Airbus SAS, the world's largest maker of commercial aircraft, has deferred delivery of Malaysia Airlines' MAS) first of six superjumbo A380s for a third time, without giving a reason. MAS A380 one of the most anticipated aircraft.
The national carrier will now take delivery of its first plane in the first half of 2012 instead of August 2011.It is unclear whether the airline will be compensated for the delay in the delivery of the aircraft. The list price of one A380 is US$315 million (RM1 billion).The new delay in delivery will be a setback for MAS' plans to increase capacity on high-density routes such as London and Sydney. MAS' parent company Penerbangan Malaysia Bhd had initially ordered the six A380s in 2003 for delivery from January 2007 to December 2008.
The delivery of the aircraft was deferred to January 2011 and then to August 2011, due to Airbus encountering problems ramping up the pace of its A380 production, in part because of the large amount of customisation of each plane.It then had to scale back deliveries of its A380s for 2009 and 2010 after customers deferred orders due to the economic crisis.It was reported that MAS had received in excess of RM330 million so far in compensation for the delays.
I think MAS should purchase Boeing 747-8 later on to replace its Boeing 747-400. Boeing 747-8 can fly longer range, nicer interior, more fuel efficient and more load factor as compared with 747-400. Thus it would reduce operating cost in future. The delay really take a long time for MAS and it will effect MAS for modernisng its fleets. From my perspective view, MAS should purchase B787 to make direct flight to New York, Stockholm, Zurich, Moscow, Buenos Aires, Milan, Manchester, Berlin, Dublin etc in order to capture the market shares and increase MAS' profit in future. 787 is single aisle aircraft reducing the maintenance cost and further more this aircraft suitable for long haul with low load factor.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Dearest Malaysia Airlines
Dear Malaysia Airlines,
I do hope that Malaysia Airlines could replace its older 777-200ER with 777-300ER with latest in-flight entertainment and include with first class on board in order to compete other airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. More over with a new fleets, it will significantly reduce on cost-per-passenger as the maintenance cost and fuel burning lesser and enhance customers' flight experience.
Beside that, Malaysia Airlines should purchase Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 that will be used for new routes in future such as Milan, Manchester, Berlin, Dublin, Moscow etc. The aircraft can accommodate lesser passenger as compared to Boeing 777-300 or Airbus 340 but the demand on that sector relatively low so Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 is a great choice for that routes.
Malaysia Airlines had bought 6 Airbus 380 and waiting for the delivery late 2011. The aircraft it is not just big but it will give passenger a great pleasure when they ride on the World's Biggest Aircraft. Thus Airbus 380 will significantly increase Malaysia Airlines' name through out the world. Sometimes, the passenger will choose the aircraft based on size of the fleet. From my point of view, Malaysia Airlines should not purchase just 6 A380 but 11 A380. The aircraft can be used for Amsterdam (daily route), London (twice daily route), Taipei-Los Angels (3 times weekly), Sydney (twice daily route), Paris (reduce from 14 times weekly to 10 times weekly with combination of A380 and B777) and Nagoya-San Francisco (3 times weekly). Besides that, Malaysia Airlines should have SPA and shower on their A380 that will give the best 5-star flight experience like-no-other.
I do hope that Malaysia Airlines could replace its older 777-200ER with 777-300ER with latest in-flight entertainment and include with first class on board in order to compete other airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. More over with a new fleets, it will significantly reduce on cost-per-passenger as the maintenance cost and fuel burning lesser and enhance customers' flight experience.
Beside that, Malaysia Airlines should purchase Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 that will be used for new routes in future such as Milan, Manchester, Berlin, Dublin, Moscow etc. The aircraft can accommodate lesser passenger as compared to Boeing 777-300 or Airbus 340 but the demand on that sector relatively low so Boeing 787 or Airbus 350 is a great choice for that routes.
Malaysia Airlines had bought 6 Airbus 380 and waiting for the delivery late 2011. The aircraft it is not just big but it will give passenger a great pleasure when they ride on the World's Biggest Aircraft. Thus Airbus 380 will significantly increase Malaysia Airlines' name through out the world. Sometimes, the passenger will choose the aircraft based on size of the fleet. From my point of view, Malaysia Airlines should not purchase just 6 A380 but 11 A380. The aircraft can be used for Amsterdam (daily route), London (twice daily route), Taipei-Los Angels (3 times weekly), Sydney (twice daily route), Paris (reduce from 14 times weekly to 10 times weekly with combination of A380 and B777) and Nagoya-San Francisco (3 times weekly). Besides that, Malaysia Airlines should have SPA and shower on their A380 that will give the best 5-star flight experience like-no-other.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL TO MALAYSIA??
Why you should travel to Malaysia compared to other countries in South East Asia.
1) Public transport well connected, convenience and cheap such as trains, buses and taxis that makes you easy to travel.
2) Good places to relax such Taman Negara Pahang, Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Sipadan, Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Tioman that can be compared with Bali, Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand.
3) English is second language and widely use in Malaysia makes you easier to communicate.
4) Shopping is cheap. You can shop at Petaling Street for imitation and shopping complexes for original ranging from local brands to international brands.
5) Multi-races and cultural makes Malaysia different from others countries. Malay, Chineese and Indians are 3 main races in Malaysia
6) For Muslims, you can easily find Halal food and you can pray in prayer room in all shopping complexes.
7) Politically stable
8) Low currency rates compared to Singapore that makes you can spend more.
9) Good landmarks such Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower etc.
10) Good public facilities.
11) Clean environment.
12) Very friendly and helpful peoples!
1) Public transport well connected, convenience and cheap such as trains, buses and taxis that makes you easy to travel.
2) Good places to relax such Taman Negara Pahang, Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Sipadan, Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Tioman that can be compared with Bali, Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand.
3) English is second language and widely use in Malaysia makes you easier to communicate.
4) Shopping is cheap. You can shop at Petaling Street for imitation and shopping complexes for original ranging from local brands to international brands.
5) Multi-races and cultural makes Malaysia different from others countries. Malay, Chineese and Indians are 3 main races in Malaysia
6) For Muslims, you can easily find Halal food and you can pray in prayer room in all shopping complexes.
7) Politically stable
8) Low currency rates compared to Singapore that makes you can spend more.
9) Good landmarks such Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower etc.
10) Good public facilities.
11) Clean environment.
12) Very friendly and helpful peoples!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
LOVE....?
LOVE is always patient and kind,
It is never be jealous,
LOVE is never boastful or conceited,
It is never be rude or selfish,
It does not take offense and is not resentful.
It is never be jealous,
LOVE is never boastful or conceited,
It is never be rude or selfish,
It does not take offense and is not resentful.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Kuala Lumpur - Paris
Malaysia's premium airline, Malaysia Airlines will fly 2x daily to Paris starting on March 28th, 2010. Promo fares are available. So please check it out at wwww.malaysiaairlines.com.my
Beside that, now you can book flight on Malaysia Airlines' code shares such as KLM and BMI on Malaysia Airlines website but it only cover certain Europe destinations.
Beside that, now you can book flight on Malaysia Airlines' code shares such as KLM and BMI on Malaysia Airlines website but it only cover certain Europe destinations.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Pulau Sipadan
Pulau Sipadan is one of beautiful oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 meters (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea east of the major town of Tawau and off the coast of East Malaysia on the Island of Borneo. It was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan is located at the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, the centre of one of the richest marine habitats in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this ecosystem.
Normally, rare diving scenes are frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan: schools of green and hawksbill turtles nesting and mating, schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally in tornado-like formations, pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
A turtle tomb lies underneath the column of the island, formed by an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles that become lost and drown before finding the surface.
Going there you can take flight to Kota Kinabalu or Tawau then you can use ground transportation and continue the journey by a 1-hour drive to Semporna town, lastly a 30-minute speedboat will take you to Mabul, which is the jump off point for Sipadan Island explorations. The Island well protected and conserved. Therefore spending there quite high and there is limit of tourists can enter the island at one time. The island have been short-listed as "New 7-wonders in The World"!!
Normally, rare diving scenes are frequently seen in the waters around Sipadan: schools of green and hawksbill turtles nesting and mating, schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally in tornado-like formations, pelagic species such as manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.
A turtle tomb lies underneath the column of the island, formed by an underwater limestone cave with a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that contain many skeletal remains of turtles that become lost and drown before finding the surface.
Going there you can take flight to Kota Kinabalu or Tawau then you can use ground transportation and continue the journey by a 1-hour drive to Semporna town, lastly a 30-minute speedboat will take you to Mabul, which is the jump off point for Sipadan Island explorations. The Island well protected and conserved. Therefore spending there quite high and there is limit of tourists can enter the island at one time. The island have been short-listed as "New 7-wonders in The World"!!
MAS A330-300
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) just bought 15 A330-300 with 10 options middle of this month. It is a good step since replacing the aging fleet but I was wondering whether the Business class and Economy can compete with Emirates A330 or not.
Recently, MAS wanted to introduce new routes in Europe, West Asia and explore opportunity in Japan. I hope MAS can reveal the route soon!! Can't wait!!
MAS's Amsterdam route should replace with A380 instead using 747-400 since the sector high in demand and boost MAS' income and increase MAS's name. Currently MAS purchase 6 A380 but i think MAS should purchase 8 or 9 A380s. Currently MAS planning to use its 4 A380 to London route and 2 A380 to Sydney route. So by purchasing 2 or 3 more A380, it can be use for Amsterdam route and 1 for India route or 1 for spare for maintenance and during peak seasons.
Recently, MAS wanted to introduce new routes in Europe, West Asia and explore opportunity in Japan. I hope MAS can reveal the route soon!! Can't wait!!
MAS's Amsterdam route should replace with A380 instead using 747-400 since the sector high in demand and boost MAS' income and increase MAS's name. Currently MAS purchase 6 A380 but i think MAS should purchase 8 or 9 A380s. Currently MAS planning to use its 4 A380 to London route and 2 A380 to Sydney route. So by purchasing 2 or 3 more A380, it can be use for Amsterdam route and 1 for India route or 1 for spare for maintenance and during peak seasons.
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