[JKL]

“Hero” is putting it a bit strongly. Boris spoke to the passenger in question, as did I and several others. We assisted the crew, but they did the hard work. Their patience, professionalism and calmness under pressure (especially when things got violent) were impressive.

[TominScotland]

I see that Air AsiaX are cutting back on their Australian routes, maybe suggesting that Malaysian are gaining load over yield in that market, not necessarily a good long-term strategy – see http://www.ausbt.com.au/airasia-x-axes-adelaide-flights#comments

It will be interesting to see what changes Christoph Mueller brings to MAS in the new year – http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/1205/664839-mueller-malaysia/ . Will he introduce the Aer Lingus pay-for service offering on short-haul routes which could be challenging in a regional market where only LCCs have gone down this route?

[CXDiamond]

Christoph Mueller has a strong background in bringing airlines back from near collapse, he has done an excellent job at Aer Lingus revitalising it after it was brought to its knees by Walsh. When he took over the staff were demoralised, service was at rock bottom and they were a company of last resort for many.

Now they have a clear position in the market place, they stand up well to the low cost giant in their back yard and they have a good on board offering for a small fee. They have lounges, good delivery of luggage and operate from convenient airports, all this was achieved on Mr Mueller’s watch.

I’m sure he will do a sterling job at MH and in five years we will see something substantially different to now which offers fair prices and good service.

[K1ngston]

CXDiamond +1 I totally agree with you. As a resident now of Asia and using MH as they are in the OneWorld Alliance I hope he does a great job, they deserve to get back to where they were before the tragic events of this year! Roll on 2015

[lcpteck]

I’m doing my part by flying with MH for my travels. 🙂

[JohnHarper]

Good luck to Mr Mueller, I think he’s the right man for the job and would echo what has been said about his abilities.

[AMcWhirter]

Unforunately, Mr Mueller’s appointment has caused a political storm in Malaysia.

Irishtimes.com reports that former Prime Minister Mr Mahatir has said the job should have been given to a Malaysian.

Also it is reported that Lim Kit Siang, leader of the Democratic Action Party, has called on the government to halt Mr Mueller’s appointment until such time as a local chief executive can be found.

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/appointment-of-white-man-mueller-causes-malaysian-storm-1.2030513

[JohnHarper]

The New Straits Times has a slightly different take on the story:

http://www.nst.com.my/node/60806

If they appoint from within as before, nothing will change. I like the line in the NST article that Mueller will be the first CEO who will have had experience of the industry. That says it all about the way things have been done until now.

[cityprofessional]

Errr, actually, neither article is correct

The NST is one of the media puppet spokespieces of the ruling BN party – i.e. they spout what the govt tells them to (unless they want to be shut down)

Meanwhile Mahatir is senile and it is the DAP’s job to disagree with everything the govt does

There is no storm. It’s a pretty sensible appointment, and an unusual one for a govt that would normally “buy Malaysian” (aka “buy Malay”) and appoint their own cronies at all costs

[AMcWhirter]

Re: Boris’ return flight MH2 KUL-LHR on December 03

There’s a full report and photos of the incident involving a drunken passenger. The court case took place today It has been adjourned and the passenger involved will be sentenced at a later date.

Here’s a link to the report on standard.co.uk

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/boris-johnson-flight-drunken-brawl-david-morris-guilty-whisky-kuala-lumpur-9933329.html

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