It would seem logical that Airasia should have a designated pick up or drop off point at klsentral. Just so the chaos of meet and greet could be more pleasant. Surely it shouldn't be too difficult to arrange that.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Airasia more expensive than MAS?
I recently flew Malaysia Airlines ("MAS") on my trip to Kuching. It was an amazingly lovely experience. Firstly I had to make a late booking on the flight and was pleasantly surprised to find that MAS was actually cheaper than the supposedly low cost Airasia. How does that happen? No wonder Airasia is making big profits.
Well I checked in online so I just had to drop my luggage an hour before flight. I was queuing for my turn when my flight number was announced and we were told to go to another counter for dropping the bags faster. So I did and I asked the counter guy when is boarding time and he said - now. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 20 minutes to departure time. Anyway, it's amazing how seamless it all was, not really having to worry about being shut out at the counter.
And I got onto the plane, it was a lovely Airbus. The steward helped me to put up my cabin bag. And the food... oh, it was yummy.. lovely roti canai for breakfast!
Well, I now check for MAS tickets first. The gap between MAS and Airasia prices also seems to be closing. And in many instances, Airasia prices are more expensive than MAS. There really should be a check on Airasia prices - why their air tickets are so expensive for a low cost with no frills. How is it justifiable that Airasia, budget airlines can have more expensive fares than MAS a full service airlines. Flights from KL to Kuching used to be around RM400 return for excursion fares if you stay more than 2 nights. In many instances, Airasia prices are higher than that.
I also want to express appreciation for MAS in adding more flights during the last Hari Raya holidays and keeping the fares lower than Airasia. Such corporate social responsibility by MAS is in the right direction, and such generosity should really begin in our own country. I really hope to see more sensitivity in a family-centric country like Malaysia not to have crazily cheap fares to overseas destinations during festive seasons, whilst having very high domestic fares when our own people are struggling to find affordable airtickets to fly home. I also hope that our national carriers will truly take care of Malaysians first.
Well I checked in online so I just had to drop my luggage an hour before flight. I was queuing for my turn when my flight number was announced and we were told to go to another counter for dropping the bags faster. So I did and I asked the counter guy when is boarding time and he said - now. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 20 minutes to departure time. Anyway, it's amazing how seamless it all was, not really having to worry about being shut out at the counter.
And I got onto the plane, it was a lovely Airbus. The steward helped me to put up my cabin bag. And the food... oh, it was yummy.. lovely roti canai for breakfast!
Well, I now check for MAS tickets first. The gap between MAS and Airasia prices also seems to be closing. And in many instances, Airasia prices are more expensive than MAS. There really should be a check on Airasia prices - why their air tickets are so expensive for a low cost with no frills. How is it justifiable that Airasia, budget airlines can have more expensive fares than MAS a full service airlines. Flights from KL to Kuching used to be around RM400 return for excursion fares if you stay more than 2 nights. In many instances, Airasia prices are higher than that.
I also want to express appreciation for MAS in adding more flights during the last Hari Raya holidays and keeping the fares lower than Airasia. Such corporate social responsibility by MAS is in the right direction, and such generosity should really begin in our own country. I really hope to see more sensitivity in a family-centric country like Malaysia not to have crazily cheap fares to overseas destinations during festive seasons, whilst having very high domestic fares when our own people are struggling to find affordable airtickets to fly home. I also hope that our national carriers will truly take care of Malaysians first.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Shouldn't office clothes be tax deductible?
Today i went to shop for work clothes. Seriously if i wasn't working, I would not be wearing this kind of clothes. If you look around the coffee shops, it is easy to spot someone who is working. I don't think anyone would choose to wear office clothes on a holiday.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
KFC flaming hot
KFC flaming hot is such a disappointment. There is absolutely no taste. Best to stick to spicy flavour or bring back the tom yam flavour. So for now no KFC in the meantime for me.
Luckily the local flavours for fried chicken like Famous Nasi Lemak in Bangsar is always good.
Touch n go
Tounch n go lanes should not be shared with tunai lanes. Defeats the purpose of touch n go which is meant to be faster than paying cash. If someone in front pays cash, it would increase the waiting time for the touch n go drivers.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Thompson Twins - Hold me now
As I sit at my desk listening to Lite FM playing the 80s songs sure brings back memories, particularly Thompson Twins - Hold me now... Keep playing...
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Will Firefly now please fly KL-Kuching sector
When Firefly first introduced its flights to Kuching, we were happy to have an alternative way to get home from KL. Not that the tickets were very cheap, but it offered a competitive alternative to Airasia. The fares are cheaper than MAS and we get to avoid LCCT and forget a moment how much worse off we all seem to be compared to the old days. hThen it was taken off amidst talks of MAS/Airasia merger or takeover. In any case it instantly created a non competitive environment and immediately flights from KL to Kuching on Firefly were removed. At the same time, the prices of Airasia for that sector went higher.
Certainly, in the old days, there was senior citizen fares where the tickets were half fares for a full serviced flights on MAS if bookings were made one week ahead. In recent times, the equivalent half fares are not easy to obtain even for zero service airlines like Airasia even if booked one week ahead. MAS has gone on to increase its fares exhorbitantly, Airasia also increased its fares. It's clearly a case of no competition for zero service airlines like Airasia while fares are not cheaper especially so during seasonal family reunions for festive celebrations. What is most annoying is to see cheap fare promotions for flights to other foreign destinations.
With the merger or takeover no longer in place, hopefully Firefly will continue to fly KL- Kuching sector. Firstly it is the duty of Firefly to ensure that Malaysians can return home first, before giving cheap fares to the Indonesians or other nationalities to fly home. It becomes absurd when during festive seasons, non-Malaysians can return home cheaply but not Malaysians using Malaysian airlines. Since MAS is losing billions, why don't they let the Malaysians benefit the service. If MAS wants any form of sympathy for making billions of losses, focus on corporate social responsibility. Take care of Malaysians first.
I have always felt Airasia is Malaysian but seeing how this particular situation is handled, it is hard to feel any sense of loyalty towards Airasia. How could they forget that East Malaysia forms part of Malaysia too?
Certainly, in the old days, there was senior citizen fares where the tickets were half fares for a full serviced flights on MAS if bookings were made one week ahead. In recent times, the equivalent half fares are not easy to obtain even for zero service airlines like Airasia even if booked one week ahead. MAS has gone on to increase its fares exhorbitantly, Airasia also increased its fares. It's clearly a case of no competition for zero service airlines like Airasia while fares are not cheaper especially so during seasonal family reunions for festive celebrations. What is most annoying is to see cheap fare promotions for flights to other foreign destinations.
With the merger or takeover no longer in place, hopefully Firefly will continue to fly KL- Kuching sector. Firstly it is the duty of Firefly to ensure that Malaysians can return home first, before giving cheap fares to the Indonesians or other nationalities to fly home. It becomes absurd when during festive seasons, non-Malaysians can return home cheaply but not Malaysians using Malaysian airlines. Since MAS is losing billions, why don't they let the Malaysians benefit the service. If MAS wants any form of sympathy for making billions of losses, focus on corporate social responsibility. Take care of Malaysians first.
I have always felt Airasia is Malaysian but seeing how this particular situation is handled, it is hard to feel any sense of loyalty towards Airasia. How could they forget that East Malaysia forms part of Malaysia too?
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