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this was on my flight from LAX to Chicago MDW, and there was this flight attendant who made some very interesting remarks that had the whole plane laughing. i couldnt record the flight attendant, but i did record the sunny so. cal weater. enjoy.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9ta9ltJGxjk
I landed in Singapore (in a b737 haha) at 1140pm local time (1540 UTC). It was dark but the weather was good. The runway in use was runway 02C. Once landed we followed the green light to our parking bay - F36. Normally we were given bay F30 or F31. Getting a different bay is not abnormal. Once the passanger disembarked, the aircraft cleaners told us to look outside. She said that the aircraft that looks like a Dugong just landed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugong.
“The A380?” I aksed.
“Yeah, it looks like a Dugong!” she insisted.
So we looked outside and saw the Airbus moving in to the parking bay not far from us. We were told that the Airbus had some kind of delay. There were suppose to arrive a little bit earlier. As we moved inside the terminal we saw the first few passengers coming out of the maiden flight into Singapore. They were greeted with some kind of flower lei made of orchids accompanied by a group playing some percussion. I didnt see any press, just airport/SIA staff greeting them. I assume the first few one who came out where the first class suite class passangers.
The flight number was SQ380 (someone correct me)
The Singapore Airlines A380
Length: 72.6m x 71m
Height: 24.1m
Engine: 4 x Rolls-Royce 70,000lbs (5.3m)
Max take-off weight: 560 tonnes
Max landing weight: 386 tonnes
Max zero fuel weight: 361 tonnes
Max capacity: 555 persons on board
Singapore Airlines configuration: 491 persons (not sure)
SIA’s Airbus A380 leaves Australia for Singapore
SYDNEY : The world’s biggest airliner left Australia for Singapore on Friday after a storm delayed the return leg of its historic maiden flight by more than two hours.The Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 set off from Sydney at about 6:15pm local time (0815 GMT) after airport authorities decided the double-decker superjumbo had to sit out a storm front moving through Australia’s largest city.
Earlier, a four-man band playing light jazz had entertained the passengers as they waited to board. Excited travellers took pictures of themselves against a backdrop of the huge aircraft, which was visible on the tarmac.
The Airbus A380, the largest airliner ever built, successfully completed its maiden commercial flight into Sydney on Thursday, heralding a new era in aviation after months of delays and massive cost overruns.
The superjumbo, which can carry more than 850 people in an all-economy class configuration, winged its way into history as 455 passengers enjoyed champagne and caviar on the seven-hour flight.
Most of them were due to make the return trip.
See also: http://www.a380.singaporeair.com/
More facts from the airbus mainpage:
Why create an aircraft such as the A380?
With air travel expected to continue growing, the A380’s ability to carry more passengers and freight will help ease airport congestion by transporting more people and freight without additional aircraft movement.What will the A380 change for me as a passenger?
The A380 will provide more comfort in every class. This is possible because the A380 offers 50 per cent more floor space but will typically carry only 35 per cent more passengers. Some of the benefits will come as wider seats even for Economy class, some as more spacious aisles and galleys areas to stretch your legs. Regardless of how airlines plan their seats and services, the design of the A380 cabin ensures low noise level throughout and up to 15 per cent more stowage space for your carry-on luggage.
In addition, the cabin will benefit from advanced lighting systems and new standards of in flight entertainment, which will greatly enhance your overall travel experience.
These advances in cabin comfort are particularly important for the long haul routes such as London-Singapore and Los Angeles-Sydney.How many passengers will I be flying with?
The A380 is designed to carry 555 passengers in a typical seating configuration, including an Economy, a Business and a First class. However most airlines have actually indicated that they may have fewer seats than this. In any case, you will not feel crowded thanks to the width of the two separate widebody decks as each will provide more space for everyone.Will the economy class also benefit from more space or will it be only for the business and first classes?
The main deck of the A380 is wider than that of any commercial jetliner in operation today. Its extra floor space will benefit everyone aboard and will give airlines new opportunities to create innovative cabin arrangement for the greater comfort of all passengers. Regardless of how airlines arrange their seats and services, even the economy class will be wider. High capacity overhead bins and the latest generation of in flight entertainment will also significantly enhance passenger comfort.Will it take me longer to board and to retrieve my luggage?
The innovative cabin of the A380 includes a wide dual-lane staircase, which will allow you to board the aircraft in the same time as any other large aircraft, using two standard bridges. Many airports are planning direct passenger access to the upper deck of the aircraft.
The use of longer or linked baggage belts carrousels will ensure that your baggage is delivered in times comparable to today’s.
Passenger convenience for boarding and de-boarding has been carefully considered early on in our consultation with both the airports, which will accommodate the aircraft and the airlines, which will operate it.How far and where can I fly with this aircraft?
The A380 is designed for long-haul travel and can fly up to 15,000km /8,000 nm non-stop. It will mostly fly on those routes which see the heaviest concentration of large aircraft flights today. Currently 60 major airports around the world are ready for the A380 or preparing to receive it.Are the ticket fares going to be more expensive on an A380?
The A380’s efficiency and advanced technology will result in a 15-20 per cent lower seat mile costs for the airlines. Therefore, for the same level of comfort and service, on the same route and with the same airline, the ticket fares should be equivalent or possibly less expensive than on any other aircraft.What impact will a bigger aircraft have on the environment?
The A380 will be an environmentally friendly aircraft, which will produce half as much noise on take-off as its competitor and consume less than 3 litres of fuel per passenger over 100 km, a rate comparable to that of an economical family car. With its greater capacity and unprecedented environmental friendliness, the A380 provides the most economical and socially responsible solution to growing air traffic on key trunk routes.I want to be one of the first to fly the A380. When will it be operated for the first time and by which airline?
Singapore Airlines will be the first airline in the world to introduce the A380 into commercial service in 2006. The carrier has already launched a ‘first to fly A380′ logo, which - for maximum effect - has been placed between the aircraft’s twin row of windows, one of the new aircraft’s most recognisable features.
To be the first to know about Singapore Airlines’ A380, visit www.A380.singaporeair.comWhich airlines have so far announced firm orders and commitments for the A380?
To date, Airbus has received 154 orders and commitments from 15 customers. These are (in alphabetical order): Air France, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Federal Express, International Lease Finance Corporation, Korean Air Lines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, UPS and Virgin Atlantic Airways.Is the A380 the most technologically advanced aircraft to date?
The A380 combines the very latest technologies for materials, systems and industrial processes. It meets the most stringent international certification requirements. The A380 is not only the most spacious civil jetliner ever built, it is also the most advanced - representing a unique technology platform from which all future commercial Airbus aircraft will evolve.
Each new technology developed, tested and adopted for the A380 has been carefully studied to determine its effects over the lifetime of the aircraft, and has been selected for its proven reliability and long-term benefits.
On another slightly related news:
AirAsia gets the nod for flights to Singapore
Thursday October 25, 2007
By WONG SAI WANPETALING JAYA: Now everyone can fly cheap to Singapore. AirAsia got the nod from the Government yesterday to operate two flights daily to the republic.
It is learnt that the Cabinet gave the nod at its weekly meeting. This decision comes a few days after Singapore’s Transport Ministry said that it was keen to see further liberalisation of the air services agreement with Malaysia.
According to sources, Tiger Airways, Singapore?s own budget airline, would also be offered to fly the same route.
?This means that travellers will have a choice of not only one low-cost carrier to Singapore but two. This will surely spark a price war,? an aviation analyst commented.
On average, MAS flies seven shuttle flights a day to Singapore while SIA does it six times daily.
For the shuttle service, which is jointly operated by the two airlines, the price of a one-way ticket is RM167 while an economy non-shuttle one is RM266. Airport tax and surcharges cost RM140.
AirAsia and Tiger Airways are expected to charge about 30% of the non-shuttle fare but will have the usual cheap offers for limited seats. The two low-cost carriers will operate the route between the LCCT at KLIA and the Budget Terminal at Changi Airport.
It was learnt that AirAsia and Tiger Airways would only be allowed to operate the two flights each on off-peak hours. Sources expected the two carriers to start operations in January.
The analyst said the decision would be a big boost to the two airlines as Singapore and Malaysia were two popular international hubs aimed at different markets.
?The cheaper 40-minute flight between KLIA and Changi airports will mean more international passengers stopping in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur to make the extra hop to either place.
?AirAsia will benefit more than Tiger Airways because of the regional connections it already has. Couple that with the coming of AirAsia X, they will be able to even pull long-haul passengers from Singapore,? he added.
AirAsia chief executive officer Datuk Tony Fernandes could not be contacted for comment. AirAsia officials said he had flown to Singapore.
Fernandes had been vocal about the reluctance of the two governments to allow budget airlines to operate between the two countries ahead of the Asean open skies agreement, which will come into force in 2009.
Source: TheStar
How do you like the new MAS’ Box Meal?
Total Votes: 329
Loading …Im sure most of you had been reading the news about Malaysia Airlines’ box meal. The information about the meal boxes can be found here, from the previous post.. U can expect to find an apple, a plastic fork, spoon, and knife, mineral water,chocolate/oat snack, some sandwiches, and maybe a slice of cake or some salad.
Below is a picture of the box incase u have no idea what it looks like.
For a better picture Click Here and read his review on the box meal too. MAS to introduce meal boxes for regional short-haul flights
What people say:
Observers find MAS meal box hard to swallow
By Anna Maria Samsudin (NST)October 17 2007
NATIONAL carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) stands to lose out in the regional air travel market, following the introduction of meal boxes for economy class passengers on its regional short-haul flights.
Market observers said the move has, in a way, lowered the airline’s prestige as a full-service carrier (FSC) and may result in passengers, especially those expecting frills, switching to budget airlines.
Holiday Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd general manager Danny Jee said looking at the robust growth of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the region, it is becoming more crucial for FSCs to stick to its business model.
Instead of trying to compete with budget airlines in terms of airfares, FSCs should focus on how to further “pamper” its passengers in an effort to make a clear distinction between the services they offer and that of the LCCs, he said.
“Not everyone is willing to fly on a budget airline. There is still a sizeable market that prefers to fly with FSCs, simply because of the five-star service as well as the pampering factor they offer.
“Thus, FSCs such as MAS need to continue to offer the frills that passengers are used to in order to effectively compete with the LCCs,” Jee told Business Times.
“There are passengers who do not mind paying extra. However, those who paid premium would like to see and feel what they are paying more for,” he added.
On October 1, MAS introduced meal boxes for its Indochina flights between Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Yangon and Bangkok and flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching, Miri and Kota Kinabalu.
The meal boxes will be offered on the remaining regional sectors by January 2008.
Singapore-based Standard & Poor’s Equity Research aviation analyst Shukor Yusof said MAS’ decision to switch to meal boxes from the conventional tray set meals was mainly to help trim down its cost and simplify operations.
Many FSCs in the US and Europe have adopted this form of inflight meals for their short-haul routes and MAS is simply following suit.
Shukor said the switch could help MAS save quite a substantial amount of money.
Because meal boxes are much lighter and do not require onboard heating, it would also contribute towards weight reduction, enabling the airline to cut its fuel cost since lighter planes burn less fuel.
“In addition, it will also make things simpler for the cabin crew as it will make the cleaning process easier and faster. This in turn would help improve their turnaround time,” said Shukor.
However, Shukor concurs that there is a high likelihood of passengers not liking the new concept.
“At the end of the day, passengers still prefer a hot meal. I hope that this meal box concept will stay with the economy class segment and will not be introduced on its business and first class as well as its long-haul flights,” he added.
Think Again on Meal Boxes
By William Dennis
AS a frequent traveller, I think Malaysia Airlines’ decision to serve meal boxes in economy class on flights to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Phnom Pehn, Miri, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu effective Oct 1 has definitely affected its image as a full-service carrier (FSC).
I think that the quantity and quality of food on MAS’ regional flights had dropped significantly over the past year. With the introduction of the meal boxes, the airline is taking another step backwards in its inflight product offering.
Meal boxes were served on MH 686/687 on the Fokker 27 (F27) night flights on the Kuching-Singapore-KL sector in the mid-1970s. Serving the same in this present day of air travel on regional flights, especially on the international sectors, is like taking the airline’s product offering backwards 30 years.
A good number of FSCs in Europe have resorted to serving meal boxes on short-haul routes. But the same can’t be adopted in Asia, which is a different market altogether. It is here in Asia where the best airlines in the world are and looking constantly to enhance their product offering for a firm grip on market position.
It is clear that MAS’ move to replace the hot meals with meal boxes is to reduce the weight of the aircraft hence the fuel burn- off on these flights. This reduces its operating cost. But it should not be at the expense of its inflight service.
MAS should be making an effort to enhance its inflight product offering and compete with low-cost carriers and Thai Airways International, its main competitor on the Indo-China routes.
With air travel getting more competitive among FSCs and with low- cost airlines eating into the former’s market share on regional flights, MAS should reconsider its inflight move.
MAS had closed its first-class lounge at Changi Airport but early this year, it reopened it probably after realising that it had lost market share to Singapore Airlines.
With MAS operating regional routes with an aging fleet of B737- 400s with cramped seats in economy class and business class, it puts itself at a further disadvantage. Thai Airways operates the Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok route either with the B777-200, the Airbus A330-300 or the A300-600R while AirAsia operates with the brand-new Airbus A320-200 aircraft.
It would not come as a surprise if MAS loses market share on regional routes.
A few months ago, MAS said that it aimed to be a five-star airline with low cost. You can never be a five-star carrier with low cost. It is a fact and that is the reality of the airline industry.
WILLIAM DENNIS
Subang Jaya
Post a comment below to let us know what you think.
The newest version of Google Earth has a secret flight simulator function. Yes, a flight simulator! To activate it press Ctrl+Alt+A. You must have the latest version of Google Earth. Watch the video. The function will be in “Tools” once u activate it. Before that it wont be there.
Video by http://www.insidedesign.info/blog/
Or the Discoverer:
http://marco-za.blogspot.com/2007/08/google-earth-flight-simulator.html
Fact:
1. Most of the MAS 737-400 are already sold to the Bank of Utah, USA. (ill post the pic later)
2. MAS is going to replace the 737-400 with the -800 series OR airbus A320 in 2 years time.
3. Penarbangan Malaysia bhd (PMB) is in queue for the Airbus A380.
Go to Airbus delivery page > select Asia-Pacific > select PMB. Total is 6.
4. PMB leases aircraft to MAS.
5. MAS wants to cancel the airbus A380. Click here to read more
6. MAS has the A380 simulator. Pic here
Rumor (most likely):
1. I spoke with someone regarding MAS’ future plans to replace the 737 fleet and he said he knew someone in PMB. They guy from PMB said that they are definitely getting the 737-800 to replace the current 737-400 (in service for about 15 years). They are also replacing all the current Airbus with the 737-900 (?).
See also: news
How is PMB going to get slots for the -800 or -900 series? Isn’t it fully booked until at least 2009? They are getting the planes from ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation).
ILFC is owned by U.S. insurance giant AIG, and is run by Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, who founded the company in 1973. At the beginning of 2005, ILFC had an inventory of 824 aircraft (per AvSoft/The Wall Street Journal.) According to Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine (August 6, 2007) as of August 2007, ILFC had an inventory of over 900 aircraft valued at more than $48 billion. ILFC is the largest customer of both Boeing and Airbus.
2. MAS is getting the 787 Dreamliner.
3. MAS is gonna scrap of the 747 fleet (probably converting it into cargo)
4. MAS is negotiating to cancel the A380 for the A350.
Rumor (unlikely):
1. MAS might buy Airbus from Air Aisa since Air Asia bought some 50 single-aisle A320 series planes from Airbus.
Discussion can be continued here http://forum.flydamnit.com/index.php?topic=944
MAS Wings Fokker, Reg: 9M-MGA
Picture by Ian Lim
More information on MASWings is available at www.maswings.com.my.
From one of our forum members:
Meal Box implementation is guided by the following criteria:
1) Flight time is between 1 hour and 3.5 hours
2) Meal Box will replace the current EYCL meal, and it is strictly for EYCL passengers only
3) Meal Box includes normal meal and special meals (SPML)
4) Crew meal will remain unchanged (ie. Hot meal)
5) Only one (1) choice will be offered to EYCL passengers (100%)
CATEGORY A
• Flights between 1 to 3 hours
• KUL – Indochina vv routes (Double-load sectors)
• Effective date : 1st October 2007 – 31st December 2007
Flight details:
Flight No Sector Type of Meal Day Current
Uplift Station Trial Run Uplift Station Aircraft Type
MH750 KUL/SGN Brunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH751 SGN/KUL Brunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH758 KUL/SGN Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL B734/A330-200
MH759 SGN/KUL Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL B734/A330-200
MH740 KUL/RGN Brunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH741 RGN/KUL Lunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH784 KUL/BKK Brunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH785 BKK/KUL Brunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH788 KUL/BKK Lunch 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH789 BKK/KUL Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH782 KUL/BKK Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL A330
MH783 BKK/KUL Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL A330
MH780 KUL/BKK Light Meal 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH781 BKK/KUL Dinner 1234567 KUL KUL B734
CATEGORY B
• Flights between 1 to 3 hours
• Selected morning and evening flights KUL – BKI vv and KUL – KCH vv.
- Single catering sectors to convert to double load sectors as trial run
• Effective date : 1st October 2007 – 31st December 2007
Flight details:
Flight No Sector Type of Meal Day Current
Uplift Station Trial Run Uplift Station Aircraft Type
MH2604 KUL/BKI Breakfast 1___5_7 KUL KUL B734
MH2605 BKI/KUL Brunch 1___5_7 BKI KUL B734
MH2504 KUL/KCH Breakfast _234_6_ KUL KUL A330-300
MH2507 KCH/KUL Brunch _234_6_ KCH KUL A330-300
MH2538 KUL/KCH Dinner ___45__ KUL KUL B734
MH2539 KCH/KUL Dinner ___45__ KCH KUL B734
MH2528 KUL/KCH Light Meal _____6_ KUL KUL A330-200
MH2529 KCH/KUL Dinner _____6_ KCH KUL A330-200
CATEGORY C
• Flights between 1 to 3 hours
• Selected supper/early breakfast flights KUL/KCH and KUL/MYY one way.
• Effective date : 1st October 2007 – 31st December 2007
Flight details:
Flight No Sector Type of Meal Day Current
Uplift Station Trial Run Uplift Station Aircraft Type
MH2534 KUL/KCH Supper 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH2598 KUL/MYY Dinner 1234567 KUL KUL B734
CATEGORY D
• Flights between 1 to 3 hours
• Selected supper/early breakfast flights KUL/BKI one way (MH2638)
• Selected morning and evening flights KUL-BKI vv (MH2616 and MH2617)
• Effective date : 28th October 2007 – 31st December 2007
Flight details:
Flight No Sector Type of Meal Day Current
Uplift Station Trial Run Uplift Station Aircraft Type
MH2638 KUL/BKI 1234567 KUL KUL B734
MH2616 KUL/BKI 1_3___7 KUL KUL A330-300
MH2617 BKI/KUL 1_3___7 KUL KUL A330-300
• Survey will be carried out to gauge passenger feedback on this product.
• Information on the survey will be issued out separately
Breakfast
A Sandwiches 3 slices (3 types of different filling per
passenger) in transparent box with sticker
B Cutlery pack (5 in 1) – non logo with sleeve
C Drinking water (DELCOL) with sticker
D Yogurt strawberry BLISS 100g
E Flavoured muffin in individual pack
Brunch/Lunch/Light
A. Sandwiches 3 slices (3 types of different
filling per passenger) in transparent box with
sticker
B. Cutlery pack (5 in 1) – non logo with sleeve
C. Drinking water (DELCOL) with sticker
D. Cookies 2 pcs
E. Royal Gala red apple
F. Cadbury BYTES
From The Star:
MAS to offer healthy box meals
KUALA LUMPUR: Starting on Monday, Malaysia Airlines will replace the current conventional economy class meals on its regional short-haul flights with meal boxes of more wholesome and healthy food.
In-flight services assistant general manager Azman Ahmad said the airline was responding to customer requests based on a survey which showed that a large proportion of passengers preferred light meals.
The meal boxes can be filled with the top five food items passengers choose, he said in a statement.
The menu will feature sandwiches, fruit yoghurt, fresh fruits, crunchy snacks or muffins, depending on the time of the day. Children’s meals and special meals will also be offered. – Bernama
Quote from user khawss from youtube “Memorable Video Edited by Nazrul Iman”.
PETALING JAYA: A pilot was among three people who fell to their deaths from three separate high-rise buildings yesterday. All the deaths were from the seventh floor.
The body of Malaysia Airlines pilot Alvin Goh Huey Peng, 33, was found sprawled on the ground at the Riana Green condominiums in Damansara by security guards on patrol at 7.20am.Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Mazlan Mansor said Goh had left a note in his home apologising to his parents and girlfriend.
“We found a note in his house that only said: ‘Sorry mother, sorry father and sorry (name removed).”
His girlfriend who arrived at the scene was inconsolable
Mazlan said the police did not suspect foul play.“He climbed to the window of his bedroom on the seventh floor and jumped.
“The front door was locked and there was nothing missing from the house.”
Goh’s parents and other members of his family, who arrived from Alor Star at the University Malaya Medical Centre mortuary, declined to speak to the press.
His colleagues from Malaysia Airlines also declined to comment on his death.
I know him personally and also flew with him before. I was shocked when i heard about his death. He just got command (Captain) on the b737 fleet this year form a 747 FO. He was a very active MAPA member. Not to forget that he is a very nice guy and good looking also. Condolences to his family.
As you guys know MAS will take over the Rural Air service from FAX in Sabah and Sarawak. This time it will be fully subsidized by the Malaysian government. They are maintaining the same fares but will be providing better services through an additional 200 weekly flights, and interlining services which allow customers to check-in all the way to their final destinations with just one ticket.
“We are also offering better schedules and connectivity as Malaysia Airlines and MASWings’ flight schedules are aligned to ensure customers can easily catch their connecting flights,” said MASWings’ Managing Director, Dr Amin Khan.
The route are from Kota Kinabalu to 3 destinations, Miri, Labuan and Sandakan, and Kuching to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri, with the same fares that Malaysia Airlines is charging. This subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines will initially commence operations with 4 Fokker-50 and 4 Twin Otter aircraft.
All this planes are going to be replaced soon with the ATR 72-500. Probably by 1st quarter of next year. I don’t know.
Current Twin Otter
White FAX’s Twin Otter
Red FAX’s Twin Otter
FAX’s plane overnight in Miri
More..
Sneak peek inside the Twin Otter
New ATR 72-500
The ATR 72-500 that MAS will use to replace those Twin Otter for the rural service should look something like this. I dont have the picture with MAS Wings’ logo on it.
Coming soon..
