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With good management on their part, and supportive policy on the government part, I believe they can fly any aircraft.. If not, smaller aircraft also won't help.

 

Malaysia should have one good premier airline and one good LCC. I would like to see MAS to have A380 in their fleet.

 

Sometimes I feel like some of us here could run MH better than some of their managements, if only given the chance...

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That doesn't matter, it depends on the product so what MH have a product just better than the american product which is like a Hyundai, but Singapore Airlines is Just like a Mercedes Benz.

 

I would want the benz so that is why they can fill their 380's so well :rolleyes:

 

IF SQ can fly a full A380 7 times a week to MEL, there is no reason why MH wouldnt be able to fill theirs 3 times a week.

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The fundamental issue/problem is that MH has been consistently schizophrenic as to what it wants to be

It's ok to aspire to be the RR of the airline industry, there is a market for rollers

It's ok to aspire to be the MB of the airline industry, there is a market for benzes

It's ok to aspire to be the Toyota of the airline industry, there is a market for toyols ( :blink: )

It's ok to aspire to be the Proton of the airline industry, there is a market for ..... :)

 

Thing is, be consistent in what market MH aims to capture, target those customers and work flat out in that niche

Things like 'five star value carrier' is neither there nor here, to be blunt about it

Not to mention the waste of money/resources that is inevitably incurred everytime a new CEO takes charge and decides he (sorry, no 'she' so far !) needs to impose his impression on the airline, possibly for posterity's sake

To be fair though, the newly appointed CEO chap has yet to announce any significant shift in direction, perhaps there is at last some semblence of continuity within MH hierachy

 

Back to topic, it would be massively interesting to see if MH has enough guts/guile to fit her upcoming 380's into fully 'LCC'esque configuration, work out the bare minimum of inflight offerings, pack in the sardines and give D7 a credible challenge. After all, all is not lost yet :)

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IF SQ can fly a full A380 7 times a week to MEL, there is no reason why MH wouldnt be able to fill theirs 3 times a week.

 

Its great mistake to compare MH to SQ - as SQ even now flies 3 times daily to London (2 daily using the A380 and 1 on the 773ER) whilst MH can barely hold on to 2 flights daily and SQ flies 3 times daily to US and on certain days even 5 times daily - whereas MH cant even hold on to one daily to LAX. Why? And during the better economic tims kust 18 mths back SQ can have US$1 billion profits whereas MH been losing billions and make only paltry millions by selling its assets like buidlings only - why do u think that is so with MH? There are many such comparisons why SQ beats MH in fligh frequency and in all aspects of airline ops.

It will really be interesting how MH can fill up its seats on A380 and even make money on this. What MH seriously needed is to replace its 744s with newer planes like the 773ERs and replace their very aeging A330s to make it efficient and somewhat profitable.

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Its great mistake to compare MH to SQ - as SQ even now flies 3 times daily to London (2 daily using the A380 and 1 on the 773ER) whilst MH can barely hold on to 2 flights daily and SQ flies 3 times daily to US and on certain days even 5 times daily - whereas MH cant even hold on to one daily to LAX. Why? And during the better economic tims kust 18 mths back SQ can have US$1 billion profits whereas MH been losing billions and make only paltry millions by selling its assets like buidlings only - why do u think that is so with MH? There are many such comparisons why SQ beats MH in fligh frequency and in all aspects of airline ops.

It will really be interesting how MH can fill up its seats on A380 and even make money on this. What MH seriously needed is to replace its 744s with newer planes like the 773ERs and replace their very aeging A330s to make it efficient and somewhat profitable.

 

 

I think I differ in the opinion that Mh will have hard time filling their A380's. Lets take a scenario :

 

If you were flying on the kangaroo route and had 4 choices (MH,SQ,QF,EK) and they were all similiarly priced which one will you take?

 

For certain you will drop MH off first because of inferior product. Alternatively if all 4 had same plane type (assuming MH adopts QF type seating with preminum economy)

you will more likely to drop off EK and QF off your list.More likely you will fly MH or SQ

 

ALso dont forget the alliance thingy which by then should be in effect.

Edited by jadivindra

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Amidst the sensational rumour that MH might cancel the order of the 6 A380s and replace it with 18+7 A330/A350, another news suddenly popped up mentioning MH's A380 destinations will be AMS, LHR and SYD.

 

DATE:02/10/09

SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/10/02/333019/mas-to-take-delivery-of-737-800s-from-q4.html

 

MAS to take delivery of 737-800s from Q4

By Siva Govindasamy

 

Malaysia Airlines has reiterated that it will begin to take delivery of its Boeing 737-800s from the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

There had been speculation that the carrier could defer the delivery of the aircraft, for which it has 35 on firm order and another 20 on option. But this is not the case, says Azmil Zahruddin, who became the Malaysian flag carrier's CEO and managing director in April.

 

"As the 737-800NG has extended range and is more fuel efficient, the aircraft will be used for other Asian and Australian destinations as well," he says.

 

The carrier will also start to take delivery of its A380s from the beginning of 2011. These will be used for high-density routes such as London, Sydney and Amsterdam.

 

"The strategy behind the fleet renewal is to provide customers with better products and match demand with capacity. In the long run, the efficiency of the new fleet will result in lower fuel cost, engineering and maintenance, and reduction in landing, parking and over flight charges," says Azmil.

 

"Taking delivery of the 737-800 at the end of next year is perfect timing as the economy is expected to recover then. We will be the second airline in the world to take delivery of the new 737-800 Boeing SKy Interior."

Although seems like an ordinary news and nothing concrete too, it has become a hot discussion in A.Net with more than 8,000 hits in just 2 days. See! http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/4566692/#27

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A corresponding news from our shores.

 

MAS upbeat on operating profit in 2010

By Presenna Nambiar Published: 2009/10/03

 

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) (3786) expects to make an operating profit next year, as it slashes more non-viable routes and benefits from a recovery in the economy. "The third and fourth quarter of this year will be tough, but next year, we think we will be able to make an operating profit for the full year," MAS chief executive officer and managing director Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin told reporters in Selangor yesterday.

 

MAS incurred an operating loss of RM420 million in the second quarter ended June 30 2009. "The first quarter of 2010 will probably be a challenging one, but we hope the remaining quarters will work out to meet our target of operating profit for 2010," Azmil said.

 

MAS has cut between 12 and 13 per cent of capacity (available seat kilometre) in the first half of the year, with more expected with the suspension of its Kuala Lumpur-Stockholm-New York route. The national carrier suspended the route on October 1 2009.

 

Azmil was speaking at a media briefing held yesterday, following his appointment as the new head of MAS on August 28 2009. At the briefing, he announced that he plans to accelerate the implementation of the Business Transformation Plan, rather than make any changes to it.

 

MAS will focus on three core areas of enhancing customer satisfaction, generating revenue and intensifying structural cost reduction. "This has a two pronged approach - address current operational losses and position the airline for growth," Azmil said. MAS has identified Asean, Australia, North Asia, China, South Asia and the Middle East as its core network plan for 2010.

 

On whether there is still a need for the six A380s on order, with a more regional core network, Azmil said the aircraft would be used for its high density routes. The six A380s to be delivered beginning 2011 will be used for routes such as London, Sydney and Amsterdam.

 

MAS expects MASKargo, its cargo division, to return to profitability next year, while MAS Aerospace Engineering aims to achieve revenue targets of RM1 billion by 2010 and RM3 billion by 2013.

 

Azmil said MAS will continue to pursue structural cost reduction with a target of RM700 million this year. Over the last three years, MAS has saved more than RM2 billion.

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If it's true, MH will operate the 380 into AMS, they will be the 1st airline to do so... :good:

 

(not even AF is coming to AMS with the Dugong) :(

 

(hope to fly the 'beast' in December between CDG-JFK and v.v.) :yahoo:

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ALso dont forget the alliance thingy which by then should be in effect.

 

What do you know, I don't know ? :blink:

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Pieter, will it be your first A380 flight?

 

Yep, and really excited about it: will fly on Upper-Deck both ways... :pardon:

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I think I differ in the opinion that Mh will have hard time filling their A380's. Lets take a scenario :

 

If you were flying on the kangaroo route and had 4 choices (MH,SQ,QF,EK) and they were all similiarly priced which one will you take?

 

For certain you will drop MH off first because of inferior product. Alternatively if all 4 had same plane type (assuming MH adopts QF type seating with preminum economy)

you will more likely to drop off EK and QF off your list.More likely you will fly MH or SQ

 

ALso dont forget the alliance thingy which by then should be in effect.

 

My 2 cents here with a different scenario - BNE to KUL, vv. I don't really care what aircraft type MH puts on this route. As long as the price comes cheaper than SQ's, I'm flying MH. Don't mind the A380 at all, but quite unlikely for us... :(

 

@jadivindra, Alliance - sounds like you have some insider news..?

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Anything other MH, I rather sacrafice maybe 50 dollars to go on SQ,QF or EK than MH. :rolleyes:

 

I think I differ in the opinion that Mh will have hard time filling their A380's. Lets take a scenario :

 

If you were flying on the kangaroo route and had 4 choices (MH,SQ,QF,EK) and they were all similiarly priced which one will you take?

you will more likely to drop off EK and QF off your list.More likely you will fly MH or SQ

 

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Sorry for not being resourceful, but how's AF's cabin configuration for their A380?

P-9, J-80, Y-449 = PJY538

 

The first two AF 388 won't have Premium Voyageur installed. It will be reconfigured at a later date.

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MAS aims to reduce operating costs says MIDF Research

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) aims to reduce its operating costs to as low as 20 per cent over a low-cost carrier’s cost base over five years, according to MIDF Research.

 

“MAS would continue to implement cost control on redundant activities and other unnecessary costs that had accumulated over time, weighing down its profitability,” it said in a research note today.

 

“MAS believes that at this level, it can charge 20 to 30 per cent above a low-cost carrier’s fare and consumers will snap at the bargain,” MIDF Research in a research note today.

 

Currently, the national carrier needed to charge 45 per cent more than the average LCC in order to cover costs, MIDF Research said.

 

“In essence, MAS intends to improve revenue by convincing consumers to pay 30 per cent above a low-cost carrier’s fares for a 5-Star Value Carrier,” it said.

 

MIDF Research said it did not expect further drastic reductions in operating costs because MAS has maintained its goal of being a full-service carrier, which necessarily incurred a high cost structure.

 

From 2006 to 2008, the airline trimmed operating costs by RM665 million, RM738 million and RM936 million, respectively, it added. — Bernama

 

 

If the analyst is worst its salt;

MH's CASM is still 45% higher than AK despite all the BTP? MH ticket premium is only 20% over AK?

 

 

:drinks:

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thats why to reduce its costs - MH should not take in the A380s bec it will not likely to fill up its 550 pax load and will do so only if it offers deeper fare discounts which will work against its margin.

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I heard they are buying 6 A380, but didn't know A330-800..... sure order already?

 

Anyone here can clarify?

 

From a very busy body person

 

 

Is there any such aircraft exists?

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If pick from local daily probably they got the model wrong again. :(

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Might be something on some people's wishlist. A random google search has found me a few random blogs mentioning the A330-800 XWB, which is a new model developed after the A350 to compete with the Boeing 787. Credibility-wise, Airbus has yet to mention anything about the A330-800.

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