{"id":2609,"date":"2013-06-10T19:38:51","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T11:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2021-02-12T18:29:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T10:29:46","slug":"review-malindo-air-flight-od1150-subang-to-penang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2013\/06\/10\/review-malindo-air-flight-od1150-subang-to-penang\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Malindo Air Flight OD1150 Subang to Penang"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cA breath of fresh air for the local airline industry. Once every few years it is nice to have a new player in the scene\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>That is exactly how I responded when a friend asked me my opinion about the new kid on the block &#8211; Malindo Air. I personally believe that a new airline is most of the time good news for the consumers. It often translates into a healthy competition that in the end provides better options for the consumers in terms of schedule, price, route and of course comfort level.<br \/>\nMalindo Air, a JV between National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) of Malaysia and Lion Air Group of Indonesia, started its flights back in March with flights from KLIA to East Malaysia. I had the opportunity to experience a Malindo Air flight on the second day of their operation and blogged about it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/index.php\/2013\/03\/24\/a-not-just-low-cost-experience-flying-from-kl-to-kota-kinabalu-on-malindo-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to read<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/140.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/140.jpg\" alt=\"1\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/140.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/140-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Three months later, Malindo Air continues to sustain their momentum by starting their ATR72 turboprop service from Subang SkyPark initially serving popular routes of Penang, Kota Bharu and Johor Bharu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/230.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/230.jpg\" alt=\"2\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/230.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/230-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is something new, something exciting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Without wasting any time, I found myself booked on a Malindo Air ATR72 flight to Penang on it first week of operations with two objectives in hand.<\/p>\n<p>1) to blog about Malindo Air\u2019s ATR72 service on AzuanZahdi.com and<br \/>\n2) to have a quick weekend getaway in Penang.<\/p>\n<p>Ticket for 3.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/319.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/319.jpg\" alt=\"3\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/319.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/319-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>RM160 per pax.<\/p>\n<p>It is not the cheapest for this route but for a booking made merely a week in advance + the school holiday weekend factor; it is definitely still good \u201cvalue for money\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Check in was done at counter 4 in Subang SkyPark. It should be a quick routine process for the ground crew but it took us about 5 minutes of queuing time + 5 minutes of waiting at the counter for us to get our boarding passes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/410.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/410.jpg\" alt=\"4\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/410.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/410-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No issues with my wife\u2019s 7kg bag as Malindo Air allows free check in baggage allowance of up to 20kg.<\/p>\n<p>The super thin boarding pass. A common trend for airlines these days especially low-cost carriers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/510.jpg\" alt=\"5\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/510.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/510-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boarding announcement was made about 15 minutes before scheduled time of departure. Priority boarding was given for senior citizens and those needing special assistance before the rest of the 51 passengers of flight OD1150 were allowed to board by rows.<\/p>\n<p>Beautiful morning light as we walked towards Malindo\u2019s first and currently the only ATR72-600 plane.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/610.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/610.jpg\" alt=\"6\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/610.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/610-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9M-LMF, ATR72-600.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/810.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/810.jpg\" alt=\"8\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/810.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/810-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/910.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/910.jpg\" alt=\"9\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/910.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/910-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/711.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/711.jpg\" alt=\"7\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/711.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/711-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWelcome..\u201d. Short and sweet greetings by the lead stewardess.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1010.jpg\" alt=\"10\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1010.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1010-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At one glance, Malindo\u2019s ATR72-600 is very much similar to other ATR aircrafts. Of course being a new aircraft, it has that \u201cnew\u201d feel and smell.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1115.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1115.jpg\" alt=\"11\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1115.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1115-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A total of 72 seats in a 2-2 single class configuration.<\/p>\n<p>After settling down at my 18D seat, a quick headcount was made and promptly after that the cabin door was closed and armed for departure. An on-time departure for this flight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1212.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1212.jpg\" alt=\"12\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1212.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1212-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take-off was smooth thanks to the good Saturday morning weather. I love this \u201cblue colour\u201d ala mood lighting during take-off and landing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1310.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1310.jpg\" alt=\"13\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1310.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1310-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Immediately after the seat-belt signs were switched off, the two crew went into action starting the in-flight service. I started my \u201cmini mission\u201d as well to have a closer look at the cabin features.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/2211.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/2211.jpg\" alt=\"22\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2211.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2211-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<br \/>\nThe first few rows of the cabin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/159.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/159.jpg\" alt=\"15\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/159.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/159-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first row is also the emergency exit row and features extra legroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/169.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/169.jpg\" alt=\"16\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/169.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/169-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Message from AzuanZahdi.com: If you don\u2019t think you can help the crew to operate the door during an unlikely event of an emergency, do not seat here. #serious #communityMessage<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Seat pitch of 29\u201d. Not too bad for a short hop. The unique thing that I noticed is the \u201cslim\u201d seats. These seats are slim (but comfortable) allowing better legroom and are not as heavy as normal seats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/179.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/179.jpg\" alt=\"17\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/179.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/179-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/189.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/189.jpg\" alt=\"18\" width=\"532\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/189.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/189-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I can still extend my legs comfortably although it is not as spacious as Malindo\u2019s Boeing 737-900.<\/p>\n<p>Overhead compartment. I was told that it\u2019s larger but I find it as almost the same size as the ATR72-500 which is significantly smaller than those in jet planes. So if you are travelling on ATR aircrafts, it is best to check in your luggage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1910.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/1910.jpg\" alt=\"19\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1910.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/1910-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The design of the compartment is nice but when the compartment door is open it blocks the seat number sticker.<\/p>\n<p>The seat pocket. Inside the pocket \u2014 a laminated safety card and an air-sickness bag.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/208.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/208.jpg\" alt=\"20\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/208.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/208-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<br \/>\nWeather was fine throughout the 1-hour flight. Approximately above Ipoh, the captain made an in-flight announcement confirming that the flight is arriving on-time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/2113.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/2113.jpg\" alt=\"21\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2113.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/2113-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Similar to its jet operations in KLIA, the two stewardesses of each ATR flights sport the same elegant-looking kebaya uniform.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/148.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/148.jpg\" alt=\"14\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/148.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/148-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Passengers were offered the choice of coffee\/tea\/water + a cupcake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/237.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/237.jpg\" alt=\"23\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/237.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/237-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you read it right. Hot drinks! Very useful for morning flights. A happy pax!<\/p>\n<p>The cupcake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/255.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/255.jpg\" alt=\"25\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/255.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/255-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the aircraft began its descend into Penang, the cabin was prepared for landing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/264.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/264.jpg\" alt=\"26\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/264.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/264-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Approaching RWY04 followed by a smooth landing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/274.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/274.jpg\" alt=\"27\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/274.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/274-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of scheduled time!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/284.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/284.jpg\" alt=\"28\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/284.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/284-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A good first experience. A good way to start my weekend getaway. Well done Malindo Air.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/294.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/\/294.jpg\" alt=\"29\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/294.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.azuanzahdi.com\/wp-content\/294-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<br \/>\nI will be sharing a video of the flight sometime later this week. In the meantime please do not hesitate to ask me anything about the flight by commenting below.<\/p>\n<p>Will I use Malindo Air ATR again? Yes if the price and timing are right. The good thing about having competition is that I can easily jump from one airline to another. However, a word of advice, Malindo for the time being runs only one aircraft from Subang. Despite it being a new aircraft, the external factors such as bad weather, traffic congestions and technical issues can disrupt normal daily schedule. Until they have more ATR72 in their fleet, I would advise anyone to factor in possibility of a delay especially if you are travelling in the evening.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Note: On 9th June 2013, our return flight PEN-SZB was delayed by 3.5 hours due to technical issues as the aircraft was doing the earlier sectors. The airline through its Facebook page apologized a day later. Refreshment was served to all passengers while waiting for the flight. Delays are very annoying especially if it is for more than an hour but as an aviation geek, I believe there is nothing more important than safety and security. During delays, flow of information to the pax is crucial and it is best for the passengers to be informed by the ground crew all the time on the status of the delay. A lesson learnt for all parties I am sure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I wish Malindo Air blue skies ahead and look forward to be flying on Malindo Air again soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cA breath of fresh air for the local airline industry. Once every few years it is nice to have a new player in the scene\u201d. That is exactly how I responded when a friend asked me my opinion about the new kid on the block &#8211; Malindo Air. 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