Will MH remain in oneworld?
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Back on the original point regarding the as-yet-unnamed European carrier willing to invest in MH. Out is IAG/BA (too much smell of colonialism), and also out LH, just because SQ and TG will squeeze MH like a ham piece in sandwich, so all it is remaining is good old AF/KL, and that would made apparently more sense considering the longstanding links with KL, and no doubt about the willingness of the Gouvernement de la Republique to finally flex their muscles against the evil Gulf carriers. Does it makes sense?
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Back on the original point regarding the as-yet-unnamed European carrier willing to invest in MH. Out is IAG/BA (too much smell of colonialism), and also out LH, just because SQ and TG will squeeze MH like a ham piece in sandwich, so all it is remaining is good old AF/KL, and that would made apparently more sense considering the longstanding links with KL, and no doubt about the willingness of the Gouvernement de la Republique to finally flex their muscles against the evil Gulf carriers. Does it makes sense?
It'd be strange to see AF disinvesting in Alitalia due to cash concerns, only to invest in another troubled carrier, which is not part of SkyTeam.
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The CEO also said there were European or Middle East airlines are in touch with MAS to purchase equities in the company. But he states that before MAS back to normal the company will not sell equities to foreign investors from Middle East. (I make an educated guess here that the said ME investor is Etihad)
I wonder if Emirates would ever consider diversifying their portfolio...
On this, I have dropped Enrich for MAS, as their devaluation of their FF was ridiculous. However, their flights out of KL on Business are actually really decent within Asia (ie: India) - definitely the better option in terms of pricing, not the hard product though.
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If it was Etihad/Qatar - I'd be okay with that as they have much better products than MAS. Obviously Qatar is the worst option as they treat their staff poorly - but Etihad does it better and they have much better products - it seems to have started working out better for Jet Airways in India.
I wonder if Emirates would ever consider diversifying their portfolio...
On this, I have dropped Enrich for MAS, as their devaluation of their FF was ridiculous. However, their flights out of KL on Business are actually really decent within Asia (ie: India) - definitely the better option in terms of pricing, not the hard product though.
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Nothing to do with service, MH is decent (though economy can be.. less than ideal at times in this department).
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I have also acquaintances working for EK as FAs and they are also less than positive about their experiences there. Anyway let's try to not take anedoctal evidence as a proof of working environment. EY compared to the other two has a significant less number of foreigners working with them, is actively trying to grow by investing in other carriers, as opposed of the direct grow of the other twos, so it does not so far need to employ foreigners in as much high numbers. Still, being Abu Dhabi and Dubai members of the same entity their cultural background is not different at all regarding working conditions and environments. One final word on MH to say that so far given the tragedies that struck them in the last year, i am amazed and moved by the outstanding display of professionalism showed during my trips, in all classes. It is a pity that such a dedicated workforce is involved in a painful restructuring, and I wiah all of them the best. MH deserves only for this to come out of this a stronger carrier.
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I have also acquaintances working for EK as FAs and they are also less than positive about their experiences there. Anyway let's try to not take anedoctal evidence as a proof of working environment. EY compared to the other two has a significant less number of foreigners working with them, is actively trying to grow by investing in other carriers, as opposed of the direct grow of the other twos, so it does not so far need to employ foreigners in as much high numbers. Still, being Abu Dhabi and Dubai members of the same entity their cultural background is not different at all regarding working conditions and environments. One final word on MH to say that so far given the tragedies that struck them in the last year, i am amazed and moved by the outstanding display of professionalism showed during my trips, in all classes. It is a pity that such a dedicated workforce is involved in a painful restructuring, and I wiah all of them the best. MH deserves only for this to come out of this a stronger carrier.
Well spoken ^
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I have also acquaintances working for EK as FAs and they are also less than positive about their experiences there. Anyway let's try to not take anedoctal evidence as a proof of working environment. EY compared to the other two has a significant less number of foreigners working with them, is actively trying to grow by investing in other carriers, as opposed of the direct grow of the other twos, so it does not so far need to employ foreigners in as much high numbers. Still, being Abu Dhabi and Dubai members of the same entity their cultural background is not different at all regarding working conditions and environments. One final word on MH to say that so far given the tragedies that struck them in the last year, i am amazed and moved by the outstanding display of professionalism showed during my trips, in all classes. It is a pity that such a dedicated workforce is involved in a painful restructuring, and I wiah all of them the best. MH deserves only for this to come out of this a stronger carrier.
One of my friends, she doesn't want to leave because it's such an amazing experience for her. So I guess you'll have the haters and lovers on anything.