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June 27, 2008 23:23 PM

Maseu Says Allowing AirAsia To Operate From LTAAS Is A Bit Too Much

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Airlines System Employees' Union (Maseu) has objected to the proposal to allow Malaysia's budget carrier AirAsia to operate from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTAAS) in Subang.

 

Describing the move as "a bit too much", its executive secretary Mustafar Maarof said the government had already spent RM250 million to build the low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Sepang.

 

The proposal also run contrary to the government's plan to develop Subang as the country's aerospace hub, Maseu said in a letter dated Friday and addressed to Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

 

The copy of the letter was faxed over to Bernama.

 

Maseu was commenting on a report in the Utusan Malaysia daily yesterday quoting Azalina as saying that she supported the proposal for AirAsia to operate from LTAAS.

 

Furthermore, Mustafar said several companies and agencies were already operating at the airport including the Syarikat Penerbangan Malaysia, Airod, Berjaya Air, Transmile Air, Civil Aviation Department, the air force and police air wing.

 

He also expressed concerned over the possibility of AirAsia being given more routes on the Malaysia-Singapore sector.

 

He said if this happened, it could prompt Singapore to make counter claims for more landing rights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

 

Mustafar said when the government granted two flights a day to AirAsia on that sector, this had caused the government to similarly granted two landing rights to Singapore budget carriers, one of which is Tiger Airways, which is owned by Singapore Airlines.

 

He said the opening up of the sector had benefited Singapore Airlines.

 

Malaysia Airlines, on the other hand, gained nothing from the move as AirAsia was a separate entity, he said.

 

Any decision to grant AirAsia more flights to Singapore would also affect KLIA's position in the region as loads of passengers would be transported to the republic, making the city-state the gateway for arrivals and departures in the Asia-Pacific.

 

"Malaysia Airlines will be losing passengers as most of them will fly to Singapore to board flights to other destinations at Changi Airport," it said.

 

-- BERNAMA

 

http://bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=342452

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June 27, 2008 23:23 PM

Maseu Says Allowing AirAsia To Operate From LTAAS Is A Bit Too Much

 

He said if this happened, it could prompt Singapore to make counter claims for more landing rights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

 

Mustafar said when the government granted two flights a day to AirAsia on that sector, this had caused the government to similarly granted two landing rights to Singapore budget carriers, one of which is Tiger Airways, which is owned by Singapore Airlines.

 

He said the opening up of the sector had benefited Singapore Airlines.

 

Malaysia Airlines, on the other hand, gained nothing from the move as AirAsia was a separate entity, he said.

 

Any decision to grant AirAsia more flights to Singapore would also affect KLIA's position in the region as loads of passengers would be transported to the republic, making the city-state the gateway for arrivals and departures in the Asia-Pacific.

 

"Malaysia Airlines will be losing passengers as most of them will fly to Singapore to board flights to other destinations at Changi Airport," it said.

 

-- BERNAMA

 

http://bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=342452

 

Instead of thinking how to compete and better than SIN and SQ, it is building more barrier for more isolation. This thinking is a contributory factor preventing KLIA become a regional hub and MH competitive globally.

 

:drinks:

 

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ah yes, i remember the minister saying "the facilities are there, why not use it?" and "as far as tourism is concerned, it'll be an advantage to the country if airasia starts flying out of subang"

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I must say NO and NO to AK or/and D7 to do their business at SZB..our government just expend new LCCT and now they demand fot SZB..it easy and cheap for passenger to take flight from SZB but did we consider people who stay near at SZB.??. :angry: :angry: :angry:

 

We like to see KLIA as competitive regional hub..KLIA design to handle 35 million passenger and if the government allow AK to operate at SZB,then what KLIA will be?? Xmeriah lagi.. :nea: :nea:

 

If TF keep push government, AK should start operate FAX back..use small plane lah..how it sound to AK?? :pardon:

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Then MAS lose business kao kao as people rather take flight from SZB. Beside that, one of the main reason the Intl Airport moved to KLIA is because the heavy traffic jam at SZB.

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Then MAS lose business kao kao as people rather take flight from SZB. Beside that, one of the main reason the Intl Airport moved to KLIA is because the heavy traffic jam at SZB.

 

Gazetted land was a reason why airport was moved to Sepang. People who walk in the power corridor made millions from housing development from previously airport reserved land.

 

:drinks:

 

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but dont u guys think its a waste for the facilities at SZB if it goes unused..unless firefly can expand their flights..terminal 3 looks so dead to me..

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but dont u guys think its a waste for the facilities at SZB if it goes unused..unless firefly can expand their flights..terminal 3 looks so dead to me..

 

 

but dont u guys think its a waste for the facilities at SZB if it goes unused..unless firefly can expand their flights..terminal 3 looks so dead to me..

 

 

i personally dont think the govt should allow commercial flights to still be operating out of Subang..

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Why limit SZB to prop? What about regional jet?

 

If the growth in traffic at SZB is more than the drop at KUL, why not allow jet to operate at SZB? More convenience, cheaper and better for the industry and travelling public.

 

KUL has been in operation for about 10 years, it is not getting more convenience, cheaper or better. Why not give the travelling public a choice?

 

:drinks:

 

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Did we think people stay near with SZB if jet aircrat allow to operate at SZB..the surrounding different compare 10 years ago..not same :angry:

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KUL has been in operation for about 10 years, it is not getting more convenience, cheaper or better. Why not give the travelling public a choice?

 

:drinks:

 

I'm a simple Mat Public, and I live just 15min from SZB. It's a no-brainer which airport I prefer to do my trips: props, jets, gliders, hot-air balloons, choppers, whatever. GO SZB GO! :)

 

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June 27, 2008 23:23 PM

Maseu Says Allowing AirAsia To Operate From LTAAS Is A Bit Too Much

 

He said the opening up of the sector had benefited Singapore Airlines.

 

Malaysia Airlines, on the other hand, gained nothing from the move as AirAsia was a separate entity, he said.

 

Any decision to grant AirAsia more flights to Singapore would also affect KLIA's position in the region as loads of passengers would be transported to the republic, making the city-state the gateway for arrivals and departures in the Asia-Pacific.

 

"Malaysia Airlines will be losing passengers as most of them will fly to Singapore to board flights to other destinations at Changi Airport," it said.

 

-- BERNAMA

 

http://bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=342452

So sad to still see this state of mentality in this day and age :(

 

Perhaps it would help Maseu's cause if Malaysia is to cease ALL air links to our southern neighbour ?

That way, you'll make Changi such an unattractive transit destination. I'm sure MH will be able to garner some oportunity here then ?! ;)

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Did we think people stay near with SZB if jet aircrat allow to operate at SZB..the surrounding different compare 10 years ago..not same :angry:

 

If local residents can accept SUPER QUIET stage 2 727 and 732 operating from SZB at wee hours, don’t see why they will notice more modern stage 3 turbofan.

 

:drinks:

 

Edited by KK Lee

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Commission to improve public transport

 

 

JOHOR BARU: The proposed Public Transport Commission is intended to make the public transport system more efficient and connected.

 

Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat said that currently there was confusion over who had jurisdiction over public transportation projects.

 

He added that at present public transport came not under one ministry but 13 different agencies, including the Transport Ministry.

 

For example, he said, matters pertaining to the light rail transit or monorail was under RapidKL, which was owned by the Finance Ministry headed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

 

“The Transport Ministry’s role is that of a regulatory body. This means that if the service does not meet the mark, then we have to bear the brunt,” he said.

 

Later in Putrajaya, when asked to comment on Malaysia Airlines’ move to increase its international fuel surcharge by 25% to 80% to recover some of its fuel costs, Ong said MAS did not need the Government’s permission to increase prices and fares but would have to take into account the risk of losing passengers by doing so.

 

Ong also said AirAsia would continue to operate from KLIA’s low-cost-carrier terminal in Sepang, reiterating that it would not be allowed to fly out of Subang despite its repeated requests.

The Cabinet had decided that large planes would not to fly to and from Subang airport anymore, he said.

 

“There were many other reasons for the international airport to be moved to Sepang and there is no change to the decision,” he said.

 

 

*This should be the way*

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NO!

its not fair...

How about MH? MH must protect their business!

For me,the passengers will choose AK because SZB is strategic airport..

If goverment allow them to use SZB,they need to operate with the small aircraft..

FAX maybe will restart their flight..haha..

FAX - "second community airlines,air asia subsidy airlines"

Edited by Nabiel Haniff

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June 27, 2008 23:23 PM

Maseu Says Allowing AirAsia To Operate From LTAAS Is A Bit Too Much

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Airlines System Employees' Union (Maseu) has objected to the proposal to allow Malaysia's budget carrier AirAsia to operate from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTAAS) in Subang.

 

Describing the move as "a bit too much", its executive secretary Mustafar Maarof said the government had already spent RM250 million to build the low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Sepang.

 

The proposal also run contrary to the government's plan to develop Subang as the country's aerospace hub, Maseu said in a letter dated Friday and addressed to Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

 

The copy of the letter was faxed over to Bernama.

 

Maseu was commenting on a report in the Utusan Malaysia daily yesterday quoting Azalina as saying that she supported the proposal for AirAsia to operate from LTAAS.

 

Furthermore, Mustafar said several companies and agencies were already operating at the airport including the Syarikat Penerbangan Malaysia, Airod, Berjaya Air, Transmile Air, Civil Aviation Department, the air force and police air wing.

 

He also expressed concerned over the possibility of AirAsia being given more routes on the Malaysia-Singapore sector.

 

He said if this happened, it could prompt Singapore to make counter claims for more landing rights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

 

Mustafar said when the government granted two flights a day to AirAsia on that sector, this had caused the government to similarly granted two landing rights to Singapore budget carriers, one of which is Tiger Airways, which is owned by Singapore Airlines.

 

He said the opening up of the sector had benefited Singapore Airlines.

 

Malaysia Airlines, on the other hand, gained nothing from the move as AirAsia was a separate entity, he said.

 

Any decision to grant AirAsia more flights to Singapore would also affect KLIA's position in the region as loads of passengers would be transported to the republic, making the city-state the gateway for arrivals and departures in the Asia-Pacific.

 

"Malaysia Airlines will be losing passengers as most of them will fly to Singapore to board flights to other destinations at Changi Airport," it said.

 

-- BERNAMA

 

http://bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=342452

Ok, I agree to the point of not letting AK operate out of SZB. However, on what grounds? If it is a noice pollution factor, fine. It is understandable that residential areas have since expanded around SZB. However, if it is to restrict AK because they shouldn't be allowed to compete is just bollocks.

 

Express concern over AK being given MORE access to SIN-KUL vv? What is Mustafar Maarof so concerned about? It just so happens SQ has a 49% stake in Tiger but they are still 2 separate airlines, aren't they? When the ASEAN Open Skies come into effect in 2009, how, will he slit his wrists? Come on, if it bothers him so much, why don't he lobby for Firefly's ATRs to do a KUL-SIN run since "they are owned by MAS"?!

 

Comments like these just makes me very annoyed. It just comes to show that in this day and age, there are still people with authority that do not conform to market environment and are still stuck in the old-school. So what if landing rights are increased on both sides? It is a reciprocal benefit so if you cannot rise up to the occassion, ship out. This is what competition is all about.

 

Any decision to grant AirAsia more flights to Singapore would also affect KLIA's position in the region as loads of passengers would be transported to the republic, making the city-state the gateway for arrivals and departures in the Asia-Pacific.

 

"Malaysia Airlines will be losing passengers as most of them will fly to Singapore to board flights to other destinations at Changi Airport," it said.

 

See lah... ask for some more protection. ASK SOME MORE! If you are not thrown into the pool, how are you going to learn how to swim?

 

Maybe my Malaysian friends can educate me here a bit. Just who is this "Mustafar Maarof" from MASEU? And since when do the unions have so much clout until whatever they say is published in the press to this extent of commenting on political-bilateral issues? Just who is this character??

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I think he was just responding to a statement made earlier by Azalina, the Tourism Minister, who supports AK's plea to operate from SZB.

 

I thought that was a pretty weird thing to do on her part.

 

But this MASEU response is even worst.. Why tell the people "If we have more flights to SIN, SQ will get our passengers"? Aihhh

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That comment reminds me of the Qantas union statement that Asian maintenance companies compromised safety. Rather than bickering whether AK should move to SZB or not, they should just focus on building the hub in KLIA. As it stands now, KUL is running way behind their competitors.

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..... now, KUL is running way behind their competitors.

Now, there is a compliment for KLIA if ever there is one :p

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July 01, 2008 14:38 PM

No Intention To Ask AirAsia To Operate From Subang

 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The government has no intention to ask low-cost airline, AirAsia Bhd, to operate from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang.

 

Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Lajim Ukin, a decision has been made to upgrade the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal to cater to the needs of the airline.

 

"About 124 million has been allocated to upgrade LCCT to make it comfortable for those using the terminal," he said at a question-and-answer session at the Dewan Rakyat here Tuesday.

 

Lajim said this in reply to a supplementary question from Razali Ibrahim (BN-Muar) seeking clarification on the proposal to shift the LCCT operations to Subang.

 

"The government or my ministry has no plan to ask AirAsia to shift its operations to Subang because we have decided to upgrade the LCCT in KL International Airport to cater to the needs of low-cost airline," he said.

 

Lajim said work to upgrade LCCT started in April last year and was expected to be completed by year-end.

 

Meanwhile, he said, the price war between Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia was healthy because it would benefit the travellers.

 

"The travellers now has more choices to pick a travel plan which will suit their needs," he said this in reply to a question from Fong Kui Lun (DAP-Bukit Bintang).

 

-- BERNAMA

 

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=343115

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