Ewan Shamsudin 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 From the NST website: http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Wed...icle/index_html IPOH: Perak has received offers from several airline companies to operate flights at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here following the suspension of AirAsia flights. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali said the state government was ready to allow this if the federal government approved the requests. He declined to name the airlines and how many there were, but said that the "secret" would be out soon. The low-cost carrier suspended its flights from Ipoh to Senai, Johor, recently, when it was told by the Department of Civil Aviation that the runway at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport would not be extended. AirAsia’s chief executive officer Datuk Tony Fernandes said that if the runway was not extended then it would not be able to accommodate the A320 Airbus. Tajol Rosli said he would meet Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy soon to re-discuss the possible extension of the runway. _________________ Which airline companies? Berjaya Air? Speculations/insiders' news/predictions, friends? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Sure enough, the IPH runway is long enough for the Dash-7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Seconded!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Wonder why he doesn't let FAX do the job with either the F50 or DHT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Several airlines coming to IPH......... Berjaya Air FAX ???? or may be Emirates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing Yew 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Just as what I have mentioned in the previous thread. It's merely an excuse used by TF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Wow, several airlines offering something...??? I hope it'll be Qantas or BA, that will fly me IPH-JHB-IPH route... hhmm, emirates also can. But it would be better Air Jamaica or VARIG from Brazil.. Damn AK, want to serve own country also has an excuse... : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Azmal 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Pan AM! Or perhaps TWA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) Yeah, I hope CO do IAH-IPH non stop since there are a lot of American wants to spot at IPH. BA also could done the same but with a stop at MidEast and QF nonstop service. AA can do IPH-KUL-IPH routes with their retro B738 and Northwest can store their Mad Doogy at IPH. How bout Air Canada IPH-KUL nonstop with their A345?? We all think outside the box tooo much, aren't we? Edited September 20, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Back to basics, guys, it's getting OT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 I am sure they still have quite a few 733 around to go to IPH with. Seems like TF is using the runway as an excuse, but the real reason behind it could well be a loss making route. Third-ed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) Just as what I have mentioned in the previous thread. It's merely an excuse used by TF. Oh okay, sorry Sing Yew, I missed out on that one. Wonder why he doesn't let FAX do the job with either the F50 or DHT Could do, but TF might say IPH's runway is too long for the F-50s or DHT. Another one of his excuse Third-ed! Guys, I think when you seconded someone's opinion, it actually means you disagree with them Edited September 20, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teoh Z Yao 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Wow, several airlines offering something...??? I hope it'll be Qantas or BA, that will fly me IPH-JHB-IPH route... hhmm, emirates also can. But it would be better Air Jamaica or VARIG from Brazil.. Damn AK, want to serve own country also has an excuse... : The AK 733 are crying out to TF sayign "who you think we are! " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Guys, I think when you seconded someone's opinion, it actually means you disagree with them Nope, it means you support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H Azmal 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Nope, it means you support. Second! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 IPH runway is really too short. I think less than 6000ft if I'm not mistaken. IPH is scary to fly into on any day. It requires special attention, only captains can do takeoffs and landings there. With all those limestone hills around, during bad weather IPH is best left unlanded. And yes, I totally agree that AK is using this as an excuse not to fly a loss-making route. Aircraft less than certain weights are not allowed to land at KLIA, barring special requests (dimplomatic,, emergency, etc). Therefore you won't see F50's doing the route. Maybe JHB-IPH perhaps, or ideally SZB-IPH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Really?? then how do you explain Riau Airlines F50 flights to KUL? I'm sure KUL wants all the traffic they can get... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) Aircraft less than certain weights are not allowed to land at KLIA, barring special requests (dimplomatic,, emergency, etc). Any reason why ? Btw, is there any curfew been implemented in KLIA, or it is operating 24 hours ? Edited September 20, 2006 by Kee Hooi Yen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Btw, is there any curfew been implemented in KLIA, or it is operating 24 hours ? Why would KLIA not be operating 24/7? It must hell of a good reason! No residentials in proximity, all land! So no noise issues as compared to airports like Sydney and HKG CLK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 Really?? then how do you explain Riau Airlines F50 flights to KUL? I'm sure KUL wants all the traffic they can get... Nowhere does it say KLIA. Melaka, yes. Taken from http://www.riau-airlines.com/route.htm. They used to have one but has since been discontinued. I was mistaken, it's actually based on speed rather than weight. Turboprops are slower than jets who make the bulk of KLIA's traffic, thus slowing down traffic for everyone. It's not particularly critical but could cause unnecessary delays in a busy airport, especially since KLIA's on single runway operation for the next few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 (edited) I was mistaken, it's actually based on speed rather than weight. Turboprops are slower than jets who make the bulk of KLIA's traffic, thus slowing down traffic for everyone. It's not particularly critical but could cause unnecessary delays in a busy airport, especially since KLIA's on single runway operation for the next few months. They discontinue because of their speed, would make no sense at all.......no airport turn down prop just because of their speed. Well at least AFAIK, but please correct me if I'm wrong. Edited September 20, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Idham 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2006 Guys, if it'll be Berjaya Air, could it be SZB - IPH - SZB.... ??? hhhmmm, can't wait the press con., by Perak's Menteri Besar.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted September 21, 2006 no airport turn down prop just because of their speed. Correct: even LHR is allowing KLM cityhopper in/out of the airport with F50 flights (to/from Rotterdam): it's a nuisance, for sure, but it's ATC's responsability to do a good seperation on final for landing between props and jets... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites