The Boeing 777 has been one of the most reliable aircraft of the past couple of decades, and has really shaped many airlines’ route networks. Routes which weren’t previously feasible on the 747 (either due to demand or distance) became feasible with the 777.
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So that's why they're cutting routes to Paris and Amsterdam, thought they would've kept the 777s around until the A350s come. So what's the point of the orders now then? Restart those routes when the A350s come?
How long do you think they will keep operating the A380 to LHR? Would love to try it in 2016 before it's sold / taken off the route.
Retiring 777s seems like purely a business decision due to them winding down their longhaul routes.
"Their Cursed 777s"? What a needlessly bitchy title. Perhaps you should write for The Daily Mail.
Lucky wrote about MH upgrading their J on A330 back in November, my guess would be that some shorter A330 routes will be cut/ taken over by the B737. And the freed up A330 put on some of the former B777 routes.
As to why they are keeping the A330 rather than the B777?
From Airbus.com
Airlines and pilots will both benefit from the Common Type Rating pilot training on the A350 XWB and A330 jetliners.
Basically a A330 pilot have the rather type rating to fly A350 leading a much smother transition, pluss making mixed fleet ops with a common pilot pool possible.
I'm glad MH is continuing its refresh. I would have thought they'd sell those 777s since there would be a market for them. Either way, I wish MH the best on rebranding itself and hopefully it can compete as a regional airline against Air Asia.
Needless to say A350XWB is a good alternative to 777-200ER in terms of distance and the capacity. The only concern is that when will them be sent to KUL, since most of the 777s currently support the route between KUL and Europe
flew on their A380 from London to Kuala Lumpur in business -- I liked it a lot! The entertainment system wasn't great but I liked the seat and the service. It's a great airline, and a shame what happened to them.
What a terrible title for the post. Awful.
In any case, good riddance to the 777 and their awful middle seat in business class; they will not be missed.
Another contributing factor probably was fleet age. Their 330 subfleet has an average age of 3.5y, the 777 subfleet 15.3y, with the oldest bird approaching 18y. The T7 could probably have gone a few more years before exhausting their cycles - that's not what you are aiming for in a turn around situation.
At the end of the day it does not help no matter which equipment you operate if your staff is unhappy. This will result in cranky and dismissive attitude towards the passengers. Those who still do fly with MAS are the Best Friends of the cabin crew because without them there will soon be no MAS.
Now add to this the incomprehensible decision to stop serving alcohol even in Business Class on flights less than 3 hrs and one has to wonder how much control does Herr Müller really have over MAS.
I already feel it is mighty insensitive and inconsiderate to force a Moslem prayer down everyones throat in their safety video. It's almost like some influential people in Malaysia think it's an island and people have no choice. Well, guess what, if there ever was an international business then an airline would be at the very top of that list.
Keep turning it into a bastion of religious intolerance and see how long you can keep it afloat. Whether you do this on a B738, A380, A333 or A350 will not make one iota of difference.
Now is 2017.. I'm glad to see how Malaysia airlines become big again.... It is probably the greatest turnaround in business history.. From the company that almost collapse, their making strong comeback... With a good business plan and gaining back trust from passenger... They make a big order or 50 narrow body and now working to add a lot of wide body to meet the demand... upgrading from 737 to bigger a330 and the coming a350 in many of the routes... the utilisation of a380s fleet as charter planes...
... now I am reading this, and flights from Amsterdam to Kuala Lambur are still on 777's... so I am confused... what are they talking about?
too sad to see 777's retired from Malaysia Airlines... goodbye
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bruh, the 777 Malaysia Airlines livery was way better than the newer ones
sad to see them retiring their 777s
What was the fault of state of the art airplane like 777. MH370 was hijacked by the pilot and MH17 was shot down by the Ukrainian. So what was airplanes fault in this. Stupid Malaysian government. 777 is the best airplane there is.