MAS offers 30pc discount for Europe travel
Published: 2011/12/15
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111215172027/Article/index_html

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering a 30 per cent discount for Malaysians to travel to five European destinations from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

The discount is for travel to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Istanbul.

In a statement today, the national airline said all that customers need to do is, plan and travel together in groups of three, six or nine.

"They must be from at least three different Malaysian ethnic or cultural backgrounds to enjoy a fantastic European holiday in 1Malaysia style," it added.

MAS is offering the discount on business and economy class fares for the promotion covering travel from Jan 1-March 31, 2012.

Each 1Malaysia group must travel on the same class and flights throughout the journey using the special offer which is available from now until Dec 26, 2011.

MAS currently operates twice daily flights to London with daily flights to Amsterdam and Paris, five-weekly services to Frankfurt and thrice weekly to Istanbul. -- Bernama 3

hahaha. Fucking absurd. Are they doing this to bodek the najib government, or because they are instructed to do so.

Thats what i thought too,its beyond absurd!:ohno:bodos max of the ultimate:bash:

MyCC to look into MAS-AirAsia deal
Published: 2011/12/15
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/comps/Article/#ixzz1ghzMYiDi

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Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will officially look into the deal between Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia when the Competition Act comes into effect on January 1 next year.

However, chief executive officer Shila Dorai Raj said neither MAS nor AirAsia had submitted any report to MyCC.

MyCC received several complaints from consumers, especially during its road show in Sabah and Sarawak recently.

"Our priority is the consumers. We will investigate the deal next year onwards. From our initial analysis, we think there could be something," she told reporters.

Yesterday, International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) organised the "ICC Malaysia CEO Business Luncheon Talk on Competition Act 2010: An Insight into What to Expect".

MyCC chairman MyCC chairman Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob was present as a guest speaker to give an insight into the Competition Act.

"The Act is important to further boost foreign investment to help spur Malaysia's vision to be a high income economy by year 2020," she said.

Earlier, in an interview with another media, she said the commission will follow the development of MAS-AirAsia deal closely to see if any anti-competitive activities or agreements arise following the alliances between both airlines.

The Competition Act is to prevent business monopolies or cartels. It will apply to all commercial activities undertaken within and outside Malaysia that affect competition in the country.

The Act will provide a regulatory framework including powers to investigate, adjudicate and impose penalties.

The introduction of the Act would create healthy competition, which would in turn stimulate production and innovation thus leading to a wider choice of products with better quality and reasonable prices.

Since its inception in June 2011, MyCC has initiated advocacy programmes to increase awareness of the Act among the stakeholders, especially businessmen.

hahaha. Fucking absurd. Are they doing this to bodek the najib government, or because they are instructed to do so.

Kalau 1 Melayu, 1 Iban, 1 Kelabit kire pass la kan ?

At the rate they going soon they will have a "orang asli special promotion"

So MAS will have to use plane to drop leaflets to reach them inform.

Reconsider route cuts, MAS urged
By FARIK ZOLKEPLI Saturday December 17, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/12/17/nation/10111995&sec=nation

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian Hotel Owners Association has urged national carrier Malaysia Airlines to reconsider its decision to rationalise unprofitable international routes.

Its president Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Rahman said rationalising routes such as to Milan, Cape Town, Rome, Buenos Aires and Dubai would affect the airline’s status as a national carrier.

“We fear that curtailing such routes will lead to people from the affected countries to bypass Kuala Lumpur and go straight to neighbouring cities such as Singapore and Bangkok.

“It may also affect tourist arrivals,” he told The Star yesterday.

Abdul Aziz said MAS should make its presence felt by adopting a holistic approach.

“For example, instead of sacrificing routes such as to Milan, the airline should be more aggressive as the tourism potential is tremendous.

“Tourists from Europe will transit in Milan before going to Kuala Lumpur, but if MAS sacrifices the route, then they stand to lose out,” he said.

He added that with tourism affected, hotel occupancy rates in the country would also suffer.

He also urged the Government to step in and prevent the airline “from going in the wrong direction”.

It was reported that MAS would begin rationalising several unprofitable routes from Jan 7 in an effort to stem its losses.

The routes include those from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, Johannesburg and Rome.

Also affected are the Kuala Lumpur- Karachi-Dubai, Kuala Lumpur-Dubai-Damman, Kuala Lumpur-Cape Town-Buenos Aires and Langkawi-Penang-Singapore routes.

MAS doesn't need to do anything at all about dropping Milan from it's route network :lol:

why bother flying with MH to Europe when one can take the Middle Eastern airlines ( EK, QR and the likes) ..perhaps only the goverment servant flying with MH nowadays..LOL!!

but no direct flight if use middle east carrier.need to transit there.

if you're up against time, then yes, mas has the convenient of non-stop flight but i'd rather transit in middle east, breathe some air and get into the plane again.

If i have to go non stop to europe i'd take KLM (from KL). MAS 744, A333, B773/2 is freaking and creaking too old. The only comfort is to see your own people serving you, other than that it's total bull shyte.

MAS has no choice.

It has to forgo some, to win the battle the other day in the future.

The upcoming new premium regional airline by MAS will be another turning point for MAS.

The show continues...

MAS hopes to leverage on Latin American carrier
By Presenna NambiarPublished: 2011/12/19
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/plan16/Article/#ixzz1gx9Xie9E

MALAYSIAN Airline System Bhd (MAS) hopes to leverage on Latin American carrier, LAN, to ensure its network reach to South America is not compromised.

Last week, MAS announced that it would be withdrawing from its Kuala Lumpur-Cape Town-Buenos Aires, effective February 1 next year to cut its losses.

The national carrier told Business Times via email last week that it would leverage on its oneworld alliance, of which LAN is a member, to achieve this.

LAN is one of the largest carriers in Latin America and currently operates to Sydney, a point which connects to KLIA through MAS' daily services.

"This new route connectivity between South America and Malaysia will be possible once a code-share between Malaysia Airlines and LAN materialises," MAS said.

Recent developments, however, cast doubt on this plan.

While Brazilian authorities recently gave its approval for the merger between Chile's LAN and Brazil's TAM Airlines as part of the last leg of the deal, they attached the approval with two conditions.

One was that the airlines must give up two slot pairs at Sao Paulo Guarulhos for the Sao Paulo-Santiago route and the other was that the merged entity belongs to only one alliance.

TAM belongs to Star Alliance, while LAN belongs to oneworld alliance.

It is now up to the merged entity to decide which alliance to be exited.

According to media reports, LAN shareholders will meet on December 21 to approve the terms and conditions of the merger and of the entities that will hold the TAM shares after the exchange offer occurs. TAM's shareholders, meanwhile, will meet on December 23.

The LAN-TAM merger will be completed in the first quarter of 2012.

While a possible exit of LAN from oneworld could throw a spanner in the works for MAS' South America plans, it is not inconceivable that MAS strikes a partnership with the LAN-TAM merged entity outside of the alliance.

i dont see what wrong for mas to cut loss making routes...just today i heard in radio, airlines company from paris is also do a same thing like mas, stop to fly to bangkok n the other one at southeast asia...forget where it is, i only remember bangkok

Flying be Emirates from KL to London via Dubai is cheaper than direct flight KL to London by MH and whats more new planes, food is much better and better service! And not to mention Dubai's amazing new airport.

My brother took Emirates and he said it was cheaper than a MH direct flight KL - London.
It seems worth the extra hours when you know service is excellent.

No wonder MH is loosing its passengers! Its time for MH to buck up its service on key routes like London and Sydney.

Flying be Emirates from KL to London via Dubai is cheaper than direct flight KL to London by MH and whats more new planes, food is much better and better service! And not to mention Dubai's amazing new airport.

My brother took Emirates and he said it was cheaper than a MH direct flight KL - London.
It seems worth the extra hours when you know service is excellent.

No wonder MH is loosing its passengers! Its time for MH to buck up its service on key routes like London and Sydney.

Even SIA is cheaper on the KL-Sin-LHR route and MAS is using a 15 year old 747 that has an obselte IFE with no more than 10 channels. I will never fly an airline that has no Audio Video on Demand on long routes. Immigration in Heathrow treats you better as well if you arrive on an SIA flight in my experience.

Flying MAS can be a severe punishment really. Nowadays who wants to fly this terrible airline? Frequent travellers will not choose MAS. Period. All the typical syok sendiri malaysian corporate attitude has ruined this company.

Not only malaysian syiok sendiri attitude, but the putra first policy of rent seeking everywhere bleed the company at every veins.

just wait n see what happen under new management, gives them time

still the same old bugger who left the company and now has returned. what contributions can he make.

today the delivery flight from the 9M-AQH its from Malaysia
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and the acceptance flight one day before
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How many times have we seen the transformation plan. Countless man. The structure is irrelevant. Just tear it down and build anew.

Or let it go belly up and start from ZERO!:bash:When that happens keep out those damm politicians:bash:

i hope MH will order the A359 by 2018 and to be delivered by 2029:lol:

MAS to suspend 4 regional flights from Sabah
Published: 2011/12/22
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111222210514/Article/index_html#ixzz1hHllkeAL

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be suspending four more routes involving Sabah regional network early next year.

This is in addition to the rationalisation exercise involving eight routes of its international network announced last week.

The suspension covers the twice-weekly Kota Kinabalu-Osaka service from Jan 6, thrice-weekly Kota Kinabalu-Perth from Jan 31, four times weekly Kota Kinabalu-Haneda from Feb 1, and four times weekly Kota Kinabalu-Seoul from Feb 21.

"This suspension is until further notice and is part of our regional network consolidation involving single-aisle aircraft operations," its group chief executive officer, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, said in a statement today.

"We will be reviewing this situation in about three months time from the date of the first route suspension and will be deciding further by early April 2012," he said.

During the suspension, Ahmad Jauhari said MAS would take advantage of its existing code-share operations with Korean Air to provide direct connectivity between Sabah and South Korea using the Korean carrier’s Seoul-Kota Kinabalu return direct flights.

"We will also continue offering direct international connectivity to Kota Kinabalu through our existing daily B737 flights from Hong Kong and Taipei."

In addition, he said, MAS would also use its existing 86 weekly flights between Sabah and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to provide immediate connections for passengers who prefer full service flights between Sabah and the cities of Perth, Tokyo, and Osaka.

In the statement, Malaysia Airlines expressed regrets the inconvenience to passengers as a result of these route suspensions and assured that it would honour all forward bookings ticketed to date on the affected routes.

Where necessary, the company would make alternative carrier arrangements, at its own cost, to ensure minimum discomfort to passengers, it said.

As for the Sandakan-Kuala Lumpur operations, Malaysia Airlines would continue to offer this connectivity via Kota Kinabalu, 22 times weekly from Sandakan and 25 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur, using both its daily B737 flights and daily MASwings ATR services currently operating between Sandakan and the Sabah capital city. -- Bernama

MAS unveils new management structure
Published: 2011/12/30
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111230181341/Article/index_html

Malaysia Airlines today unveiled a management structure effective Jan 1, 2012, to rally its staff and steer the national carrier into a new era for the success of its business plan announced earlier.

In the new structure, Customer Experience, Operations, Human Capital, Network, Alliance, Strategy and Planning will now report directly to group chief executive officer (CEO), Ahmad Jauhari, who also takes on the role as CEO of Long-Haul.

Deputy group CEO and CEO of Short-Haul, Mohammed Rashdan will lead the charge for the operations of Short-Haul, Group Finance, Aircraft Finance and Management, and in the interim, helm Commercial.

"The organisation structure signals a new era for the Malaysia Airlines group that will further build pride among our employees and confidence for our customers and stakeholders.

"It involves the setting up of several new business units and the re-naming of existing functions as well as the introduction of new leaders to take over from familiar faces who have decided to pursue other career opportunities,"
Ahmad Jauhari said in a statement, today.

He added that this will ensure both the smooth transfer of responsibilities and the successful execution of the business plan to enhance the Group's reputation and significance for its eventual entry into the oneworld alliance by the end of 2012.

Among the new and re-named business units are, Network, Alliance, Strategy and Planning, Programme Management Office, Communications, renamed Strategic Communications, Corporate Finance, renamed Aircraft Finance and Management and Audit and Business Advisory which has been renamed Internal Audit.

MAS said the new organisation structure proceeds with the departure of several leaders of the Malaysia Airlines team, including Datuk Dr Amin Khan (from Commercial Strategy), Mohd Roslan Ismail (from MAS Aerospace Engineering), Shahari Tan Sri Sulaiman (from MASkargo) and Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Kamaruddin (from Revenue Management).

"Moving forward, the group's leadership team will be strengthened with the entry of highly experienced talent, namely Hugh Dunleavy to lead Network, Alliance, Strategy and Planning and Shihaj Kutty to lead Revenue Management," Ahmad Jauhari said.

Hugh Dunleavy, with more than 30 years experience in the aviation industry, joins Malaysia Airlines with a solid reputation to deliver results in his assigned areas, including strategy and planning, revenue/yield management, airline alliances, decision support systems, operations research and regulatory affairs.

Meanwhile, Shihaj Kutty has over 15 years experience in aviation,
specifically in sales and revenue management, as well as managing reservations and ticketing offices for major European and Gulf carriers while based in the Gulf region.

Both Hugh and Shihaj will report for duty at Malaysia Airlines by
mid-January 2012. -- BERNAMA

More changes brewing at MAS?
Presenna NambiarPublished: 2011/12/31
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111230232609/Article/index_html#ixzz1i5UXsHSM

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National carrier Malaysia Airlines introduces new leaders, sets up several business units, and re-names existing functions

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) yesterday announced major changes to top management personnel for the new year amid talk of domestic probes being carried out on key personnel of the national carrier.

Malaysia Airlines Cargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) managing director Shahari Sulaiman, MAS head of commercial strategy Datuk Dr Amin Khan, Malaysia Aerospace Engineering’s (MAE) chief executive officer (CEO) Mohd Roslan Ismail and revenue management head Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Kamaruddin are all leaving.

No reason was given for their departure.

Early this month, Business Times reported that MASkargo’s Shahari was on leave of absence amid a domestic inquiry on him.

The national carrier had then neither confirmed nor denied the report, saying that Shahari was on leave.

It is understood, however, that his services had in fact been terminated early this month.

It is unclear if Amin, Mohd Roslan and Sharifah’s departure was also the result of domestic inquiries.

In a statement issued last evening, MAS glossed over the departure of these key members of the previous management, announcing replacements for two of the vacated positions.

The carrier announced two appointments namely Hugh Dunleavy as head of network, alliance, strategy and planning, and Shihaj Kutty to lead revenue management.

Dunleavy has more than 30 years experience in the aviation industry in particular in the area of strategy and planning, revenue/yield management and airline alliances among others.

His employers included Canada’s WestJet Airlines and Lufthansa Systems.

Shihaj, with 15 years of experience in the industry, joins MAS from Etihad Airways where he was head of pricing.

Replacements for other positions vacated were not announced.

The new management structure will see customer experience, operations, human capital, and network, alliance, strategy and planning reporting directly to group CEO Ahmad Jauhari, who also takes charge of long-haul operations.

Mohammed Rashdan, in his capacity as deputy group CEO and CEO of short-haul, will lead the operations of short-haul, group finance, aircraft finance and management, and in the interim, helm commercial.

Ahmad Jauhari said the organisation structure signals a new era for MAS group that will further build pride of its employees and confidence for its customers and stakeholders.

It also involves the setting up of several new business units and the re-naming of existing functions as well as the introduction of new leaders to take over from familiar faces, who have decided to pursue other career opportunities.

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A380-841 MSN 0081 F-WWAJ MH (http://www.flickr.com/photos/a380spotter/6555152317/) by A380spotter (http://www.flickr.com/people/a380spotter/), on Flickr

MAS set to face more competitive world in 2012 next year
Posted on December 31, 2011, Saturday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2011/12/31/mas-set-to-face-more-competitive-world-in-2012-next-year/

SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is bracing itself to thrive in a more competitive world following the underlying problems inflicting the global economy – indebtedness and imbalances – that remain unresolved, in particular, in Europe.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his address at the recent MAS 40th Anniversary dinner, outlined the challenges the central bank will face in 2012.

These include maintaining price stability amid a more volatile global environment, safeguarding the real value of the country’s operating and financial review in a more challenging and risky investment climate.

MAS also needed to ensure the safety, soundness and efficiency of the financial system in an increasingly inter-connected world as well as strengthening the republic’s competitiveness as a financial centre.

“It is neither realistic nor practicable for MAS to aim for zero failures in our financial system.

“But its regulatory and supervisory regime should be regularly updated and risk-stratified to mitigate downside risks, especially to the public,” he said.
Lee said MAS must remain alert to new developments in the financial sector.

The Prime Minister said regulation has to keep pace with new products and processes, and larger and more diverse institutions.

He also said MAS must take a system-wide perspective, factor in the risks of contagion and prevent the build-up of systemic risks in asset markets or stresses in the banking system to preserve financial stability.

“If MAS remains focused on its mission and displays the same spirit of innovation as in the past, I’m confident it will have a bright future,” he said.
Meanwhile, in its latest highlights on Singapore’s economic development, MAS said Singapore’s economy recorded modest growth in the third quarter of 2011.

However, key industries such as electronics, continued to contract alongside declining global demand.

It said short-term global growth prospects were uncertain as significant risks loom over the global economic, particularly in the advanced economies, which were weighed down by sovereign debt issues in the eurozone, as well as a weak labour market and fiscal consolidation in the US.

Regional economies would also see slower growth, alongside the downturn in external demand.

Amid subdued global economic conditions, MAS said Singapore’s economy for 2012 was expected to be between one and three per cent.

In particular, it said, the trade-related sectors were likely to face significant headwinds over the next few quarters.

MAS also said that headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) was expected to average between 2.5 and 3.5 per cent in 2012.

It said CPI inflation remains elavated over the next few months, driven by the cost of accommodation and private road transport before easing in the second half of 2012. Excluding these items, MAS said, core inflation would remain broadly stable and was expected to come in below two per cent from the second half of the year.

MAS managing director, Ravi Menon, had earlier pledged that the authority’s commitment to its mission to secure for Singaporeans a low rate of inflation and to preserve the purchasing power of its official foreign reserves.

“MAS aims to keep Singapore’s financial sector safe and sound amid crisis and change as well as to grow it as a vibrant and trusted financial centre,” he said. — Bernama



:ohno:^^
Nazrey, seriously, do you read what you copy before posting it? The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has nothing to do with Malaysia national carrier.

^^ hahaha!!:lol: I was looking for the part where MH came in.....

:ohno:^^
Nazrey, seriously, do you read what you copy before posting it? The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has nothing to do with Malaysia national carrier.

i dont think he read..just because word MAS there doesnt mean it also short for malaysia airlines system:lol::lol:

My bad..here's the news today! :nuts:
MAS clarifies report on departure of 4 key execs
Published: 2012/01/02
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/CLARY/Article/index_html#ixzz1iHXLg3DE

MAS says Datuk Dr Amin Khan, Mohd Roslan Ismail, Shahari Sulaiman and Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Kamaruddin have left the airline on their own accord and not due to any domestic probes.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has come out to clarify a Business Times report last Saturday on the departure of four key personnel named in its statement last Friday.

MAS stated that Datuk Dr Amin Khan (EVP Commercial Strategy), Mohd Roslan Ismail (CEO MAE/EVP Engineering & Maintenance), Shahari Sulaiman (CEO, MASkargo) and Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Kamaruddin (SVP Revenue Management) have left the airline on their own accord to pursue other career options and not due to any domestic probes.

Shahari and Amin have come out to deny the Business Times story.

"I have not been referred to a domestic inquiry panel. I have voluntarily resigned and not terminated. It is unfair of you (Business Times) to cast aspersions on our resignations," Shahari said in his email response.

MAS explained that Amin had opted for early release ahead of his contractual term ending March 31 2012 and that he was never under any enquiry.

"Your article about my departure is erroneous and defamatory," Amin said.

MAS group chief executive officer Ahmad Jauhari Yahya thanked them for their many contributions to the company and wish them well in their future endeavours.

Business Times apologises for any inconveniences caused.

MAS new management structure to further drive business plan forward
Posted on January 3, 2012, Tuesday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/03/mas-new-management-structure-to-further-drive-business-plan-forward/#ixzz1iNdiTPO6

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MAKING PLANS: Photo shows a member of the national carrier’s fleet preparing
for take off. MAS recently unveiled a management structure effective this
year to rally its staff and steer the national carrier into a new era for the
success of its business plan.

KUCHING: Malaysia Airline Systems Bhd (MAS) recently unveiled a management structure effective this year to rally its staff and steer the national carrier into a new era for the success of its business plan.

In the new structure, customer experience, operations, human capital, network, alliance, strategy and planning would now report directly to group chief executive officer (CEO), Ahmad Jauhari who also takes on the role as CEO of MAS’ Long-Haul section.

Mohammed Rashdan, in his capacity as Deputy Group CEO and CEO of Short-Haul, would lead the charge for the operations of Short-Haul, Group Finance, Aircraft Finance and Management, and in the interim helm Commercial.

Commenting on the new management structure, Ahmad Jauhari said, “The organisation structure signals a new era for Malaysia Airlines group that will further build pride for our employees and confidence for our customers and stakeholders. It involves the setting up of several new business units and the re-naming of existing functions as well as the introduction of new leaders to take over from familiar faces who have decided to pursue other career opportunities.

“This will ensure both the smooth transfer of responsibilities and the successful execution of the Business Plan to enhance the group’s reputation and significance for its eventual entry into the one world alliance by the end of 2012,” added Ahmad Jauhari.

The new and re-named business units include Network, Alliance, Strategy & Planning, Programme Management Office, Strategic Communications, Aircraft Finance and Management, and Internal Audit, reflecting the heightened roles of these business units required to support the business plan.

The new organisation structure proceeds with the departure of several leaders of the MAS team, including Datuk Dr Amin Khan (from Commercial Strategy), Mohd Roslan Ismail (from MAS Aerospace Engineering), Shahari Tan Sri Datuk Sulaiman (from MASkargo) and Datin Sharifah Salwa Syed Kamaruddin (from Revenue Management).

“I take this opportunity to thank these colleagues for their many contributions, commitment and dedication to MAS and wish them well in their future endeavours. Moving forward, the group’s leadership team will be strengthened with the entry of highly experienced talents, namely Hugh Dunleavy to lead Network, Alliance, Strategy & Planning and Shihaj Kutty to lead Revenue Management,” said Ahmad Jauhari.

Hugh Dunleavy has more than 30 years experience in the aviation industry, and joined MAS with a solid reputation for delivering results in his assigned areas such as strategy and planning, revenue/yield management, airline alliances, decision support systems, operations research and regulatory affairs.

Dunleavy had held senior positions at WestJet Airlines, Lufthansa Systems, Star Alliance, Air Canada and at PROS (Passenger Revenue Optimisation Systems) Revenue Management.

MAS jumps 9.2pc on new management
Published: 2012/01/03
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120103141142/Article/index_html#ixzz1iOlJA2cY

Malaysian Airline System Bhd, the national carrier, jumped 9.2 per cent to RM1.42, on course for its largest gain since Feb. 23, 2010.

The airline hired Hugh Dunleavy of WestJet Airlines to head network, alliance, strategy and planning unit, and Shihaj Kutty to lead revenue management as part of a new management structure, it said in a statement. -- Bloomberg

- Hugh Dunleavy, formerly Executive Vice President, Strategy & Planning of WestJet Airlines, prior to that held senior positions at Lufthansa Systems, Star Alliance, Air Canada

- Shihaj Kutty, formerly Head of Pricing at Etihad Airways, other Gulf-based carriers

MyCC to look into MAS-AirAsia deal
Published: 2011/12/15
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/comps/Article/#ixzz1ghzMYiDi

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Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will officially look into the deal between Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia when the Competition Act comes into effect on January 1 next year.

However, chief executive officer Shila Dorai Raj said neither MAS nor AirAsia had submitted any report to MyCC.

MyCC received several complaints from consumers, especially during its road show in Sabah and Sarawak recently.

"Our priority is the consumers. We will investigate the deal next year onwards. From our initial analysis, we think there could be something," she told reporters.

Yesterday, International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) organised the "ICC Malaysia CEO Business Luncheon Talk on Competition Act 2010: An Insight into What to Expect".

MyCC chairman MyCC chairman Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob was present as a guest speaker to give an insight into the Competition Act.

"The Act is important to further boost foreign investment to help spur Malaysia's vision to be a high income economy by year 2020," she said.

Earlier, in an interview with another media, she said the commission will follow the development of MAS-AirAsia deal closely to see if any anti-competitive activities or agreements arise following the alliances between both airlines.

The Competition Act is to prevent business monopolies or cartels. It will apply to all commercial activities undertaken within and outside Malaysia that affect competition in the country.

The Act will provide a regulatory framework including powers to investigate, adjudicate and impose penalties.

The introduction of the Act would create healthy competition, which would in turn stimulate production and innovation thus leading to a wider choice of products with better quality and reasonable prices.

Since its inception in June 2011, MyCC has initiated advocacy programmes to increase awareness of the Act among the stakeholders, especially businessmen.

MYCC to investigate if AirAsia-MAS share swap has made airfares go up
By B.K. SIDHU Wednesday January 4, 2012

http://biz.thestar.com.my/archives/2012/1/4/business/p1-mas.JPG

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC) wants AirAsia Bhd and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to provide more information and documents regarding their share swap agreement to find out if it could potentially put air travellers at a disadvantage.

The MYCC, which began operations yesterday, would continue its probe if there was a breach of anti- competitive behaviour and abuse of dominant position in the deal which was signed in August.

It is also surprising that no one has lodged a complaint with the commission regarding the AirAsia/MAS share swap and collaborative deal even though it was widely criticised by many quarters.

The share swap and collaboration agreement forged between the two airlines had raised concerns that the absence of competition would result in more expensive airfares.

Read more: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/4/business/10199177&sec=business

Source:http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/FLYMAS/Article/
It is called 'MAS' and it will take off by June
By Marina Emmanuel 2012/01/05

MALAYSIA Airlines' short-haul premium airline - to be called "MAS" - is set to be launched by the first half of this year.


Business Times has learnt that six Boeing B737-800 planes (which were previously used by Firely as part of its jet operations) will be used by the new airline.

Sources said the new airline will likely tap into the pool of crew at Malaysia Airlines and Firefly respectively, while some recruitment may be done from the open market.

"The new airline will probably take to the skies before June this year," one source told Business Times.

Another source said that the six jets which no longer sport Firefly's livery, but that of Malaysia Airlines' are likely to be painted and give a fresh look, in line with the new airline's branding and logo.

Firefly had a fleet of six B737-800 aircraft and two used B737-400 planes. The B737-800s were based in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu while the B737-400s were in Johor Baru.

Aviation experts also say that it is likely that Firefly may no longer operate as a separate entity currently known as Fly Firefly Sdn Bhd, but will instead come under parent company Malaysia Airlines.

In August last year, national carrier Malaysia Airlines and rival AirAsia said both parties will swap shares in a partnership.

Under the deal, Tune Air which owns some 23 per cent in AirAsia, will hold a 20.5 per cent stake in MAS, while state investment arm Khazanah Nasional Bhd which owns 69.5 per cent in Malaysia Airline, will hold 10 per cent in AirAsia.

Malaysia Airlines' corporate communications department, when contacted, said they have not received the approval to respond to email queries sent by Business Times yesterday.

However, they are likely to respond by today.

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Malaysia Airlines A330 Business Class
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Why can't MH make the new business class beds flat. It is strange the beds are inclined.

^^When didi they unveil a new business class??

Source:http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/masxy/Article/
MAS' loss is Emirates' gain

NEW YORK: Many aviation experts and travel agents on the east coast of the US say that Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) loss has become Emirates' gain.

The oblique reference is to the discontinuation since nearly four years of MAS' regular direct flight service between Newark airport in New Jersey, a busy aviation point on the east coast, and KL International Airport.

"We were shocked when MAS first announced that it was discontinuing its Newark operations. There may have, understandably, been economic reasons behind the move but then there are other non-profitable routes that are still operated by the airline.

"After all, the east coast of the US is the world's most important and indeed prestigious route for airlines, many of which still fly despite low yields.

"Also, the discontinuation of the service was not a good strategic move because if you withdraw once, it is not going to be easy getting back your foothold should you decide someday to come back," said one New York-based travel agent who sold MAS tickets but now sends most of his Malaysia-bound passengers on other airlines, particularly Emirates.

Since MAS pulled out of Newark, other airlines have had a field day in tapping the lucrative Southeast Asian market.

Singapore Airline, which has built up a wide network of connections from New York's JFK and New Jersey's Newark airport to a number of destinations in Southeast Asia, via Singapore, virtually held a monopoly for destinations in the region.

However, Emirates is making an aggressive pitch for Southeast Asia, particularly to Malaysia.

It has become the first airline to operate a scheduled A380 service to Malaysia.

Most Malaysian travellers, in private conversations with Bernama, say they prefer a stopover at Dubai airport because of its incredible shopping opportunities there before taking a connecting flight to KLIA.

Dubai was also a stopover for Newark-bound flights operated by MAS which, later, decided to discontinue that sector and switched to Stockholm en-route to Newark.

Richard Jewsbury, Emirates' senior vice president (commercial operations - Far East and Australasia) said that the airline had been "eagerly awaiting" the start of the Airbus A380 service to Malaysia, "a country that we have been operating flights to since 1996".

"I am sure that this historic milestone in both Malaysian aviation history and in the Emirates' story will further strengthen ties between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to promoting trade and tourism opportunities between the two nations," he recently commented on the launch of the A380 service to Malaysia.

The KLIA has, meanwhile, become the 18th airport being served by the airline's A380 double-decker aircraft. Bernama

i think mas is a good fsc because of its excellent service but the problem only with price, how much supposely they charge for a ticket...n for me people not really care about how much to pay for ticket if it is worth of money..

i think mas is a good fsc because of its excellent service but the problem only with price, how much supposely they charge for a ticket...n for me people not really care about how much to pay for ticket if it is worth of money..

Yes, the services is good but with old ageing plane(interior) and pricing is not flexible or competitive with competitor.

Network and Alliances is another factor also.

Overall MAS are behind the current major airlines player...........beside their hospitality.

MAS increasing flights to selected cities
Published: 2012/01/09
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/meij/Article/

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is increasing its weekly frequencies to several ASEAN destinations as well as to Beijing, Taipei and Los Angeles effective March 25 2012 to cater to the anticipated capacity demand in the northern summer season.

The current twice daily Kuala Lumpur-Manila return sector operations will be complemented with a 50 per cent frequency increase resulting in 1,120 more seats in each direction with the introduction of another daily B737-800 flight.

"With this, MAS will have 21 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Manila effective March 25," said the national carrier in a statement yesterday.

Likewise, the Kuala Lumpur-Phnom Penh return route, now operated with nine weekly frequencies, will be further increased with another two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Thursdays from that date, followed by another three weekly services on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays effective May 1.

"This will double the airline's daily B737 flights between the two cities," it said.

For the Indonesian market, MAS will introduce two weekly B737-800 flights for the Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta return route effective March 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays resulting in a total of 42 weekly services between the two capital cities. Bernama

^^ I think thats fair enough to compensate for route cut to Dubai, Pakistan, Africa, South America etc.

Malaysia Airlines and MasterCard treat top spenders on island resort
Monday January 9, 2012
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/1/9/central/10213794&sec=central

MALAYSIA Airlines and MasterCard recently treated top spenders for their continuous support with a trip to Langkawi Island themed “A Priceless Journey to The Island of Sun, Sea and Sand”.

It was a two-day one-night stay at the exclusive relaxing getaway, The Danna Resort.

Thirty top spenders were invited to this rewarding trip, selected based on the highest spent on Malaysia Airlines flight tickets using MasterCard credit card.

The guests started off their journey from KLIA on Malaysia Airlines, enjoying the national carrier’s award-winning Malay-sian hospitality services.

Upon arrival at Langkawi airport, they were greeted with flower garlands, followed by a warm welcome reception at the resort complete with refreshments and a cultural dance troupe performance.

They were later invited to lunch in the Cliff Restaurant, facing the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea.

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MAS may cut Sydney frequency
By Presenna Nambiar Published: 2012/01/11
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/psyd/Article/

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/psyd/pix_middle

ON the back of recently announced additional frequencies to several destinations in Asean, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) may be announcing that it will cut one of its flights to Sydney.

According to sources, MAS, which flies direct to Sydney twice a day now, is expected to reduce its frequency to one flight a day to the benefit of long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X.

MAS flies once in the morning at 9am using a Boeing 777-200 and again at 10.40pm with a Boeing 747-400.

People in the know said that one of the slots will instead be used by AirAsia X to fly into Sydney, a much sought-after route by the airline.

MAS neither confirmed nor denied the news, preferring to take a neutral stance.

"The national carrier's remaining network is continuously being reviewed and necessary measures are being taken to ensure the routes are operated profitably. Malaysia Airlines will make the necessary announcements if there are further updates on the network review," the airline told Business Times via e-mail.

According to the Register of Available Capacity for Australian International Airlines, from March 2009 Malaysia is allowed 29,100 seats each way each week to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

It could not be immediately determined if the number of seats allowed is total capacity of the four destinations.

MAS' current flights into Sydney would account for less than 9,000 seats to and from the city weekly.

The registry entry was last amended on December 11 2008.

It is understood that AirAsia X has been given the green light from the local Transport Ministry to start flights to Sydney in April this year.

The carrier, however, has denied this.

MAS opts for latest cockpit technology to enhance safety, reduce costs
Updated: Friday January 13, 2012 MYT 3:13:43 PM
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/13/business/20120113151123&sec=business

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is embracing the Lufthansa Systems Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application suite on its new A330 fleet aircraft to further enhance safety of flight operations and reduce costs.

In a statement today, MAS said the first of the A330-300 passenger aircraft would be fully operational with the EFB by July while the remaining A330 already in the fleet would be retrofitted progressively.

"The EFB, built for the cockpit environment of all sectors of aviation, can eliminate paper from the cockpit, improve crew situational awareness, improve cockpit efficiency, productivity and safety," it said.

It said it selected the Lufthansa Systems software suite, including applications such as e-document viewer, e-charts viewer, airport moving map, performance calculation, e-flight folder and e-form for the EFB system to guarantee consistent information availability throughout the entire flight.

NavAero AB, a Sweden-based company, meanwhile, provides the EFB hardware.

MAS said the introduction of EFB on its new A330-300 aircraft marked the bold commitment it was taking towards pushing its efficiency to a new level.

Its executive vice president flight operations, Captain Izham Ismail, said by opting for the EFB, the airline would benefit not only from the weight reduction but improving efficiency in information management.

MAS has ordered 15 Airbus A330-300 and four Airbus A330 freighters to be delivered over the next three years, as part of its fleet renewal programme. It has to date received five passenger and two freighter aircraft.

The passenger aircraft are currently deployed for selected return flight operations from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Bali and Shanghai. - BERNAMA

MAS wins ‘World’s leading airline to Asia’ award for the second year running
Posted on January 13, 2012, Friday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/13/mas-wins-worlds-leading-airline-to-asia-award-for-the-second-year-running/#ixzz1jVYHAhFn

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AWARD WINNING: Head of customer experience, Dato’ Salleh Ahmad Tabrani
was receiving the award accompanied by MAS team of cabin crew, airport
operations and ramp services.

KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has been named ‘World’s Leading Airline to Asia 2011’ by the ‘World Travel Awards’ for the second year running. The Award to the national airline, as voted by travel professionals worldwide, was presented at a gala event held in Doha, Qatar.

According to a press release, the ceremony marked the culmination of a year long search for the very best travel and tourism brands in the world, including a head-to-head competition amongst earlier announced World Travel Awards’ regional winners for the coveted ‘world-level’ accolade.

For the World Travel Awards programme in 2011, a phenomenal 213,000 industry professionals participated in the online voting process that was strictly monitored and independently audited.

In the ‘World’s Leading Airline to Asia’ category, MAS was up against seven other major airlines including Singapore Airlines (SIA), Thai Airways International (Thai Airways) and Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay Pacific).

Earlier, MAS had been a big winner at the Asia and Australasia regional awards competition held in Bangkok at the end of September. It won its recognition as ‘Asia’s Leading Airline 2011’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge 2011’ for the Golden Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Head of customer experience, Dato’ Salleh Ahmad Tabrani received the ‘World’s Leading Airline to Asia 2011’ award for MAS at the Doha ceremony. He was accompanied on-stage by the MAS team of cabin crew, airport operations and ramp services.

Dato’ Salleh said, “The international recognition is a great honour for the whole Malaysia Airlines team that consistently does its best to serve our guests. The win is a timely morale booster for our team as we prepare to bring our service delivery and customer experience level up to a higher benchmark as part of making MAS the Preferred Premium Carrier.”

MAS chief executive officer (CEO), Ahmad Jauhari Yahya affirmed that the recognition was an important element in the airline’s initiatives to ‘win back customers’ as outlined in the MAS business plan.

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Nice Nice hehe!! That video make me miss Amy Mastura also :D

9YaFR5-MUPQ
Hahaha.. The one in Dubai is so much better. I mean these dancers were more like syok sendiri because they were not really dancing in public area, but in an enclosed area.

The top floor of MTB would be more suitable..

Hahaha.. The one in Dubai is so much better. I mean these dancers were more like syok sendiri because they were not really dancing in public area, but in an enclosed area.

The top floor of MTB would be more suitable..

blablablablabla...'Dubai is so much better', 'Canada is so much better'. when on earth would malaysian appreciate what their people did. pathetic.

sigh! really big sigh!

blablablablabla...'Dubai is so much better', 'Canada is so much better'. when on earth would malaysian appreciate what their people did. pathetic.

sigh! really big sigh!
When the day that we actually did something really good comes... :lol:

:)I wonder when would that be ha?:lol:

MAS may cut Sydney frequency
By Presenna Nambiar Published: 2012/01/11
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/psyd/Article/

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/psyd/pix_middle

ON the back of recently announced additional frequencies to several destinations in Asean, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) may be announcing that it will cut one of its flights to Sydney.

According to sources, MAS, which flies direct to Sydney twice a day now, is expected to reduce its frequency to one flight a day to the benefit of long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X.

MAS flies once in the morning at 9am using a Boeing 777-200 and again at 10.40pm with a Boeing 747-400.

People in the know said that one of the slots will instead be used by AirAsia X to fly into Sydney, a much sought-after route by the airline.

MAS neither confirmed nor denied the news, preferring to take a neutral stance.

"The national carrier's remaining network is continuously being reviewed and necessary measures are being taken to ensure the routes are operated profitably. Malaysia Airlines will make the necessary announcements if there are further updates on the network review," the airline told Business Times via e-mail.

According to the Register of Available Capacity for Australian International Airlines, from March 2009 Malaysia is allowed 29,100 seats each way each week to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

It could not be immediately determined if the number of seats allowed is total capacity of the four destinations.

MAS' current flights into Sydney would account for less than 9,000 seats to and from the city weekly.

The registry entry was last amended on December 11 2008.

It is understood that AirAsia X has been given the green light from the local Transport Ministry to start flights to Sydney in April this year.

The carrier, however, has denied this.

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MAS announces new appointments
Published: 2012/01/18
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120118210224/Article/index_html

Malaysia Airlines today announced the appointments of Shane Nolan as Interim Commercial Director and Al-Ishsal Ishak as Senior Vice President for Marketing & Promotions with effect from Jan 16.

The new members to Malaysia Airlines' leadership team followed the appointments of Dr Hugh Dunleavy as Executive Vice President, Network, Alliance, Strategy & Planning and Shihaj Kutty Senior Vice President, Revenue Management announced last month.

"We believe that their professional experience and inputs will be valuable for our efforts to successfully implement the Business Plan towards the profitability for our group," Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Jauhari said in a statement today.

Shane Nolan has worked in the aviation business for over 30 years and has extensive experience in marketing, sales, project management, budgeting and cost management, change management, training and customer service.

Al–Ishsal Ishak joins Malaysia Airlines with vast experience in information technology, brand building and customer relationship management (CRM).

Among the various related positions he held earlier were Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Enabling Asia, CEO of Baraka Telecom and Chief Digital Officer of McCann Worldgroup. -- Bernama

From what I saw so far the new MAS CEO is quite serious. I saw his immediate reply in English Newspaper to some enquiry/suggestion on MAS.

[QUOTE=nazrey;87667874]MAS announces new appointments

Shane Nolan has worked in the aviation business for over 30 years and has extensive experience in marketing, sales, project management, budgeting and cost management, change management, training and customer service.

Al–Ishsal Ishak joins Malaysia Airlines with vast experience in information technology, brand building and customer relationship management (CRM).

Does it always take an outsider to see whats wrong with MAS?:ohno:Then they get paid max premium!They must laughing their head off getting paid to do that!

From what I saw so far the new MAS CEO is quite serious. I saw his immediate reply in English Newspaper to some enquiry/suggestion on MAS.

He's also a pilot. He owns a couple of aircraft i think. Though it's only piston. He has been flying for years. The first aircraft is aerobatic (RV 6 i think) and another one is Diamond DA 42 (twin engine piston)

MAS, Qantas mulling JV
By B.K. SIDHU Friday January 27, 2012
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/27/business/10547560&sec=business#13276642842361&if_height=571

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Australian carrier Qantas are mulling over a joint venture to set up a premium airline based in Kuala Lumpur, a move that could give a competitive boost to both airlines, industry sources said.

The sources said that both parties had been working towards signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, but the date had been pushed back indefinitely.

The aim of the MoU is for both parties to explore areas of co-operation and/or joint venture before they enter into a definitive agreement.

“They have been talking but there are many things that need to be addressed before they can come to the table to ink any sort of agreement. In any case, it is an MoU (that will be signed), so it’s still preliminary and exploratory,’’ the source said.

Some industry sources alluded to the possibility that both MAS and Qantas would have equity in the joint venture, with MAS likely to have a controlling 51% stake.

Some say it could involve the long-haul operations but this is unclear, although Qantas has said it is exploring entry into the growing Asian market.

If Qantas does set up an airline with MAS, it would be operating from a low-cost place and that would bode well for the airline which has suffered losses from its long-haul operations.

“How this would pan out is unclear for now, but if the JV does come true, it would create a major airline that can compete with the regional peers, and it would certainly lift MAS up a few notches,’’ said a source.

Qantas made it clear last year that it was eager to enter the Asian market and wanted to set up a premium airline to be based either in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. But those in the know claim that plan has since been abandoned by the airline due to, among others, pressure from its unions.

This is not the first time the two carriers had wanted to collaborate. They tried in 2008 when Datuk Seri Idris Jala was managing director of MAS and Geoff Dixon helmed Qantas. But things did not work out the way they had wanted, because both could not agree on the shareholding structure.

Qantas is also the MAS sponsor to the Oneworld airline alliance, of which MAS should be a full member by the third quarter this year.

MAS is also due to launch its premium regional airline mid this year to capture a larger Asian market share.

MAS, in its Business Plan 2011, said: “Beyond alliance membership, we are exploring the possibility of JVs with select partners in order to serve multiple markets together, while reducing the financial risks of participating individually. We look forward to sharing details of these initiatives in the months ahead.’’

http://www.oneworld.com/member-airlines/

MAS appoints 2 new senior execs
Published: 2012/01/31
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120131185814/Article/index_html#ixzz1l2aOmx33

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) today announced two appointments to its senior management team.

Azhari Mohd Dahlan, a highly experienced engineering professional with a sound knowledge of the aviation industry, joins MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE) as Chief Executive Officer effective Feb 1, 2012.

He re-joins the Group (where he was from 1981–1995) following his earlier stints in AirAsia Bhd and Transmile Engineering.

Meanwhile, the current Head of Human Capital, Raja Azura Raja Mahayuddin, will be leaving MAS by the middle of next month.

She will be succeeded by Zahrah Zaid, who will take on the position of executive vice president of Human Capital effective Feb 8, 2012.

Zahrah’s 20-year career in Human Resources spans Asia Pacific and Europe, in Sime Darby, British American Tobacco and Danone Group.

Her most recent position was director, Learning & Development Asia Pacific at Danone Asia Pte Ltd.

"We look forward to Azhari’s proven visionary and strategic leadership capabilities to bring MAE to greater heights by developing and translating strategies into maximum results," MAS Group chief executive officer Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said in a statement today.

"Likewise, Zaharah is tasked to set new benchmarks for MAS’ Human Capital to energise our whole workforce towards higher levels of accomplishment as we implement our Business Plan." -- BERNAMA

MAS' new short haul management structure
Published: 2012/01/31
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120131190353/Article/index_html#ixzz1l2b6pMul

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) today announced the management structure of its new short haul airline which is expected to start operations by the second quarter this year.

The new airline will be led by Mohammed Rashdan Yusof as chief executive officer, short haul while the overall operations will be managed by Ignatius Ong Ming Choy as chief operating officer, short haul.

In a statement today, MAS Group chief executive officer, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said: "This is the beginning of exciting times for our short haul operations and I am confident that the team will strive hard to build up this new business as an important component of the group and contribute towards the success of our overall goal to make MAS the preferred premium carrier."

The airline’s operations will be divided into three core functional areas, namely commercial, operations and support services.

It will operate the entire narrow-body fleet and short haul routes of MAS, as well as the Firefly ATR turboprop business.-- BERNAMA

MAS joins oneworld's Global explorer fare
Published: 2012/01/31
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120131203056/Article/index_html#ixzz1l2bHHJtq

The world’s premier global airline alliance, oneworld, will include Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) full global schedule involving around 60 destinations worldwide in its Global Explorer fare starting tomorrow.

The alliance's other round-the-world fare is oneworld Explorer.

With the inclusion, MAS will be one of the most attractive networks in Southeast Asia for round-the-world fares offered by all members of the alliance and selected other airlines, the national carrier said in a statement today.

"This represents a first step by MAS towards becoming a full member of oneworld, which is on track for later this year.

"By then MAS will start participating in the full range of the alliance’s fares and offer all other services and benefits of the alliance to customers," it added.

MAS said through this coverage, almost 20 more cities of its network in Southeast Asia, including Brunei and Myanmar, will be added to the Global Explorer map, expanding the round-the-world’s global reach to more than 900 destinations in nearly 150 countries.

Global Explorer covers all routes offered by oneworld’s existing member airlines including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malév Hungarian Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Russia's S7 plus some 20 affiliated carriers.

It is also offered by a number of airlines that have no links with oneworld including Aer Lingus, Air Pacific, Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Airlines sister, Gulf Air and Meridianafly.

Flights carrying the Qantas code but operated by Air Tahiti Nui, Jetstar, South African Airways and Vietnam Airlines are also included.

Bookings and ticketing for this fare can be made direct with system-wide ticket offices of both MAS and oneworld member airlines as well as the other participating airlines.

This fare is also available through all appointed agents of these airlines. -- BERNAMA

Rumour - MH to Introduce New Cabin Crew Uniform.

what do u guys think?

i think d steward uniform looks much better n for d stewardess uniform im not too sure with d color:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/azuan1880/blogs/2011/kebayabarumas/4.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/izarulazman/IMG_4932_.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wf1VAZuezAc/TnsNhMxMVrI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/ujaIYEUAYm8/s1600/IMG_4933_.jpg
by azuan malaysiawings.net

:bash:BIG NOOOOOOO to that!

Rumour - MH to Introduce New Cabin Crew Uniform.

what do u guys think?

i think d steward uniform looks much better n for d stewardess uniform im not too sure with d color:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/azuan1880/blogs/2011/kebayabarumas/4.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/izarulazman/IMG_4932_.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wf1VAZuezAc/TnsNhMxMVrI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/ujaIYEUAYm8/s1600/IMG_4933_.jpg
by azuan malaysiawings.net

Is the new uniform for their upcoming new short haul operation or the existing ones ??

MASwings' BIMP-EAGA flights won't affect Sabah, Sarawak ops
01 February 2012 | Last updated at 03:15PM
http://www.nst.com.my/latest/maswings-bimp-eaga-flights-won-t-affect-sabah-sarawak-ops-1.40271

KOTA KINABALU: MASwings' move to fly to destinations in the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) will not in any way affect its obligation to serve interior areas in Sabah and Sarawak, Minister in the Prime Miniser's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said today.

Instead, the airlines' expansion to the sub-region would result in more economic growth opportunities and new markets to the two states in diverse economic sectors, particularly in tourism, medical, education, agriculture, trade and investment, he said.

Previously, MASwings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines (MAS)was only operating within Sabah and Sarawak.

"MASwings' business growth and a new market in BIMP-EAGA promises higher revenue to the airline besides contributing to MASwings' lower operational costs," he told a media conference to mark MASwings inaugural flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan today at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Under proposed plans, MASwings is to start flying to Bandar Seri Begawan from Kota Kinabalu twice daily and from Kuching to Bandar Seri Begawan thrice weekly from today, he said.

It will operate one flight daily between Kuching and Pontianak (Indonesia) from Feb 6 and from Tawau to Tarakan (Indonesia) beginning Feb 13.

Nor Mohamed said MASWings was the first Malaysian aviation company to link the "designated points" under the memorandum of understanding signed on Jan 12, 2007 by the governments of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines for air route expansion to the sub-region.

He said MASwings' extension to BIMP-EAGA not only provided the keenly-awaited air link within destinations in the sub-region but also fulfilled the corporate social responsibility requirement to forge mutual friendship and goodwill among the people in the BIMP-EAGA member countries.

"MASwings' flights to provinces under BIMP-EAGA will provide the impetus and serve as a catalyst for the provinces' socio-economic growth," he said.

Stressing that MASwings' decision to expand to BIMP-EAGA was something to be proud of, the minister urged the governments of member states to emulate the Malaysian Government's move to rope in the private sector to explore the potentials available at the growth triangle.

Is the new uniform for their upcoming new short haul operation or the existing ones ??

rumour - for the existing one. maybe they r waiting for A380. New plane, new cabin interior, new branding:). my 2 c

^^I think the old stewardess one looked better.........

^^I think the old stewardess one looked better.........

keep the old stewardess kebaya but I like the new uniform for the MH boys.. the color looks more professional than the old green uniform..

steward new uniform looks good :banana: fresh .

but stewardess new uniform looks cheapo and big No ! :bash: ..lack of batik motive background.:ohno:
macam batik sarong...dah la tak ketat..dah macam auntie je stewardess.

current kebaya are better.just give fresh/new colour.

1000% agree !It looks like transnasional@KTM uniform:lol:But here we go again its not so much how their crew look like, its about competitive price and connectivity,GOOD FOOD!:)

since it will separate shorthaul and longhaul like SIA and SilkAir, so logically they gonna be different uniform lah.

del

i see....so domestic flight will have auntie stewardess on air.

sexy one go international. :colgate:

i prefer they differentiate the uniform by colors.


1000% agree !It looks like transnasional@KTM uniform:lol:But here we go again its not so much how their crew look like, its about competitive price and connectivity,GOOD FOOD!:)
best things come in one complete package maa :lol:

The new uniform looks fine to me. The colour is more refreshing.

The most important thing now is not the crew outfit etc.. but how can MAS makes KUL a global hub on par with Dubai & Changi and to turn MAS into profitable airline.

There u go!Thats the bottom line!

I thought the colour of the men's uniform look nice but the ladies it's just grotesque . KUL will never be on par as SIN and DUBAI simply because O&D is way lower . You're talking singapore which is GDP bigger than Malaysia with less than 20 percent of population and also DUBAI with slightly higher GDP than Singapore with less population . They are among the richest cities on earth . KUL is simply low yield for MAS to sustain as high cost legacies airlines. It can improve as Malaysia improve but airline industry simply doesn't have time to wait . MAS for me simply need chapter 11 to restructure their cost . It simply not sustainable and these clowns at union still demand more pay when they haven't made money in like forever .
Cheers
Rosmah

Top heavy and too many deadwoods making too much changing tyres !

I thought the colour of the men's uniform look nice but the ladies it's just grotesque . KUL will never be on par as SIN and DUBAI simply because O&D is way lower . You're talking singapore which is GDP bigger than Malaysia with less than 20 percent of population and also DUBAI with slightly higher GDP than Singapore with less population . They are among the richest cities on earth . KUL is simply low yield for MAS to sustain as high cost legacies airlines. It can improve as Malaysia improve but airline industry simply doesn't have time to wait . MAS for me simply need chapter 11 to restructure their cost . It simply not sustainable and these clowns at union still demand more pay when they haven't made money in like forever .
Cheers
Rosmah

If not Singapore or Dubai, how about trumping Bangkok? I am pretty sure Thailand has a lower per capita than Malaysia. Yet BKK is on top of its game. Connectivity and the implementation of a hub/spoke network is the key. Hopefully, AA can set this up for KUL. By getting rid of smaller airports as a "hub" (such as KK) it is taking the business in the right direction. GDP is only one of the many factors.

Valid point but you have to remember Thailand have 80 million population plus they are extremely popular with European all year round . Here in London a lot of people think Malaysia just like an Arab countries .Malaysia doesn't have that allure . Of course what you're talking about alliance and link are very important . I wish airasia all the best for the future because I'm very sceptical about low cost long haul business I hope I'm wrong .
Cheers
Rosmah

Emm.. Qatar isn't a major financial & tourism centre at all, and incredibly low population- yet look at how Qatar Airways grow... I think QR is a good benchmark for MH. Of course QR has geographical advantage, but MH could learn something from it.

Like I said you can't compare airline Qatar or sq with mh . Qatar is the richest country on earth . Mh can learn by buying new plane , reform their premium setting , get rid of union etc . In perfect world you want them to do this but you don't that's why they are in the mess they are in right now. They can't raise money on international market which exacerbate their problem . I wish mh all the best , I want them to be on par with Cathay ,sq etc but as much as I admire Danny who's going to lead the turnaround process I have very bad feeling he's not going to Make it but I hope I'm wrong .
Cheers
Rosmah

Oh sorry, MAHB needs to hire Giorgio Armani or Mc Queen to design their uniform for god sake

Connectivity and the implementation of a hub/spoke network is the key
That, as well as having a product that commensurates with ticket price
All in, if one is able to identify the market segment accurately and service it properly, my take is that GDP of the 'home base' plays only a very minor role in success/failure of an airline's operation
I will also opine that the AK group has not quite gotten it right yet at KUL, notwithstanding LCCT congestion and KLIA2 delays :)

It's not everything but it's major decider whether it can be successful . You look around asia countries with the overall size and high per capita have quality hub HKG , SIN , ICN , NRT etc. People are talking about Bangkok what people don't realize yield are really thrash over there. Qantas going to end LHR flight from BKK for first time in decades . Air France now down to just 3 weekly there , Lufthansa also from multiple daily to 6 weekly . You need strong business traveler base to have successful hub . It's a reality of course improve connectivity , experience etc. play a major role but like people working in consulting industry always says when O&D is trash you can only work so much.
Cheers

The steward one look like CEO of MAS.

The stewardess one look like pyjamas for some home maids from somewhere. :ohno:

MAS needs another 10 years to see it growing into where it was last time, but then nobody will know what will happen by then.



Rumour - MH to Introduce New Cabin Crew Uniform.

what do u guys think?

i think d steward uniform looks much better n for d stewardess uniform im not too sure with d color:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/azuan1880/blogs/2011/kebayabarumas/4.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d181/izarulazman/IMG_4932_.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wf1VAZuezAc/TnsNhMxMVrI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/ujaIYEUAYm8/s1600/IMG_4933_.jpg
by azuan malaysiawings.net

It's not everything but it's major decider whether it can be successful . You look around asia countries with the overall size and high per capita have quality hub HKG , SIN , ICN , NRT etc. People are talking about Bangkok what people don't realize yield are really thrash over there. Qantas going to end LHR flight from BKK for first time in decades . Air France now down to just 3 weekly there , Lufthansa also from multiple daily to 6 weekly . You need strong business traveler base to have successful hub . It's a reality of course improve connectivity , experience etc. play a major role but like people working in consulting industry always says when O&D is trash you can only work so much.
Cheers

Again.. Doha despite being the capital of the richest country on earth, is not a major business centre. And BKK has thrash yields ?? Who said that.. The problem is most likely be from Europe ( with its debt crisis now ) , so still IMO BKK is a good example of what KUL can possibly look into.

Correction: NRT is never a quality hub ( how many people use JL/NH for transiting ? )

Well it's up to you if you don't think what i said it's true.I used to work with BCG , basically met every single executive airline out there and their consulting team analyzing every single data out there for them. Thrash yield it's not mean it's trash as very little it's just when you don't have strong business O&D we call them trash yield . I don't know about NRT not being a big hub but Delta , United etc have one of their biggest hub over there.They are the biggest airline by revenue by far . JL is shrinking because they just got out of bankruptcy .JL was once the biggest airline in the world when japanese economy was booming .If people who have ever been to the states in the 80's most of them know most malaysian use JL and NRT . It's a great experience when you simply in awe of tokyo and japanese economy during that time .They even operated about 40 plus 747 at one time which is massive even by today standard. NH never was big they are mid size carrier .I don't know why you keep comparing to qatar , they have very nice airline in QR which basically keep the DOH airport alive , without them DOH pretty much empty . DXB is still great airport if you remove EK from them . KUL should emulate SIN which is to me especially terminal 3 the best terminal in the world . MAS should emulate SQ when that happen KUL can become great. You simply need quality airline as anchor to have quality hub especially in asia pacific region.
Cheers

Well it's up to you if you don't think what i said it's true.I used to work with BCG , basically met every single executive airline out there and their consulting team analyzing every single data out there for them. Thrash yield it's not mean it's trash as very little it's just when you don't have strong business O&D we call them trash yield . I don't know about NRT not being a big hub but Delta , United etc have one of their biggest hub over there.They are the biggest airline by revenue by far . JL is shrinking because they just got out of bankruptcy .JL was once the biggest airline in the world when japanese economy was booming .If people who have ever been to the states in the 80's most of them know most malaysian use JL and NRT . It's a great experience when you simply in awe of tokyo and japanese economy during that time .They even operated about 40 plus 747 at one time which is massive even by today standard. NH never was big they are mid size carrier .I don't know why you keep comparing to qatar , they have very nice airline in QR which basically keep the DOH airport alive , without them DOH pretty much empty . DXB is still great airport if you remove EK from them . KUL should emulate SIN which is to me especially terminal 3 the best terminal in the world . MAS should emulate SQ when that happen KUL can become great. You simply need quality airline as anchor to have quality hub especially in asia pacific region.
Cheers

agree...i want to add, just look how emirates do their job..even cost per km is lower than mas n sia

agree...i want to add, just look how emirates do their job..even cost per km is lower than mas n sia

1 of EK strategy is cramped their Y pessangers. have you been in B77W 10 abreast seating @ 3-4-3? read skytrax customer review, then you'll find out that many EK customer don't recommend this aircraft/airline.

Valid point but you have to remember Thailand have 80 million population plus they are extremely popular with European all year round . Here in London a lot of people think Malaysia just like an Arab countries .Malaysia doesn't have that allure . Of course what you're talking about alliance and link are very important . I wish airasia all the best for the future because I'm very sceptical about low cost long haul business I hope I'm wrong .
Cheers
Rosmah

Yeah, I am in agreement Malaysia does have somewhat of an image problem, or lack thereof. Marketing the country and re-branding may be a solution. It is virtually non-existent, at least from the perspective here in the US. So what is being done to improve its image? Having the tallest, longest, biggest of this and that has done little. Yes, it's not all about the superficial. The answer lies in the people! Are we going to quibble over little remarks of each other's religion, race or sexual orientation all the time? I for one think people are just too overly sensitive about these things in Malaysia. We can learn a lot from Thailand and Japanese; people are friendly, warm, service-oriented, do everthing and anything with pride, and do not have a sense of entitlement. Do for your country and not what the country does for you!

Oh, btw, population of Thailand is a little shy of 70M the last time I checked. :)

1 of EK strategy is cramped their Y pessangers. have you been in B77W 10 abreast seating @ 3-4-3? read skytrax customer review, then you'll find out that many EK customer don't recommend this aircraft/airline.

Additional - Air France did 10 abreast also and their air ticket price is not cheap compare to EK. EK tried to mislead passenger with their air ticket price and provided passenger with 10 abreast seating arrangement.

Anyway is passenger choice and EK volume keep on growing rapidly.

I dont care if its 10 or 13 but what matters is the fare is reasonable,good food,good entertainment , efficient crew thats all i am asking if i want more i go charter a corporate jet or fly 1st class!End of story!

I dont care if its 10 or 13 but what matters is the fare is reasonable,good food,good entertainment , efficient crew thats all i am asking if i want more i go charter a corporate jet or fly 1st class!End of story!

I totally agreed with the above and good network and good transit hours.

1 of EK strategy is cramped their Y pessangers. have you been in B77W 10 abreast seating @ 3-4-3? read skytrax customer review, then you'll find out that many EK customer don't recommend this aircraft/airline.

really ?? i never use emirates before...just read about emirates last week on newspaper

really ?? i never use emirates before...just read about emirates last week on newspaper

Yup, I also never took Emirates before, I heard comments from others that the economy class seats on their Boeing 777-300ER are tight. The airline practically puts 10 seats across cabin width instead of usual 9 which is more comfortable (like MAS). Or if you have extra cash to spare, then its a whole new world in their First and Business Class!

Yup, I also never took Emirates before, I heard comments from others that the economy class seats on their Boeing 777-300ER are tight. The airline practically puts 10 seats across cabin width instead of usual 9 which is more comfortable (like MAS). Or if you have extra cash to spare, then its a whole new world in their First and Business Class!

took EK's 777-300ER 4x and personally i dont have any problem with their 3-4-3 arrangement, What is there to bothered by when the IFE is superb and the portion of food is better than any other economy class ie QR/EY/MH..

I dont care if its 10 or 13 .....

With what equipment available to today's airlines, I think you will surely notice significant difference with 13 abreast seating
Only likely it won't be abreast seating literally, probably have to be standing sideways instead ;)

I too had no major issues with 3-4-3 configuration in a 77W (Etihad) But that was a 7-8 hours sector only though

took EK's 777-300ER 4x and personally i dont have any problem with their 3-4-3 arrangement, What is there to bothered by when the IFE is superb and the portion of food is better than any other economy class ie QR/EY/MH..

yup. took EK's B77W 4 times long haul, KUL-DXB-GLA. it's not noticeable if u're flying short haul e.g KUL-HKG, but to fly such long hours, it's pain in the ass. very hard to walk in the alley especially when there's meal trolley on your way to washroom.:lol:

IFE and food are marvelous.:banana:

There u go!The only problem i have with EK is that sometime their slots are not the best.BUT the competition is good, it finally woke SQ and MAS up from their sweet dreams after all these years:lol:

took EK's 777-300ER 4x and personally i dont have any problem with their 3-4-3 arrangement, What is there to bothered by when the IFE is superb and the portion of food is better than any other economy class ie QR/EY/MH..

Oh, yeah, offerings on EK such as IFE and meals are superior, which I agree, far better than MH IMO. But, personally, maybe because I have a bigger waistline :D, so I personally thought travel for more than 8 hours would be a bit uncomfortable. Hope can try the airline someday especially their A380.

Aku guna EK ( 2 tahun lepaih ) pi Yemen, mmg baguih sgt uolzz. Pinggan pun unik- bentuk 3 segi ...besaq pulak tu. IFE mantap & super hebat- banyak pilihan game dibanding MH, even SQ.

Cuma pramugara-pramugarinya depa mcm kurang interested nak layan penumpang , ha yg ini memang MH x dapat ditandingi setakat ini.

Aku guna EK ( 2 tahun lepaih ) pi Yemen, mmg baguih sgt uolzz. Pinggan pun unik- bentuk 3 segi ...besaq pulak tu. IFE mantap & super hebat- banyak pilihan game dibanding MH, even SQ.

Cuma pramugara-pramugarinya depa mcm kurang interested nak layan penumpang , ha yg ini memang MH x dapat ditandingi setakat ini.

pasal layanan tu mmg xleh lawan mas la..airasia pun kalah

Aku guna EK ( 2 tahun lepaih ) pi Yemen, mmg baguih sgt uolzz. Pinggan pun unik- bentuk 3 segi ...besaq pulak tu. IFE mantap & super hebat- banyak pilihan game dibanding MH, even SQ.

Cuma pramugara-pramugarinya depa mcm kurang interested nak layan penumpang , ha yg ini memang MH x dapat ditandingi setakat ini.

Thats what makes EK different, they recycle flight attendants from other airlines:lol:But they very professional sometimes it feels like ur flying "United
Nation Airlines":)

yup....i don't like their stewardess either.seems uninterested,laughing at me when i'm asking for ways....u know narrow alley with stewardess and meal cart on ur way to washroom.

somemore,they wear apron during flight.a big drawback!

Malaysia Airlines gets new CFO
Published: 2012/02/10
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20120210180313/Article/index_html

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed Rozman Omar group chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from Feb 14, 2012.

In a statement today, MAS group chief executive officer, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, said Rozman, 50, will join MAS' leadership team following the resignation of its previous CFO at the end of last year.

"We believe that his professional financial input and experience will be valuable to our efforts to implement the Business Plan towards profitability for our group," he said. Prior to joining MAS, Rozman was with AirAsia Group.

Rozman has substantial working experience in corporate finance and project advisory and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. -- Bernama

Dr M pertahan langkah selamatkan MAS
http://malaysiakini.com/news/190161
Nigel Aw
2:09PM Feb 24, 2012

Bekas perdana menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mengakui langkah kerajaan menyelamatkan MAS mengakibatkan kerugian dana awam, tetapi menegaskan ia bukan yang paling buruk berbanding kes lain.

Katanya, kerajaan juga kerugian RM8 bilion apabila membatalkan projek landasaan berkembar elektrik antara Johor Baru dan Padang Besar .
Projek itu dibatalkan oleh pengganti Dr Mahathir - Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Justeru, beliau menegur pihak media yang didakwanya agak terpilih dalam isu-isu melibatkan keputusan kerajaan.

Dr M pertahan langkah selamatkan MAS
http://malaysiakini.com/news/190161
Nigel Aw
2:09PM Feb 24, 2012

Bekas perdana menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mengakui langkah kerajaan menyelamatkan MAS mengakibatkan kerugian dana awam, tetapi menegaskan ia bukan yang paling buruk berbanding kes lain.

Katanya, kerajaan juga kerugian RM8 bilion apabila membatalkan projek landasaan berkembar elektrik antara Johor Baru dan Padang Besar .
Projek itu dibatalkan oleh pengganti Dr Mahathir - Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Justeru, beliau menegur pihak media yang didakwanya agak terpilih dalam isu-isu melibatkan keputusan kerajaan.

^^that old man M is really a loser, dragging Badawi for his own fault. Doesn't he know Badawi had to cancel the double track at that time in order not to spend more because the government's finance was already in very bad shape, thanks to this old man wasted damn lot of people money to do many such things !! All were because of HIM!! Blamed others for his own faults! No Guts at all!!

Apologies guys, no intention to post political issue here but after seeing this stupid posting about this lousy old man M irritated me!! Cheers! will stop here!

^^that old man M is really a loser, dragging Badawi for his own fault. Doesn't he know Badawi had to cancel the double track at that time in order not to spend more because the government's finance was already in very bad shape, thanks to this old man wasted damn lot of people money to do many such things !! All were because of HIM!! Blamed others for his own faults! No Guts at all!!

Apologies guys, no intention to post political issue here but after seeing this stupid posting about this lousy old man M irritated me!! Cheers! will stop here!


if the old man M is a 'loser', then who you are? ;)

if the old man M is a 'loser', then who you are? ;)

my answer to your easy question is I am NOT a loser old man M supporter!!:lol::lol:

Aiya!! I really need to stop posting politic topic here!! 100% sure this time !! Sorry guys.

For me Mahathir is one of the best leaders in the world , ever. He always came with many unpopular idea, yet it works. I think if we're unhappy with MAS, then better blame the people who run/manage the company , not the initiator or advisor.

Overall I am happy with present management of MAS under AJ :)

Source:http://www.kidzexplore.com/article/20120229/AP05/302299945
Published Wednesday February 29, 2012
Malaysia Airlines says losses deepen in 4Q
By EILEEN NG

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday its losses deepened in the fourth quarter as fuel costs soared but hopes to rebound this year under a business recovery plan.

The airline posed a bigger-than-expected net loss of 1.28 billion ringgit ($427 million) for the December quarter, reversing from a profit of 226 million ringgit ($75 million) a year earlier.

Full year losses totaled 2.52 billion ringgit ($841 million) compared with a profit of 234 million ringgit ($78 million) in 2010.

Chief Executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said the airline's full-year performance was severely dented by a 21 percent rise in expenditure over the previous year, swamping a 2 percent rise in revenue and a 1.3 million increase in passenger numbers.

Fuel costs alone rose 33 percent to nearly $5.9 billion ringgit ($2 billion) last year, he said.

"Losses for 2011 underscore the imperative need for Malaysia Airlines to immediately adopt strong measures to stop the bleeding. This includes staff redeployment, increasing productivity and efficiency, relentless cost control and making further route reviews," he told a news conference.

Ahmad Jauhari said the outlook is challenging because passenger and cargo demand are likely to stay weak while fuel costs will stay high.

Malaysia Airlines is finalizing a plan to strengthen its balance sheet to increase its cash reserves and funding capacity, he said but declined to give details.

Under the company's recovery plan, Ahmad Jauhari said a premium regional carrier is expected to be launched by the middle of the year.
Malaysia Airlines has cut seat capacity by 9 percent this year by axing loss-making routes, underwent a management revamp and is actively seeking outside investors for its affiliated businesses, he said.

The airline will take delivery of 23 new fuel-efficient planes this year, including five superjumbo A380 aircraft, that will help cut fuel bills and boost business, he said. The A380s will be deployed on Sydney and London routes, with the first to start flying in July, he said.

"We see a pretty weak market for long haul business but we are still optimistic on the short-haul in Asia," he said. "Our business plan is for a recovery this year, to stem all our losses."

‘MASwings new destinations bring economic growth’
by Antonia Chiam, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on February 29, 2012, Wednesday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/02/29/maswings-new-destinations-bring-economic-growth/#ixzz1nmPCttqC

http://cdn.theborneopost.com/newsimages/2012/02/A2012041121.jpg

WELCOME: Abang Johari, accompanied by Nawawi (behind him),
is welcomed by traditional dancers on his arrival at the gala dinner.

KUCHING: MASwings’ foray into new international destinations in BIMP-EAGA will bring about competitiveness and stronger economic growth.

This is because the direct flights connecting the main cities in Sarawak and Sabah with Brunei, West Kalimantan and East Kalimantan will be able to integrate economic-related activities in the region.

Besides that, the tourism industry will flourish and there will be a ‘spill over’ to other economic sectors as well, said Tourism Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg at the MASwings BIMP-EAGA gala dinner on Monday night.
MASwings commenced its international operations to Bandar Sri Begawan, Pontianak and Tarakan earlier this month.

“Sarawak, in particular, has been enjoying good relationship with our neighbours at the government level, and we hope to continue to improve the relationships within the private sector.

“With better facilities in terms of connectivity, we can definitely enhance good relationships in the region.

“Business communities will be able to engage among themselves and explore new areas for cooperation,” added Abang Johari.

He noted that the increasing demand from the people calls for more carriers and flights.

“For instance, there is an increase in the number of students from West Kalimantan in Swinburne University and other colleges. There is also an increase of visitors who come here for medical checkups in Normah, KPJ and Sibu Medical Centre.

“With the new routes, MASwings is able to serve those demands,” he said.
Abang Johari pointed out that economic cooperation would also bring about changes to the economic life of the people.

“As their disposable income increases, we will create a new middle class of people who will be competitive with others in the region.

“We in Sarawak will give our full support to make this a reality,” he said.

Also present at the gala dinner were MASwings chief executive officer Datuk Captain Mohd Nawawi Awang, Tourism Ministry permanent secretary Datu Ik Pahon Joyik, Brunei consulate Muhd Afiq Husaini Abdullah, Indonesian consulate-general Djoko Hardyanto and other delegates.

Maswing to replace Twin Otter aircraft with new fleet soon
Posted on February 29, 2012, Wednesday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/02/29/maswing-to-replace-twin-otter-aircraft-with-new-fleet-soon/#ixzz1nmRukEBj

http://cdn.theborneopost.com/newsimages/2012/02/A3529.jpg

EVAMPING THE RIDE: MASwings CEO, Datuk Kapten Mohd Nawawi Awang says
the proposal to replace all four aircraft of more than 20 years-old was
submitted to the Ministry of Transport last year.

KUCHING: MASwings Sdn Bhd (MASwings), a subsidiary of Malaysia Airline Systems Bhd (Malaysia Airlines), will replace its ageing Twin Otter aircraft with a new fleet in a move to beef up its rural air service in Sabah and Sarawak.

Chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Kapten Mohd Nawawi Awang said the proposal to replace all four aircraft of more than 20 years-old was submitted to the Ministry of Transport last year.

“We are now awaiting approval from the ministry and hope it will be forthcoming soon,” he told reporters after the launch of air services in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines – East Asean Growth Area (BIMG-EAGA) last night.

He said MASwings had identified the Viking 400, Skylander and Dornier 228 as possible replacements for the Twin Otter.

Mohd Nawawi said MASwings was confident of tapping the vast tourist potential in the BIMP-EAGA, which covered seven to eight main cities with a population of about eight million people.

He said MASWings’ new air service in Borneo would boost the tourism sector in Sabah, Sarawak, East Kalimantan and Brunei.

Currently, MASwings operates in 16 destinations in Sarawak, five in Sabah and one in Labuan with 940 weekly flights and ferrying an average of 118,000 passengers monthly. — Bernama

sad news for MAS.....2.5bil loss
bring back Idris Jala....

yg pedih perit hard truth memang la pahit utk ditelan
but what's the point of kalau nak panggil balik IJ pun
i am not an aviation expert but
if one sits down for a while and ponders profoundly
then one will come to a realisation, partly though, that some of IJ's strategies now backfire
sayang masa IJ dulu he wasnt given enough and ample time to siapkan segala apa yg dia nak execute and implement.. subsequent management was not that prudent

i am not an aviation expert but
if one sits down for a while and ponders profoundly
then one will come to a realisation, partly though, that some of IJ's strategies now backfire

Very prudent observation :)
In same manner that Rome was not built in a day, Rome has not crumbled just as quickly either :lol:
Remember, one reaps what one has sowed - only in this case the sower has long since cabut for greener pastures :lol:

sad news for MAS.....2.5bil loss
bring back Idris Jala....

hoi!! idris jala lah yang mulakan the death cycle for MAS. starting by degrading MAS from 5-star into a '5-star-pending'. running a premium airline like a low cost. making MAS standing in a purgatory.

and you want him back?

ok pull stop, idris jala no longer ceo of mas but jauhari who lead now

it will takes time before mas under jauhari turn to black..

n from my observation, jauhari want to bring back what mas is good, in premium segment

MAS eyes RM6b capital expenditure
By B.K. SIDHU Friday March 2, 2012
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/2/business/10841119&sec=business

Carrier to take delivery of 23 planes this year

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is staring at a capital expenditure (capex) of RM6bil this year and RM3.5bil for 2013 because of the aircraft deliveries that have been lined up for this year and next.

This year alone it is going to take delivery of 23 aircraft five 555-seater A380 which it will deploy for the Kangaroo route (Sydney-KL-London-KL-Sydney); 13 B737-800s and five A330-300s. MAS plans to deploy its first A380 by July this year.

Most of these aircraft were ordered during the time of Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin (previous managing director of MAS) as he had the foresight that the next generation aircraft would be more fuel-efficient. These new birds will reduce the fuel bill by at least 10%.

The average fleet age of the aircraft that MAS is using for its operations currently is 12.2 years but, with these new additions, the average fleet age will fall to 7.7 years, making it an airline with one of the most modern fleets in the region.

On Wednesday, MAS' new management told analysts that it would spend RM6bil in capex for this year for 23 aircraft deliveries and was looking at several options to fund the capex.

It now has RM1.1bil in its coffers, which is less than the RM2.2bil it had a year ago, and the current cash levels are insufficient for the capex it has planned out for the year.

“We think MAS will try to do sale and leasebacks (SLB) as the market demand is still good. But SLB is highly reliant on the liquidity level in the European and US financial institutions. The second option is of course for MAS to make balance sheet purchase, but we understand the current target capital ratio for aircraft financing is 30:70 (equity:debt),” an analyst with Maybank Investment Bank said in his report.

“MAS only has RM1.1bil in cash, which is only sufficient to cover 50% of its 2012 needs. Management gives the impression that it will resist raising new equity and spur liquidity via other means but we rate the probability of an equity raising happening at 70%.''

The new MAS team is giving itself 60 days to come up with a plan to strengthen its balance sheet so that it can get the funding it needs for the planes.

Analysts are looking at its gearing level surpassing the current 4.4x as MAS seeks more funding for its capex.

After reporting a RM2.5bil net loss for the full year ending Dec 31, 2011 on Wednesday which grabbed headlines globally, analysts are worried that the first and second quarters of 2012 will also be tough for the airline given the rise in jet fuel prices.

Jet fuel is already hovering around US$135 a barrel and AmResearch in its note said “our current projections already assume jet fuel to average at circa US$130/barrel. And every US$1 increase will reduce earnings by 9%.''

MAS had a disappointing fourth quarter in 2011 where its net loss was RM231mil as opposed to a net profit of RM60mil a year earlier.

“The core operating results were poor for the the fourth quarter and while yields rose 9% year-on-year, the main drag came from a sharp drop in the load factor to 72.5%, reflecting MAS' weak pricing power,'' said AmResearch.

It is no surprise that after the disappointing results there were no “buy” calls on the stock. Of the 18 houses, only five had “hold” calls and 13 calling a “sell” on the stock according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Yesterday MAS shares shed 5 sen to close at RM1.38.

AmResearch told investors in its note to opt for AirAsia instead of MAS while Kenanga Research said it was “cautious on MAS' future financial performance'' at this juncture as it saw more downside in MAS bottomline in the near term. They have a target price of RM1.05 a share while analysts consensus compiled by Bloomberg believe the target price is RM1.20 a share.

“We think MAS will barely break even in 2012 and we lower our core net profit forecast to RM5mil from RM78mil,'' Kenanga added.

Very prudent observation :)
In same manner that Rome was not built in a day, Rome has not crumbled just as quickly either :lol:
Remember, one reaps what one has sowed - only in this case the sower has long since cabut for greener pastures :lol:

mm no wonder mas stops flying to rome.. it wasnt built in a day :) jk

ok pull stop, idris jala no longer ceo of mas but jauhari who lead now

it will takes time before mas under jauhari turn to black..

n from my observation, jauhari want to bring back what mas is good, in premium segment

eh nko nak pull what to stop here heh heh ;)

everyone who got their ass on the seat wanted the airline to do good financially and operationally but most of them failed miserably. just shut down this house of cards and build a proper one please

everyone who got their ass on the seat wanted the airline to do good financially and operationally but most of them failed miserably. just shut down this house of cards and build a proper one please

couldn't agree more. never, never, never let any government run any business... Period! simply because they don't know how, and simply because there are too much special interests. i also agree with the article in The Star recently about selling MAS for 1 ringgit... and start fresh. House cleaning time!!!

..... i also agree with the article in The Star recently about selling MAS for 1 ringgit... and start fresh. House cleaning time!!!
That avenue already visited previously with Mr 019, and he paid substantially more than a ringgit too - gahmen eventually got taken to the cleaners and we are not to know about it because the two parties agreed terms of settlement shall remain confidential :)
But don't worry, the way this so called 'turnaround' of MAS is developing, seem to me someone is engineering for the correct environment for another big bite of the cherry :lol:

privatise MAS, give MAS to AA . :)

do gov need to wait until MAS going bancrupt ?.

:ohno:

privatise MAS, give MAS to AA . :)

do gov need to wait until MAS going bancrupt ?.

:ohno:

Premium AirAsia much? :lol:

Premium AirAsia much? :lol:


since AA is very good in doing aviation business why not give MAS to them and let them think how they can make profit from MAS :lol::lol:

we still need premium airline, because now we have KLIA1 and KLIA2 ( premium and low cost airport).
without premium airline, what will happened to KLIA1...

You can't just shut it down without proper channel . That's why you have bankruptcy to restructure or eliminate the former contract . MAS is in dying position right now especially they are burning cash at alarming rate right now . However there's couple of things that's going right for them right now such as ;-
a)They finally going to shut the 747-4 for good by the end of this year so that's going to help them on fuel cost .
b)Firefly no longer operating beside just turboprop(which is profitable) which cost them bucket load of cash these past few years .
c)They are going to spin off the engineering and some other stuff into different entity which will help them negotiating with the union(non fuel cost jumped 20 percent this past quarter alone)
However there's still huge challenge for them right now as ;-
a)They should withdraw all the routes that are low yield , low frequency etc. such as istanbul , LA and dubai
b)Negotiate with the union to restructure the contract for the staff(this is very important)
c)they should follow the garuda model of how they did it, i honestly believe it's the right model for the mas to follow .
Cheers

^^ I thought they have sacked tonnes of people and paid off some compensation, no?

privatise MAS, give MAS to AA . :)

You are assuming T/S TF et al is willing and in any position to accept MAS wholesale as it is today, warts and all ? :lol:


^^ I thought they have sacked tonnes of people and paid off some compensation, no?
That already done before when IJ (non-Dato version back then) rolled out first of his BTP series - doesn't seem like it has done much good though, considering the flow of red ink has since intensified
Thing is MAS has undergone so many 'turnaround' plans it seem to be in perpetual pirouetting mode :)
Instead of turning 180 degrees from 'path to destruction' at start of every rejuvenation exercise (read as government rescue/bail-out) they seem to do 360 degree turns every cycle periodically :lol:

u all must read commentary inside the star business about Mas..He said that Mas performance in term of revenue is much better than before...why lost at 2 billion is bcause mas management is also take consider non cash factors like they want to give back planes they lease earlier n they need to pay for penalty n ensure the planes is give back in proper condition

MAS would be taking delivery of new aircraft later this year to replace its ageing fleet. The new aircraft would help reduce operational costs significantly due to higher reliability and fuel efficiency.

Bankrupt it... Re-negotiate with lenders, union (money suckers)... Re-structure organization and loans... Re-born as a "new" airline, with new color, logo and the whole she-bang! The carriers in the US take this route all the time. American Airline is doing it right now.

You have chapter 11 system in the states which helps a lot . In malaysia you don't have that kind of system to do that . It's pretty much chapter 7 type .That would be very risky to do . But honestly that's pretty much they have to do . Their borrowing cost is not as crazy as american airlines has to pay which almost 14 percent before their filing however as they keep burning cash it's going to be very testy for them in the next 12 - 18 months .
Cheers

...why lost at 2 billion is bcause mas management is also take consider non cash factors like they want to give back planes they lease earlier n they need to pay for penalty n ensure the planes is give back in proper condition
In a way that is also shifting 'blame' away from current newish management towards the previous regime(s), members of whom are not likely to be held accountable anyway. These 'non cash factors' are probably toxic wastes fermenting in the books for some time already, and along comes this convenient way to wipe the slate clean one more time ...... :)


MAS would be taking delivery of new aircraft later this year to replace its ageing fleet. The new aircraft would help reduce operational costs significantly due to higher reliability and fuel efficiency.
Even the chief honcho doesn't know yet how MAS is going to pay for that new fleet - certainly there isn't enough loose change available for that purpose. So, unless and until they have the finances in place, no one can tell how and if these new aircraft will impact upon the year end report card 12 months down the road

Yes agreed the new fleet will be cheaper to operate, and customers will appreciate the improved hardware. But the new fleet was ordered at a time before the recent route slashing spree, so there is a possibility of at least some of these birds sitting idly on the apron in time to come - efficiency will be compromised

Lastly, a new fleet may be cheaper to operate but can have quite adverse effect on the financials too - case in point is the 314m write down on new fleet of 332F's (bean counters will debate on necessity of such a write down though) :)

Soft launch of MAS’ new regional airplane in April
Tuesday March 6, 2012
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/6/business/10861326&sec=business

KUALA LUMPUR: The soft launch of the proposed new short-haul brand by national carrier, Malaysia Airlines, is expected to take place next month, its chief operating officer (short haul), Ignatius Ong said.

He said the new airline, which has yet to be named, is expected to be fully operational by the middle of this year.

“In April, we are looking to launch the name as well as its logo.

“However, we are still targeting it to be fully operational in middle of this year,” he said during a media briefing here yesterday.

The short-haul airline was introduced by the new management of Malaysia Airlines headed by group chief executive officer, Ahmad Jauhari Yahya.

The new service has been introduced as part of the national carrier’s business turnaround plan.

The new airline will be flying entirely on new Boeing 737-800 fleet of aircrafts and would be specifically targeted to meet the needs of Asia’s premium travellers.

Malaysia Airlines’ posted RM2.52bil net loss for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2011, the biggest ever in its corporate history, on the back of RM13.9bil revenue. — Bernama

MAS A380 in Blue ... check dia org nya FB.

Doest it look anything like the koreans dugong?:lol:

MAS A380 in Blue ... check dia org nya FB.

nice!! :banana:

just browse their FB,wah..new MAS logo.
all in blue color.
simple livery....

looks premium for me. hehehe

xypzPcv2OAA

behind the scene pic for A380 promotion.
https://plus.google.com/photos/116267655426178392818/albums/5717096529032160529

source:MH twitter

me also surprise seeing their new look in FB :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/422506_359527710754546_185723778134941_1073631_760849231_n.jpg

^^ is that A380 new business class seating?:cheers:

Doest it look anything like the koreans dugong?:lol:

hey, semua benda depan mata you nak kutuk meh?

Nak gambar MAS A380 lagi.
tak puas tenguk satu tu je.

so logo lama ni tak jadi pakai la kut :
U_UUFsjxxHU

definately better than the two swoosh... but funny they didnt fully paint it yet. source http://xfw-spotter.blogspot.com/2011/10/a380-841-malaysia-airlines-f-wwsu-9m.html

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lpKGNuuHx1w/T1e9QUDTw3I/AAAAAAAALIc/qcjdSqeiH84/s1600/A380_FWWSU_070312gh.JPG

hey, semua benda depan mata you nak kutuk meh?

some people are simply best left dan biarkan in their own world saja la..

definately better than the two swoosh... but funny they didnt fully paint it yet. source http://xfw-spotter.blogspot.com/2011/10/a380-841-malaysia-airlines-f-wwsu-9m.html

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lpKGNuuHx1w/T1e9QUDTw3I/AAAAAAAALIc/qcjdSqeiH84/s1600/A380_FWWSU_070312gh.JPG

saja nak quote balik a380 ni ha haa... so itu la ceritanya, belum habis di cat rupa rupanya. faham2 and thanks for posting this marv pic.. :)

one of the sexiest-simplest-flawless A380 livery so far ..good job MH:applause:

some people are simply best left dan biarkan in their own world saja la..

:ohno:A simple fair question can lead to this alos ah:)First thing that went thru my my mind is simply that it might look like the koreans or china southern airlines A380 nothing more!

:ohno:A simple fair question can lead to this alos ah:)First thing that went thru my my mind is simply that it might look like the koreans or china southern airlines A380 nothing more!

i was not only referring to this post only dear. many many of your posts. see again ;)

I know sometime the truth hurts ha!

i respect ur opinion anyway ;)

in postmodern days, 'truth' is subjective.

Fair enough!TQ

the truth and the hidden truth tu beza ;)

The new logo looks nice and pro sangat . I hope they paint all MAS fleet like that ! Will they ?

The new logo looks nice and pro sangat . I hope they paint all MAS fleet like that ! Will they ?
I hope not, the logo on the dugong's tail is completely wrong compared to the one they are using in promo materials seen so far :lol:

IMHO its too simple!May be MH is still waiting to join one of the alliances before they decide the final finish!:)

kinda of disappointed with the business class in A380.. no wow factor at all.. :(

IMHO its too simple!May be MH is still waiting to join one of the alliances before they decide the final finish!:)

i thought they confirm join Oneworld this year.

Oneworld is confirmed.

In the meantime....



Malaysia Airlines unveils new frills jumbo jet for long haul
The Malaysian Insider | March 08, 2012
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/business/article/mas-unveils-new-frills-jumbo-jet-for-long-haul

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/images/uploads/2012/march2012/08/a380_(1).jpg

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 – Malaysia Airlines (MAS) revealed today the new look of its A380 jumbo jet, in a bid to entice well-heeled travellers for the long haul.

The Airbus A380-800 (picture), which can seat 494, is aimed to provide space and comfort for passengers. It is on track for entry into service from July 1 with the Kuala Lumpur-London route.

“This will be our flagship aircraft to launch our exciting new levels of comfort, luxury and convenience in long haul travel,” said MAS group chief executive Ahmad Jauhari Yahya in a statement today.

MAS added that it will launch twice-daily flights on the KL-London route at end August this year when it gets its second A380, while the third will be used for KL-Sydney flights.

Passengers in first-class will be treated to luxurious seats that have a pitch of 85 inches and flatten out to a full 87-inch long, with individual 23-inch inflight entertainment (IFE) screens.

Seats in business class have a 74-inch pitch and full flat bed seats each measuring 72 inches in length together with individual 17-inch IFE screens, while economy-class seats measure 18 inches wide and can recline six inches and come with 10.6-inch individual screens.

In-seat laptop charging facilities are available on every seat in the first and business class cabins. In economy, laptop charging facilities are shared by every 2 seats.

Passengers will also be treated to local and international dishes that are lighter and healthier, and for the first time, the ‘Chef-on-Call’ service currently available to first-class, will be extended to business class customers.

The national carrier recorded a stunning net loss of RM2.52 billion for 2011, the largest in its history, but is bidding to become profitable by improving its services.

Ahmad had previously admitted to having lost ground as a premium airline, noting fliers were now spoilt for choice.

^^I cant wait to see the interiors!!:)

i was not only referring to this post only dear. many many of your posts. see again ;)

I think dengilo's comments are mostly amusing and should have been taken as light jokes. Where's the fun in you man?

MAS’ beacon of change set to take off on July 1
By Presenna NambiarPublished: 2012/03/09
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/m380/Article/#ixzz1oYWET72o

MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS) will launch ticket sales for its A380 Kuala Lumpur- London flights today, with fares at a 5 to 10 per cent premium to its current pricing.

A quick check on MAS' website shows that tickets on the Boeing 747 for first class flights in July are selling at RM10,440 one way for morning flights, and RM12,824 one way for night flights.

The Boeing 747 aircraft seats 359 passengers in three classes.

The A380 was reconfigured to 494 seats, which comprises three classes namely first, business and economy to reflect MAS "premium" status.

Initially the A380 was to have four classes (first, business, premium economy and economy) and to seat slightly more than 500 people.

The first A380 aircraft will serve the KL-London route three times a week from July 1 2012. MAS will take delivery of the aircraft on June 19 2012.

With the entry of its second A380 in August, it will fly daily flights on the route.

The arrival of MAS' third A380 will see it start serving the KL-Sydney route three times a week, while the fourth aircraft will enable it to increase it to daily flights to Sydney.

MAS will take delivery of a total of five A380s this year.

The arrival of the A380 will also see MAS merging its first class lounge with its Platinum class at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, making it a larger lounge with added facilities.

Calling the A380 as the beacon which signifies the changes in MAS' premium offering, MAS marketing and promotions senior vice-president Al-Ishal Ishak said the aircraft will sport new livery of blue and metal colours.

He added that as to whether the same livery will be extended to the rest of fleet is up to MAS board to decide.

Announcing changes to its treatment of First Class passengers on the A380, customer experience head Datuk Salleh Ahmad Tabrani said all three classes on the A380 will benefit from the new experience that MAS has to offer.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/m380/pix_bottom

BEFORE

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/13/Malaysia_Airlines_Logo.svg/200px-Malaysia_Airlines_Logo.svg.png

AFTER

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/common/malaysia-airlines.gif
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/th/en.html

I think dengilo's comments are mostly amusing and should have been taken as light jokes. Where's the fun in you man?

Yeah.. tongue-in-cheek with no provocation. Where's the party now, eh?

:)Big smile on my face!Thats the the whole idea but sometimes it leads to something else all together:lol:Thanks guyshttp://www.btimes.com.my/articles/m380/pix_bottom
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/assets_c/2009/02/British%20Airways%20in%20Oneworld%20colors-thumb-425x282-33428.jpg
Honestly what u guys think?

BEFORE

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/13/Malaysia_Airlines_Logo.svg/200px-Malaysia_Airlines_Logo.svg.png

AFTER

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/common/malaysia-airlines.gif
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/th/en.html

Nice livery, love it...the new logo show mas are going forward instead of moving backward in previous logo :banana:

kinda of disappointed with the business class in A380.. no wow factor at all.. :(

yeah. Qatar has upgraded their business class recently and it looks so...1st class!

http://www.qatarisbooming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Qatar-Airways-unveils-new-Boeing-787-seats-at-ITB-Berlin-1-qatarisbooming.com-640x480.jpg

Qatar and SIA seem to compete each other in this premium class.

:)Big smile on my face!Thats the the whole idea but sometimes it leads to something else all together:lol:Thanks guyshttp://www.btimes.com.my/articles/m380/pix_bottom
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/assets_c/2009/02/British%20Airways%20in%20Oneworld%20colors-thumb-425x282-33428.jpg
Honestly what u guys think?

do you have cataract? :lol:

anyway, i think the new blue is far better lah than this unimaginative livery

http://www.micronet-solutions.com/malaysianwings/MalaysiaAirlines_9M-MXA_delivery_01%5BMW%5D.jpg
www.malaysianwings.com

new logo n livery is just fine. look fresh. cukup lah tu.
livery dan logo SIA lagi la dah outdated tapi still No.1 airlines in the world :colgate:


the most important thing is - MAS services. they need to become a REAL premium airline.

:ohno: i'm worried with below comparison, whether MAS could retain it 5 star rating (which is now under review) ..MAS dulu pernah menang business class terbaik :

yeah. Qatar has upgraded their business class recently and it looks so...1st class!

http://www.qatarisbooming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Qatar-Airways-unveils-new-Boeing-787-seats-at-ITB-Berlin-1-qatarisbooming.com-640x480.jpg

Qatar and SIA seem to compete each other in this premium class.

VS

Sneak peak of MH's Buisness class
https://plus.google.com/photos/116267655426178392818/albums/5717096529032160529
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tAsWERyYCuM/T1c1C1yuqNI/AAAAAAAAAQk/ff9kcje0TtI/s737/LocationB_03.JPG

yeah. Qatar has upgraded their business class recently and it looks so...1st class!

http://www.qatarisbooming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Qatar-Airways-unveils-new-Boeing-787-seats-at-ITB-Berlin-1-qatarisbooming.com-640x480.jpg

Qatar and SIA seem to compete each other in this premium class.

soon Mas also head to head with these 2..

Source:http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific_business/view/1187924/1/.html
Qantas' Asian airline in doubt as Malaysia talks fail
Posted: 09 March 2012 0738 hrs

SYDNEY: Australian carrier Qantas' plans to create a premium Asian airline were thrown into disarray Friday after it announced talks with Malaysia Airlines had collapsed.

While Asia remained a priority for Qantas and it wanted to expand in the region, given global economic uncertainty and its focus on financial discipline, the group said it "will allocate minimal capital to such ventures".

"Last year, Qantas announced a five-year plan to address the challenges facing the international business," chief executive Alan Joyce said in a statement announcing the talks had failed.

"The transformation of Qantas' international business remains vital, with plans to return the international business to profitability in the short-term on track."

Qantas revealed plans to establish a joint-venture premium airline in Asia last August as it repositions itself within the industry's fastest-growing region and seeks to turn around its loss-making international arm.

Singapore and Malaysia were seen as the likely bases and it is understood that Qantas had been favouring Kuala Lumpur given it would involve lower costs.

But Qantas said Friday that talks with Malaysia Airlines on a partnership, including the establishment of a new premium airline, "would not continue due to parties being unable to reach mutually agreeable commercial terms".

The news comes just days after Malaysia Airlines admitted it was "in crisis" after posting a 2.52 billion ringgit (US$836 million) loss last year largely due to soaring fuel costs.

"The results make for unpleasant reading. The company is in crisis," Malaysia Airlines chairman Mohamad Nor Mohamad Yusof said, before adding he was confident it could recover.

It is understood Qantas is not in talks on establishing a tie-up with Singapore Airlines, long a fierce rival of the Australian carrier and whose new long-haul budget carrier Scoot will have a daily flight to Sydney.

Qantas' plans to establish a new Asian airline sparked a fierce backlash from the start, with unions concerned the move would see jobs sent offshore.

The ensuing acrimony between management and unions saw Joyce ground the entire fleet last October, stranding thousands of passengers at airports around the world and digging into the airline's bottom line.

The 48-hour grounding was ultimately ended by the national industrial relations umpire, which forced the disputing parties into arbitration.

Qantas is battling to restructure its business and earlier this year announced it would slash at least 500 jobs, cut costs and close two international routes after an 83 percent slump in first-half net profits.

Its share price was down 4.06 percent at midday Friday at Aus$1.655.

- AFP/de/wk

Qantas not willing to foot the bill for their Asian carrier, to safeguard their Financial.

MH not willing to share cost with Qantas, to safeguard their Financial.

Talks failed.

Tony might have a new idea......

^^Why would they want this airline when MH is already starting up a premium short haul airline?

^^Why would they want this airline when MH is already starting up a premium short haul airline?

Some analysts believe that it would be better for MH-Qantas to jointly set up this new airline, given the uncertain market size out of KL (KL doesn't already have high traffic of premium travellers).

But you know, MH thinks this airline is gonna be a life-saver for MH and for the sake of its own interest thus not willing to share with Qantas. :lol:

Qantas on the other hand don't think they can reap much benefits from an ailing MH... they should be better by starting their own airline out of KL or Singapore... but dont think Malaysian Govt will allow a foreign carrier to directly compete with MH at KLIA.

^^:lol: I wonder where and who Qantas is considering now......

^^Garuda perhaps:colgate:

^^:lol: I wonder where and who Qantas is considering now......

Perhaps Indonesia... really got a huge untapped market there.

^^I must say Garuda has made quite a big improvement but i dont think Qantas is considering them. Jakarta airport is already so packed and Garuda is joining skyteam....:)

Qantas not willing to foot the bill for their Asian carrier, to safeguard their Financial.

MH not willing to share cost with Qantas, to safeguard their Financial.

Talks failed.

Tony might have a new idea......

Tony is already one of MAS' owners. didn't he knows about this?

Perhaps Indonesia... really got a huge untapped market there.

how bout Thailand (THAI)?

How about MAS-Air Asia complete partnership ? Say, I can book flight from Frankfurt to Chengdu at 1 go.. FRA-KUL by Malaysia Airlines , then KUL-CTU by Air Asia ( automatic upgrade to Premium Class since Im paying full-carrier fare ) . Complimentary quick terminal transfer at KLIA without going thru immigration.

nice huh

http://www.utusan.com.my/pix/2012/0309/Utusan_Malaysia/Korporat/ko_02.1.jpg

^^Is the transfer possible when MH operates out of THE MAIN TERMINAL and D7 operates out of the LCCT?

^^Is the transfer possible when MH operates out of THE MAIN TERMINAL and D7 operates out of the LCCT?

"Internal transfer".. could be by bus or internal skytrain .

Qantas and MAS fail to strike deal
Updated: Friday March 9, 2012 MYT 10:37:03 AM
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/9/business/20120309094452&sec=business

Talks between Qantas Airways and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have stopped after both the ailing carriers failed to reach a deal concerning terms about setting up an Asian premium carrier, according to a Reuters report.

The report said talks had stalled after the parties could not agree on issues such as shareholding and investment amounts.

Australian airline Qantas was hoping that such a joint venture would be able to help in improving the performance of its international operations, while MAS was also looking to strike a deal that would fit into its business turnaround plan.

MAS had recently posted a shocking RM2.52bil net loss for its financial year ended Dec 31, 2011 - the biggest-ever loss in its corporate history - led by higher expenses, despite revenue rising 2% to RM13.9bil.

MAS has so far axed its loss-making routes including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Langkawi-Penang-Singapore and four routes from Kota Kinabalu.

Qantas doesn't want to foot the bill? Really? You know what? Nobody wants to foot the bill for anything... Yet they want something in return! If there's no skin in the game, how could business be consummated? What the heck are Aussies really thinking... taking advantage of an "ailing" carrier? Maybe they will withdraw their sponsorship of MAS into oneworld. A bribe to begin with?

^^ I wonder if this will affect their return to KLIA.....

^^Is it me or http://img.thesundaily.my/sites/default/files/imagecache/photo_gallery//thesun/Catalogue/A3802_c316784_1239_724.jpg looks a bit like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ca/Egypt_Air.svg/200px-Egypt_Air.svg.png

Now that you mention it, it kind of does.....but I still think its much better then the old livery.....

Just go to One Worlds website almost all their members have something similar.

More problems..........

Rumors have been spreading that Malaysia Airlines Union want:
- the Govt to buy back shares it already sold to Tune Air/Tony Fernandes, effectively kicking out Tony and Rashdan

- MH abort plans to start new premium short-haul carrier, instead focusing on Firefly

- abort plans to join Oneworld alliance




Putrajaya mulls MAS-AirAsia break-up, unhappy with results
By Jahabar Sadiq | The Malaysian Insider Editor | March 09, 2012
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/putrajaya-mulls-mas-airasia-break-up-unhappy-with-results/

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Putrajaya is reviewing the eight-month-old Malaysia Airlines-AirAsia alliance as it has failed to show any promised improvement or lift the morale of the 20,000-strong staff in the flag carrier that lost RM2.52 billion in 2011.

The Malaysian Insider understands that the Najib administration is also considering taking MAS private by directing state asset manager Khazanah Nasional Berhad buy back a 20.5 per cent stake exchanged with Tune Air Sdn Bhd, the majority owner of AirAsia, for 10 per cent stake in Southeast Asia’s largest budget carrier.

“Datuk Seri Najib Razak is not happy with MAS’s performance which he was told would improve after the share swap,” a government source told The Malaysian Insider.

He confirmed that the MAS Employees Union (Maseu) had met and urged the prime minister to unravel the deal, which will break MAS into separate long- and short-haul operations. MAS also operates the Firefly community airline and MASwings for rural air services in Sabah and Sarawak.

Khazanah and Tune Air agreed to the share swap last August, after four previous unsuccessful attempts for an alliance between MAS and AirAsia, which soared from a decade ago when Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and partners bought the two-aircraft operation and its debts for RM1.

Khazanah’s CIMB Bank advised both parties in the deal, which was seen as the last attempt to save MAS despite an earlier rescue programme in 2001 planned by advisory firm BinaFikir Sdn Bhd.

Coincidentally, BinaFikir co-founder Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar is now Khazanah managing director while the other co-founder Mohammed Rashdan Yusof is in charge of MAS short-haul operations.

“The prime minister wants to see the full picture of the deal and find the best way forward for MAS especially since the union has expressed concerns,” another source told The Malaysian Insider.

The MAS management, under managing director Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, has had townhall meetings with the staff, some of whom are unhappy with Rashdan’s management style

“There are some valid concerns as they feel he isn’t a people person and that is important in a service industry,” the source said.

Another area of concern is the talk of being redeployed outside MAS to the short-haul premium airline headed by Rashdan as that would mean a loss of benefits.

MAS has slightly more than 20,000 staff although former MD Datuk Seri Idris Jala had cut it down to 17,000 when he left in 2009. Industry analysts say the flag carrier could just do with one-third of its current staff especially with cuts in routes in the past six months.

Cutting staff could improve costs but is seen as a major political liability in Selangor, where MAS has most of its operations and the state that Najib wants to win back in the next elections.

The entire airline group posted a net loss of RM1.28 billion for the fourth quarter of last year, bringing its total net loss for 2011 to RM2.52 billion. MAS, however, did see a marginal increase in group revenue, going up two per cent from the previous year to RM13.9 billion in 2011.

The airline attributed the losses to the increase in fuel price, which rose up from US$95 per barrel in 2010 to US$133 per barrel in 2011.

The bigger-than-expected losses were also due to additional provisions like redelivery of aircraft, impairment of freighters and stock obsolescence.

MAS hopes to finalise and announce a plan to raise funds and strengthen its balance sheet within the next 60 days. This is critical as the carrier’s plan to deploy 23 new aircraft this year would cost some RM6 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Putrajaya is reviewing the eight-month-old Malaysia Airlines-AirAsia alliance as it has failed to show any promised improvement or lift the morale of the 20,000-strong staff in the flag carrier that lost RM2.52 billion in 2011.



who ask you to be believe Tony's promise? lol

me wonder what benefit so far MAS got from the deal. if a company keep losing money, employees won't get any bonus or perhaps, increment despite their hardwork. this would reflect to their service and in the end, all will lose...

Why don't they just let the unions run show then?

who ask you to be believe Tony's promise? lol

me wonder what benefit so far MAS got from the deal. if a company keep losing money, employees won't get any bonus or perhaps, increment despite their hardwork. this would reflect to their service and in the end, all will lose...

khazanah benefit this thing i think..

Why don't they just let the unions run show then?

like KTM union

Malaysia Airlines Unveils Refreshed New Look A380-800 Aircraft

By Zakaria Abdul Wahab

SUBANG, March 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Thursday unveiled the new look Airbus A380-800, the carrier's flagship aircraft, which it will take delivery in June.

Unlike the previous old blue and red stripes, the body paint of the double-deck A380 aircraft will now have three blue colour variant stripes, with intermittent silver lining in the mid-section of the white body.

The national airline's iconic Kelantan "wau" or kite logo on the tail fin is retained but in blue, and carries the "Malaysia Airlines" wordings on the sides of the plane.

However, the new look would not affect the existing fleet, unless decided otherwise by the MAS management, said airline officials during a news briefing.

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/newsindex.php?id=650928

^^ The deal with Tony was good on paper.. but there are just too many other factors that have been overlooked - the main one they didn't know the staff would be not happy. :lol:

Tony's job is basically cutting all the costs, getting collaboration with AA (on other services), get the union less say, etc but these have yet to be worked out.

Conclusion: MH isn't an entrepreneurial airline. The fact that it cannot follow the cost model of AirAsia and at the same time it cannot follow the product offerings of other premium airline like Emirates and SIA. The company is bleeding when the oil prices are high.... (every passenger that sits in is almost down to breakeven)

Solution: Reduce the workforce by 50%... probably after the Elections.

20,000 staffs is too much, don't you think. In MAS, it took 3 people to do the same job a guy/girl can do in AirAsia.

MAS co pilot especially on the narrow body only fly 30hrs to 40 hrs a month. In Air Asia they are talking about 80 hours minimum. More interesting fact MAS co pilot earns more than the guys in AirAsia. Haha, so much for efficiencies.

I clicked on the the article in the Edge about the mrt posted by patchay today. Saw the advertising banner and there is mas advertising their a380s already. Who wants to fly to london? :)

^^Why would they want this airline when MH is already starting up a premium short haul airline?

well said.. my point exactly.

More problems..........

Rumors have been spreading that Malaysia Airlines Union want:

- the Govt to buy back shares it already sold to Tune Air/Tony Fernandes, effectively kicking out Tony and Rashdan

- MH abort plans to start new premium short-haul carrier, instead focusing on Firefly

- abort plans to join Oneworld alliance




MAS Union eh.. if i can have it my way, i will sack the leaders there. been too long kerja pun dah jadik substandard tapi ckp je lebih ha ha

Qantas doesn't want to foot the bill? Really? You know what? Nobody wants to foot the bill for anything... Yet they want something in return! If there's no skin in the game, how could business be consummated? What the heck are Aussies really thinking... taking advantage of an "ailing" carrier? Maybe they will withdraw their sponsorship of MAS into oneworld. A bribe to begin with?

Qantas sibuk sana sini why cant they fix their problem at home?

Haha... MAS tidak sibuk sana sini, masaalah sendiri pun banyak... ;)

The union is becoming arrogant and making demands that are over their heads. Abort joining an alliance is like signing your own death certificate, with long and painful suffering. I say, BK the airline and start fresh. That is the only way to get unions to accept real-world terms... otherwise it's a new airline without them!

The Malaysian Insider understands that the Najib administration is also considering taking MAS private by directing state asset manager Khazanah Nasional Berhad buy back a 20.5 per cent stake exchanged with Tune Air Sdn Bhd
Can't say they don't learn from previous experience - now that Mr 019 appear to have gotten away with it, why not pull off another similar stunt :)
Incidentally, buying out Tune alone would not make MAS private. It would necessitate buying out all the shareholders holding listed shares in MAS instead. Tune can still be a party in the private entity

MAS Union eh.. if i can have it my way, i will sack the leaders there. been too long kerja pun dah jadik substandard tapi ckp je lebih ha ha

Union is always Union. They can now run directly to the Prime Minister (bypassing all of MH management/CEO).


I clicked on the the article in the Edge about the mrt posted by patchay today. Saw the advertising banner and there is mas advertising their a380s already. Who wants to fly to london? :)

Yes the A380 will be starting inaugural service on 1st June.

Opinion fom outsider :

I do not know exactly the problem faced by MH, but from what I heard one of the causes of problems that plagued the MH because MH are protected by the government, so they tend to be less creative than other airlines, Air Asia for example ...

One of the things that make Garuda flew and the growth of air transport in Indonesia is the Indonesian government no longer so interfere with the internal Garuda, and the open sky policy ...

why the malaysia government did not dare let MH openly compete with other airlines with Air Asia even though? In Indonesia, the ruler of the sky right now instead of Garuda Indonesia, but Lion Air. For Garuda it's not a problem , because they create its own market ...

So let MH, and let him compete with Air Asia, given the equal right of MH by Air Asia, I think it will return the MH to the golden ...:cheers:

My Opinion on the new livery:

-Good, but why it has to be like EGYPT AIR

I still can't understand the point of changing the livery if the inside is just the same. And why would MH even bother to rechane the livery instead of recovering the catastrophe that is still unravelling within?

Golden Age of MH ( again ), may or may not possible?

Yes the A380 will be starting inaugural service on 1st June.
01 July 2012 :)

Haha... MAS tidak sibuk sana sini, masaalah sendiri pun banyak... ;)

betul la jugak tu.

MASQ shud be the name of the now tak jadi collaboration ha haa.

The union is becoming arrogant and making demands that are over their heads. Abort joining an alliance is like signing your own death certificate, with long and painful suffering. I say, BK the airline and start fresh. That is the only way to get unions to accept real-world terms... otherwise it's a new airline without them!

Its top heavylah,Too many of the deadwoods are simply making too much money for doing nothing:)I would slash the workforce easily by 8k of the 20k staff without any hesitation!By the way how different is AirAsia compared to SouthWest these days?:)

SW Airlines doing much better than other "full-service" carriers. AA (not the one in Malaysia) is in deep poopoo, and the rest are not making a killing either. But they are making money by raising prices. Travelers have no choice but to pay. The airlines are also using smaller narrow body planes cross country... 737s and 757s to make it full flights... packing passengers like sardines. The last few times I flew to ATL it was full and sometimes overbooked. Otherwise try taking the train or driving for days across the country! :)

MAS' business plan not affected by Qantas move
By Presenna NambiarPublished: 2012/03/10
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/pqan/Article/#ixzz3qHX9NCFM

QANTAS Airways calling off its possible partnership with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has no impact on the national carrier's business plan, the deal was wishful thinking anyway, analysts say.

"As far as MAS is concerned, I believe they have detailed the business plan with no partnerships in mind. A partnership with Qantas may have made things easier though," OSK Research Sdn Bhd aviation analyst Ahmad Maghfur Usman told Business Times.

Qantas yesterday announced to the Australian Stock Exchange that it would not go ahead with its partnership with MAS, which includes the establishment of a new premium airline, as the two were not able to reach mutually agreeable commercial terms.

Its chief executive officer Alan Joyce said Asia remained a priority for the Qantas Group and it continued to explore opportunities in the region, including joint venture and alliances.

"The transformation of Qantas' international business remains vital, with plans to return the international business to profitability in the short term on track.

"In the medium term, the Qantas flying businesses, both domestic and international combined, will exceed the cost of capital on a sustainable basis," he said.

MAS did not comment on the news.

One analyst who declined to be named said the partnership with Qantas had been a long shot anyway and was probably just a ruse to haggle more perks from Singapore.

"It would be a bigger deal if Qantas stops being MAS' sponsor for the OneWorld alliance programme, but it's unlikely as I think the two are separate deals," he said.

MAS shed 0.7 per cent, or 1 sen, to close at RM1.38 yesterday on the news.

The national carrier's shares outperformed the benchmark index for the year, gaining some six per cent, compared to the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index's three per cent.

"At the end of the day, it is more of a deal for Qantas to lose than for MAS to gain," a Maybank Investment aviation analyst told Business Times.

Opinion fom outsider :

I do not know exactly the problem faced by MH, but from what I heard one of the causes of problems that plagued the MH because MH are protected by the government, so they tend to be less creative than other airlines, Air Asia for example ...

One of the things that make Garuda flew and the growth of air transport in Indonesia is the Indonesian government no longer so interfere with the internal Garuda, and the open sky policy ...

why the malaysia government did not dare let MH openly compete with other airlines with Air Asia even though? In Indonesia, the ruler of the sky right now instead of Garuda Indonesia, but Lion Air. For Garuda it's not a problem , because they create its own market ...

So let MH, and let him compete with Air Asia, given the equal right of MH by Air Asia, I think it will return the MH to the golden ...:cheers:

mas want to compete with airasia interm of price, ofcourse mas in the lost side.

just like u said the indonesia not interfere n let fair competition among carriers, but we still need to remember garuda is playing premium segment while lion air using low cost model..

i really salute to, aiyoo i forgot the name of garuda's ceo, but it is okay..haha...because how can bring the airline from loss to profitable n at the same time once again can fly to europe after it was banned before..

Maybe joining oneworld is bad for business since most of their partners were/are/will be in some sort of financial problem... JAL, American, Qantas and now members-elect MAS and Kingfisher? What a sweet alliance! ;)

Maybe joining oneworld is bad for business since most of their partners were/are/will be in some sort of financial problem... JAL, American, Qantas and now members-elect MAS and Kingfisher? What a sweet alliance! ;)

well not only one world, in fact both star and sky team have their own problems as well. Even Air France loss some 809million euro, worst than MAS. everything kinda of gloomy at the moment.

Maybe joining oneworld is bad for business since most of their partners were/are/will be in some sort of financial problem... JAL, American, Qantas and now members-elect MAS and Kingfisher? What a sweet alliance! ;)

That's one valid point.

Again, the industry is very uncertain. No growth means MH will not able to prosper.

But again... have you guys seen the staggering no. of Malaysians going over to Changi to take SIA? I'm probably one of them... haha. Some say SIA fares are cheaper for M'sians per KM wise compared to Singaporeans, true?

That's one valid point.

Again, the industry is very uncertain. No growth means MH will not able to prosper.

But again... have you guys seen the staggering no. of Malaysians going over to Changi to take SIA? I'm probably one of them... haha. Some say SIA fares are cheaper for M'sians per KM wise compared to Singaporeans, true?


Its a no brainerlah Pat:lol:I am one of them too,don't mind the hassle but its worth it.:)Its been going on as long as i can remember!Far superior service ,newer equipment and i just love the airport simply the best airport to transit
.But back of my mind i know i am not doing MH/country a favor but they never seem to understand what the people/pax really want.
Just for the hack of it try booking a flight to China or Australia compare the fares:ohno:

just like u said the indonesia not interfere n let fair competition among carriers, but we still need to remember garuda is playing premium segment while lion air using low cost model..

as same as MH with AK, not different at all...
MH has subsidiary (Firefly and MASWings), and GA too (Citilink)...


i really salute to, aiyoo i forgot the name of garuda's ceo, but it is okay..haha...because how can bring the airline from loss to profitable n at the same time once again can fly to europe after it was banned before..

First Mr. Robby Djohan who make foundation, and now Mr. Emirsyah Satar who growth it, and they are a banker :cheers:...

as same as MH with AK, not different at all...
MH has LCC subsidiary (Firefly and MASWings), and GA too (Citilink)...



First Mr. Robby Djohan who make foundation, and now Mr. Emirsyah Satar who growth it, and they are a banker :cheers:...

firefly is not lcc type lah...nanti mas dengar, konfirm diorang marah because they told many times that firefly is not lcc...hahahaha :lol::lol:

even now SIA ask their pilot to take leave without pay n for a long period

firefly is not lcc type lah...nanti mas dengar, konfirm diorang marah because they told many times that firefly is not lcc...hahahaha :lol::lol:

Hehehe, tengkyu for correction...:lol:

My Opinion on the new livery:

-Good, but why it has to be like EGYPT AIR

I still can't understand the point of changing the livery if the inside is just the same. And why would MH even bother to rechane the livery instead of recovering the catastrophe that is still unravelling within?

Golden Age of MH ( again ), may or may not possible?

like egypt air?

way to different lah bro. perhaps, garuda looks more like egypt ;)

http://cdn.bikyamasr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Egypt_Air.jpg
bikyamasr.com

But again... have you guys seen the staggering no. of Malaysians going over to Changi to take SIA? I'm probably one of them... haha. Some say SIA fares are cheaper for M'sians per KM wise compared to Singaporeans, true?

i believe that happen couple of years ago before the emergence of arabian airliners.

now qatar, emirates offer cheaper fare than SIA and MH as well.

Very true! its truly giving SIA a run for their money.I love it,It keeps the fares low.:)

like egypt air?

way to different lah bro. perhaps, garuda looks more like egypt ;)

http://cdn.bikyamasr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Egypt_Air.jpg
bikyamasr.com
Garuda looks nothing like Egypt Air.........

Garuda looks nothing like Egypt Air.........

the point is, stop saying this looks like that or that one looks like this one. it's boooringggg....

now there is a rumour that swap share between khazanah n tune would be cancelled..those responsible is keep mum about this issue n it's depend on PM whether to cancelled as demand by maseu or just go ahead as planned..

:)

the point is, stop saying this looks like that or that one looks like this one. it's boooringggg....

now there is a rumour that swap share between khazanah n tune would be cancelled..those responsible is keep mum about this issue n it's depend on PM whether to cancelled as demand by maseu or just go ahead as planned..

^^which is more better for MAS ? Swap share deal or cancelled it? anyone knows about the impact?

^^ It's still too early to see the swap deal as the strategy was to repositioned local airlines versus foreign airlines based on product realingment. But of course, political liability is at stake and nobody can please MAS Union.




Malaysia Airlines, Firefly thrashing out ownership issues on 40 narrow-bodied aircrafts
By Marina Emmanuel | Business Times | Mar 13, 2012
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/mfly/Article/index_html

GEORGE TOWN: Ownership issues on some 40 narrow-bodied aircraft used by Malaysia Airlines and its subsidiary Firefly are currently being negotiated, prior to the launch of the national carrier's new short-haul premium airline.

Business Times has learnt that the two carriers are currently talking about which party or parties will take ownership of the Boeing 737-800 and ageing Boeing 737-400.

There are currently some 40 narrow-bodied planes of which eight (of the Boeing 737-800) and two Boeing 737-400 belong to Firefly.

The rest of these fleet belong to Khazanah Nasional Bhd's subsidiary, Penerbangan Malaysia Bhd (MAS' holding company), which in turn leases the aircraft to MAS.

"Ownership issues need to be resolved first, over which party takes over the 40 narrow-bodied aircraft for the new airline," a source said.

Another source said that also being negotiated is whether the new airline will apply for a fresh air operator's certificate (AOC) or use the one belonging to Firefly.

(AOC is an approval granted from any national aviation authority to an aircraft operator to allow it to use planes for commercial purposes.)

In Malaysia, AOCs have so far been granted to Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, MASWings, Firefly and Berjaya Air.

Once the new airline takes off, aviation watchers are expecting Firefly to reinstate its Sabah and Sarawak routes.

The airline at the beginning of 2011, had expanded its network and operations by using the Boeing 737-800 jets to cities like Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Sandakan where it had recorded very high load factors.

Following an announcement last August that Malaysia Airlines and rival AirAsia will swap shares in a partnership, MAS announced that Firefly would cease all jet operations by December 4. The national carrier also confirmed that it will absorb Firefly's jet fleet.

It is also learnt that Firely's plans to expand its fleet of turbo-propeller planes and may turn to Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier as its choice of aircraft.

IATA urges Malaysian govt to consider reducing airlines' cost burden
Published: Tuesday March 13, 2012 MYT 4:17:00 PM
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KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the Malaysian government to consider reducing the cost burden on airlines operating in the country, specifically, by withdrawing the landing and parking charge increases planned for 2013 and 2014.

Its Director General and Chief Executive Officer Tony Tyler said given the anticipated traffic growth projections for 2012, as well as increases in charges last year, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is still expected to be profitable.

"The planned restructuring of air traffic control services should not lead to drastic and sudden increases in costs to airlines," he said during a media roundtable at the World Cargo Symposium here today.

Any funding for the Advanced Passenger Information System at Malaysia's airports, he added, should be from the national budget and not be imposed on the industry.

"Though the increases in airport charges announced in 2011 may have a negative impact on the industry, we appreciate the two-year delay in implementation, although approved in 2009, in view of the weak economic situation then," Tyler said.

He said Malaysia has been successful in the aviation industry, because it is competitive compared to rivals around the region. "We are also in talks with other airport operators around the world on issues pertaining to airport charges," he added.

Meanwhile, Tyler emphasised the importance of sustainable biofuels in the aviation industry.

He said Malaysia had a robust biofuel industry based on palm oil.

"I encourage the government to consider policy measures that de-risk the investment needed for the scaling up of commercial aviation biofuels projects based on sustainable sources, such as urban waste, algae, jatropha and camelina," he added.

On the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), Tyler said a declaration was issued, urging a global solution through the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and outlining possible actions if Europe continues on its unilateral and extra territorial path.

"Nobody wants a trade war. That is why we are focused on the ICAO, where governments meet to deliver global solutions for the air transport industry. "Malaysia was among 24 nations that met in Moscow recently to discuss counter measures," he added.

He said Europe's approach to including international aviation in its ETS from the start of this year, is driving discord at a time when there is a need for harmony.

"Non-European states see the intention to tax non-EU airlines for emissions over non-EU territory as an attack on their sovereignty," Tyler said. - BERNAMA

MAS Airbus A380 on Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flights from September

An MAS spokesperson confirmed to Australian Business Traveller that the A380 will run as the daily MH122/123 service, replacing the current Boeing 747-400. The other daily MAS flight (MH140/141) will continue on a Boeing 777.

This will be Malaysia Airlines' second A380 route, following the superjumbo's July 1st debut as a thrice-weekly KL-London service (MH002/MH003) before going daily in August

We're hopeful that Malaysia Airlines will have begun frequent flyer point sharing with new chum Qantas by the time September rolls around, if not MAS' formal entry into the oneworld alliance.

The A380s will carry a dashingly revamped livery, combining the airline's iconic 'wau' (kite) symbol with modern fonts.

MAS' final A380 layout is similar to that of Qantas and Singapore Airlines – first class in the nose downstairs, business class upstairs and economy spanning both decks.

Eight 87 inch lie-flat beds with a generous 85 inch pitch (compared to 80 inches on MAS' Boeing 747) and massive 23 inch video screens will occupy first class at the front of the main deck in a 1-2-1 configuration.

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Why didn't they complete the livery design??

They cannot make up theirs minds!To join or One World or not perhaps!:lol:

it looks like the size of the original 'Wau' is more appropriate as compared to the new blue 'Wau', it looks like smaller and a bit not in the centre of the vertical tail.

Why didn't they complete the livery design??

he came from Toulouse to Hamburg and here became the Malaysia the complete new livery in the paint shop and the other came the complete new design in Malaysia

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