MAS A380 - Fleet to be Retained

[flee 5]

Given all these issues, does MAB still believe in keeping these whalejets for such charter? And for using these planes as "spares" for when the A330s are AOGed? This will be very very costly for MAB to maintained these or even 3 out of the A380s in serviceable condition and low usage and will bleed MAB into yearly losses for as long as it holds on to the jets.

I think the supersub role will only be temporary thing - once MAB gets its six ex-AB A332s, the role of the A380 will be somewhat reduced. I would think that the charter airline will probably get four A380s on commencement of their ops. The remaining two A380s might remain with MAB until such time when the charter ops needs more aircraft.

[jahur 0]

 

 

Given all these issues, does MAB still believe in keeping these whalejets for such charter? And for using these planes as "spares" for when the A330s are AOGed? This will be very very costly for MAB to maintained these or even 3 out of the A380s in serviceable condition and low usage and will bleed MAB into yearly losses for as long as it holds on to the jets.

The a380 does bleed airlines a lot especially if they dun carry the passenger volume required, Thai airways have been operating them at losses on some of the european sectors, Korean Air is currently planning to offload their first a380 to the desert for scrap.The only airlines that seemingly have no complains are from the gulf middle east. Basically the plane is not a plane that will break even with just 200 passengers while the b77w has no issue with such load.

 

As for haj/charter it is also difficult to see. Other operators are scrambling for b777s and high density seating a330 to curb the old jet ban now, Flyglobal recently acquired a b777-300 too.

 

MAS will have to be careful now since nobody is willing to bail them or loan them.

Edited January 31, 2018 by jahur

[Vicknesh PS 0]

Can MAB use A380s, which have been moved to the charter op with a new AOC, as a supersub?

[Mushrif A 3]

Can MAB use A380s, which have been moved to the charter op with a new AOC, as a supersub?

Of course. No different from AK using D7 aircraft to operate some of its services many months ago.

 

In fact, any airline could use the ex-MH 380s.

[BC Tam 2]

MAS will have to be careful now since nobody is willing to bail them or loan them.

Haah-hahaha

(I, being contributor to LHDN and GST must then be a nobody)

[Vicknesh PS 0]

Of course. No different from AK using D7 aircraft to operate some of its services many months ago.

 

In fact, any airline could use the ex-MH 380s.

Yes, quite true, didn't think of that. Thanks.

[GeO 0]

Noticed that they MAB are plying the A380 on KUL-SYD route now. MH123. Did a dummy booking, saw that it will be until end of February. 1 March onwards back to A333.

[affendi osman 0]

Noticed that they MAB are plying the A380 on KUL-SYD route now. MH123. Did a dummy booking, saw that it will be until end of February. 1 March onwards back to A333.

The A380 will be deployed again to SYD in June

[flee 5]

Noticed that they MAB are plying the A380 on KUL-SYD route now. MH123. Did a dummy booking, saw that it will be until end of February. 1 March onwards back to A333.

Yes, the A380 will now be playing the role of supersub during peak traffic periods or when the A333s are in short supply due to maintenance. They were used to HKG during the CNY rush and will also be deployed to NRT. In summer, they will be restored on the LHR services as well...

[Mushrif A 3]

There is at least one MH 333 sitting forlornly minus both engines at KUL. So, less one from the fleet.

[affendi osman 0]

There is at least one MH 333 sitting forlornly minus both engines at KUL. So, less one from the fleet.

The one landed in Alice springs recently?

[KK Lee 5]

Given mab couldn't retire a380, show the mab management are not autonomous.

[Mr.Bandit 0]

Due to incident happened when A330 AOG at Alice Springs, all a330 including freighter need to do engine inspection. That is why you will see numbers of a330 on ground.

[KK Lee 5]

Due to incident happened when A330 AOG at Alice Springs, all a330 including freighter need to do engine inspection. That is why you will see numbers of a330 on ground.

Curious any service bulletin issued on this or only limited to mab fleet?

[flee 5]

Curious any service bulletin issued on this or only limited to mab fleet?

MAB cannot afford to have another air crash after those twin losses in 2014.

 

Safety checks conducted with the cooperation of the engine manufacturer following incidents would be prudent - there is no need to wait for any service bulletin.

[Josh T 0]

I'm actually glad they're holding on to the A380s a little bit longer. It really is a magnificent aircraft and still my favourite to fly in even after the A350 and the Nightmareliner. The A380 would also be very handy for those peak season flights because the A333 simply does not have enough capacity.

[kandiah k 0]

Updates from www.routesonline.com

 

Malaysia Airlines 3Q18 A380 London operation as of 26MAR18

 

Malaysia Airlines last week once again revised planned Airbus A380 operation during summer season, for Kuala Lumpur – London Heathrow route. The airline previously planned to operate A380 on MH002/003 service from 20JUL18 to 03SEP18 (KUL departure), however latest adjustment now sees the A380 operating from 20JUL18 to 05AUG18 and from 15AUG18 to 28AUG18.

MH004 KUL0950 – 1635LHR 359 D
MH002 KUL2315 – 0555+1LHR 388 D

MH003 LHR1025 – 0700+1KUL 388 7
MH003 LHR1045 – 0700+1KUL 388 x7
MH001 LHR2135 – 1750+1KUL 359 D

Edited March 28, 2018 by kandiah k

[jani 0]

Interesting to see where the spare A350's go. Tokyo?

[flee 5]

Interesting to see where the spare A350's go. Tokyo?

Kuala Lumpur – Tokyo Narita

eff 05MAY18 MH088/089 A350-900XWB replaces A330-300 (1 daily), MH070/071 Increases from 3 to 5 weekly (Overall increases from 10 to 12 weekly)

eff 05JUN18 MH070/071 A350-900XWB replaces A330-300

[Yang Zulhilmi 0]

Interesting to see where the spare A350's go. Tokyo?

 

Malaysia Airlines adds A350 Osaka service from August 2018

 

Malaysia Airlines last week filed new destination for its Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft, which sees the A350 serving Kuala Lumpur Osaka Kansai route. Operating once a day, replacing A330-300, the A350 will commence operation on this route from 05AUG18, Kuala Lumpur departure.

 

MH052 KUL2210 0540+1KIX 359 D

MH053 KIX0955 1550KUL 359 D

 

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278182/malaysia-airlines-adds-a350-osaka-service-from-august-2018/

[GeO 0]

Had the chance to ride on one of MH A380s SYD-KUL on 31 March 2018. My ride was 9M-MNC.

[leon t 0]

saw 3 dugongs parked at the remote bays opposite gate C16 at 10am.

[Mushrif A 3]

saw 3 dugongs parked at the remote bays opposite gate C16 at 10am.

Your point being?

[leon t 0]

well at least 4 of the dugongs are serviceable now unlike before.

[Mushrif A 3]

"As is".

 

http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysia-airlines-says-no-plan-yet-highdensity-a380