Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Review:MH is Malaysian Hospitality?

Its been a while since I had taken a flight with Malaysia Airlines, the last was my flight to Taipei in December 2008. This time around for my flight back to Brunei for sem holiday, I had chosen MAS based on the fare (RM$6/7) but there was a ton of other surcharges and taxes about RM$160! The flight no was MH730, a Boeing 737-400 which was the most common fleet for MAS flights til they got more 737-800 which was so much nicer! The flight ETD was 1.30pm.
The check-in process was fast as I had performed Online Check-in. After check-in terus went down to escalator to the International Departure area.
Boarding commences quite late, a little over 12.40pm. And boarded the plane at 1.10pm, picked up a copy of Star paper at the plane entrance. 2 flight attendants greeted us while another few were on hand to assist with your hand baggage. Interestingly, the Star paper dont have the Metro section which I was awaiting to read every Saturday as The Bangsar Boy column was interesting to read, nevermind that Metro pullout got tons of ads!
A few people called for service just before takeoff and the FA gladly brought the pillows and blankets that was requested.
I was seated at 7C, but since my sides B and A was not taken apparently I got 3 seats for myself haha! Flight time was officially 2h 20min which was similar as Air Asia but not RBA which is only 1h 50min or 2h 5min. Puzzling, same route timing different.
After takeoff to cruising altitude, the co-pilot made a long announcement regarding our flight.Quite a chirpy co-pilot I must say.
Then it was makan time.What in the world was served hmm Chicken kebab with rice or beef with kuskus (what is that dont ask me),Arabic choices. This is again puzzling as Brunei is somewhere in ASEAN and not in Middle East.I was hoping MAS serve nasi lemak but apparently from my reading of flight review nasi lemak was served too frequently that many complainted! The meal was served in a 'eco-box', inside was a small cup of Spritzer mineral water,a pack of Cadbury Gold chocolate,a slice of cake and of course the hot meal. Not too bad tasting but I would prefer if there are carrots in it haha!
Since the last time, I saw from blogs that MAS still gives away stationery kit I decided to request for a pen and a postcard.And yeah I got it, but kinda disappointed that MAS didnt issue new postcards.MAS should take this opprtunity to issue new postcards of the new 738 and also the new airbus 330.
In flight angri Bird fiesta was on haha! people playing on htc,ipad,iphone,etc
The descent route was apparently different from usual, last time I use Air Asia it uses Muara route,RBA uses Bandar route while MAS uses a route that allows me to see Kg Wasan (lots of paddy).
Immigration at Brunei was a little longer as before our arrival it was still clearing Air Asia flight pax.Baggage was out quite fast and the new trolley sponsored by Tel Bru was smaller but better.
So, in conclusion was MH Malaysia Hospitality and not only airline code? Yes or No its your own to judge but from what I say it is. Tutup cerita LOL!

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