Malaysia Airlines reveals new A350 and A330neo business class cabins

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• BJ says:

  30 Mar30 March 05:03

  Good to see MH getting a new fleet of A330s; this will be particularly good for passengers flying economy provided the seats in that cabin remain in 2-4-2 configuration as opposed to the more dense 3-3-3. New business seats are decent from my PV but I hope they are more robust than those of BA.
  The downside if flying MH is that going forward regional connections within SE Asia will be increasingly likely to be on a MAX. For me that means longhaul only on MH, switching to Air Asia for any shorthaul needs.

  • RTS says:

    30 Mar30 March 13:46

    Was it the Max that was falling out the skies at one point?

    • Gordon says:

      30 Mar30 March 16:28

      Two points In fact!

• shanghaiguizi says:

  30 Mar30 March 05:51

  I had no idea MH operated any max BJ. Just checked my next 12 flights with MH over the next couple months and all are -800. Further checking shows their only current max is flying the KL-KK route. Disappointing as I was about to book a trip to KK to check out wedding venues. Looks like an alternative carrier is going to be needed.

  Have screenshotted all my current bookings to show they are / were -800. I too will refuse to fly if they switch out for a max.

  Thanks for the heads up.

• Jon says:

  30 Mar30 March 07:02

  @shanghaiguizi I believe they have three MAXes currently flying, with a fourth due imminently (of 25 total order, if I remember correctly).

  One of my upcoming Bangkok flights was swapped from a -800 to a MAX, so I’ve rebooked. Unless anything’s changed in the last week or two, they’re using the MAX on 2 of the daily BKK flights (but luckily there are several others that – for now – are are still on the -800). Not sure what other routes it’s on. Like you, I also screenshot my bookings to keep a record of the aircraft type at time of booking 😉

  • memesweeper says:

    30 Mar30 March 07:30

    If the plane type changes I’m not sure what help you expect a screenshot of your booking to be.

    • Shanghaiguizi says:

      30 Mar30 March 08:04

      Company travel that makes all the bookings know who won’t fly on a max. If we’re booked on a non max and turn up at the gate to find a max then i don’t fly and my travel team do whatever travel teams do to fix it

      • JDB says:

        30 Mar30 March 09:00

        That would rather suggest the trips are rather non-essential.

        • Shanghaiguizi says:

          30 Mar30 March 09:09

          your comment would suggest you lack an imagination….

        • BJ says:

          30 Mar30 March 09:39

          Or perhaps that life is more essential and some want to minimise the risks. I say that without knowing the statistical risk of a hull loss on a MAX relative to any other 737 series but I would guess it’s much higher for the MAX. Some airlines previously allowed passengersvtovrebook if they found themselves on a MAX and didn’t want to fly; I’ve no idea if they still do.

        • Jon says:

          30 Mar30 March 10:26

          I think for me it’s not so much risk of hull loss (although that is a factor) but rather the potential for being in a survivable but deeply unpleasant incident, such as being sat next to a large hole in the fuselage, or whatever other surprises are patiently waiting to jump out of hiding… 😉

        • Novelty-Socks says:

          30 Mar30 March 11:14

          > That would rather suggest the trips are rather non-essential.

          You’ve summarised at least 50% of business trips there, in my experience…!

        • BJ says:

          30 Mar30 March 11:17

          @Jon, we’d probably get the 2-4-1 special with a hull loss.

      • david says:

        30 Mar30 March 10:56

        I highly suggest to stay at home @Shanghaiguizi . Lets chance of something happening. Stats on death on roads and who knows whats out there. Good luck.

        • BJ says:

          30 Mar30 March 11:28

          Why stay home when you can choose a flight not operated by a MAX, it’s far from difficult. Many people frequently factor in measured/perceived safety when purchasing a car, they don’t stay home – why should flying be any different? For me it’s not, that some airlines have an excellent safety rcord is important to me, that some other airlines do not is equally important.

  • Shanghaiguizi says:

    30 Mar30 March 08:09

    Thanks Jon. I saw one of their max is on the HKT route too. Shall keep an eye on it. 90% of my travel is MNL and SIN so all good (for now).

• Toby says:

  30 Mar30 March 07:07

  Looks smart, albeit the lose often ‘throne’ seat is a blow.

• 1958 says:

  30 Mar30 March 07:26

  The BA service to KL will start with a Club World 787 – so it will be interesting to see whether BA or MAS is first to introduce suites on this route.

  • Gordon says:

    30 Mar30 March 07:46

    Depends on what 787- ? It will be!

    • Richie says:

      30 Mar30 March 09:08

      Previously was a 9.

  • revkev7 says:

    30 Mar30 March 09:10

    Yes I have a booking next March and it is old style Club seat

• Oliver says:

  30 Mar30 March 09:38

  I came into the comments expecting to see other folks also saddened at the loss of the current A350, and the brilliant throne seat for solo travelers, or the side-by-side window seat option for couples, where you can have a pleasant conversation sat next to each other. (Unlike with BA’s Club Suite, where in the middle row, your partner’s/friend’s head is about 2M away from yours and you have to shout over. Twice now on BA daytime flights myself or my colleague has been asked to keep the noise down, as someone is trying to sleep, and we’re simply trying to have a normal conversation. Rant over.)

  I’m very surprised to see people going to such lengths to avoid flying on a 737-MAX aircraft. According to the Wikipedia article, “List of accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737”, we’re talking 3 or 4 incidents for the MAX? Plus you don’t need me to remind you that statically, you’re far more likely to die taking a bus or train….

  • Harry T says:

    30 Mar30 March 23:53

    People have little education about risk and therefore make hysterical judgements about practically non existent risks. Humans feel more comfortable with things they know, like driving a car, and they confuse familiarity for low risk.

    • Gordon says:

      31 Mar31 March 05:49

      It’s also a case of a person is in control of a car,, as oppose to flying where they are sitting in a seat while someone else has control!

• Lonli-Lokli says:

  30 Mar30 March 10:07

  Which BA rutes do have Premium Economy cabin?

  • Rob says:

    30 Mar30 March 10:17

    All long haul routes. It is on all long haul aircraft types, albeit the seat varies a bit.

• Andrew says:

  30 Mar30 March 13:00

  The problem with MH is the pricing. A few years ago I was at their highest level in their loyalty scheme but for the past couple of years their business class prices have been far too high. Why pay through the nose when there are so many other options available.
  Whilst MH is nice it’s simply not worth the extra expense.

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