Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Chu 15 - KL International Airport

When on the way back from Sepang Gold Coast, we dropped by to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport or KLIA serves the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, and is one of Southeast Asia's largest airports. It is also Malaysia's main international airport. It is situated in the Sepang district, in the south of state of Selangor, about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur.

Airport entrance

Nigel bugged to June, saying that he never been to KLIA before and ask her to bring him to there. June showed him the road directions from Sepang Gold Coast, as this is his first time to there. Approximately 25 minutes drive to KLIA. That time was heavy rain with storm. But we managed to reach there with the slow driving speed of 80 km. Parked our car at the cover roof parking area, with the parking fees of RM4 per hour.

June & I @ Escalator

Nigel @ Escalator

Nigel @ Lift Hall #1

Nigel @ Lift Hall #2

The escalators is for passengers to speed up their journey, lift to LEVEL 5 which is Departure Hall and LEVEL 3 to Arrival Hall. Showed it clearly at the signboard. We stopped at Departure Hall to see big planes. =D Can't stop myself to take photos of big planes.. =D

Busy taking photos #1

Busy taking photos #2

Behind big planes

Me

Check-in Counter

Looks quiet

Terminal Hall

Next, we stopped at the Viewing Area to check on our national airlines. Malaysia Airline System Berhad (MAS) is the government-owned flag carrier of Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines operates flights from its home base, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and with a secondary hub at Kuching. The airlines plans to relocate its headquarters from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport to KLIA in February 2012. 

Viewing Area

Domestic Flight

MAS Airlines #1

MAS Airlines #2

The Main terminal building or Terminal 1 is located in between the two runways. The contact pier is the rectangular-shaped terminal that is connected to the Main Terminal Building. It serves as the domestic terminal for Malaysia Airlines. Some international flights are handled there as well. Previously it used to cater to low-cost carriers' passengers. At the north side of the pier, it can only accommodate narrow-bodied aircraft. In contrast, the south side of the contact pier can accommodate Boeing 737and Boeing 747 or similar sized aircraft. 

Plane Runway

MAS Airlines is landing

The Satellite Terminal A accommodates international flights departing and arriving at KLIA. Passengers have to travel to the satellite building via the Aerotrain. There is wide array of duty-free shops and prestige brand boutique in the satellite building. A number of restaurants and international airlines' lounges are available as well as an Airside Transit Hotel.

Aerotrain Runway

Within the terminal, wireless (Wifi) is provided free of charge. The terminal also has prayer rooms, showers and massage service. Various lounge areas provided, some including children's play areas and movie lounge, broadcasting movie and sport channels such as Star Movies. The terminal also features a natural rainforest in the middle of the terminal, exhibiting the Malaysia forests. 

Arrival & Departure flight information board

Me

Nigel

June

After finished our tour in KLIA, we took a short tea break in Old Town White Coffee. First time in my life having tea in airport @_@ Bear in mind, the price of drinks in airport will be rather expensive compare to other place. Anyway, once in a blue moon. Should be OK. =D

Old Town White Coffee, KLIA

Our drinks

Me @ Oldtown White Coffee

Nigel @ Oldtown White Coffee

June @ Oldtown White Coffee

Although I had been to airport for twice, but I still love to go there because I will have a great chance to get closer to the big planes. Love planes very much. Every time when a plane flying over, for sure I'll looked up to see the plane. Such an unique interest I have. Hahaha.. Once again, I really enjoyed my day. Thanks to my beloved friends, June & Nigel. Cheers!! 



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