Yesterday, I made a trip to new low cost carrier terminal at KLIA. Getting there is easy, just follow the exit to the Sepang Circuit/Mas Cargo, which is the first exit after the KLIA toll. The LCC terminal is specifically designed to suit the Low Cost Carrier (LCC) business model where it would be no escalators, aerobridges and thus, be able to have a shorter turnaround time.
Since it is a low cost terminal, one needs to bear the fact that this terminal only has the basic facilities for an airport and should not expect anything grand like KLIA. Don’t be fool by the warehouse look of the terminal. Albeit its look (exterior-wise), this new LCCT has all the facilities which is up to international standard. Too bad they don’t have the internet connection area unlike Changi’s Budget Terminal. There are 3 foods and beverage outlet and a retail outlet at the main concourse. ( siap ada Coffee Bean lagi..kelas giler LCCT ni!!)
So far, the new LCCT is a good move by the government and MAB. This will make KLIA as a region hub for low cost carrier. Can’t complain much for this new LCCT, as long as it is efficient, clean and functional, it’s good enough!!
Below are few photos I've took.
Monday, March 27, 2006
The One with the new low cost terminal
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How does thing will work now? AirAsia taking over the whole domestic routes from MAS?
actually MAS came up with domestic rationalisation plan this week..no more subsidies from goverment for MAS domestic routes..and from 1 August onwards,MAS only fly to 18 trunk routes and the remaining routes will be given to Air Asia, but Air Asia will also fly to the trunk routes that MAS suppose to fly..so there are choices for non frills and frills flight..thats what i undertstand fir..
My young sis was telling me that she might need to hop on-hop off both MAS and Air Asia to travel from JB to Alor Setar, and since the two terminals are rather far from each other, that might not too convenience. However, if Air Asia kinda provides services to literally all domestic destinations, then it shouldn't be much of a hassle.
P/S: never take Air Asia before but heard from relatives and friends that it's quite a 'horror' flying experience... perhaps the pilots are not as experienced as MAS :-). If Alor Setar-KL will be catered by Air Asia, then I'll get my experience soon when I come back to Malaysia next time *-*
fir, actually Air asia fly to Alor Setar from KL and under the domestic rationalisation, both MAS and Air Asia will serve Alor Star from KL..
maybe that the frequencies of both airlines are not the same..
most of the time i fly with air asia to balik kuching..so far no problem apart from delays..which is not a problem for me..now they have the new Airbus320,so the old planes will be replace ..u shud try air Asia..just for a change :)
LCCT taxi service cohort with touts
Whatever you do, do not take the LCCT taxi services! Even in your most desperate moments. The following is a summary of their absolutely degrading, demeaning (for Malaysians) and high handed services.
My flight arrived from Bali (AK 905) on 8th February 2008 @ 10.30pm. There are two passengers (including myself) and 1 large baggage with 4 other smaller bags. Upon queuing up for about half an hour, I was informed that there are no more tickets for budget or (mini van) category taxi's. They offered premier taxi's that cost RM77.30 to the Subang area. The lady at the counter asked me which area I was residing and I informed her it was in the Subang area near Hyatt hotel. She recorded this in the receipt which I still have. Below are more detailed accounts of the whole episode:
1. Walked aimlessly to the domestic counter from the taxi counter which is about 100 meters away. Not a very convenient location.
2. Found the premier taxi's by accident since there were no signs to direct us there. Went up to the taxi driver of a black Hyundai bearing registration number WAQ 5372 and handed the ticket to the driver.
3. Loading of luggage into the trunk of the taxi was done by me with the driver just looking on instead of lifting a finger to help
4. The driver sped to the destination as I think he wanted to return to the airport to get the after midnight 50% extra on picking up more passengers. The luggage in the trunk was thrown around including fragile items that were purchased.
5. Upon arrival near the destination, the driver insisted to drop us off at Hyatt hotel instead of our house which is in Puncak Nusa Kelana Condo. This is when the extortion begins.
6. From the underpass where he was about to make his decision it was 500 meters to Hyatt and 800 meters to our home. The driver started asking for more money and extorting us threatening not to drop us off at the destination, slowing down the taxi and mentioning that the amount usually charged is RM77 not RM71. He failed to realise that I had paid RM77!
7. I bit my lip and allowed him to drive to our home where I opened the trunk myself and unloaded the baggage with the taxi driver looking on.
8. I then gave the driver a tongue lashing as he was no longer in control of the situation. He challenged me to make a report and took down the condo details. He asked the guards at the condo for my name and unit number and threatened to send "people" over. He said that the amount for this area is usually RM99 which was firstly not communicated to me when I got the ticket and if he had issues he should deal with the company not with the passengers. For another 200 meters the cost is RM20? If that is the case, it is approximately 180KM from my condo to LCTT so using the same costing of RM10 for 100 meters the total taxi cost should be RM18,000! Perhaps the drivers should also consider education at least if not for themselves, for their children; otherwise they would end up with the same mathematical and other mental deficiencies.
The company (at the ONLY counter just after arrival immigration services) monopolises the entire airport area. Because of this monopoly they feel they can operate in any fashion that they desire. This is a farce and giving Malaysia a very bad reputation for tourists especially of being hit by touts as soon as they enter our country! It’s not enough that the tourists are manipulated but the Malaysian's themselves are conned in the same way! LCCT is either just turning a blind eye to this or working hand in hand with these operators as they have done nothing despite numerous posts and complaints. Syabas LCCT...another job well done! Malaysia boleh!
I can be contacted on drsurajmenon.my@gmail.com for verification of authenticity of this posting.
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