kandiah k 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 I flew MH1 2 weeks ago and about to fly MH2 in 2 days time. They also pushed forward the departure time of both flights by about 30mins, so on MH1 we were scheduled to depart at 930pm instead of the original 10pm, but due to a delay we left at 10 anyway. AFAIK that's the only timing update we got. Also, do MH 380 flights still switch on the tail cameras now? The cam wasn't on for takeoff and landing for MH 1. Thanks. It is a way of misleading passengers, unfortunately. As for the camera, they were switched off sometime last year due to complaints from passengers post MH17, according to the cabin crew when I flew in October 2015. However, in August and September 2014, they were still displaying the camera view on-board. Such a shame!!! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonathanFong 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks. It is a way of misleading passengers, unfortunately. As for the camera, they were switched off sometime last year due to complaints from passengers post MH17, according to the cabin crew when I flew in October 2015. However, in August and September 2014, they were still displaying the camera view on-board. Such a shame!!! . Shame indeed. I wish they could have an added an option to activate it (per seat) in the IFE for those who wish to view it. For my earlier flight I actually shied away from selecting a bulkhead seat because I was hoping to see the camera *shakes head* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 Hurry up hurry up hurry up let the deal goes through! I don't really care if the jets go to the Turks, the Persian or the Brits. All I want is for all 6 frames to be sold securely. I even dare to go to the point of suspending LHR to get all 6 frames sold now. Get rid of them once and for all to avoid future headaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 I think the pressure to take them off the LHR route is somewhat lower, now that fuel prices are much lower than even a month ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks. It is a way of misleading passengers, unfortunately. As for the camera, they were switched off sometime last year due to complaints from passengers post MH17, according to the cabin crew when I flew in October 2015. However, in August and September 2014, they were still displaying the camera view on-board. Such a shame!!! . why would passengers complain about a tail camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 why would passengers complain about a tail camera? As a result of the twin tragedies and insecure passengers who flew with MH perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 Hurry up hurry up hurry up let the deal goes through! I don't really care if the jets go to the Turks, the Persian or the Brits. All I want is for all 6 frames to be sold securely. I even dare to go to the point of suspending LHR to get all 6 frames sold now. Get rid of them once and for all to avoid future headaches. I think the pressure to take them off the LHR route is somewhat lower, now that fuel prices are much lower than even a month ago. MH already shot themselves when they sold their third LHR slot. Whoever makes the decision deserves to be shot...... And they cannot afford to sell anymore slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 MH already shot themselves when they sold their third LHR slot. Whoever makes the decision deserves to be shot...... And they cannot afford to sell anymore slot. IIRC it wasn't even sold - it was given to AI a while back as a form of repayment or such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 why would passengers complain about a tail camera? That people had audacity to whinge and rant about MH's snak-boks, naked nasi lemak and Smarties/M&M themed interior deco previously, is ample evidence there is no limit to what human kind will complain about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2016 Oops, as a (semi-retired) keyboard warrior I feel the pedas a bit BC Tam! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted January 20, 2016 Oops, as a (semi-retired) keyboard warrior I feel the pedas a bit BC Tam!Oh dear, not quite the flavour intended Perhaps you may need to adjust to taste with that wonderful seasoning - sarcasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2016 Lol! I will have nightmares about the snake box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Malaysia Airlines Plans To Keep Six Superjumbo A380s At Least Until 2018 - Ceo Mueller SINGAPORE, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines plans to keep the six superjumbo A380s 'at least' until 2018, says its Chief Executive Officer Christoph Mueller. Nonetheless, without deliberating on the plan, Mueller said that "we don't have A380s in excess." According to recent reports, the airline was trying to dispose off its six A380s, four of which were in service and the other two remained idle. "We have no problem with the aircraft at this point of time," he told reporters on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit here today. Asked on the possible addition of A350 aircraft to serve long haul destinations, he just replied "maybe". Also see: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/15/reuters-america-airshow-malaysia-airlines-says-delays-airbus-a380-sale-for-two-years-at-least.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Firdaus Bolong 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2016 Guess nobody wants them. Was onboard MNA in J, 3 of the front row J seats have reclining problems. When you fully reclined them, you can see bits and pieces of nuts served from the previous flights. No more tail cam view as some pax did complain of some kind pf phobia/uneasiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Suri 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) How if the "dugongs" fly to SYD or MEL on frequent basis for another solution? Or still capacity restricted? Edited February 16, 2016 by J. Suri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 Nope. The bilateral agreement with Australia has been revised a couple of years back. http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18942 MH is free to fly the A380 to SYD and MEL. More capacity freed when D7 scaled down too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 In the Bloomberg interview, the MAB CEO said that 5 aircraft are being used on the double daily LHR route and one for charters. It looks like MH A380 flights to JED are pretty routine these days. So there is no real need to send them to MEL or SYD. The Australian market has softened since the loss of MH17, when Australian lives were lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted February 17, 2016 JED and MED flights are only seasonal. Practically none during non school holiday periods. But in season, 2 frames may doing the runs at the same time. SYD is done only on rare occasions Mueller wasnt vary accurate on the usage of the A380. He was was "rounding up" the data by a huge margin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 If they're keeping - better upgrade the product too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 If they're keeping - better upgrade the product too... Upgrade might not be a good idea because MH's customer base is mainly low yield and not premium. As MH is having difficulty filling the plane, having a high density configuration (like EK's) is also not a good option. Perhaps, getting rid of first class and having premium economy is they way to go. However, the stay of execution for the A380 is only until 2018. When the A350s arrive, MAB might have to re-evaluate the situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Upgrade might not be a good idea because MH's customer base is mainly low yield and not premium. As MH is having difficulty filling the plane, having a high density configuration (like EK's) is also not a good option. Perhaps, getting rid of first class and having premium economy is they way to go. However, the stay of execution for the A380 is only until 2018. When the A350s arrive, MAB might have to re-evaluate the situation. The people can't have royalties and ministers to travel J class to London. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Tan 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 The people can't have royalties and ministers to travel J class to London. The new MH shouldn't make decisions that only benefit the elite. If F isn't making money, then time for it to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 The people can't have royalties and ministers to travel J class to London. The new MH shouldn't make decisions that only benefit the elite ..... Maybe remove that 'burden' from MH/MAB's shoulders and go add a few more executive jets ? More klass, no ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaTan 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Give 1 or 2 A380 to the government to convert to Air Force One there you go now you have the first A380 used by head of state Edited February 18, 2016 by DaTan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2016 Govt officials don't need to travel on MH anymore anyway.. So.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites