skylights with louvers(?moveable) to adjust light
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more of main terminal airside
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boarding aerotrain to satellite terminal, the 1st carriage is usually not crowded so no need to squeeze, so wait at the 1st carriage further down guys :)
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aerotrain track
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arrival at satellite terminal station
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At the satellite terminal
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thanks for the pics, travellator ;)

now i feel like i've been to KLIA :D

u r welcome glad u liked the pics

KLIA upgrade to cost RM180mil

BY CHAN CHING THUT

SEPANG: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd will spend about RM180mil to upgrade facilities and services at KL International Airport (KLIA) this year, said senior general manager (operations) Azmi Murad.

The upgrading works include expanding the second runway, taxiway and lounges to accommodate the Airbus A380 aircraft.

“Work to expand the width of the runway began two days ago and will take three months to complete. The shoulder of the runway will be increased by 15 metres on both sides.

“Three lounges – C17, C27 and C37 – in the satellite building are being upgraded as well and work should be completed by end-May next year,” he told reporters after a ceremony to mark KLIA's 8th anniversary.


Azmi Murad
The celebration was commemorated with a reception of its 138 millionth passenger (total passengers since KLIA began operations in 1998) and the 46 millionth domestic passenger.

Azmi said the airport was expected to handle 24.5 million passengers this year, a 7% increase over last year, which recorded 23.12 million in passenger movement.

“The target for growth in passengers this year also includes those at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal KLIA (LCC-T). We expect five million passengers to use the LCC-T this year, a 25% increase over the four million last year,” he added.

This year, KLIA has been voted as the World's Best Airport in the 15-25 million passengers per annum category in the Aetra 2005 survey. It also bagged the third place for both Best Airport Worldwide and Best Airport in Asia Pacific categories.

But really, I think the removal of AK operations to LCT is a BIG MISTAKE. I haven`t been in KLIA for long but my mama and my papa told me that KLIA Main Hub has already become a White Elephant--critically under-utilized, looks really tired with none other than MH planes, and with very few ppl.. Not like da last time I use KLIA for my trip to Oman... it was very lively and it looked enchanting with colorful mixture of MH and AK planes on the tarmac

The Star Online > Central

Saturday July 29, 2006



RM10 coach ride to KLIA

By STUART MICHAEL

stuart@thestar.com.my

TRAVELLERS can now save RM50 if they use the Airport Coach to and from KL Sentral to KL International Airport (KLIA).

Unlike the usual KLIA Express, which is priced at RM70 for return trip, passengers travelling to KLIA from KL Sentral will be charged RM10 for one-way using the Airport Coach.

The same fare of RM10 is charged from the KLIA bus station located on the ground floor of KLIA.

The Airport Coach bus located at KL Sentral skybus terminal, on the ground floor, departs every hour starting from 5am daily and the last bus departs at 10.30pm from KL Sentral. From KLIA, the first bus departs from the airport's main terminal building at 6.30am and the last bus leaves at 12.30am.

The journey between KL Sentral to KLIA takes about an hour each way. KLIA Express takes 28 minutes to make the journey, and the train leaves every 15 minutes.

Airport Coach Sdn Bhd accounts executive Noor Zalifah Abd Karim said the Airport Coach had stopped operations from Jalan Duta and Jalan Chan Sow Lin on May 31 and started operations from KL Sentral on June 1.

Although Airport Coach Sdn Bhd has placed notices in all their four buses informing passengers about the switch of bus terminals, many travellers are still not aware of it.

“When we started business on the first day, we only collected RM200 for the day. Now, it has increased to RM600 to RM1,200 a day. However, many of the buses that ferry people from KL Sentral to KLIA have only about 10 people.

“This is a good service as travellers can save money,'' said Noor Zalifah.

“We also provide bus service to hotels, and tickets are priced at RM20.

“For regular travellers or KLIA staff, we have a monthly pass priced at RM180,'' added Noor Zalifah.

For enquiries, call 03-87873894 or 03-87768 449.







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But really, I think the removal of AK operations to LCT is a BIG MISTAKE. I haven`t been in KLIA for long but my mama and my papa told me that KLIA Main Hub has already become a White Elephant--critically under-utilized, looks really tired with none other than MH planes, and with very few ppl.. Not like da last time I use KLIA for my trip to Oman... it was very lively and it looked enchanting with colorful mixture of MH and AK planes on the tarmac


Not really....I was there at about 8am Sunday morning and the airport is like packed! And I am talking about the main terminal building! :eek:

KLIA is a very well-designed airport. It shouldn't look congested even if the passenger volume reaches its optimum 50million pax (1st and 2nd phase). Its people traffic are very good and well-dispersed. :okay:

Not really....I was there at about 8am Sunday morning and the airport is like packed! And I am talking about the main terminal building! :eek:

KLIA is a very well-designed airport. It shouldn't look congested even if the passenger volume reaches its optimum 50million pax (1st and 2nd phase). Its people traffic are very good and well-dispersed. :okay:

Why do people want to see a packed airport? Was in Heathrow last year. The place was terrible! Jam packed with poor layout design.

KLIA is one of the best airport in the world. Fully agree with Szehoong.

Why do people want to see a packed airport? Was in Heathrow last year. The place was terrible! Jam packed with poor layout design.

KLIA is one of the best airport in the world. Fully agree with Szehoong.

Heathrow is old and is facing a lot of obstacles in constructing a badly needed third runway. Some sections of the departure hall dont even have air conditioning. The immigration officers there are racist and always take matters into their own hands as well. I will never fly there again although i wasnt refused entry or anything. I will fly to Paris and take the train to London if i want to go back again

Not really....I was there at about 8am Sunday morning and the airport is like packed! And I am talking about the main terminal building! :eek:

KLIA is a very well-designed airport. It shouldn't look congested even if the passenger volume reaches its optimum 50million pax (1st and 2nd phase). Its people traffic are very good and well-dispersed. :okay:

yerp..i was at the observation hill with friends that sunday morning..lotsa MAS A330 and 777 at MTB...

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MAHB completes backbone network at KLIA

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd has completed the upgrade of the backbone network at the KL International Airport (KLIA) allowing users to enjoy enhanced wired and wireless access.

In a statement on Aug 14, MAHB said the upgrade, which was implemented by its subsidiary Malaysia Airports Technologies Sdn Bhd using Cisco System's high-end network, made KLIA one of the world's most best airports in terms of network infrastructure.

It said the infrastructure covered and supported more than 150 sites, including the newly-launched low cost carrier terminal (LLCT), located some 15km from the Main Terminal building.

"This will now enable the airport community such as the service providers, tenants and the passengers to enjoy enhanced wired and wireless access.

"The deployment of the new high-end network at KLIA will enable Malaysia Airports to better serve not only the airline, but the KLIA community as well," said MAHB managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad.

He said the airport was fitted with a 10 gigabit ethernet network using Cisco's equipment, replacing the asynchronous transfer mode network that previously supported KLIA's total airport management system.

"To ensure that the infrastructure is scalable, we invested in a network that is modular from an architecture point of view.

"Now we will be able to continuously upgrade KLIA's network performance by adding new advance technology without redesigning or disrupting the newly implemented network architecture," said Bashir.

Cisco Systems Malaysia managing director, Kumaran Singaram, said with the implementation of the system, KLIA would become a role model airport for other international airports around the world.

"The newly deployed network allows Malaysia Airports to create a single integrated digital community in KLIA, as opposed to other airports, which have separate proprietary networks for different systems," he said.

Upgrading Work At KLIA For Airbus A380 On Schedule

August 15, 2006 22:10 PM
SEPANG, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Work on upgrading the terminal at the KL International Airport (KLIA) to enable the Airbus A380 aircraft to land next year is on schedule.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad general manager Azmi Murad said the RM135 million project included improving three lounges and adding an aerobridge.

The project is expected to be completed in May next year, he said after briefing the media on the upgrading works Tuesday.

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has bought six A380-800 planes from Airbus Industries, and delivery is expected to begin next year.

Azmi also said KLIA received 4.6 per cent more passengers during the first seven months this year compared to the same period last year.

The number of passengers this year was 13.7 million compared to 13.1 million previously.

The airport is expected to handle 24.5 million passengers this year, an increase of seven per cent.

Azmi said two low fare airlines have expressed interest to operate at KLIA and one of them may start operations at the end of the year.

KLIA upgrade on schedule for A380 arrival
Wednesday August 16, 2006
TheStar


SEPANG: The RM135mil upgrading works at KL International Airport to accommodate Airbus A380 aircraft is making “good progress” and is scheduled for completion next May.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd senior general manager (operations) Azmi Murad said the bulk of the allocation would be used to expand the airport’s second runway, and to extend the taxiway shoulder by 15m on both sides.

Apart from the runway and taxiway, three lounges would be upgraded and installed with an additional aerobridge each meant for upper deck passengers, as well as other facilities.

“We are pleased with the progress of the upgrading work and once it is completed in May, we will be ready for the Airbus A380,” he told a press briefing yesterday.





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TAKING SHAPE: Azmi pointing to the expansion work on
the second runway at KLIA yesterday.




Malaysia Airlines had signed an agreement for the purchase of six Airbus A380, with delivery in stages, starting from next year.

Azmi also said that passengers arriving at KLIA would now only have to wait between 16 minutes and half an hour to pick up their bags at the luggage carousel.

“So far, we have been able to clock lower than 16 minutes for the first bag to reach the owner. We are pleased with this as it is a sign of increased efficiency in our delivery system,” he added.

He said the airport had also installed a time information system to tell passengers how long it would take for them to walk to the furthest lounges located on the domestic flight floor to catch their flight.

Azmi said the airport was expected to handle 24.5 million passengers this year, a 7% increase over last year when 23.12 million passenger movements were recorded.

As for the National Day celebrations, Azmi said KLIA would not be left out of the revelry and events would be held on the eve of Aug 31 for passengers, visitors and workers.

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^ I'll be able to use this wonderful facility soon when my dad brings me with him on his business trip ;)

welcome to KL sinjin, do take photos of your trip & pls share it with us :)

More Top Fashion Brands At Malaysian Airports
Business
October 01, 2006 10:44 AM
By Leslean Arshad

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd, commonly known as Eraman, is in talks with several famous fashion brands to set up outlets at airports under its management, said its director/chief executive officer Umar Bustaman.

He said that Eraman would continue to bring more top brands at airports to give varieties to airports' spenders after successfully making a "coup" by bringing Spanish fashion company MANGO on board.

MANGO's airport outlet would be located at the KL International Airport (KLIA) and likely to be opened at the end of October, he told Bernama in an interview recently.

Fashion company MANGO PUNTO Fa has more than 865 stores in 81 countries located in five continents.

The company made 1.2 billion euros in revenue last year with 12 percent of it coming from Asia (1 euro = RM4.67).

"We are talking to a few more foreign top fashion names and hope to wrap up deals with them," he said.

Well-known brands that have established their presence at Malaysian airports include Tie Rack, Burberry and Lanvin.

Eraman, an airport retailing operator, operates in five major airports in Malaysia namely KLIA, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Penang and the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT).

Umar said that Eraman's business at the LCCT in Sepang here was good, attracting visitors to shop upon arrivals.

He said that passengers, especially those from international flights such as Thailand, Indonesia and Macau, were generous spenders at Eraman's outlets, spending an average of RM170 per person.

"Everybody is doing very well," he said. Eraman manages 12 outlets at the LCCT including two duty-free shops and five food and beverage outlets.

Malaysia's LCCT, about 20km away from the main buildings of the KLIA, has been operating in full since March this year.

The 35,290 square meters terminal is designed and built to suit the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) business model that requires basic terminal facilities and amenities.

-- BERNAMA

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I hope more mid priced international brands are brought in rather than highend brands.

satellite terminal night time
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^ I couldn't find the foot massage corner last month. :(

i notice the airport looks a little bit dim.....and dark...

i notice the airport looks a little bit dim.....and dark...

Could be the photography ;)


Anyway great pictures and updates mr. Travellator! :okay:

i notice the airport looks a little bit dim.....and dark...

thks, sze you are right, its night pics, and the camera exposure was set that way

very modern airport of the world.
I like KLIA. someday i will visit Kuala Lumpur city.It is very clean city with the beatiful garden .

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hmmmm...
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mmmmmm...double whopper :P
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Goldcity
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So many signs
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Inflight entertainment
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Kolo Mee - Only in Brunei and Sarawak ;)
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Etihad to fly Kuala Lumpur from January

Posted: Friday, November 17, 2006
Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will operate a six flights-per-week service to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur from January 15, 2007.

According to executives at the Abu Dhabi-based airline, strength of demand for the new route indicates that it will have a significant impact in both the corporate and leisure sectors in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.

“This non-stop service between the UAE and Malaysian capitals is set to be one of our most popular, with a high volume of traffic direct from the Middle East, and also from European Guests looking to travel via Abu Dhabi to Malaysia on business or vacation,” said James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways.

Kuala Lumpur is a highly popular destination for UAE and other Middle Eastern nationals due to the flexible visa requirements, and the advanced medical facilities and treatments which are available.

“Malaysia and the UAE enjoy an array of cultural ties in addition to vibrant economies. We fully expect business executives and leisure travellers, based in both countries, to fly frequently with Etihad on this new service, further enhancing trade links,” added Hogan.

According to the latest government figures, Malaysia is importing an increasing number of goods from the UAE, with the total trade between the two countries reaching $606 million for the last two years.

Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia’s most advanced cities combining gleaming skyscrapers and state-of-the-art shopping malls, with local colour from British colonial buildings, a vibrant Chinatown with street vendors and night markets, and a bustling Little India.

It will be Etihad’s fourth destination in the Far East, following the enormously successful double-daily service to Bangkok, and also the non-stop operations to Jakarta and Manila.

Etihad will operate one of its three-zone Airbus A340-300 aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur, which is configured to carry 10 guests in Diamond zone, 30 guests in Pearl zone and 225 in Coral zone.

The service will operate every day of the week except Saturday.

Outbound EY 405 will depart Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) at 02:40, arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 14:15.

The return flight EY 406 will depart Kuala Lumpur at 15:00, arriving in Abu Dhabi at 18:15.-TradeArabia News Service

I visited KL 2 years ago. I arrived at KLIA and was really impressed. It is much nicer than most European airports. I read somewhere that a new terminal was built especially for Air Asia flights. Is that true?

I visited KL 2 years ago. I arrived at KLIA and was really impressed. It is much nicer than most European airports. I read somewhere that a new terminal was built especially for Air Asia flights. Is that true?

Well, that is the low cost carrier terminal, completed earlier this year...

Mango Plans To 10 New Outlets At Airports Next Year

November 30, 2006 18:31 PM
By Samantha Tan

SEPANG, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Mango Punto Fa S.L., the Spanish company behind the Mango fashion distribution chain, plans to open 10 new outlets at airports worldwide next year.

Its executive vice president, international franchise and expansion, Isak Halfon, said one of the outlets planned would be launched at the Hong Kong Airport by January next year.

"We are looking at airports as there is potential in the airport retail outlet business," he told Bernama here.

The company's latest Mango outlet was launched at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) yesterday following the partnership agreement it had signed with Eraman Malaysia last May.

Mango@KLIA marked the first airport boutique in Asia for the company which now has more than 950 stores in 84 countries after opening its first store in Barcelona in 1984.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said the new outlet is expected to be popular among shoppers at KLIA.

"Mango fashion-wear has the right stylistic appeal and attractive pricing that will make it a hit with shoppers at KLIA, whose demographics are now younger and certainly brand-conscious," he said.

He added that KLIA planned to bring in more branded stores next year.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ng Yen Yen, who officiated the launch, said the new Mango outlet tied in with the government's objective to turn Kuala Lumpur into a fashion hub, riding on its image as a fun and exiting shopping destination.

"Tourism is already the second largest contributor to the country's revenue after manufacturing and the government has recognised the potential of fashion as a tourist product," she said.

Ng said the ability to compete in the global creative economy is critical to Malaysia's future economic growth and fashion is an important component within that context.

I'm Gianni from Italy, I have visit KLIA in 2005, very fantastic airport, in Italy haven't this type of airport!! I have visit Kuala Lumpur and Pangkor Laut resort!

The progress of KLIA A380 upgrade work, as of 27/1/2007
this is the airside work ( runway and taxiway )

as we all know, runway 2 is close for maintenance to accomodate the new Airbus 380. Among the works are to repair the center part of the runway ( keel section ) and taxiway ( C1 and C2 ) and to widen the runway and taxiway. According to main con, they will hand it hand it over by 15/2/2007. The runway is open though for narrow body aircraft to take off.

Here's the photos as of last Saturday, 27/01/07

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this is the keel section of the runway..the upper layer of the runway will be peeled of and then new layer of PMA ( polymers modified asphalt ) will be lay on top of it

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this is the widening work for the runway.

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thats the new A380 hangar for MAS. It will be the world longest column free hangar steel structure.

the progress of KLIA A380 upgrading work...
I took this last Saturday, 27/1/2007

The terminal work, Gate C17

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this is the mezzanine level..we call it as the VVIP level..its to cater the upper deck pax...took this photo from the arrival section..u can see the escalator to the passenger level on the most left of the photo..at the center of the pic is the lift

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the mezzanine level..

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this is the so called VVIP toilet...for the upper deck pax...look lavish or just plain ordinary?

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toilet for disable..

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exterior of C17. The PBB ( passenger boarding board ) will be install once this whole fixed bridge completed

But unfortunately MAS is ordering only six A380s

MAS is going to reduce its frequency to London to 14 X this Summer and downgrading its fleets for Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane-bound flights :(

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thats the new A380 hangar for MAS. It will be the world longest column free hangar steel structure.

Fairul, how and when r they going to lift the large roof? Jacking or by superlarge cranes? Hope you snap the construction details. :)

^ maybe theyr going to hire d/copperfield for that job heh heh..

nice update master fairul.. thx.

so the upper deck passengers in the A380 must be the 1st class premium passengers, to have separate higher level facilities. thanks for the updates fairul

James Foong, that one im not so sure coz the hangar project its not in my job scope...but my guess they will jack it up...one of these days i'll snap the hangar project...

guys..this is the january updates...end of February i'll update u guys again..:)

Nanti Air Asia X akan beroperasi dari mana ? MTB ke LCCT ??

Restoran mana dalam KLIA paling sedap dan murah ??

SriLankan wins KLIA Award


SriLankan Airlines was adjudged the Foreign Carrier of the year for the South Asia Sector, at the inaugural KLIA Awards in Kuala Lumpur recently.

The KLIA Awards are organised by Malaysia Airport Holding Berhard, which operates 39 airports in Malaysia including five international airports.

The awards honour the best performers among airlines, hotels, food and beverage outlets, and retail outlets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which was recently named the World's Best Airport (15-25 million passengers category).

Airlines were chosen based on total passenger movement (arrival, departure and transit) at KLIA, SriLankan operates 12 flights a week between Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Colombo, with immediate connections to Europe, Middle East, India and Maldives.CEO of SriLankan Peter Hill said: "Once again, SriLankan Airlines has proven that it is up there among the finest in the global airline industry.

This award adds to the string of international accolades that we have received in recent times, further evidence of our continuing commitment to the highest standards of service."

KLIA should have Wii/ PS3 and free internet ready PCs/ Macs around the terminal building.

But unfortunately MAS is ordering only six A380s

MAS is going to reduce its frequency to London to 14 X this Summer and downgrading its fleets for Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane-bound flights :(

cukuplah tu...bukannya murah menatang tu seketul hoi!

James Foong, that one im not so sure coz the hangar project its not in my job scope...but my guess they will jack it up...one of these days i'll snap the hangar project...

guys..this is the january updates...end of February i'll update u guys again..:)

Thanks. Look forward for your next feb updates.

construction on satellite terminal and some taxiways recently
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its the latest update for KLIA A380 upgrading work ...:cheers:

Airside- the rehabilitation for the runway completed 2 weeks ago..and now in the final stage to do final check on the AGL (aircraft ground lights) matter and all the sensors and watnot...calibration flight will commence next week to further check the ILS/PAPI (sort of approach system for to guide the pilot to land)...yesterday we did the inspection together with the DCA to check the contractor's work..whether it all comply to the ANNEX 14 requirement for the new large aircraft (A380)...the runway 2 will be hand over for operation in few weeks time..and only then we will start the work on runway 1..:)

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the widening work for the taxiway..this is Taxiway C
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at Chainage 3660 of Runway 1...
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thats the specialist for the AGL system...he involved in various airport project..ie. KLIA, Incheon,and many more big airports...wish can be like him one day :)

Terminal Work

C17- The wiring work still in progress. The new target date for handing over of the lounge to MA(Sepang) is somewhere around end of March. Was informed by the contractor that the carpet work will start this 15/3...

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the new fixed bridge of C17. ..taken from the existing fixed bridge

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the passenger level (sorry..blur)

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a very space constraint area for me...with three x-ray machines clustered together there..and with little area for entering the lounge..expect huge crowd there.. not to mention theres a lift and two escalator right infront of the lounge's door..:ohno:

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the so called lane for the premium passengers..MA(Sepang) agrees that door will be install at the main entrance for this lane..(sorry again ...blur.)

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the fixed bridge for C17..this will connect to the passenger boarding board ( the aerobridge)

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C17 gate

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the carpet for the lounge..

MAS new hangar - This is not in my job scope actually, but went there to meet up the engineers on few matters. Managed to snap the progress. The Resident Engineer told me that the roof will be jack up this coming 23/3. Only will be jack up for 10m at first. To jack it to 10m high will take at least 3-4 days.

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a very big hangar i must say..

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the apron for the hangar...made of PQC ( pavement quality concrete. ) can withstand very huge load from big planes...

Great pictures fairul, thanks for keeping us updated!

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A little question with this runway picture, just noticed something, perhaps you could help me out and clarify.

FAA regulations on the runways in the United States mandates that they are to be grooved to reduce the potential for hydroplaning. The grooves facilitate the evacuation of excessive water from the surface of the runway to the shoulders.

I don't see any grooving in the picture you've posted, not done yet? Or does the Malaysian DCA not require this, does it even fall under ICAO statutes for airports? Is this also why there are quite a few incidents of aircraft skidding in Malaysia, Remember the Air Asia LAT themed aircraft, the Pos Malaysia charter plane or are these matters unrelated??


Just curious thats all.

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A little question with this runway picture, just noticed something, perhaps you could help me out and clarify.

FAA regulations on the runways in the United States mandates that they are to be grooved to reduce the potential for hydroplaning. The grooves facilitate the evacuation of excessive water from the surface of the runway to the shoulders.

I don't see any grooving in the picture you've posted, not done yet? Or does the Malaysian DCA not require this, does it even fall under ICAO statutes for airports? Is this also why there are quite a few incidents of aircraft skidding in Malaysia, Remember the Air Asia LAT themed aircraft, the Pos Malaysia charter plane or are these matters unrelated??


Just curious thats all.

aha...good question...
usually runway will only be groove on the 6th week after the upper layer of the runway had been laid....but in this case..the Datuk2 of MAHB agreed that it will only be groove once the whole upgrading work will be completed...the machine for the grooving is imported from Japan..:)

good update fairul....hope to hear more from you soon....:okay:

thanks for the pics, fairul! great update ;)

MAS new hangar - This is not in my job scope actually, but went there to meet up the engineers on few matters. Managed to snap the progress. The Resident Engineer told me that the roof will be jack up this coming 23/3. Only will be jack up for 10m at first. To jack it to 10m high will take at least 3-4 days.


Thanks 4 the infos n updates, fairul. Thats ll be enormous lifting task 4 days.

aha...good question...
usually runway will only be groove on the 6th week after the upper layer of the runway had been laid....but in this case..the Datuk2 of MAHB agreed that it will only be groove once the whole upgrading work will be completed...the machine for the grooving is imported from Japan..:)

I see, so not done yet lah. Anyways, good to see that the runway is going to be grooved nonetheless. Cheers for the clarification.

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here's some more update...its like writing weekly report..hehehe :lol:

EGR Work - few changes have to be made for the existing EGR...so the specialist have to dismantle parts of it and widen it to accomodate the big daddy...schedule to complete next month..

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the small thing ( the alien look-alike with four tiny thin legs) will be drilled into the PQC (apron) and it will act as a base for the EGR parts...
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Building work- carpeting for C17

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thanks for the informative updates & pics fairul :okay:

Hey!! Why I dunno KLIA got contruction??? Not oledy finish the LCCT meh?? Why still got de?? Is a renovating or expanding it's terminals???

Look like I so outdated.:bash: :bash:

Emirates lancar ruang rehat mewah di KLIA

SEPANG 7 Mac – Emirates, syarikat penerbangan antarabangsa yang berpusat di Dubai, Emiriah Arab Bersatu yakin dapat menarik lebih banyak penumpang dengan pelancaran Emirates Lounge, ruang istirehat serba mewah pertamanya di negara ini.

Naib Presiden Kanan, Operasi Komersialnya, Richard Vaughan berkata, pembinaan ruang istirehat bernilai RM2.5 juta itu merupakan sebahagian usaha berterusan pihak syarikat untuk memberi kemudahan kepada pelanggan.

“Peruntukan membina rumah rehat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) itu merupakan sebahagian daripada peruntukan keseluruhan Emirates di peringkat antarabangsa untuk menambah baik perkhidmatan premium,” katanya pada sidang akhbar sempena pelancaran Emirates Lounge, di sini baru-baru ini.

Pelancaran itu diadakan bertepatan dengan ulang tahun ke-10 syarikat penerbangan itu, di negara ini.

Katanya, Emirates Lounge di KLIA itu merupakan ruang istirehat kelapan di rantau Asia Pasifik dan yang ke-17 dalam tempoh dua tahun lalu.

Menurutnya, pelaburan besar itu dilakukan bagi memberi keselesaan kepada penumpang premium dan pelanggan tetap semasa yang mengembara dengan pesawat Emirates.

Katanya, pembukaan pertama Emirates Lounge di Malaysia bertepatan dengan Tahun Melawat Malaysia yang dijangka mampu membawa masuk 20 juta pelancong ke negara ini.

Ditanya mengenai laluan baru yang akan diperkenalkan oleh Emirates, beliau berkata, pihaknya akan menawarkan penerbangan terus dari Dubai ke Venice, Texas, Sao Paulo, Brazil dan New Castle, England.

Tambahnya, Emirates juga dijangka memiliki 156 buah kapal terbang menjelang tahun 2010 bagi mengadakan penerbangan di seluruh dunia, berbanding 101 buah kapal terbang pada masa ini.

Jelas beliau, pada masa ini, sebanyak 45 buah kapal terbang jenis A380 telah ditempah.

Hey!! Why I dunno KLIA got contruction??? Not oledy finish the LCCT meh?? Why still got de?? Is a renovating or expanding it's terminals???

Look like I so outdated.:bash: :bash:
Retrofitting an existing gate to accomodate the A380 lah.:lol:

^^ Oh...I see. I tot KLIA's gates and taxiways memang got those accessories of A380 and can accomodate A380 meh? Why need retrofit again?

^^ Oh...I see. I tot KLIA's gates and taxiways memang got those accessories of A380 and can accomodate A380 meh? Why need retrofit again?

Because the A380 is the worlds biggest passenger airliner. Back when KLIA was designed and built, the A380 was still computer plans, it was a purposed plane, a plane still under development, no airline had purchased or ordered it, no airframes had been built. Infact there was no such airplane called the A380 back then, the airliner was actually called the A3XX. Now that airlines have purchased it, the plane has been built and flew all over the shop, airports have to accommodate it lah.

^^ Oh ya kan!!! Ok...

^^ Oh...I see. I tot KLIA's gates and taxiways memang got those accessories of A380 and can accomodate A380 meh? Why need retrofit again?


i can give you the in technical explanation..hehe..but may get confuse with all those tech. jargons...but subangite explained it all already.. :)

walao ... ahchuan ... u write like rojak liao leh ....

^^ Huh?? Kau sendiri pun.

i can give you the in technical explanation..hehe..but may get confuse with all those tech. jargons...but subangite explained it all already.. :)

In this case....where the contruction now? At the satelit building?

Ahya mali mali lojak time!!!Apa ada susah oh ini bukan kelas bahasa inglis!!Hee Hee Anyway i wished the guys who decided Air Asia should have their own LCCT should have went on to build the next satellite and Let Air Asia use it at discount rate do guys know the main terminal is 20km away from the LCCT.I have known friends who missed flight because of this!!Mau tunggu itu ERL tak tau how much longerlah

March 13, 2007 11:16 AM

KLIA Wins 2006 World Best Airport Award


DUBAI, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) notched another mark in its success story when its flagship airport, the KL International Airport (KLIA), once again reaffirmed its ranking as the World's Best Airport in the 15-25 million passengers per annum category for the Airport Council International's Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2006.

San Diego Airport in the United States and Zurich Airport in Switzerland were placed second and third in the category.

The award presentation was held here last night in conjunction with the two-day Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Business and Trinity Forum hosted by the Dubai International Airport, which kicks off today.

MAHB managing Director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said the award was very important because it was given by the ACI's survey on airport services and infrastructure which gave passengers full satisfaction.

"We are very pleased to receive this award today, I think it is really rewarding for us and we hope to do better next year as the category and other airports will be more competitive and challenging for us," he told reporters after receiving the award.

He said the wi fi services had contributed the most to KLIA's success as it was the first airport in the world to provide the service without any charges.

The KLIA also maintained its third place in both the Best Airport Worldwide and Best Airport in Asia/Pacific categories, behind leader Incheon Airport, Korea, and Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport while Singapore's Changi Airport was fourth.

When asked about KLIA being placed ahead of Changi Airport, Bashir said: "This is a very nice feeling. As you all know, we are always compared to Changi Airport in Singapore and it's nice to know that we have done very well this particular year and hope to continue to progress." :cheers:

He said it is not just about the airport infrastructure but the quality of the service provided was more vital to please the passengers and winning the award had proven this.

"There are 28 features in the ACI ASQ survey and we had to monitor each feature to ensure that we will not slip behind and to ensure that we had given the good services. We will continue upgrading our services and facilities to meet the increasing demands of our passengers," he said.

ASQ is a survey conducted by the ACI by benchmarking airports performance on service quality, facilities and passengers feedback in several categories, namely Regional Awards, Size/Domestic Awards and Special Awards. A total of 81 airports worldwide participated in the ASQ Survey 2006.

KLIA first participated in the survey in 2002 and has won the award for the same category since 2005.

-- BERNAMA

Great News....:applause::applause:...Congratz to KLIA, they hv done a good job:okay:

in Skytrax..KLIA still lose to Changi...hopefully KLIA will beat down singapore's. i've sent a letter and asked KLIA to provide PS3 corner :D and i'm still waiting......

KLIA wins international awards

By YEOW POOI LING

DUBAI: The Kuala Lmpur International Airport (KLIA) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Airports Council International-Airport Service Quality (ACI-ASQ) Awards 2006.

KLIA netted three awards in separate categories at the award presentation on Monday - Best Airport in the 15 million to 25 million passengers per annum category, third place in the regional Best Airport in Asia-Pacific category, and third place in Best Airport Worldwide category.

Seoul's Incheon Airport and Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok took the first and second spots for the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

Eighty-one airports participated in the 2006 ASQ survey organised by the ACI.

It measures airports' performance based on service quality, facilities and passengers' feedback.

KLIA has won the awards in the same three categories since 2005, but this time it managed to surpass Singapore’s Changi Airport, which fell to fourth place in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said it was a nice feeling to be “ahead of Singapore” as KLIA was constantly being compared to Changi Airport.

“We hope to progress from here,” he said, adding that KLIA would aim for first place in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

finally! this is called the spirit of Malaysia Boleh!

it was reported in Buletin Utama that KLIA won bcoz it has 100% WiFi coverage :yes:

KLIA Rockkzz!!! Those staffs rockzzz too!!!

KLIA bags three global awards

By Yeow Pooi Ling

DUBAI: The KL International Airport (KLIA) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Airports Council International-Airport Service Quality (ACI-ASQ) Awards 2006.

KLIA netted three awards in separate categories at the award presentation on Monday.

It won in the Best Airport in the 15 million to 25 million passengers per annum category, third place in the regional Best Airport in Asia-Pacific category, and third place in the Best Airport Worldwide category.

Seoul's Incheon Airport and Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok took the first and second spots for the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

Eighty-one airports participated in the 2006 ASQ survey organised by the ACI. It measures airports' performance based on service quality, facilities and passenger feedback.

KLIA has won the awards in the same three categories since 2005, but this time it managed to surpass Singapore’s Changi Airport, which fell to fourth place in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

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Bashir Ahmad with the awards

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said it was a “nice feeling'' to be ahead of Singapore as KLIA was constantly being compared with Changi Airport.

“We hope to progress from here,” he said, adding that KLIA would aim for top ranking in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

While there was recognition for industry players, the ACI-ASQ Awards 2006 was important, given that it was “a true reflection of service levels,” he told reporters after the award presentation.

Bashir added that it was also an indication that KLIA emphasised both service levels as well as infrastructure.

“We will continue to improve in areas that we need to improve on, and maintain performance in the areas of our strength,” he said.

The airport operator would conduct internal surveys to benchmark the performance of all the airports under its charge against international standards, he said.

“We hope to include all the international airports in Malaysia (besides KLIA) in the ACI-ASQ survey in the next few years,” he added.

no offence...i rather be stranded in SIN than in KUL...but KUL is catching up though...all the best..

Betul tu Fairul ,

Singapore punya staf frenly gile lah ! Tak macam KL . Setiap kali lalu imigresen ataupun kat pintu berlepas kat Changi kan, mesti staf die tanya sesuatu, contohnya bila pegawai imigresen wanita tu tengok tiket kapal terbang beta kan , dia tanya '' Eh, adek ni belajar kat Dubai ke ? '', lepas tu kat boarding gate pulak pegawai lelaki tu tanya '' Nanti kat Dubai jangan lupa lawat Burj Al-Arab ye ! ''. Lepas tu bila beta tiba dari Dubai kan, pegawai imigresen tanya '' Adek ni dari Malaysia kan, kenape tak terus fly dari Dubai ke KL terus ? Tambang pergi-balik dari Singapura ke Dubai berapa ? ''.

Bagusnya ........hati pun riang gembira :banana:

Kalau kat KLIA mana ada orang nak tanya macam tu....

Lagi satu kan, kat Changi ni internet dahlah free, lepas tu senang nak dapat. Kalau kat KLIA tu.. payahnya.. kena beratur... lepas tu banyak PC rosak :(

2 masalah je... internet dengan khidmat pelanggan.. kalau diatasi memang KLIA jadi No. 1 punya :banana:

^^ Overall.. ACI members lagi pro dari korang la wei. :cheers: mentality yg kate pulau singa tue hebat sgt sampai x leh kalah dah terjawab. Harap result nie akan beri impact pada skytrax 2007 nnti. :)

Betul tu Fairul ,

Singapore punya staf frenly gile lah ! Tak macam KL . Setiap kali lalu imigresen ataupun kat pintu berlepas kat Changi kan, mesti staf die tanya sesuatu, contohnya bila pegawai imigresen wanita tu tengok tiket kapal terbang beta kan , dia tanya '' Eh, adek ni belajar kat Dubai ke ? '', lepas tu kat boarding gate pulak pegawai lelaki tu tanya '' Nanti kat Dubai jangan lupa lawat Burj Al-Arab ye ! ''. Lepas tu bila beta tiba dari Dubai kan, pegawai imigresen tanya '' Adek ni dari Malaysia kan, kenape tak terus fly dari Dubai ke KL terus ? Tambang pergi-balik dari Singapura ke Dubai berapa ? ''.

Bagusnya ........hati pun riang gembira :banana:

Kalau kat KLIA mana ada orang nak tanya macam tu....

Lagi satu kan, kat Changi ni internet dahlah free, lepas tu senang nak dapat. Kalau kat KLIA tu.. payahnya.. kena beratur... lepas tu banyak PC rosak :(

2 masalah je... internet dengan khidmat pelanggan.. kalau diatasi memang KLIA jadi No. 1 punya :banana:

staff wise...cannot compare la...cause i had bad experience dealing with changi's customs staff before...no smile one..as if want to eat u up..hehehe..the same goes to KLIA....but now KLIA offers free wifi...which is a big plus..KLIA is catching up...but yeah,...lot of things to do if u stuck in Changi...

^^ Overall.. ACI members lagi pro dari korang la wei. :cheers: mentality yg kate pulau singa tue hebat sgt sampai x leh kalah dah terjawab. Harap result nie akan beri impact pada skytrax 2007 nnti. :)

aiyo:nuts: ..so what if i say Changi is better than KLIA...? did anyone here mention that Changi cannot be beaten by any other airport?

if u notice the other top 3 airports KUL,ICN,HKG is less than 10 yrs...being in the top 5 in the world for changi is great achievement...it clearly shows that SATS manages to maintain the airport throughout the 26 years..:cheers:

staff wise...cannot compare la...cause i had bad experience dealing with changi's customs staff before...no smile one..as if want to eat u up..hehehe..the same goes to KLIA....but now KLIA offers free wifi...which is a big plus..KLIA is catching up...but yeah,...lot of things to do if u stuck in Changi...

Me too, I've had crappy experiences with staff at Changi airport, for me it was the immigration personnel. They were just rude!!! But they really shouldn't have given me any problem, since I had a residence permit and was living in Singapore at the time.

Contrary to what I've read and heard, I've never had bad experiences with the staff at KLIA, they were all lovely, from the very flirty MAS gate lady, the KLIA transfer desk, the guy at Starbucks when I was passing through at an ungodly time, they were nice!! Even all the Check-in staff at KLIA were nice!! Most of the times that I've been upgraded to business or first class, they were through the good graces of the KLIA check-in babes.

That said, I definitely agree with you, bad experiences with rude Singaporeans aside. I would really rather be stuck in Changi than KLIA, for the following reasons;

More shops and restaurants than KLIA (well over 100 duty free shops),
an actual Cinema which is free,
a rooftop swimming pool,
jacuzzi,
fitness center,
besides wifi there is free internet terminals all over the place and unlike KLIA, they've also got the free internet terminals actually inside the departure gate waiting room.
hair salons,
24 medical center and clinics,
a 24-hour minimart (which is more like a supermarket)

if you've got kids there's; there's a Children's Play Area for the kids in Terminal1,
Nurseries with private feeding rooms,


Changi makes transits enjoyable and Also if the numerous things to do isn't enough. There's a Free Singapore tours for transit and transfer passengers who have more than five hours to spare before their next connecting flight.

Basically the sheer number of amenities and services available in Changi makes it more pleasant, I just wished KLIA had these!

^^ Overall.. ACI members lagi pro dari korang la wei. :cheers: mentality yg kate pulau singa tue hebat sgt sampai x leh kalah dah terjawab. Harap result nie akan beri impact pada skytrax 2007 nnti. :)

nko kat indonesia forum sedap btul hentam singapore...kat sini pun nko nak hentam lagi...?dah dah la...

btw, skytrax tu base on customers review...bukan professionals.

Today I saw news on TV of Thailand about THIS (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=451149)
>> Incheon # 1
>> KLIA # 3

Hope in the next 5-10 years we can beat Changi's Airport in ALL CATEGORIES!!!
cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Yes, you can beat them! Good luck! :)

few updates...lately so rajin to take photos...:lol:

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Gate C17 is almost ready ( passenger level)...the seats are ready..today we did the inspection for the escalators...the handover for the passenger floor is this week..

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.The work for C27 and C37 started few months already. The photos below is the work for C27 hammerhead building. The existing hammerhead will be connected to the new hammerhead building. As you can see in the photos, the new columns has been erected already and now they're working on the beam

thanks fairul!! being rajin is good :D

err.. what's hammerhead building??

thanks fairul!! being rajin is good :D

err.. what's hammerhead building??

heheh...sama-sama...camera with me everyday...i thot..why not share with u guys..:banana: sharing is caring kan..:)

the hammerhead building is the two storeys block that u can see in the photo ( right, with the grey cladding)...the bridge from the satellite building will connect to this hammerhead building..and then it will connect to the plane by the aerobridge...

thanks for the update fairul, looking good do you work for the company that is carrying out the A380 reno

heheh...sama-sama...camera with me everyday...i thot..why not share with u guys..:banana: sharing is caring kan..:)

the hammerhead building is the two storeys block that u can see in the photo ( right, with the grey cladding)...the bridge from the satellite building will connect to this hammerhead building..and then it will connect to the plane by the aerobridge...

oh... that thing looks like a pillar lah... he he...

thanks for the update fairul, looking good do you work for the company that is carrying out the A380 reno

yes..to be specific...i'm with Malaysia Airport Berhad's consultant..the main contractor for this whole project is Road Builder..

Thanks good job fairul, Can these A380 gates also be used for other aircraft types

yes..to be specific...i'm with Malaysia Airport Berhad's consultant..the main contractor for this whole project is Road Builder..

rb...good:okay:

Great job fairul, keep us updating KLIA. But, sorry la...no need belanja la kan.:lol:

heheh...sama-sama...camera with me everyday...i thot..why not share with u guys..:banana: sharing is caring kan..:)

the hammerhead building is the two storeys block that u can see in the photo ( right, with the grey cladding)...the bridge from the satellite building will connect to this hammerhead building..and then it will connect to the plane by the aerobridge...

Btw, why call hammerhead building anyway?? It juz like two-storey block, which I mean nothing special.

Talks on LCCT at final stage, says MAHB

Email us your feedback at fd@bizedge.com


Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is at the final stages of discussions with the government on the expansion of the low cost carrier terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

MAHB managing director Datuk Bashir Ahmad said the investment needed for the expansion plan had yet to be determined as talks were still ongoing.

He declined to say if MAHB would build a similar terminal in Penang to accomodate Malaysia Airlines' low cost carrier, Firefly.

However, he said MAHB would support and assist Firefly within its capacity.

MAHB had said besides the expansion of LCCT at KLIA, additional aircraft parking bays were being prepared to accommodate AirAsia X’s use of bigger aircraft for its operations.

congratulations KLIA:banana:
Keep up:banana: . one think I want to comment over here is about the www.klia.com.my website. Dont u guys think the website look a little bit kampong compare to changi and HKIA.? We have 1st class airport in the world. I think the website need to be improve with a modern fresh layout and with more interactives. The website also play a role in the international arena. it's one of the key to promote the airport to the world:) .

^^ no need to compare to Changi...just compare KLIA's to Senai's website...

www.senaiairport.com

Ye lor. KLIA need to improve its website. Memalukan ja.

most people now adays design homepage using flash....especially those come from korean/japanese.
but this KLIA still uses crap HTML....

most people now adays design homepage using flash....especially those come from korean/japanese.
but this KLIA still uses crap HTML....

the website really reflects the 'tidak apa' attitude of those incharge of it..:ohno:

I have a suggetions:cheers: Why don't all of us in this forum send them an email with our comment or suggetion about their website. We can send the comment via their website. And we see what happen from there. :)

agree lah...the website is so freaking crap...but the klia shopping website is very nice and it covers all retails outlet in there....

http://shopping.klia.com.my/

From flickr

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^^ All the woman's handbags are same...

From flickr

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i've always like this briefing part...just saw another one this afternoon..aiyoo..look at that curves..:tongue4: :lol:

^^ All the woman's handbags are same...

begs..luggage..shoes...all the same..only the kebatat ( kebaya ketat :naughty:) size is not the same...u know why lor..:lol:

begs..luggage..shoes...all the same..only the kebatat ( kebaya ketat :naughty:) size is not the same...u know why lor..:lol:

Hahaha....yalor. Why so ketat ah...

Hahaha....yalor. Why so ketat ah...

so that nice to see mah !:lol::lol:

KLIA

Taken by my friend, Gary

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thanks for the photo AhChuan...these photos most probably taken sometime around 10-ish am...

Me too, I've had crappy experiences with staff at Changi airport, for me it was the immigration personnel. They were just rude!!! But they really shouldn't have given me any problem, since I had a residence permit and was living in Singapore at the time.



Wow!!! It's hard to believe it.i had a good time there.based on my own personal experience,they were very nice,even the McD guys also very friendly.maybe nasib kurang baik masa tu kot ^^

More KLIA pics.....

Taken by Gary

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^^ i love the ray of sunlight in this pic ;)

tomorrow i will post the most hideous lounge ever!! :nuts: no need any clue..its situated right at KLIA...:lol:

hey guys,
check out the new klia website........www.klia.com.my

^^ to me..it still look the same with few improvement...

hey guys,
check out the new klia website........www.klia.com.my

finally they employed some FLASH inside......keep it up

I think they need to change the KLIA webpage... it is nice... but the flight schedule, they use all the airport/city code... people might not be able to understand... I think show the full city name will be better...

I think they need to change the KLIA webpage... it is nice... but the flight schedule, they use all the airport/city code... people might not be able to understand... I think show the full city name will be better...

yahyahyah..............they still use the airport code ......people might not be able to understand it.......so i guesssss,the website is still a FAILURE...........why???.....try comparing it with changi airport singapore and hong kong airport................................just don't understand why klia ,the world's best airport can't even come out a goooood and informative website.............such a disgrace........:ohno:

Maybe people should feedback to them...

The best way to get a nice and ''user friendly'' website is to held a competition, chose the best among the contestants.;)

The best way to get a nice and ''user friendly'' website is to held a competition, chose the best among the contestants.;)

yeah.....that's a gret idea........and if klia comes out last,only then they will start to improve their website,..........

Maybe people should feedback to them...

yeah agree...give them a feedback. not to this forum..

klia did an improvement in their website...for sure flaws are everywhere....

so i guesssss,the website is still a FAILURE...........why???.....try comparing it with changi airport singapore and hong kong airport................................just don't understand why klia ,the world's best airport can't even come out a goooood and informative website.............such a disgrace........:ohno:


^^ i don't like this attitude...:bleep:

yeah agree...give them a feedback. not to this forum..

klia did an improvement in their website...for sure flaws are everywhere....

Did I mention that KLIA didnt improve their website? And do you think I did not write my feedback to them?

Well flaws always happen... AGREE... but if you see a flaw but never correct it... then how do you stay competitive? not to mention to be the best!

actually...i did post them feedback...2 times!
1st... i asked them to provide wider WiFi coverage and entertainment corner in satellite terminal....and thanks, they 'replied' my request

2nd....again i asked them to provide video games corner...and i mentioned PS3 & Wii as an examples...

but on their website....i still don't post any feedbacks, bcoz i don't regularly visit the website...:yes:

I personally sent their management a feedback... I remember I sent that email like 6 months ago?

But no reply until today...

I personally sent their management a feedback... I remember I sent that email like 6 months ago?

But no reply until today...

^^ SIX MONTHS AGO :hammer: The "TIDAK APA" Attitude :ohno: is really dismal ! :nuts: How can they compete with others if having this kind of attitude in the management !:puke:

Well... I dont really what went wrong... perhaps they didnt get my mail or it was sent to junk mail? hahaha

But anyway, KLIA is not the first one to do so?... MAS, Airasia, Telekom and our country best university University of Malaya... I have experience no email reply from them... hehehe... after all... we have used to it, haven't we?

hai~~~~~~~~~...don't know lar klia...........fed up with them already...

Well... I dont really what went wrong... perhaps they didnt get my mail or it was sent to junk mail? hahaha

But anyway, KLIA is not the first one to do so?... MAS, Airasia, Telekom and our country best university University of Malaya... I have experience no email reply from them... hehehe... after all... we have used to it, haven't we?

come on lar...no replies doesn't mean they ignore your voice...
they receive a lot of mails and maybe...maybe impossible for the to reply all

i have sent a mail to Apple Computer (that's american u know...) but same lah..no replies....

come on lar...no replies doesn't mean they ignore your voice...
they receive a lot of mails and maybe...maybe impossible for the to reply all

i have sent a mail to Apple Computer (that's american u know...) but same lah..no replies....

You know... you are kinda funny... did I mention that they ignore my mail??? I just said they did not reply... and I have used to this kind of no reply behaviour..

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hey...have u guys check klia new webbie....its better than the previous one for sure....though not a good one yet i think...

http://www.klia.com.my/

the installation for the new aerobridge for C16 took place last two days...here are the photos..

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this is a rotunda..it connects the fixed bridge to the aerobridge...this rotunda can rotate up to certain degrees to enable the plane docking to the aerobridge..

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the installation of rotunda to the fixed bridge..a very crucial part...the rotunda is supported by the column...it can support load up to more than 90 Tonne

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this is the passenger boarding bridge@PBB...it will be attach to the rotunda..

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attaching the PBB to the rotunda...

this will be the longest aerobridge in Malaysia...

Em, that aerobridge, where does it come from? From Japan?

fairul, any pics of the completed job. so this is for the A380?

Nissan...those are Malaysian made..manufactured in Ipoh mali...:D by Muhibbah Airlines Support Industries ( MASI )..they did most of the aerobridge around Malaysian airports too..the new ones at BKI expansion are by them too..

Travellator...
yes...these aerobridge is only for A380..it can be stretch up to 30m long...the installation work completed today...so by next week i will try to snap photos again...:)

interesting update, fairul!

hope to see some new pics soon ;)

:) Yup ! cool update fairul..can't wait to see more pics update soon ! :cheers:

Gulf Air To Fly Daily To KL Starting July


From Muammar Kamarudin

MANAMA, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Bahrain based airline Gulf Air will be increasing its flights to Kuala Lumpur starting this July to cater to demand from tourists during the summer season in the Gulf states, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.

Currently Gulf Air has three direct flights weekly to Kuala Lumpur and this is expected to be increased to one flight daily by July, he told a press conference here Wednesday.

The good news came after a meeting earlier between the president of Gulf Air Andre Dose and Adnan. Officers from Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia Development Council were also present at the meeting.

Adnan said Gulf Air will be also discussing with Malaysia Airlines on code sharing arrangement between the two airlines.

Code sharing is important as they also bring in many tourists from Europe and the Middle East countries who fly to Kuala Lumpur and go on to other local destinations such as Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Penang, he said.

He said: "I have also informed them of Air Asia and the newly established Fire Fly by Malaysia Airlines and of the possible partnership they could establish with Air Asia and Firefly for connecting flights (domestic) and also within the Asian region."

Adnan said that during his meeting with tour operators here, he had also called on them to increase awareness among local tourists of Malaysia and other new destinations.

"We have also promised them a familiarisation programme for the tour operators especially to destinations in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and other places in Sabah."

Once they go to these places they will know what they can offer besides the traditional destinations that they offer such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang, he said.

He also highlighted to journalists here about Malaysia's beautiful beaches and islands, describing it as the "Caribbean of the East".

He also spoke of the beautiful coral and marine life found in Pulau Sipadan, Sabah.

Among Malaysia's other attractions include its rich, tropical forest greenery, he said.

-- BERNAMA

All of these great photos make me wish I was on holiday in KL right now.
I might have to see if I can make it up there for a few days :)

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BizFocus:
KLIA finds being green pays
By Anna Maria Samsudin
June 5 2007
BusinessTimes



BT talks to Malaysia Airports Holdings about its plans to lead the way in promoting environment-friendly practices among airport operators.

AN AIRPORT is almost always a stressful place. There are people rushing around, congestion at the gates, confusion at the baggage carousels and immigration checkpoints, and the choking smell of jet fuel and noise of jet engines to contend with.

KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, however, is a rare exception.

Not only is Malaysia's principal aviation gateway beautiful and modern, but it has also been certified by Green Globe - a United Nations-recognised certification programme - as an environment-friendly airport for the past three years.

In fact, it is the only airport in the world to achieve such recognition.

It is an impressive achievement given that players in the aviation industry, be they airport operators or airlines, are among those constantly being pressured by environmentalists over environmental issues.

Designers of KLIA took all these into consideration when they first conceptualised the airport plans.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said that KLIA was designed to be an environment-friendly airport, not only with regard to the aesthetics but also its entire operations.

"Yes, it is true that within the compounds of KLIA, one can find more than 30 species of flora and fauna.

"However, that alone does not make us environmentally friendly. It is the way that we manage the airport and the entire 'environment-friendly' operation practices that has earned us the certification," Bashir said.

He pointed out that the Green Globe programme addresses major environmental, social and economic issues the planet faces today by focusing on key impact areas such as greenhouse gas emissions; energy conservation and management; fresh water management; land use; air quality and noise control; and waste management.

Since KLIA's participation in the programme in 2004, the airport has satisfied each of the criteria and requirements.

"Obtaining the certification from Green Globe is certainly important to us.

"The certificate not only serves as an international recognition, but is also an indication that we are on the right track in our bid to conserve the environment," Bashir told Business Times in an interview in Subang.

Nevertheless, he admitted that running an environment-friendly airport was certainly not easy as "the operations are more tedious and costlier than for the normal, conventional airports".

Despite the difficulties, he feels that it is important for a corporate entity like MAHB to play a crucial role in efforts to save the planet.

"I think all sectors should play their part in efforts to conserve the environment. No one should be exempted from doing this. This is part of our social responsibility. This is basically our contribution towards saving the planet."

Bashir added that an environment-friendly airport helps create a more pleasant and calming atmosphere for travellers.

"Just look around KLIA. We are practically surrounded by lush greenery. This helps in making the ambience of the airport so much more pleasant.

"With flight delays, transit, tired passengers, let's face it, an airport is a stressful place. I think travellers will appreciate it if we make the ambience more pleasant. The green surroundings in KLIA do have a calming effect," he said.

Despite the increasing awareness of environmental issues today, many airports have yet to demonstrate a more proactive initiative in helping to conserve the environment.

Even in the Green Globe programme, only three airports worldwide, including KLIA, took part.

In response to this, Bashir said it is an ongoing process and that airports around the world are gradually responding to calls to protect the environment.

"It is inevitable. Airports, gradually, will have to adopt a more environment-friendly operation practice. Looking at the growing awareness of environmental issues among the society today, I don't think they (airports) can afford not to do anything.

"However, the switch is not easy, especially for old airports. The transformation has to be gradual, and I do believe it is already taking place. In KLIA's case, it is much easier for us as we are designed to be environment-friendly. I think it will be easier for new airports to do so."

Bashir said that MAHB is more than willing to impart its knowledge and expertise to help airports across the globe convert to an environment- friendly operation.

The company has already been approached by the management of the new Hyderabad airport in India to provide consultation on operational aspects relating to environment conservation.

"We will be happy to provide an advisory role in this. It is already part of our operation practices, so it will not be difficult on our part.

"In fact, we are also prepared to take the lead in promoting environment-friendly airport operation practices," Bashir said.

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A move to turn KLIA transit passengers into tourists

By : R.S. Kamini

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Visitors stopping by the transit tour booth minutes after it was launched to gather information about the newly launched guided tours and self-guided tours for transiting passengers.



KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia has come up with a novel idea to tap into a new tourist market: Organising tours for passengers on transit at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

The tour package, called Discover Kuala Lumpur (DKL), will target passengers whose transit time at KLIA exceeds four hours.

It gives these passengers a chance to leave the airport and visit Kuala Lumpur while waiting for their flight.

Passengers can opt for either a guided-tour to the KL Tower or a self-guided tour to other tourist spots in the city.

Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab said with DKL, transit passengers could be made into visiting passengers.

"If it works out, these passengers can be turned into returning visitors as these passengers would be able to see what Malaysia is like beyond the KLIA building, even if only for a short while.

"Nearly half the Indian tourists used their transit visas to visit places like Genting Highlands when the Immigration Department used to issue visas-on-arrival until last year," he said.

The visa-on-arrival for passengers from Chennai was stopped temporarily as a large number had misused it by overstaying in the country.

At least three per cent of KLIA’s 24 million passengers per annum are transit passengers.

Mirza, however, said the number of visitors from this marker should not be included in tourist arrival statistics.

(The country is expecting 20.1 million tourists and RM44.5 billion in receipts in conjunction with Visit Mal-aysia Year 2007.)

"They are not considered tourists but will be put into the category of excursionists, day-trippers and working foreigners who do not stay over-night," he said after launching two transit tour counters at the KLIA satellite building.

From the counters, passengers can buy a return Express Rail Link (ERL) ticket and make their way to KL Sentral.

One counter, manned by ERL, caters to passengers who opt for self-guided tours.

They will be given a DKL guide book that recommends a list of attractions in KL and can make their own trip based on the map provided.

The other counter, managed by Menara KL, will provide a guided trip to the tower at RM112 for adults and RM67 for kids.

The guided package includes the ERL fare, entrance fee to the tower, a set meal, a guided nature trail at Bukit Nanas forest reserve and other items.

Hmm..kinda like Changi..but their tours are free.

It'd be also a good idea to have such tours to Putrajaya, it's a more relaxing place to visit.

Qatar Airways increases KL-Doha flights


June 14 2007


QATAR Airways has announced that it will offer an additional three flights for the Kuala Lumpur-Middle East routes due to strong customer demand.

The new flights are effective today.

In support of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007, the new flight plan between Kuala Lumpur and Doha is expected to cater to holiday makers from the Middle East coming to Malaysia starting this month to September, said Alan Chua, Qatar Airways’ area manager for Malaysia.

“To date, we have recorded healthy advanced bookings to Kuala Lumpur, particularly from Middle Easterners who are planning to travel on leisure this season,” said Chua in a statement.

With the additional three flights, the airline is now able to increase its seats capacity by 40 per cent, bringing it to 2,500 seats weekly.

Under its global expansion plan, the airline is also set to expand its network by including New York from June 26 via New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington DC, beginning July 19. — Bernama

So i guess this additional frequency come from their new Bali route? DOH-KUL-DPS....

Hmm..kinda like Changi..but their tours are free.

It'd be also a good idea to have such tours to Putrajaya, it's a more relaxing place to visit.

i dunno why it to so many years for them to come up with this idea..but i guess its never too late eh...

so the new permanent LCCT will be situated on a piece of land next to satellite building? or they gonna move all cargo to a new site and build LCCT there?

Fairul TraCon is in main tower or airside tower?

well we shall continue our discussion in klia thread hahaha

the permanent LCCT situated at the long term parking space...u can check out my old post...i believe i post it somewhere about it..and together with LCCT expansion renderings...

TRacon as in Terminal Radar Approach control? im not sure about that one..but most prob.at main tower...well..i have to double check on that..totally out of my field..hehe:lol:

yes that's terminal radar approach control. Some says the main tower is fully automated system the airside tower controls aircraft movement on the ground. Never flown into KUL before. (because it's not open for GA)

Heard that firefly will set up base in SZB and moving into "Jet"stream too..but ATC already garu kepala because of future heavy traffic plus flying schools and clubs in Subang which really gonna delay scheduled flights. Too many hangars, limited bays. Congestion. Let's see how they gonna make money.

Any news on proposed linkage from KLIA main terminal to LCCT?

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oh no, the wonderful architecture element of integration of nature and building is covered with those boards. :nono:
Luckily it is juz a picture. :lol:

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Someone may already ask but I am really curious. Is there a direct bus that link KLIA MTB to KL Sentral? I heard that it's RM10 dollars one way. Can someone verify this? Thank you

Someone may already ask but I am really curious. Is there a direct bus that link KLIA MTB to KL Sentral? I heard that it's RM10 dollars one way. Can someone verify this? Thank you

yes...there's a direct bus from KL Sentral to KLIA MTB..the green colour one...fare is RM10...the frequency im not very sure...what i heard is every hour...

yes...there's a direct bus from KL Sentral to KLIA MTB..the green colour one...fare is RM10...the frequency im not very sure...what i heard is every hour...

I think is airport express or nadi???

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When i landed at KLIA from Heathrow via Dubai, the feeling and atmosphere in KLIA is juz too different from that of in Heathrow and Dubai. Somehow i feel like KLIA is a little bit too deserted, tho it's a nice thing as travelling in KLIA is super smooth and hassle free, not like in Heathrow, ppl here and there, even more crowded than Midvalley.

Nonetheless, i doubt second satellite teminal shud be built now, bcause when my plane landed at KLIA, i can hardly see any aircraft taxying and parking at the satellite building. It's juz quite dissapointing for me. Totally different view from Dubai and Heathrow. :ohno: :ohno:

Fairul,

About A380 hangar, when i was travelling along Pekeliling road yesterday (from LCCT to Bunga Raya terminal road often used by Nadi KLIA bus) i read a marking put up at the A380 hangar something like "Worlds largest@longest column free hangar in the world". Something like that....

And also the next building under construction next to A380 hangar is that for the MRO company Air Asia subcontract their A320 A-D checks to?

thanks for any information.

Fairul,

About A380 hangar, when i was travelling along Pekeliling road yesterday (from LCCT to Bunga Raya terminal road often used by Nadi KLIA bus) i read a marking put up at the A380 hangar something like "Worlds largest@longest column free hangar in the world". Something like that....

And also the next building under construction next to A380 hangar is that for the MRO company Air Asia subcontract their A320 A-D checks to?

thanks for any information.

subcontract to Sepang Aircraft Engineering...SAE....owned by Sultan Selangor's niece...Syed Budriz...the construction of their hangar is very very fast...

maybe by next week if im free i'll try to take the upgrading project photos...quite sometime i didnt update it in this forum...

One question :

If I arrive in KLIA at 22:20 how could I go back to Shah Alam ? ( don't tell me taxi 'cos it's pricey ) . Is there any direct bus to SA at that time ? Fairul ?

One question :

If I arrive in KLIA at 22:20 how could I go back to Shah Alam ? ( don't tell me taxi 'cos it's pricey ) . Is there any direct bus to SA at that time ? Fairul ?

provided your flight is on time and no delay at immigration...ERL would be the fastest way to Shah alam..reach KL Sentral take a cab...or ur daddy pick u up from there....
or perhaps any other faster way?

July 12, 2007 21:23 PM

All Airlines Can Now Offer City Check-in At KL Sentral fantastic news can now check in at KL sentral with more airlines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will have 10 new check-in desks at the Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT) at KL Sentral by July 23.

This will extend from three to 43 the number of airlines based at KLIA's main terminal which can offer the same check-in facilities at the city centre, Express Rail Link said in a statement here Thursday.

Currently only Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines offer city check-in service at KL CAT.

The 10 AirportConnect CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment) check-in desks will be installed by global IT firm SITA.

ERL operates the high-speed train KLIA Express between KL Sentral and KLIA.

ERL's chief executive officer, Dr Aminuddin Adnan, said talks are underway for more airlines to offer the city check-in service at KL Sentral.

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Family stuck in KLIA for 5 days
By : Irdiani Mohd Salleh
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(From left) Saba, Houman, Vesaliyeh Norouzi and Afrasiyab Mohammadiyan Diznab waiting at the airport yesterday for seats on a MAS flight to Melbourne.
(From left) Saba, Houman, Vesaliyeh Norouzi and Afrasiyab Mohammadiyan Diznab waiting at the airport yesterday for seats on a MAS flight to Melbourne.

SEPANG: An Australian family has been stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport for five days after failing to get seats on Malaysia Airlines flights to Melbourne.
They have been sleeping on a row of seats in the terminal building, bathing at the airport’s restrooms and surviving on a diet of bread, tuna and instant noodles.

In April, businessman Afrasiyab Mohammadiyan Diznab, 52, his wife, Vesaliyeh Norouzi, 51, their daughter, Saba, 21, and son, Houman, 13, went to Teheran to visit relatives — their first visit since migrating to Australia 13 years before.

They planned to be back in Melbourne in May. However, they could not find any available MAS flights to Kuala Lumpur as they were travelling on open tickets. "We had to wait two extra months there before we got the tickets.

"But when we reached here on Monday, we were told that all the flights to Melbourne were fully booked and the next available flight was in mid-August," said Saba, a beauty therapist.
She was told they would get seats if other confirmed passengers cancelled their flights and they had to register themselves on the waiting list every time there was a flight to Melbourne.

"We can’t stay in any hotels because we have to save our money in case we need to buy another ticket for my mum, as it is expiring on Tuesday.

"I know this is the risk of buying open tickets but we didn’t expect to be stranded here this long," Saba said.

She hoped their ordeal would end soon as her mother was suffering from a stomach ulcer and did not have her medication.

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This reminds me of the Steven Spielberg's 'The Terminal'.

It's very easy to solve this problem.. They don' t nee to travel together.. travel separate.. the mama go back on 1st flight, papa on 3rd flight, and so on.. or maybe all seats up to mid-August already 100% booked now ???

:) When i landed at KLIA from Heathrow via Dubai, the feeling and atmosphere in KLIA is juz too different from that of in Heathrow and Dubai. Somehow i feel like KLIA is a little bit too deserted, tho it's a nice thing as travelling in KLIA is super smooth and hassle free, not like in Heathrow, ppl here and there, even more crowded than Midvalley.

Nonetheless, i doubt second satellite teminal shud be built now, bcause when my plane landed at KLIA, i can hardly see any aircraft taxying and parking at the satellite building. It's juz quite dissapointing for me. Totally different view from Dubai and Heathrow. :ohno: :ohno:

Welcome to the reality of things u dont even have to go that far!! Try bangkok and singapore Thats why i was upset when they build the LCCT when the main terminal is so under utilised at non peak hours u can almost play football there Ha Ha:bash:

play football? we even play rugby at International level at MTB while waiting for delayed flight, throw high or as far as you can! it's so deserted that u can't even see any worker there...lol

But because of that many ppl can have a good sleep while waiting their delayed flight. Just like me :D

Rank Airport (Click on it to check Arrivals and Departures) Total Passengers*
1 Atlanta, Hartsfield (ATL) 83,578,906
2 Chicago, O'Hare (ORD) 75,373,888
3 London, Heathrow (LHR) 67,343,960
4 Tokyo, Haneda (HND) 62,320,968
5 Los Angeles (LAX) 60,710,830
6 Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) 60,710,830
7 Frankfurt-Main (FRA) 51,098,271
8 Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 50,860,561
9 Amsterdam, Schiphol (AMS) 42,541,180
10 Denver (DEN) 42,393,693
11 Las Vegas (LAS) 41,436,571
12 Phoenix, Sky Harbor (PHX) 39,493,519
13 Madrid (MAD) 38,525,899
14 Bangkok (BKK) 37,960,169
15 New York (JFK) 37,362,010
16 Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) 36,748,577
17 Hong Kong (HKG) 36,713,000
18 Houston (IAH) 36,490,828
19 Detroit (DTW) 35,199,307
20 Beijing (PEK) 34,883,190
21 San Francisco (SFO) 33,497,084
22 Newark (EWR) 31,847,280
23 London, Gatwick (LGW) 31,461,523
24 Orlando (MCO) 31,110,852
25 Tokyo, Narita (NRT) 31,106,264
26 Singapore (SIN) 30,353,565
27 Miami (MIA) 30,156,727
28 Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) 28,703,352
29 Toronto (YYZ) 28,655,526
30 Philadelphia (PHL) 28,508,510
Source: Airports Council International World Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Web: www.airports.org . *2003-2004


Some other Airports...

Asian Regions

1. Delhi
2. Dubai
3. Jakarta
4. Karachi
5. Kuala Lumpur
6. Seoul
7. Taipei

For more airports - go to this Link


Australia & New Zealand

1. Adelaide
2. Auckland
3. Brisbane
4. Melbourne
5. Perth
6. Sydney

For more airports - go to this Link


Europe

1. Munich
2. Rome
3. Vienna
4. Zurich

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Africa

1. Cairo
2. Johannesburg

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North and South American

1. Buenos Aires
2. New Mexico
3. Vancouver

Hey where our beloved KLIA ahh??

dun quote sumthing from 4 years ago.

Emm 4 years till today is there really much difference!!!

4 years?? YEAH.......

:)

Welcome to the reality of things u dont even have to go that far!! Try bangkok and singapore Thats why i was upset when they build the LCCT when the main terminal is so under utilised at non peak hours u can almost play football there Ha Ha:bash:

oh yeah, u r damn right!! :D :D

Teckkang n Dengilo,dont worry... if KLIA MTB and LCCT pax are combined together in MTB, it will be as busy as Singapore and Bangkok.. I remember last year flying out to LGK by Air Asia from KLIA MTB... it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo crowded ... at that time KLIA was really in its zaman kegemilangan :banana:

Tuanku How very true i remember those days.All they have to do then was go ahead with satellite B instead of the LCCT!!There is more than enough space at MTB if its managed well !!Where is the Long term Parking space?
I know its there somewhere slowy jadi hutan!There some parts of the airport
has never been touch by cleaners from day one!!NOT the most user friendly airport harap cantik saja sadlah. If u go to the food court all MAS pilots lepak there!

one day i would love to show u guys the canteen for the ground staff workers...situated at groundfloor satellite building..the condition....'very world class'......what i can say is..double standard...

dr. M bina klia untuk 100 tahun :D

Car jockey service at KLIA a boon for visitors
Sunday July 29, 2007
By NELSON BENJAMIN
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24-hour service: An employee manning the car jockey counter at Gate 6
of the main terminal building’s departure hall at KLIA, in this photo taken
recently.

SEPANG: Visitors to the KL International Airport can now use a car jockey service at the departure hall on Level 5 at the main terminal building.

Malaysia Airports Bhd general manager Daud Hosnan said the service, a first at an international airport in this region, has been in operation since April 1.

He said although the airport had 6,000 parking bays, many motorists still parked indiscriminately at the arrival and departure halls.

“Our staff have been helping the police to stop motorists parking along the roads as this creates traffic congestion,” Daud said, adding that police issued thousands of summonses for illegal parking each month.

Smart Interpark Sdn Bhd chief operating officer P.M. Siva, whose company operates the jockey service, said about 50 motorists had been using the service each day.

“At least 30% of our clients are businessmen while the rest are from outstation who come to the airport to send off their loved ones,” he said, adding that they charged RM15, inclusive of the parking fee for the first two hours.

“A driver just has to drive up to our counter at Gate 6 and leave the car keys with our personnel who are there round-the-clock,” he said, adding the company also provides insurance coverage for the vehicles.

“We also house the cars at a specially cordoned-off parking bay which has been installed with closed circuit cameras for added security,” he said, adding that they charged RM75 for those leaving the cars overnight at the airport.

Minister: KLIA flight delays reduced, MAS to improve
Updated : 30-07-2007
Media : The Star
Story By : DEVID RAJAH


SEPANG: Flight delays at the KL International Airport (KLIA) have been reduced considerably since Sunday and steps are in place to further improve Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) on-time performance (OTP).

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said on Monday he was happy with the measures taken so far but would continue to monitor the situation closely.

He said in the past two days the OTP had reached 75% compared with the 62% (month to date average) experienced since the start of the month.

"I hope the OTP will further improve and reach over 80% as it was in past months," he told reporters after visiting the airlines' integrated operations centre and airport departure hall.

Chan also called on MAS to better manage passengers if there were any eventual flight delays.

"The passengers should be informed of the delays from time to time," he said, adding that the ministry would also work closely with MAS to overcome problems.

He also lauded MAS for being voted as having the "World¡¦s Best Cabin Staff" by Skytrax Research of London.

MAS managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Idris Jala, who gave the minister a briefing on the reasons for the delays and steps taken to solve the problem, said the airlines had redeployed additional engineers from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport in Subang to reduce aircraft recovery time or time taken for repairs.

"Within a week there would be two spare aircrafts to avoid delays, while the customer recovery process is being reassessed," he said.

He said the delays were caused by an abnormal combination of unavailability of aircraft, teething problems associated with the introduction of the new passenger check-in system (PSS) at KLIA, the reduction of B737 transit time by five minutes and the closure of Runway 1 for upgrading works.

Idris said 80% of the delays were airline related - engineering/mechanical (12%), PSS (8%), consequential (56%), refuelling, handling and others (6%).

"And the remaining 20% was non-airline related like weather and closure of the runway," he said.

He also said majority of the delays (56%) had a snowball effect like when aircraft involved in a multisector operations were grounded for repairs for longer than anticipated.

"For instance the B737 fights caused a lot of delays due to its multisector operations," he said, adding that aircraft grounded for repairs also reduced fleet availability.

However, Idris said within a week the OTP is expected to improve and a backup B737 would be introduced.

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the roof always reminds me of mushrooms.. :drool: esp the bottom part of the mushrooms.. maybe Kisho got that idea while eating ramen that contain mushrooms..

^^ HAHAHAHHAA, Though I'm not afraid of the design and I admire it, even though I'm afraid of mushroom :lol:

the roof always reminds me of mushrooms.. :drool: esp the bottom part of the mushrooms.. maybe Kisho got that idea while eating ramen that contain mushrooms..

for me, it looks like rows of palm oil trees. :)
i won't sick of lookin at the design, simply elegant.

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Malaysia Airports sees cash return, higher profit
Updated : 04-09-2007
Media : Reuters
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said on Tuesday it may return cash to shareholders and bump up dividends this year, following a financial restructuring and moves to focus on its main business of airport management.

A move in August to pass the burden of running the Malaysian Formula One race to its parent had been seen as a precursor to the completion of a debt restructuring scheme for the airport operator, which wants to cut its unprofitable businesses and focus on airport management.

Under the planned restructuring, Malaysia Airports (MAHB.KL: Quote, Profile , Research) is seeking its first increase in landing and parking charges in 25 years and its first rise in passenger fees for a decade, Managing Director Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid said earlier.

Malaysia Airports reported second-quarter profit in the three months to June that surged 81 percent to 56 million ringgit ($16 million) from a year ago, after passenger traffic rose.

The airport operator expects full-year profit of 201 million ringgit in 2007, senior general manager of finance Faizal Mansor told Reuters, after a media briefing. That's a fifth more than the 169 million ringgit it achieved in 2006.

Asked if the debt-free firm may return part of its 619 million ringgit in cash to shareholders, Faizal said: "It could be. It could be this year."

"We'll see how we perform in the second half of the year and maybe by the time we announce our third-quarter numbers, it depends. We've got room. We've got a lot of room to improve (return on equity)."

Still, Malaysia Airports' financial performance will greatly depend on the outcome of its restructuring plan, due to be unveiled by the government in the near term.

A critical element within that plan involves how the firm will repay the 827 million ringgit in concession fees it owes to the government for the $3 billion Kuala Lumpur International Airport that was completed in 1998 during the Asian financial crisis.

Under a 1999 concession agreement, the firm was to have paid concession fees of about 1.31 billion ringgit by early 2004 but fell behind on payments in 2001, just as air travel nose-dived in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.

"That money is public money, and we intend to pay every cent back," Bashir said at the briefing. "But it is the manner in which we pay back the money, the manner in which we can afford to pay it back, that will be addressed by the restructuring."

The revamp plan also involves shedding non-core assets, such as its Sepang Formula One race circuit, built near the International Airport, an auction house and palm-oil plantations.

Malaysia Airports shares, which rose 1.2 percent to 2.61 ringgit at the end of trade on Tuesday, have gained 40 percent in a year. ($1=3.500 Malaysian ringgit)

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9 firms shortlisted for KLIA retail expansion project


September 24 2007


MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), operator of Malaysia's 39 airports, has shortlisted nine local contractors for expansion of retail space at the KL International Airport's (KLIA) satellite building in Sepang.

It plans to announce the results by November this year.

"The cost of the proposal will be known after receiving documents from the shortlisted companies," MAHB general manager (commercial services) Umar Bustamam told Business Times in an interview.

The expansion, to be funded internally, will see a 30 per cent growth in retail space at the satellite building from the current 6,363 sq m and construction is expected to be completed by the middle of 2009.

It is part of MAHB's retail optimisation plan at KLIA, which aims to provide the most effective retail layout to ensure that passengers are actively spending money at the airport. However, construction was deferred for one year due to Visit Malaysia Year 2007.

"The postponement of the expansion project proves to be a blessing in disguise as it has allowed us to review our earlier design, during which time we visited several other international airports, picked up some good ideas and incorporated them into our design," said Umar.

One of the new features that were added to MAHB's latest design was the introduction of a new icon for the airport - the forest.

"The Jungle Boardwalk will be the first of its kind in the world," said Umar.

There will also be more space on the satellite building's mezzanine floor to accommodate new food and beverage outlets.

Viewing platforms will also be constructed at key locations on the mezzanine floor.

MAHB also plans to revamp the airport's contact pier and main terminal building.

"However, it's not going to be a major change to the layout , but more of relocating some of the outlets and making the area more interesting," he added.

The retail optimisation plan is set against MAHB's target to increase revenue contribution from commercial or non-aeronautical activities to 50 per cent by 2010.

Commercial activities, such as the lease of facilities and equipment, hotels, rentals and service concessions, accounted for 42 per cent of the airport operator's 2006 revenue of RM1.13 billion

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Is it just me or what? The LCCT looks ill-planned. There was no mention initially that it would only be good for a couple of years! Wow...who's the genius to come up with that concept of simply throwing away good taxpayers' money just to help out Air Asia!!! Think about it...the main terminal is hardly used and here they go building a warehouse-looking structure for temporary use. From what I see in the photos, the main terminal is so sparsely occupied...it doesn't even feel like an airport. What they need to do is to merge all operations in one single location to create a critical mass and connectivity. Then and only then, the idea of creating a hub out of KLIA can be achieved. I am no airport planner, but this is basic common sense. And the last time I heard...Subang is back! What is all this flip-flopping around. It is as though the goverment has no idea what to do! No wonder Singapore is kicking our butts.

Is it just me or what? The LCCT looks ill-planned. There was no mention initially that it would only be good for a couple of years! Wow...who's the genius to come up with that concept of simply throwing away good taxpayers' money just to help out Air Asia!!! Think about it...the main terminal is hardly used and here they go building a warehouse-looking structure for temporary use. From what I see in the photos, the main terminal is so sparsely occupied...it doesn't even feel like an airport. What they need to do is to merge all operations in one single location to create a critical mass and connectivity. Then and only then, the idea of creating a hub out of KLIA can be achieved. I am no airport planner, but this is basic common sense. And the last time I heard...Subang is back! What is all this flip-flopping around. It is as though the goverment has no idea what to do! No wonder Singapore is kicking our butts.

current LCCT was always supposed to be a temporary solution. MTB is actually quite busy, in retrospect, thank goodness they moved the Air Asia traffic away, because the terminal may have become too busy, too fast

Is it just me or what? The LCCT looks ill-planned. There was no mention initially that it would only be good for a couple of years! Wow...who's the genius to come up with that concept of simply throwing away good taxpayers' money just to help out Air Asia!!! Think about it...the main terminal is hardly used and here they go building a warehouse-looking structure for temporary use. From what I see in the photos, the main terminal is so sparsely occupied...it doesn't even feel like an airport. What they need to do is to merge all operations in one single location to create a critical mass and connectivity. Then and only then, the idea of creating a hub out of KLIA can be achieved. I am no airport planner, but this is basic common sense. And the last time I heard...Subang is back! What is all this flip-flopping around. It is as though the goverment has no idea what to do! No wonder Singapore is kicking our butts.

I think the govt has informed few times in the newspapers even before the LCCT being built that it is going to be a temporary one. And all forumers here know about that.

You just have to read more and be more informed...

On Oct 12

One of my very admired architect past away.
"TOKYO (AP) — Kisho Kurokawa, the Japanese architect who led the so-called "Metabolism Movement" and based his designs on themes including ecology and recycling, died Friday, a Tokyo hospital spokeswoman said. He was 73.

Kurokawa died of heart failure Friday morning, said Keiko Yamazaki, spokeswoman at the Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, where he was hospitalized Tuesday with an intestinal ailment.

Kurokawa, who made his world debut in 1960 at age 26, led a style known as the Metabolism Movement, advocating a shift from "machine principle" to "life principle" in his literally work and architectural designs based on themes including ecology, recycling and intermediate space.

His major works include the National Ethnological Museum in Tokyo, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia that encompasses palm trees and rain forest, the National Art Center in Tokyo's posh Roppongi that looks like a wavy curtain, as well as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam."

I think the govt has informed few times in the newspapers even before the LCCT being built that it is going to be a temporary one. And all forumers here know about that.

You just have to read more and be more informed...


You "thought" but not sure; therefore you stand corrected...all forumers except you and I know for sure about it. You claimed to have read about it and yet not sure...for such a well-read person... that is beyond amazing.

Whether it was announced ahead of time or not, it still does not make it right by spending taxpayers' money on a temporary (a mere couple of years' service life...come on...) project that benefits a private company (AirAsia). Don't get me wrong here...I think AirAsia is a blessing for travellers, but it does not help in speeding up KLIA to be a hub-and-spoke airport. That's the main point I was making. Have you considered why Air Asia could have fares this low? It is because of projects like this. So, there is no free lunch after all. The taxpayers foot the bill and subsidize the lower fares.

Here in the US, we have low-cost airlines as well, but they service from "normal" airports (as with the UK). Imagine the extensive connectivity available.

Yes, I am here in the US and that's why I am not as well-informed as you. Nonetheless, the concept of having a separate "warehouse" as an airport just do not do justice to the image of Malaysia for newcomers. It just feels and looks awful, and downright inconvenient for connections.

I appreciate feedback if I am not too up-to-date on Malaysian news...

Thank you Kisho Kurokawa for designing our KLIA and KL Sentral. Rest In Peace.

Rest in piece...

rest in peace....

KLIA bags three global awards
Wednesday March 14, 2007
By Yeow Pooi Ling
TheStar


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Bashir Ahmad with the awards

DUBAI: The KL International Airport (KLIA) has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Airports Council International-Airport Service Quality (ACI-ASQ) Awards 2006.

KLIA netted three awards in separate categories at the award presentation on Monday.

It won in the Best Airport in the 15 million to 25 million passengers per annum category, third place in the regional Best Airport in Asia-Pacific category, and third place in the Best Airport Worldwide category.

Seoul's Incheon Airport and Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok took the first and second spots for the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

Eighty-one airports participated in the 2006 ASQ survey organised by the ACI. It measures airports' performance based on service quality, facilities and passenger feedback.

KLIA has won the awards in the same three categories since 2005, but this time it managed to surpass Singapore’s Changi Airport, which fell to fourth place in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad said it was a “nice feeling'' to be ahead of Singapore as KLIA was constantly being compared with Changi Airport.

“We hope to progress from here,” he said, adding that KLIA would aim for top ranking in the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific and Best Airport Worldwide categories.

While there was recognition for industry players, the ACI-ASQ Awards 2006 was important, given that it was “a true reflection of service levels,” he told reporters after the award presentation.

Bashir added that it was also an indication that KLIA emphasised both service levels as well as infrastructure.

“We will continue to improve in areas that we need to improve on, and maintain performance in the areas of our strength,” he said.

The airport operator would conduct internal surveys to benchmark the performance of all the airports under its charge against international standards, he said.

“We hope to include all the international airports in Malaysia (besides KLIA) in the ACI-ASQ survey in the next few years,” he added.


From KISHO KUROKAWA (http://www.kisho.co.jp/page.php/223)

Kuala Lumpur's new international airport is located 60km south of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Taking up an area of 100 k?u (10km x 10km), it is 10 times larger than Tokyo's Narita Airport. Between the airport and the capital city lies, Pudu Raya, the international information technology (IT) city designed as Malaysia's Silicon Valley. As the world's largest airport, with 5 runways, it aims to be one of the three international hub airports of Asia, particularly in the future era of the HSST (High Speed Surface Transport, the plane flying between New York and Tokyo in 3 hours). The main terminal spans 38.4 m along a grid pattern, allowing for easy expansion in the future. The hyperbolic paraboloid shell is reminiscent of traditional Islamic domes, striving to describe the symbiosis between cutting-edge technology and Islamic tradition. To put it in other words, the architecture of the airport is abstract-symbolic, the abstraction deriving from modern architecture' s idea of abstract (geometric), and the symbolism taken from Islamic tradition. A man-made tropical rainforest surrounds the airport, in addition to vegetation being planted in the central garden space of the satellite. The symbiotic relationship between nature and architecture is realized through the concentric garden in the airport, airport in the forest composition.

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You "thought" but not sure; therefore you stand corrected...all forumers except you and I know for sure about it. You claimed to have read about it and yet not sure...for such a well-read person... that is beyond amazing.

Whether it was announced ahead of time or not, it still does not make it right by spending taxpayers' money on a temporary (a mere couple of years' service life...come on...) project that benefits a private company (AirAsia). Don't get me wrong here...I think AirAsia is a blessing for travellers, but it does not help in speeding up KLIA to be a hub-and-spoke airport. That's the main point I was making. Have you considered why Air Asia could have fares this low? It is because of projects like this. So, there is no free lunch after all. The taxpayers foot the bill and subsidize the lower fares.

Here in the US, we have low-cost airlines as well, but they service from "normal" airports (as with the UK). Imagine the extensive connectivity available.

Yes, I am here in the US and that's why I am not as well-informed as you. Nonetheless, the concept of having a separate "warehouse" as an airport just do not do justice to the image of Malaysia for newcomers. It just feels and looks awful, and downright inconvenient for connections.

I appreciate feedback if I am not too up-to-date on Malaysian news...


Actually Liping and Tomkat is right :yes:

The LCCT is a temporary solution for LCC because LCC flights and passengers are already choking up the MTB at KLIA. Just before the relocation, the volume is reaching its 25 million pax per annum limit (if I recalled correctly, it should be 23 million then). They had to act fast and there are not enough funds to built a proper terminal that could match the current KLIA infrastructure.

BTW I personally think that you shouldn't say that the govt is helping AirAsia. That is because if the govt is really helping them, the govt would have allowed them to use the SAAS Airport. And AirAsia is still lobbying for its use till today. The LCCT are meant for all LCC. However (and sadly) AirAsia seems to be the only user as the LCC industry is still at its infancy. Singaporean LCCs are not flying here yet so there aren't many players in the region and that explains the absence of another LCC.

I find it funny that you said that the govt deliberately uses public money to 'help' AirAsia by constructing the LCCT. Seriously, if you read the papers and business magazines etc., you would notice that AirAsia had to lobby hard for the govt to do anything for the LCC industry. No doubt that the LCCT seems like a blatant way of the govt is helping AirAsia but it is only built when the MTB is bursting at its seems. AirAsia had been offfering cheap fares years before the LCCT are in operation. ;)

As for connectivity, I believe that they are doing the best they could. There are planned extension of the Aerotrain to the 'yet-to-be -constructed' permanent LCCT. There are buses plying the LCCT and the MTB. The govt is really doing all they could to make KLIA a hub. If they are not, they would have allowed AirAsia to use SAAS Airport as they wouldn't have to construct the LCCT terminal at KLIA. And if AirAsia were to had its way (and say) SAAS Airport would be our LCC Airport. :yes:

Actually Liping and Tomkat is right :yes:

The LCCT is a temporary solution for LCC because LCC flights and passengers are already choking up the MTB at KLIA. Just before the relocation, the volume is reaching its 25 million pax per annum limit (if I recalled correctly, it should be 23 million then). They had to act fast and there are not enough funds to built a proper terminal that could match the current KLIA infrastructure.

BTW I personally think that you shouldn't say that the govt is helping AirAsia. That is because if the govt is really helping them, the govt would have allowed them to use the SAAS Airport. And AirAsia is still lobbying for its use till today. The LCCT are meant for all LCC. However (and sadly) AirAsia seems to be the only user as the LCC industry is still at its infancy. Singaporean LCCs are not flying here yet so there aren't many players in the region and that explains the absence of another LCC.

I find it funny that you said that the govt deliberately uses public money to 'help' AirAsia by constructing the LCCT. Seriously, if you read the papers and business magazines etc., you would notice that AirAsia had to lobby hard for the govt to do anything for the LCC industry. No doubt that the LCCT seems like a blatant way of the govt is helping AirAsia but it is only built when the MTB is bursting at its seems. AirAsia had been offfering cheap fares years before the LCCT are in operation. ;)

As for connectivity, I believe that they are doing the best they could. There are planned extension of the Aerotrain to the 'yet-to-be -constructed' permanent LCCT. There are buses plying the LCCT and the MTB. The govt is really doing all they could to make KLIA a hub. If they are not, they would have allowed AirAsia to use SAAS Airport as they wouldn't have to construct the LCCT terminal at KLIA. And if AirAsia were to had its way (and say) SAAS Airport would be our LCC Airport. :yes:

If you read my posting carefully, the gist is the point of contention in the use of public money to build a "terminal" which is sub-par and misconceived, not whether or not it was reported to the public There may be a mention to it, but I could safely guess it was not made CLEAR enough that the terminal is only good for 2 years (temporary is an understatement here when miliions of ringgit is spent carelessly). I am pretty sure the opposition is going to make a big deal out of it.

I believe that the main objection from Air Asia was the landing fee at KLIA at that time, and capacity wasn't even an issue yet; KLIA was turning around 18million back then (3 yrs ago). I say, let the airline cough up the fees and compete fair and square. The main terminal at KLIA was under-utilized...witness the comments by some in this forum, and my own observation when I visited yearly. This fee (and the cost in building the LCCT) could then be applied to the design and construction of a new satellite. Tough luck if the airfares go up a little...would rather see the passengers pay for it than taxing the struggling commoner. Where do you think the goverment got the money from (if subsidize is not the politically correct word to use) to build that LCCT, may I ask? I for one do not think it is funny when public money is being used that way. Maybe it is the way we scrutinize the US government spend taxpayers' money over here, which I think people in Malaysia ought to do more.

By the way, speaking of capacities at airports, do you seriously think KLIA is going to grind to a halt the moment the volume touches 25 million mark? Do you realize that most major airports service at a level higher than the optimum volume? At 7 million shy of the "recommended" capacity 3 years ago, the authorities had sufficient time to plan ahead -- wisely and properly.

I have given my 2 cents' worth, and regardless of what I see or read here or somewhere else, I just don't buy into all those lame excuses and defences for building such a terminal. If things are planned ahead, wastage can be significantly reduced. Hence the mention of Singapore being one-up most of the time.

Enough said on this issue, thank you all for your input.

If I understand correctly, the original masterplan for KLIA, which calls for 2 terminals and 4 satelites is not existing anymore. Instead, it is now 2 terminals and 2 satelites, excluding LCCT which is supposed to become a Cargo Terminal apparently.

I think its amazing how LCC has helped KLIA grow. I remember back then, KLIA was being given the 'death-of-hub' penalty by the world's media.

That's why the LCCT was built to that size since nobody in SEAsia foresaw how much LCCs would proliferate airports.

Think this is what happened in KLIA. KLIA MTB was overcrowding thanks to AK and MH and so, the LCCT was built to what they projected the traffic by AK would be. They did not expect that AK would overshoot traffic so fast.

In Singapore too, this is what's happening. The Budget Terminal is too small and the only airline using it is Tiger and Cebu Pacific which has only one flight a day. If all LCCs insisted on using the BT, like Thai AirAsia, Jetstar, Lion Air, just to name a few,the BT would face overcapacity.

Malaysia's LCCT now handles 18 million passengers per year...imagine those crowd at KLIA.

^^ 18 Million ?????? Are you sure !!

^^ 18 Million ?????? Are you sure !!

Projection for 2007 :), if 18 million is too far fetched,generally LCCT has been handling more than 10 million passengers per year.That's quite alot on its own.

faster build a proper LCC Terminal next to KLIA Main Terminal. Both terminal need to be connected and linked by Aerotrain.

With this, KLIA is ready to handle million millions of passengers.

MAHB gets Company of the Year Award
09 Nov 2007 11:52 AM
The Edge


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has received the Company of the Year Award from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia for its contribution to the transportation industry.

In a statement on Wednesday, MAHB said its managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad received the award on behalf of the company at the CILT Awards Nite held here on Nov 3.

The award is based on the criteria of contribution to innovative developments in the transport and logistic services industry, measurable track-record of performance in the industry, specific national objectives and predetermined financial performance as well as the display of the character of a well-run organisation with a sense of commitment to good management practice.

CILT is an international professional body for all sectors of the transport industry.

It was founded in the United Kingdom in 1919 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1926.

It was established to promote the knowledge of the science and art of transport and provide a source of authoritative views for communication to government, industry and the community.

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Bila KLIA nak buat satellite building baru?

when there is need for one....

meaning when klia become so crowded to the extend of stesen puduraya...then somewhere along the line, maybe new satellite building could be built

When klia achieve 25 millions passengers a new satellite buildings will be built^^^^we need to wait until this end of the year!

^^ Actually KLIA has already reached 25 million pax now and its estimated that around 26 million will use it for this year ! :D :D

^^ Actually KLIA has already reached 25 million pax now and its estimated that around 26 million will use it for this year ! :D :D

Are you sure?:lol:

The problem is no planning. They should start construction of the new LCCT as soon as possible if they really want to make LCCT the low cost hub. Why is the new terminal only going to be ready in 2014? KLIA was built in 4 years right? So they can fastrack the LCCT terminal too by haveing 24 hr construction.

^^ Actually KLIA has already reached 25 million pax now and its estimated that around 26 million will use it for this year ! :D :D

again, seriously?..don'y feel like one. well again I have no fact to back it up

again, seriously?..don'y feel like one. well again I have no fact to back it up

KLIA handled 24.1mil pax last year..and with pax. growth of 4-5% per year..it should reach 25mil mark this year..(including LCCT)

Its in yesterday's news

KLIA’s 25 million target met:cheers::cheers:

KL International Airport achieved its target of 25 million passengers and the figure should touch 26 million by year's end.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy told Dr Junaidy Abd Wahab (BN – Batu Pahat) that KLIA, which started operations in 1998, now serves 53 airlines with six new ones this year, including Iktihad and Jetstar airlines.

“The Government is pleased with the progress and development of KLIA as we face stiff competition from Bangkok and Singapore,” he said.

25 million but how many million and in % at LCCT ???

hmmm kinda make you wonder eh?

KLIA FIRST TO GET AIRPORT SERVICE QUALITY ASSURED CERTIFICATE
12 November 2007
Bernama Daily Malaysian News

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has become the first airport in the world to receive the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Assured certificate from Airports Council International (ACI), the world airports governing body.

ASQ is the premier benchmarking tool for airports wishing to measure and commit to improving customer service, ACI said in a statement released here today.


It added that KLIA was the first to be presented the certificate following a successful audit of its airport passenger service quality management system.

"We are confident that customer service remains a high priority for airports and are encouraged that over 100 airports, including some of the world's busiest, are already part of the ASQ programme," said ACI director-general Robert J. Aaronson.

"This certification complements our achievement in obtaining the World's Best Airport award from ACI early this year," said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's managing director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad.

"By being the first airport to receive this certificate, KLIA will set the standard and be a model to all airports worldwide," he said. -- BERNAMA

NJK LC

(c) 2007 Bernama - Malaysian National News Agency

GOVT DRAWS SIX MORE AIRLINES TO KLIA
15 November 2007
Bernama Daily Malaysian News

The government managed to attract six more airlines, including Etihad Airways and Jetstar Airways, to operate at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang this year.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said it was not easy to compete with the region's two major airports -- Singapore and Bangkok -- but with efforts made through Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), 53 airlines are operating at KLIA to date.


"KLIA was built as a major air hub in the region as it is located between Singapore and Bangkok where it takes less than an hour to fly to Singapore and less than two to Bangkok. So, there's stiff competition for KLIA from these two airports," he said in his reply to Dr Junaidy Abdul Wahab (BN-Batu Pahat) in the Dewan Rakyat here today.

Chan said among the measures taken by the government to attract more airlines to KLIA included providing existing airlines with incentives like 100 percent exemption for aircraft landing and parking charges, and additional services for those keen to operate at KLIA for a duration of three years.

He said MAHB also offered free office space at KLIA for six months for airline operators wishing to rent the space, besides creating a promotional fund for the use of the airlines concerned in launching their services and promoting the routes.

"Besides these, MAHB is also host to global programmes such as forums involving airline executives and airports throughout the world next year. The forums will discuss developing the air service industry in this region.

"Through such involvement, MAHB will have better chances of getting more airlines to operate at KLIA."

Chan said the increase in the number of passengers at KLIA to 26 million, would exceed the target of 25 million in its first-phase development.

To a supplementary question from Datuk Ronald Kiandee (BN-Beluran), he said the government and MAHB had initiated a number of security measures at KLIA in accordance with international standards and with auditing undertaken by the Civil Aviation Council, Transportation Corridor Agency and a company appointed by Malaysia Airlines.

"But I agree that there is still room for improvement with regard to security maintenance at the KLIA," he said.

-- BERNAMA

(c) 2007 Bernama - Malaysian National News Agency

Hong Kong Express to fly into KLIA next month
25 October 2007
Business Times

FULL-SERVICE airline Hong Kong Express Airways Ltd (HKE) is expected to start its maiden flight into Kuala Lumpur next month. The airline, which predominantly serves cities in mainland China and Asia, will start operations on November 11 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang.

The company's website reveals that it already flies to nine destinations including Hong Kong. It plans to fly to Yangon, Bangkok and Jakarta in the near future. The company's general sales agent in Malaysia revealed that HKE will fly daily from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong. The flights are scheduled for 7.45pm.

The promotional fare for a 14-day return ticket, for a minimum stay of three nights, is RM655 inclusive of all taxes. Information on HKE's website reveal that it started in 2004 with an investment of US$100 million (RM337 million). It began to fly to popular cities in mainland China using Embraer 170 aircraft.

This year it took delivery of the first of five Boeing 737s it ordered.

klia now only has 53 airlines but other airports in south east asia already have over 80 airlines:bash:

KLIA needs Qantas, BA and United !!!

If they dont have these dont consider KLIA a hub.

any news??

My friend just YMed me and says that Qantas will be flying to KL soon. Is this true?

not sure though, but for sure, its no-frills ariline jetstar will be flying here...

not sure though, but for sure, its no-frills ariline jetstar will be flying here...

I'll be taking the Jetstar from Sydney-KL on 11th December.:):banana:

Jetstar is under Qantas ...but it's still a bummmer that the real Qantas still doesn't fly to KL.

Jetstar is already flying here

1 hour ago

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Malaysia is finalising plans to build a permanent low-cost carrier terminal, replacing a temporary facility opened last year which budget airline AirAsia has rapidly outgrown, a report said Friday.

The no-frills terminal, a warehouse-style structure 10 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has drawn complaints about overcrowding and a lack of facilities ever since it opened in March 2006.

Malaysia's airport operator said it had been designed to cope with 10 million passengers a year but the huge expansion of its main user, AirAsia, meant it had been overwhelmed.

Malaysia Airports Holdings managing director Bashir Ahmad told the New Straits Times that the operator was planning to build a new terminal able to handle 30 million passengers.

"We have identified the site which we believe will be ideal for low-cost operations and will also provide a link to the Express Rail Link," he said, referring to the airport train which goes to downtown Kuala Lumpur.

"We are in final discussions with the government to put these plans into effect," he added.

In the meantime, an expansion of the existing low-cost terminal is scheduled to begin early next year, to provide more space for food and retail outlets, and to accommodate wide-bodied planes, he said.

Bashir said the current site -- far from the rail link and the main international airport -- was chosen because it already had an apron to service aircraft, allowing the terminal to be completed in nine months.

"We meant it to be temporary because we knew that if low-cost travel continued to grow, we would need a new site and bigger facility," he told the daily.

Since then AirAsia has taken over domestic flights from troubled national carrier Malaysia Airlines, and expanded into long-haul routes with sister carrier AirAsia X.

AirAsia is also pushing to be allowed to use Kuala Lumpur's original Subang Airport, which lies closer to the city.:banana: