T.Y. Bob LEE 2 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Gents, photos of 9M-XAB now on the Penang spotting thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 does anyone know what is that "red2go.com" painted on the engine about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 does anyone know what is that "red2go.com" painted on the engine about? I think its a dual pun? Red-2-go, as in the plane is red. And maybe Re-D-2-go, as in Ready to go? Tried the url, but i think its not up yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derik 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I think its a dual pun? Red-2-go, as in the plane is red. And maybe Re-D-2-go, as in Ready to go? Tried the url, but i think its not up yet. i did google this...but found nothing... we might get the answer soon i suppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sing Yew 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 does anyone know what is that "red2go.com" painted on the engine about? goHoliday is to be renamed to red2go I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOHD RAMZAN FADZIL 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 arghh...damn...really bad..why like that..Please TF change it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I'm told -XAB is on the Perth run this morning (so lunch time arrival back in KUL) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I never liked AK's colour scheme, fonts and uniforms. The livery is too busy, with too much info. It seems their colours are ever evolving, reason why I never bothered with collecting their items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I never liked AK's colour scheme, fonts and uniforms. The livery is too busy, with too much info. It seems their colours are ever evolving, reason why I never bothered with collecting their items. Billboard design..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I was on XAB last night. AK5374 KUL PEN Crew familiarization flight. They did KUL - PEN - KUL - PER pattern. The plane was wonderful for a short KUL - PEN hop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I was on XAB last night. AK5374 KUL PEN Crew familiarization flight. They did KUL - PEN - KUL - PER pattern. The plane was wonderful for a short KUL - PEN hop. Damn... lucky you.. got shot anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Just an X on winglet before departure, an X on the top of crew seat, and also a safety card. As mentioned on PEN Spotting forum, I was busy chit chatting with a couple of crew members regarding their experience with D7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Crew familiarization flight. They did KUL - PEN - KUL - PER pattern. One set of crew did KUL-PEN-KUL-PER? Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 I was on XAB last night. AK5374 KUL PEN That's the spirit! One set of crew did KUL-PEN-KUL-PER? Wow! Does it even comply with standard working hours under labour law? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Does it even comply with standard working hours under labour law? Don't know about labor law, but I don't want to be flown by a very tired crew at the end of my journey. Anyway guys, what is the primary function of the cabin crew? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izanee 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 my parents flew on the KUL-PEN run with AK A340 on Friday... my mom wasn't impressed! hahahahh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Anyway guys, what is the primary function of the cabin crew? Straight from the textbook... Safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Yes, as they mentioned to me, one set of crew do the KUL PEN KUL PER pattern. It is a 10 hours work, 3 landings, 3 takeoffs. Arrive PER on saturday morning, return KUL on sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuel Chy 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Straight from the textbook... Safety. if not mistaken, on the very first commercial flight took off, don't have Cabin Crew or flight stewards on board. but nurse. their main purpose is to comfort the passenger as flying still very new by that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd. Afiq A. 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) I don't think it's allowed by any governing body to actually allow a commercial flight (revenue flight) to commence without any cabin crew. According to the MCAR minimum is 1 cabin crew per door onboard. In this case it should be 8, the absolute minimum. Owh to operate 2 short and 1 longgg sector, I think it's abit too much/tiring. Just my 2 cents Edited March 7, 2009 by Mohd. Afiq A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Owh to operate 2 short and 1 longgg sector, I think it's abit too much/tiring. Just my 2 cents They did mention to me, it is a tiring trip. Imagine if there were delays? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 They did mention to me, it is a tiring trip. Imagine if there were delays? It could be tiring, but if the work rules governing their EBA does not see them "fatigue" for working those hours, they are deemed to be able to work within the limits. If there were delays, it simply means they have to either (1) go into discretion; or (2) refuse discretion and the flight will be re-crew-ed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor Ralk 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I see XAB is operating the Melbourne Service this evening. Would have been a brilliant site to see her at OOL, but dont know if the recent runway extension could take her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 AirAsia X To Finalise Leasing Of Another A340 By End-march LONDON, March 12 (Bernama) - AirAsia X, an affiliate of low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd, is in advanced negotiations to lease another Airbus A340 in order to increase its frequency of the just-launched Kuala Lumpur-London route. "We want to have the KL-London route on a daily basis from July onwards," said AirAsia X's chief executive officer, Azran Osman Rani. Launched yesterday with the inaugural flight from KLIA to Stansted Airport outside London, the company would mount five direct flights per week. He said after a six-year lease of the aircraft model, the airline might consider buying the next generation Airbus A350 for its long haul services. "The A350 is still at the design stage, we will wait for it to be more at the advanced stage before deciding," he told Malaysian media on board the KL-London inaugural flight. Stansted Airport is Britain's third busiest airport, with 22.8 million passengers passing through and many leading low-cost airlines making it their base. In London, the passengers were received by the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, AirAsia Bhd's chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, British Airports Authority (BAA) managing director Steward Wingate and BAA's commercial and development director Nick Barton. AirAsia X, also aims to expand into to Central and Eastern Europe, said Azran. "Countries like Russia and Poland are emerging markets, it will be interesting to tap into it," he said, adding that, Germany and Italy could also be attractive destinations. However, for now, AirAsia X will concentrate on London and add another route only next year, he said. Despite the economic downturn, AirAsia X remained upbeat about the aviation industry as there was still a lot of demand in what he said was relatively an untapped market. "It is easier to take up market share when we go into the market at a time when other airlines are cutting back," he said. Although the low-cost carrier might see a decline in certain segments of passenger traffic as they can't afford to travel anymore, it was gaining from the business segment. "A lot of companies that are on cost cutting measures choose to travel with low-cost carriers," he said. AirAsia X has also benefited from airline companies cancelling some of their aircraft purchases. "We only had two slots for 2009 for the A330 that was ordered but because some airline companies cancelled their orders we got a third slot in Sept 2009, which means we will receive our new aircraft faster," he said. The airline would want to expand its destinations from five now to 11 by the end of this year, possibly to Sydney, New Delhi, Chengdu and the Middle East. "I just came back from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Things are promising. We have to finalise discussions with the airports," he said. -- BERNAMA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 I saw the D7 ad in the newspaper yesterday. Did Bob T.Y. Lee sold his picture to D7? They looks similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites