New Flights To Koh Samui

[SamuiRes]

"Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) will launch a new airline, Firefly, which will begin operation in early April, its managing director and chief executive officer Idris Jala said today. For a start, Firefly will operate with two Fokker F50 aircraft and provide twice daily services out of Penang International Airport to Kota Bahru, Langkawi, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, plus daily services to Phuket and Koh Samui in southern Thailand with one-way ticket price starting from RM9, he said.

These routes are currently not served by MAS or other airlines, he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry here. Firefly's routes will complement MAS' network connectivity and broaden its reach. The venture is also expected to boost MAS' revenue and targets, he added. Asked whether it is a low cost carrier, Jala said: "We would like to call it a community airline with a low cost base. It will be a profitable venture."

He expects Firely to break even in its first year of operation and start making a profit from next year. And there is no subsidy from the government, he said."

Firefly Web Site – http://www.fireflyz.com.my/deals/weekly

Daily Flight from Penang at 11.30 arriving Koh Samui 12.00 and departing 12.20 arriving Penang 14.50 starting 15th April.

The promotional flight to Koh Samui is quoted at “from MYR 39” presumably one way but then you have to add MYR 173.40 in various taxes and surcharges so the actual cost equates to Baht 1,984. It is not clear from the web site what the fare Koh Samui – Penang – Koh Samui would be and on line booking is not possible until the middle of May.

[Samui Coconut]

"Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) will launch a new airline, Firefly, which will begin operation in early April, its managing director and chief executive officer Idris Jala said today. For a start, Firefly will operate with two Fokker F50 aircraft and provide twice daily services out of Penang International Airport to Kota Bahru, Langkawi, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, plus daily services to Phuket and Koh Samui in southern Thailand with one-way ticket price starting from RM9, he said.

These routes are currently not served by MAS or other airlines, he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry here. Firefly's routes will complement MAS' network connectivity and broaden its reach. The venture is also expected to boost MAS' revenue and targets, he added. Asked whether it is a low cost carrier, Jala said: "We would like to call it a community airline with a low cost base. It will be a profitable venture."

He expects Firely to break even in its first year of operation and start making a profit from next year. And there is no subsidy from the government, he said."

Firefly Web Site – http://www.fireflyz.com.my/deals/weekly

Daily Flight from Penang at 11.30 arriving Koh Samui 12.00 and departing 12.20 arriving Penang 14.50 starting 15th April.

The promotional flight to Koh Samui is quoted at “from MYR 39” presumably one way but then you have to add MYR 173.40 in various taxes and surcharges so the actual cost equates to Baht 1,984. It is not clear from the web site what the fare Koh Samui – Penang – Koh Samui would be and on line booking is not possible until the middle of May.

Will be interesting to see what the real fare will be, considering landing fees on USM (that is, IF it happens at all)

[SamuiRes]

Will be interesting to see what the real fare will be, considering landing fees on USM (that is, IF it happens at all)

Maybe as the route does not compete with any Bangkok Airways routes and could serve as a feeder service to their other routes they have been a bit more realistic in what they have asked for.

Time will tell of course and we all knew that Thai were flying in here until they changed their minds at the last minute.

[yabs]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

[Mid]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

a common mistake ,

I've flown Samui -KL with that Malaysian mob who's name escapes me .......................

[hecky]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

airline from kula Lumpa come every Thursday and Sunday. Charter service i think.

[Samui Coconut]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

airline from kula Lumpa come every Thursday and Sunday. Charter service i think.

Not really a mistake, only "Berjaya Air" comes in every Thursday and Sunday, and that's it ! (scheduled flight)

[SamuiRes]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

The airport is owned by Bangkok Airways. They have just made it economically unrealistic for other arilines to fly in in the past. Thai nearly started a service recently but got cold feet at the last minute "due to the high landing charges" or so they said. I suspect, but do not know for certain, that Bangkok Airways may have done a deal with these other airlines which are not on competing routes.

[hecky]

I thought the airport on samui was just for bangkok Airways?

airline from kula Lumpa come every Thursday and Sunday. Charter service i think.

Not really a mistake, only "Berjaya Air" comes in every Thursday and Sunday, and that's it ! (scheduled flight)

as you say is scheduled just checked there web site, 200 us dollar return no suprise it is there most expensive route

[susquosh]

"Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) will launch a new airline, Firefly, which will begin operation in early April, its managing director and chief executive officer Idris Jala said today. For a start, Firefly will operate with two Fokker F50 aircraft and provide twice daily services out of Penang International Airport to Kota Bahru, Langkawi, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, plus daily services to Phuket and Koh Samui in southern Thailand with one-way ticket price starting from RM9, he said.

These routes are currently not served by MAS or other airlines, he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry here. Firefly's routes will complement MAS' network connectivity and broaden its reach. The venture is also expected to boost MAS' revenue and targets, he added. Asked whether it is a low cost carrier, Jala said: "We would like to call it a community airline with a low cost base. It will be a profitable venture."

He expects Firely to break even in its first year of operation and start making a profit from next year. And there is no subsidy from the government, he said."

Firefly Web Site – http://www.fireflyz.com.my/deals/weekly

Daily Flight from Penang at 11.30 arriving Koh Samui 12.00 and departing 12.20 arriving Penang 14.50 starting 15th April.

The promotional flight to Koh Samui is quoted at "from MYR 39" presumably one way but then you have to add MYR 173.40 in various taxes and surcharges so the actual cost equates to Baht 1,984. It is not clear from the web site what the fare Koh Samui – Penang – Koh Samui would be and on line booking is not possible until the middle of May.

Will be interesting to see what the real fare will be, considering landing fees on USM (that is, IF it happens at all)

[susquosh]

"Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) will launch a new airline, Firefly, which will begin operation in early April, its managing director and chief executive officer Idris Jala said today. For a start, Firefly will operate with two Fokker F50 aircraft and provide twice daily services out of Penang International Airport to Kota Bahru, Langkawi, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu, plus daily services to Phuket and Koh Samui in southern Thailand with one-way ticket price starting from RM9, he said.

These routes are currently not served by MAS or other airlines, he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry here. Firefly's routes will complement MAS' network connectivity and broaden its reach. The venture is also expected to boost MAS' revenue and targets, he added. Asked whether it is a low cost carrier, Jala said: "We would like to call it a community airline with a low cost base. It will be a profitable venture."

He expects Firely to break even in its first year of operation and start making a profit from next year. And there is no subsidy from the government, he said."

Firefly Web Site – http://www.fireflyz.com.my/deals/weekly

Daily Flight from Penang at 11.30 arriving Koh Samui 12.00 and departing 12.20 arriving Penang 14.50 starting 15th April.

The promotional flight to Koh Samui is quoted at "from MYR 39" presumably one way but then you have to add MYR 173.40 in various taxes and surcharges so the actual cost equates to Baht 1,984. It is not clear from the web site what the fare Koh Samui – Penang – Koh Samui would be and on line booking is not possible until the middle of May.

Will be interesting to see what the real fare will be, considering landing fees on USM (that is, IF it happens at all)

[susquosh]

On-line booking now available.Initial flight from Samui on 15th April for MYR0 return next day MYR39 plus taxes etc.

[Rooo]

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Departure Date : Sun, 15 Apr 2007 Route Type : Roundtrip

Return Date : Thu, 19 Apr 2007 No. of Traveler : 1 Adult

Depart

Depart Koh Samui (USM), Koh Samui

12:20 Sun, 15 Apr 2007

Arrive Penang Intl Arpt (PEN), Penang

14:50 Sun, 15 Apr 2007

Class : N

Duration : 01:30

Flight No. : FY3603

Price: MYR 0.00

Fare Rules

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Return

Depart Penang Intl Arpt (PEN), Penang

11:30Thu, 19 Apr 2007

Arrive Koh Samui (USM), Koh Samui

12:00 Thu, 19 Apr 2007

Class : V

Duration : 01:30

Flight No. : FY3602

Price: MYR 39.00

Fare Rules

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Total Ticket Price

1 Adult MYR 39.00

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I seem to have hit the jackpot,free flight out of samui,only pay for return leg.