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.

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"!!

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.

MAS New 737-800

Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Malaysia premium airlines will be added with a new 737-800 fleets starting 4th Quarter 2010. The new fleet enhance with 787 Dreamliner interior which results unbeatable interior and significantly reduce weight and fuel consumptions. The new 737-800 equip with enhanced entertainment that will be placed every seat of Business class with an entertainment system. Im totally glad that MAS enhanced their entertainment system and interior in order to compete with other premium airlines.

However, MAS need to replace all its aging fleet 747-400 with A380 as it more reliable, less fuel consumption per passenger and significantly market or enhanced MAS names through out the world. I recently flied with MAS A330-200 and I think the aircraft should stop from services as I feel that the aircraft is too old and lack of entertainment. Maybe replace with 787 Dreamliner.

Malaysia Airlines & Its 5-Star Status

Malaysia Airlines is well known airline operator in the world that operate from Malaysia with 747, 777, A330 and 737 fleets. Malaysia airlines awarded with 5-Star airlines status for years including this year and major awards such "Best Cabin Crew". But again how Malaysia Airlines maintain its 5-Star airlines status for the next few years with its aging fleet, lack of quality entertainment (A330 for business class only a portable media player with only a few movies can be selected & also to all its economy class). The only way to maintain the status by upgrading its fleet with state-to-the-art entertainment, comfortable seat (maybe wider and leather), gorgeous interior and new aircraft (maintain its safety, cost-effective and performance). By replacing its aging aircraft, it can increase the safety and efficiency on fuel consumption plus increase the capacity of the seats and reduce the maintenance costs as well. Look for the closer competitors such as Emirates (include SPA shower on their A380, gorgeous interior and high quality of entertainment-Ice), Qatar (new fleet and high quality entertainment-Oryx) and Singapore Airlines (new aircraft, Suite on their A380 and wider seat). I understand the economic downturn during this time but at least upgrade their interior and in-flight entertainment instead replacing the aircraft). Maybe MAS should collaborate with universities to do research on how to improve MAS to another level of airline. We as a student understand more as our mind is still young and fresh.


Malaysia Airlines (747 Unbeatable Exterior view) but...


Malaysia Airlines First Class


Malaysia Airlines Business Class


Malaysia Airlines Economy Class

and compared with....


Emirates 1st Class


Singapore Airlines A380 Suite


Singapore Airlines Business Class


Qatar Economy Class


Thus, conclusion that I have made are:
- Malaysia Airlines economy class have smaller tv screen and cannot pause while watching tv.
- Smaller size business class seat compared to Singapore Airline.
- First class no private suite.
- Interior is not elegance but more funky which looks like low cost airline
- Not leather seat

AirAsia ticket for SALE!!

AirAsia ticket for sale (1unit only) to Bangkok can be use by 30th June 2009.... Selling price RM200 return on economy.... First come first serve... The reason i'm selling it because i won the lucky draw and due to lack of budget i can't make it to Bangkok. You may contact me a 0132463626.

Travel in Recession Time...

5 Tips for travel in recession time...

1) Plan your trip carefully.
2) Avoid unnecessary expenses. Go for 4stars hotel instead 5 stars hotel, go for cheaper airlines that provide same quality as other airlines etc.
3) Reduce taking alcoholic drink or go cheaper brand.
4) Try to understand the maps and direction to prevent unnecessary transportation expenses if you lost.
5) Don't hire prostitute (EXPENSIVE!!).