JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2023 RM194 return promo to ALA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 11:34 PM, JuliusWong said: Thank you for the update. Bo Lingam stated earlier they were in negotiation to take five airframes. So far, these airframes remain in KUL. The rest have left the country. 9M-DAB (formerly Thai AirAsia HS-ABL) MSN 4126 -> “Airasia-MYAirline hybrid livery” 9M-DAE (formerly AirAsia Malaysia 9M-AFR/ Philippines AirAsia RP-C8970) MSN 3064 9M-DAF (formerly AirAsia 9M-AHU/RCF) MSN 4070 -> “Airasia-MYAirline hybrid livery” 9M-DAG (formerly Thai AirAsia HS-ABK) MSN 4088 9M-DAN (formerly Virgin America/ Alaska N640VA) MSN 3349 9M-DAG has been spotted with hybrid AirAsia-MYAirlines livery today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 28, 2023 On 11/23/2023 at 11:34 PM, JuliusWong said: Thank you for the update. Bo Lingam stated earlier they were in negotiation to take five airframes. So far, these airframes remain in KUL. The rest have left the country. 9M-DAB (formerly Thai AirAsia HS-ABL) MSN 4126 -> “Airasia-MYAirline hybrid livery” 9M-DAE (formerly AirAsia Malaysia 9M-AFR/ Philippines AirAsia RP-C8970) MSN 3064 9M-DAF (formerly AirAsia 9M-AHU/RCF) MSN 4070 -> “Airasia-MYAirline hybrid livery” 9M-DAG (formerly Thai AirAsia HS-ABK) MSN 4088 -> “Airasia-MYAirline hybrid livery” 9M-DAN (formerly Virgin America/ Alaska N640VA) MSN 3349 Three airframes are now confirmed heading to/ returning to AirAsia. 9M-DAB, 9M-DAE and 9M-DAG. Quote AirAsia confirms taking three A320 aircraft previously flown by MYAirline By BILQIS BAHARI - November 27, 2023 @ 1:02pm KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd's low-cost carrier AirAsia has taken three of Airbus A320 aircraft which were previously flown by MYAirline Sdn Bhd. AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd group chief executive officer (CEO) Bo Lingam said the three narrowbody aircraft were taken about one week ago and added into AirAsia's fleet. "We took three of their (MYAirline) aircraft from lessor AirCastle Ltd about one week ago. Deposit has been made," he told Business Times recently. MYAirlines, in a response, said it was unable to comment or verify the recent fleet movements, and it was currently in discussions with its potential investors. https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2023/11/983347/airasia-confirms-taking-three-a320-aircraft-previously-flown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2023 Airasia will be unveiling 1 special A320 livery with an event scheduled for BKI on December 4th if anyone is interested to spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 22 hours ago, jahur said: Airasia will be unveiling 1 special A320 livery with an event scheduled for BKI on December 4th if anyone is interested to spot. Finally launching int'l hub in BKI? On a side note, A320-251N 9M-RAP operated a special rescue flight last night from KMG (Kunming Changshui International Airport) to KUL to bring back 121 Malaysians plus one Indonesian caught in job offer fraud syndicate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, JuliusWong said: Finally launching int'l hub in BKI? Apparently the livery is to honor a important person from Sabah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Hope that it is someone noteworthy and not just a politician! Edited December 1, 2023 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2023 Quote SABC: AirAsia planning Kuching-Perth direct flights https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/12/01/sabc-airasia-planning-kuching-perth-direct-flights/ Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) president Rodger Chan revealed this after the airline’s chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes told them during a courtesy call in Kuala Lumpur today. “This is good news for Sarawak and Western Australia as it would enhance two ways trade, education and people to people links. “There are many similarities between Sarawak and Western Australia including both being the largest state of their respective federation, resources rich, hydrogen and green economy focus, same time zone and long standing links among others,” said Chan in a statement. Also present at the courtesy call were SABC Vice Presidents Dominic Su and Henry Chuo, its Secretary-general Jonathan Ngu and Treasurer-general Joseph Chuo. Resurrection of KCH-PER vv. route since Malaysia Airlines dropped it almost a decade ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 2:18 PM, jahur said: Apparently the livery is to honor a important person from Sabah. The late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/04/proud-moment-for-family-of-late-sabah-tourism-iron-lady-as-airasia-unveils-tribute-livery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 Does D7 still have any A330’s which remained stored or in the process of undergoing reactivation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 Believe 9M-RAR special sticker decal of Datuk Irene was already commissioned months ago guess now is the only time where they officiate it. Was at the event some interesting notes mentioned by Tony. BKI-ICN, BKI-JAPAN(unspecified but likely to be KIX) launching next year. 12aircraft to be based in BKI. 1 A333 to be based as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 2 hours ago, jahur said: Was at the event some interesting notes mentioned by Tony. BKI-ICN, BKI-JAPAN(unspecified but likely to be KIX) launching next year. 12aircraft to be based in BKI. 1 A333 to be based as well. Sounds like this is Airasia Sabah - I suppose they need to find a better use for VVA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 22 hours ago, JuliusWong said: Resurrection of KCH-PER vv. route since Malaysia Airlines dropped it almost a decade ago. I would’ve thought Penang-Perth-Penang would be a higher priority than direct flights to KCH! Having just returned from Penang, the amount of pax that transferred onto the same connecting Scoot flight at Changi was noticeable. As a regular visitor to PG, there was plenty of Aussie tourists in Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi on this trip. Also, just out of interest what’s the current longest AK flight in terms of flight time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) deleted Edited December 4, 2023 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, Tom/PER said: I would’ve thought Penang-Perth-Penang would be a higher priority than direct flights to KCH! Having just returned from Penang, the amount of pax that transferred onto the same connecting Scoot flight at Changi was noticeable. As a regular visitor to PG, there was plenty of Aussie tourists in Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi on this trip. Also, just out of interest what’s the current longest AK flight in terms of flight time? I think there is some political pressure from Sarawak politicians lately. They blame the lack of direct flights into KCH for their poor tourism arrivals! Penang has a big problem - insufficient airport capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 AirAsia says already paid half of Sabah govt’s RM300m loan taken during Covid-19 lockdown https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2023/12/04/airasia-says-already-paid-half-of-sabah-govts-rm300m-loan-taken-during-covid-19-lockdown/105734 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 9 hours ago, flee said: I think there is some political pressure from Sarawak politicians lately. They blame the lack of direct flights into KCH for their poor tourism arrivals! Not helped by them pulling the plug on MYY-SIN and SBW-SIN services 😑 But how much this AirAsia 'plan' been sparked by ongoing Sarawak's 'boutique' airline programme and negotiations for takeover of MasWings ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 12 hours ago, BC Tam said: Not helped by them pulling the plug on MYY-SIN and SBW-SIN services 😑 But how much this AirAsia 'plan' been sparked by ongoing Sarawak's 'boutique' airline programme and negotiations for takeover of MasWings ..... No wonder he has dedicated a special livery aircraft for Sabah - they came to Airasia's aid in times of need whereas others just wash their hands. Sarawak didn't offer much help to them during Covid-19 lockdown - so they will need to make decisions based on the business case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 42 minutes ago, flee said: No wonder he has dedicated a special livery aircraft for Sabah - they came to Airasia's aid in times of need whereas others just wash their hands. Sarawak didn't offer much help to them during Covid-19 lockdown - so they will need to make decisions based on the business case. I think since the B733 days Sabah was the one of the very few key areas that helped them. But looking at market viability on long term the flights Ak is doing is also uncertain cause everything they're doing is just undercutting costs until the bottom barrel and hoping the volume run and auxiliary sales does the rest. MYR(something Tony has mentioned as well) is not improving and the population drive from Sabah is still very low. Foreigners like South Koreans tend to stick with their own preferable airlines. Everything is still plug and pull for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 Seems VVA is returning to AirAsiaX... https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/06/aax-streamlines-fleet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Sandeep G said: Seems VVA is returning to AirAsiaX... https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/06/aax-streamlines-fleet It was formerly XXW - its coming home, now almost 9 years old but mostly in hibernation for the past two plus years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 3 hours ago, flee said: It was formerly XXW - its coming home, now almost 9 years old but mostly in hibernation for the past two plus years! I wonder if it has its own special inflight safety card. It did its last flight under AXM on October 28, 2023 as AK883 from DMK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2023 5 hours ago, flee said: It was formerly XXW - it’s coming home, now almost 9 years old but mostly in hibernation for the past two plus years! Does that leave just leave -XXC and -XXD parked at KL all wrapped up Bhai? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2023 Here is quick rundown on AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia X A330-300/900 previous and current fleet: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 11:01 PM, JuliusWong said: Resurrection of KCH-PER vv. route since Malaysia Airlines dropped it almost a decade ago. Miss the good 'ol MH 6 (FRA), 10 (VIE), 16 (AMS), 20 (CDG), 30 (IST), 94 (TPE-LAX), 98 (DXB-EWR), 201 (JNB-CPT-EZE), and 203 (JNB-CPT). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
