Confession of a Jet Setter

Tajuk macam bagussss aje kan....

I just got back from a day trip to Langkawi. My second day trip there for the month. It might not be my last for the year too...

I don't really mind going to the yard there though. Out of the three yards that we have, I love going to the Langkawi yard the most. Mana tak nya.... Breathtaking view, beautiful and expesive yachts everywhere Plus, I get to borong lots and lots of chocolates!

However, what I actually want to blog about it the terrible service that I have experienced with our national airline yesterday.

On my flight to Langkawi

All the passengers had boarded the plane and all set for departure. Suddenly, the co-pilot made a weird announcement:

"Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, errr.... welcome on board MH1430. I am (I can't remember his name). There is errrr... a slight delay to our journey to Langkawi as the flight engineer is errr.... currently checking erre... 'something' in the air craft. eerrr... It might take us err... 20 to 30 minutes to rectify the problem......bla bla bla..."

The mere mentioned of the word "something" got everyone suspicious, especially after having heard of the terrorist attack news in Mumbai. Dah la bagi announcement pun takde confidence langsung... I know it was not a scripted announcement, but I think it would have been better if the announcement was made by the head steward.

2 minutes later, the head steward made another annoucement:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret to inform you that we need to empty the aircraft in order for the flight engineer to change the battery of the aircraft. The change will take around 20 to 30 minutes and we shall continue our journey to Langkawi once the problem is rectified....."

WTF!

Change the battery? Aren't they suppose to check every component of the aircraft BEFORE allowing the passangers to go on board?!

The change too around 20 minutes but it took them at least another 20 minutes to take off from KLIA. Consequently, we landed in Langkawi airport almost an hour behind schedule!

My flight back to KL later that evening was also delayed. However, it was due to the terrible weather.

I know that the 'red low cost carrier' is championing the 'on-time guarantee' cause. And so far I have yet to experience any delays after they have launched the campaign.

How I wish that the national airline can do the same. They should not be complacent about their service because they know that most of their corporate clients will definitely prefer to fly with them rather than the 'red low cost carrier'. However, I know for sure that there were a lot of disgruntled passangers yesterday that was comparing the level of services between the two airlines and were highlighting their intention to switch airline should the level of service by the national carrier does not improve.

Hey... my company did not spend RM799 for my ticket to get a lousy service! I for one would rather fly with the 'red low cost carrier' if it means no waiting and on-time arrival guaranteed.




binx: i'm off to kemaman on monday *sob* *sob*

Ahhhhchoooo....!

I have been sneezing non-stop ever since I stepped in the car this morning!

Arrghhh..... I hate being sick... And I've been sick for over 4 times this year, which is more than the usual 1 time a year.

I wished I got myself an MC today. Then I would not have to sit in the 2 management committee meetings scheduled today....

Gosh... I really hope that the sneezing fit would not start later. How laa to control your sneezing? Habis laa nanti all the members of the senior management demam pulak....







binx: the new template is a work in progress...

An update... finally!

Things have been crazy lately.

Work has been demanding. We (my colleague and I) have been asked to do all sort of tasks, from a simple task of organising a management meeting at a hotel, to drafting a letter to the Country's #2 on a Saturday until late night and hand-delivered it to the BIG boss's house that very night and collected it the very next morning (on a SUNDAY!) to make necessary amendments before sending him a fresh copy to be delivered, travelling to all the Group's yards, coming up with all the strategic reports with ridiculous datelines (without knowing the first thing about what was to be expected out of the reports).

We are the Jack of all trades and a master of none. We seemed to be doing everything that our dear boss throws on our plate and more! Never did we complaint on the strain that it had taken on our lives.

Our stress level had shot up to the level where we are thinking of jumping ship (again!). I kept going home and requesting for Mr Judge to buy me a push-cart where I can start selling 'goreng pisang' in front of our apartment... It is better to sell 'goreng pisang' than to be subjected to all the nonesense that people throw at us at the office. At least, I'll get paid accordingly while not having to worry when my ass is going to get kicked.

I get tired even thinking about it. *sigh*

On the family front, we'll be staying at the in-law's for the next month or so coz FIL and MIL are off for their Haj trip this coming Thursday. We are instructed to hold the fort and look after the Mr Judge's siblings while FIL and MIL are away. There goes our privacy of having our own cozy little nest with warm and comfy bed. However, I guess that is the sacrifice that you have to make once you are married kan... Oh well, let's just hope that the arrangement is not permanent (I bet FIL would love to make it permanent).

"Here comes the wicked step mother... heheheh"

Wish me luck on the new temporary venture!




binx: i'm off to Langkawi! *sigh*