Lionair and Malindo.This might've hasten in Malindo in terminating 2k staffs yesterday. Original downsizing fleet to just 13 atrs and 12 737ng might be scrapped as well to an even smaller fleet. Not sure how much Batik Indonesia is affected. Rumors out also that co founder Pak Rusdi Kirana of Lion Air might be facing cbt charges just so after another Indonesian Tycoon Benny Tjokrosaputro was jailed for life from stock manipulation charges. any idea if this affects the ATR service operated by Malindo for Royal Brunei Airlines ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Timothy said: any idea if this affects the ATR service operated by Malindo for Royal Brunei Airlines ? Atr services in Peninsula to continue but with a very small fleet. RBLink though is dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 Korean Air to take over Asiana Airlines for $1.6b https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/161713/korean-air-to-take-over-asiana-airlines-for-1-6b/ Another brand goes the way of the dodo ..... 😪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 9 hours ago, BC Tam said: Korean Air to take over Asiana Airlines for $1.6b https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/161713/korean-air-to-take-over-asiana-airlines-for-1-6b/ Another brand goes the way of the dodo ..... 😪 This is a real loss to *A. It was one of the better carriers, with a pretty decent FFP. I selfishly hope it doesn't go through... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 12 hours ago, BC Tam said: Korean Air to take over Asiana Airlines for $1.6b https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/161713/korean-air-to-take-over-asiana-airlines-for-1-6b/ Another brand goes the way of the dodo ..... 😪 or rebrand the takeover as Koreana or KA logo will adopt that of Asiana, like what happen to AA-US, CO-UA merger. oh wait, this is takeover, not merger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 Vietnam Airlines to get bailout funds after pandemic impacts https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/vietnam-airlines-to-get-bailout-funds-after-pandemic-impacts-4193255.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Alif A. F. said: or rebrand the takeover as Koreana or KA KE logo will adopt that of Asiana ..... Cathay Dragon / Dragonair logo and branding gonna go way of the dodo too 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) On 11/18/2020 at 8:38 AM, Chris Tan said: This is a real loss to *A. It was one of the better carriers, with a pretty decent FFP. I selfishly hope it doesn't go through... Yes indeed. We have a booking with them for Dec this year. I emailed them in September asking for what option could I have. They replied my flights were still with confirmed status at that time. In order for me to get full refund without any penalty, they advised me to email them again in November that they may have the latest flight schedule for Dec/Jan by then, which I did. I emailed them a few days ago and four days later the full refund amount appears in my credit card statement, no drama. Very impressive especially they are deep in financial problem now 👍 Edited November 20, 2020 by Kee Hooi Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites