Craig 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Upcoming MH W17/18 changes include: - 3 new weekly KUL-ICN flight (ex-KUL begins 25NOV17) MH38 KUL1455 - 2215ICN 333 346 MH39 ICN0010 - 0555KUL 333 457 - 3 weekly KUL-WUH canceled - Equipment change for KUL-DPS (MH 714/715) from 333 to 738 - And my SYD-KUL will depart SYD 10 minute earlier triggering a ticket re-issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 WUH cancelled? Not enough load? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lim Kar Yong 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Korea seems to be doing well to have the additional flights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) As reported by airlineroute, MH will increase its frequency to BOM from 14 to 17 weekly plus 5 or 6 weekly A333 service on MH 194/195. Edited August 1, 2017 by Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 A few more updates: BOM will see frequency reduced from 14 to 10 weekly flights (MH186/187 canceled. This makes more sense than the 17 weekly flights given the 333 up-gauge and bilateral cap): MH174 KUL0925 - 1155BOM 738 356 MH194 KUL2000 - 2225BOM 333 x36 MH194 KUL2000 - 2225BOM 333 36 MH175 BOM1305 - 2050KUL 738 356 MH195 BOM2325 - 0705+1KUL 333 x36 MH195 BOM2325 - 0705+1KUL 738 36 KTM will see the resumption of the second daily flight (MH170/171): MH170 KUL0855 - 1120KTM 738 D MH114 KUL1945 - 2230KTM 738 D MH171 KTM1220 - 1920KUL 738 D MH115 KTM2330 - 0630+1KUL 738 D TPE will see the resumption of red-eye ex-KUL and morning departure ex-TPE with 4 new weekly flights: MH408 KUL0010 - 0500TPE 738 x136 MH409 TPE0800 - 1255KUL 738 x136 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Another change: KUL-PER (MH 126/127) will be operated by 738 instead of 333. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Perth goes back to double daily B738 flights I believe. Be interesting in summer for the arvo flights when temps are in excess of 40oC, at least OD can put on B739ER's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth Chong WT 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Does the 739er have a longer range than the 738? I was under the impression that 738 flies the furthest... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheng Kit 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 WUH cancelled? Not enough load? Possibly could be AirAsia punya pasal on their daily flights there using A330 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/PER 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Does the 739er have a longer range than the 738? I was under the impression that 738 flies the furthest... The 900ER flies further think the difference is somewhere between 300-400kms with obviously a higher playload. I also believe that OD's B739ER's have a higher thrust output than their B738's...26kN vs 27-28kN I think. That said I don't think all their B738's have the same thrust output. I believe this is the reason B739ER's operate KTM flights. Problem with the arvo PER flight is the high ambient temps this affects and reduces the thrust output. B738's operate payload restricted when its 40+ degrees. A full B738 flight and baggage needs to be offloaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chookyan 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 Another change: KUL-PER (MH 126/127) will be operated by 738 instead of 333. Almost 6 hours on 738 will be a bit tough, given the leg room! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 738 flies further than 739. True, OD 739 rated at 26k thrust while 738 at 24k. Fuel tank capacity is exactly the same. The only advantage for 739 is that it can take more load for flights that is not range critical. OD's furthest scheduled destination which is LHE can be both covered by 738 and 739. I believe world's longest scheduled flight for 738/739 is flydubai's DXB-BKK or Norwegian's. Plus, contrary to popular's belief ER does not stand for extended range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 738 flies further than 739. True, OD 739 rated at 26k thrust while 738 at 24k. Fuel tank capacity is exactly the same. The only advantage for 739 is that it can take more load for flights that is not range critical. OD's furthest scheduled destination which is LHE can be both covered by 738 and 739. I believe world's longest scheduled flight for 738/739 is flydubai's DXB-BKK or Norwegian's. Plus, contrary to popular's belief ER does not stand for extended range. If talking 737 in general, the longest is LH768 [FRA-PNQ] at 8 hours. For 738, that honour goes to Copa flight 284 for 7.5 hours, and for 739 is Turkish flight 589 for 7 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 Plus, contrary to popular's belief ER does not stand for extended range.Yikes ! What is the ER in 737-900ER then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddy Liew 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 Extra room. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 Even Boeing folks themselves say ER is Extended Range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Boeing try to market it as a b757 replacement but the 900er were only useful for the added row of seats and payload over the 738. The long extended fuselage and shorter landing gear were always a performance obstacle also takes runway length on mtow hot weather like mad. Also higher rated engine to compensate the performance drop to perform nearly like the 738 burns slightly more fuel. Same issue on the A321 except higher gear and better engines still feel its an underpowered plane that airlines loved to use nowadays over the a330-200. Edited August 4, 2017 by jahur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 Like a limousine with short spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Firdaus Bolong 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 I can't stand more than 3hrs on a narrow body because usually I'll get up and stretch myself after 2hrs plus. Can't imagine being stuck in a narrowbody tube for more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
affendi osman 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 I can't stand more than 3hrs on a narrow body because usually I'll get up and stretch myself after 2hrs plus. Can't imagine being stuck in a narrowbody tube for more than that. Narrowbody also got aisle what.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) As reported by airlineroute, MH will also expand BKK capacity by up gauging 2 weekly MH 782/783 to 333. MH782 KUL1500 – 1605BKK 333 57 MH783 BKK1705 – 2020KUL 333 57 Edited August 5, 2017 by Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) We are getting soft! There was a time, in the 1960's, when people took B737 charter flights from Sg Besi airport to London! I can't stand more than 3hrs on a narrow body because usually I'll get up and stretch myself after 2hrs plus. Can't imagine being stuck in a narrowbody tube for more than that. Edited August 5, 2017 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahur 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 We are getting soft! There was a time, in the 1960's, when people took B737 charter flights from Sg Besi airport to London! do note the airline industry seat pitch and width has been reduced by an average 2.5inch in 40years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mushrif A 3 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) We are getting soft! There was a time, in the 1960's, when people took B737 charter flights from Sg Besi airport to London! I doubt the 731 and 732s of those days fly 5-6 hrs nonstop. Edited August 5, 2017 by Mushrif A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Yes, that was why they had to make multiple stops. And the journey took considerably longer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites