Hi Flyers...AirAsia is well established.Whether they fly from KLIA or Timbuktu they already know how to make money.they have set standards and are continuing to do so.
Firefly has just started to blink.I believe it is in their vision to shine. They definitely need to fly jets to make money. Turboprops will never allow them to rake in the RM. We help them by giving direct tracks on a daily basis eg VPG-VKN, VPG-VKT and vice versa etc. This constitutes to definite savings. Whether this 'drop in the ocean" by ATC will ever help we are not sure but it is entirely their vision and accountability to make money. the only problem we foresee is the congestion SZB will have to face especially with the numerous flying schools already established. There is going to be too much holding for this poor guys and with AVGAS skyrocketing it will be good for all of them to move out of SZB. With the limited Area of Responsibility given to SZB ADR(aerodrome control) 1500ft and 5nm radius, it is going to be tough to put everyone in. Now with limited bays and too many hangars it is going to be tough too for MAB. Let's wait n see how things will move on in SZB.
