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- Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Virgin Australia - VB Livery About To Disappear
- Replies: 41
- Views: 13569
RE: Virgin Australia - VB Livery About To Disappear
Awesome post! Well done QF175! I for one am happy to see the red livery go. I'm a sucker for recently expired liveries. Every time I see a <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> aircraft where the roo's leg's cut off I cringe. I mean, the new <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym...
Jump to post- Fri May 23, 2014 12:06 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: EVA Air (BR) To Buy 787-10 + Orders More 77W
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19062
RE: EVA Air (BR) To Buy 787-10 + Orders More 77W
EVA AIR is shaping up to be the next emerging quality Asian airline that's influential beyond just within Asia. They have a great product on their B777s, a fantastic network to the US, Japan, and mainland China. Their marketing of the Hello Kitty jets has been a massive success if mostly within Asia...
Jump to post- Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Etihad Increased Stake In Virgin Australia
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3881
RE: Etihad Increased Stake In Virgin Australia
EY has the Australian Foreign Investment Board's approval to take its VA shareholding to 19.9%, but after the latest stock purchase it's only 13.4%.
Jump to post- Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:17 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Qantas New Uniform
- Replies: 69
- Views: 19110
RE: Qantas New Uniform
Love it. It's arguably the most designer-like uniform of any airline today. Contemporary, elegant, stylish. And we don't need silly boomerangs and koala prints to announce to the world that we're Aussie. Imagine 10+ cabin crew in this new uniform walking in an airport together - it'll turn heads for...
Jump to post- Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:29 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Domestic US Travel On AA/UA/CO
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5404
RE: Domestic US Travel On AA/UA/CO
Thanks guys for the great tips. I think I will go for <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> over <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>, even if it means I'll have to trek to <acronym title="Transaer (Ireland) and Trans Asian Airlines (Kazakhstan)">T7</acronym> at <acron...
Jump to post- Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:29 am
- Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
- Topic: Domestic US Travel On AA/UA/CO
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5404
Domestic US Travel On AA/UA/CO
Hi guys, I need some advice on travelling domestically in the US. I will be arriving at <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> on QF93/24JAN (around 6.40am and am going onwards to <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA -...
Jump to post- Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:54 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Star Alliance - Who's The Next Member?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 13647
RE: Star Alliance - Who's The Next Member?
Hong Kong Airlines? They have reportedly just ordered 10 A380s and having a <acronym title="Four Star Aviation (US Virgin Is.)">HK</acronym> based airline would give Star Alliance some say in the Pearl River Delta against <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acronym> and <acronym ti...
Jump to post- Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:06 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Are Qantas B767's That Bad?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 15546
RE: Are Qantas B767's That Bad?
They are trialling using iPad2 as AVOD on <acronym title="Aeropostal (Venezuela)">VH</acronym>-OGH at the moment for domestic runs. If the trial is successful then the plan is to implement it to all B767 flights. A very cost effective way to upgrade IFE on older aircraft. AFAIK there will be an iPad...
Jump to post- Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:45 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air Tahiti Nui Publishes JFK Schedule
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6714
RE: Air Tahiti Nui Publishes JFK Schedule
So when will the PPT-SYD flights be loaded??
Looking forward!!
Now all they have to do is join the QF FFP!! :p
j.
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:09 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Emirates Expands Network
- Replies: 73
- Views: 16872
RE: Emirates Expands Network
Thanks for clarifying that! Makes me feel lot better 
Jimmy
- Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:05 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Emirates Expands Network
- Replies: 73
- Views: 16872
RE: Emirates Expands Network
Any particular reason that TPE and AMS are only served with Freighters???
- Sat Oct 16, 2004 8:32 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Virgin Atlantic's Service - New For 2005
- Replies: 52
- Views: 13339
RE: Virgin Atlantic's Service - New For 2005
I think most Asian airlines used to give out hot towels, certainly the ones I've flown -- <acronym title="EVA Air (Taiwan)">BR</acronym>, <acronym title="China Airlines (Taiwan)">CI</acronym>, <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym>, <acronym title="Cathay Pacific (China-Hong Kong)">CX</acr...
Jump to post- Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:59 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Service On Domestic QF Flights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4055
RE: Service On Domestic QF Flights
ANstar,
They've changed it with the new meal service which was introduced a few weeks ago.
cheers
Jimmy
- Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:21 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Service On Domestic QF Flights
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4055
RE: Service On Domestic QF Flights
Hi LordHowe Beer and wine are free on domestic flights Monday to Friday after 1200. All other times I think you have to pay AUD6 The new meal service are online now. 2 hot meals choice on <acronym title="Perth (PER / YPPH), Australia - Western Australia">PER</acronym> flights and printed menu etc. J...
Jump to post- Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:00 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: SYD, Why Only United?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8809
On Qantas...
<b>Anyone who says that <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> has not had government support over foreign airlines competing directly with <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> (especially in <acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australi...
Jump to post- Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:09 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: China Southern VS China Eastern VS Air China.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 46727
China Southern VS China Eastern VS Air China.
Hi all, Just wanted to know, which of the 3 big airlines in China has the best: 1. In flight service 2. Safety record 3. Domestic network coverage 4. International network coverage 5. Fleet (in terms of fleet type, age, interior, etc) 6. Economy Class 7. Business Class Reason I'm asking is because t...
Jump to post- Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:04 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA Or Qantas LHR/MEL?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4913
RE: BA Or Qantas LHR/MEL?
QF1 was a wake-up call for Qantas for safety. It is easy for an airline that has had no <b>hull loss accidents</b> to become complacent. Fortunately because of the Bangkok accident, <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> is not. BCAL, If you have a <b>one</b>world Frequent Flyer Programme,...
Jump to post- Sun Jun 20, 2004 8:41 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Qantas Pulling Out Of Paris
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8629
RE: Qantas Pulling Out Of Paris
Would this be easy for <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> to come in and take advantage? <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> will be offering more one-stop EU destinations than ANY other airline in Australia. Qantas is going the exact opposite dir...
Jump to post- Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:28 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Exclusive: Backpackers Xpress Launch Info
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4140
RE: Exclusive: Backpackers Xpress Launch Info
Wow 38 inch pitch is normally for Premium Economy Class seats!! Is it because it's weight restricted so they can't put too many seats on?
- Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:12 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air New Zealand Buys 10 Boeings
- Replies: 93
- Views: 10316
RE: Air New Zealand Buys 10 Boeings
Good news indeed, just quite surprised that they chose the 777 and not the A330/340. They already have the A320 in their fleet. Also unless they find another replacement for the 767, the 777 seems a big jump in capacity to Asian destinations. Probably they are going to phase out some 747s? Happy the...
Jump to post- Sat May 29, 2004 5:41 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: EVA Air Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2833
RE: EVA Air Question
They have good food i think, they have larger than normal meals portions. and if you're travelling in Y+ class, then it's even better.
Only problem I see is that the FAs don't speak much English... They try, but still...
cheers!!
Jimmy
- Sun May 23, 2004 8:58 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: CX HKG-SYD To Go 3X Daily In Aug 2004?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8223
RE: CX HKG-SYD To Go 3X Daily In Aug 2004?
Thanks Carnoc for the explanation.
Where would I be able to find the ownership structure of MU and other Chinese airlines?
Thanks
Jimmy
- Sun May 23, 2004 11:14 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: CX HKG-SYD To Go 3X Daily In Aug 2004?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8223
- Sun May 23, 2004 2:39 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: "Star Stickers" For U.S. Airways
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4441
RE: "Star Stickers" For U.S. Airways
SQ452, <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> originally said they didn't like the black tail due to the Asian superstitious traditions. Consequently a white tail with the STAR was created for <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym>. However they *still* don't paint it on their ai...
Jump to post- Sun May 23, 2004 2:25 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Relationship Between SQ And ANZ
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3062
RE: Relationship Between SQ And ANZ
777ER, The airshare agreement between <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> and <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> also involved the sharing of revenue on the routes. Yes they still code share on routes out of <acronym title="Air New Zealand">NZ</acronym> to <acronym title="Sin...
Jump to post- Sun May 23, 2004 1:56 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: CX HKG-SYD To Go 3X Daily In Aug 2004?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8223
RE: CX HKG-SYD To Go 3X Daily In Aug 2004?
That's not fair at all, agree 100%.
However, since when has the Chinese government been "fair" at all when it comes to what they want?
Jimmy
- Fri May 21, 2004 9:12 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: "Star Stickers" For U.S. Airways
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4441
RE: "Star Stickers" For U.S. Airways
Singapore Airlines don't even have one aircraft in STAR colours! Same with AirNZ and ANA.... I have a feeling that SIA don't really want to belong to the Star Alliance. STAR GOLD members can't even use the <acronym title="Singapore Airlines">SQ</acronym> lounge in <acronym title="Singapore - Changi ...
Jump to post- Fri May 21, 2004 8:55 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Evaair Or Thai LHR-BKK?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3924
RE: Evaair Or Thai LHR-BKK?
Hmmm Thai F and J legendary? IMO Thai must have the most outdated F and J class in the region compared to other airlines its size!! EVA F and J cls might not be flat, but at least they have PTVs. However for Y, both <acronym title="EVA Air (Taiwan)">BR</acronym> and <acronym title="Thai Internationa...
Jump to post- Sun May 02, 2004 11:57 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Asian Carriers With Western Uniforms For Females
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5204
RE: Asian Carriers With Western Uniforms For Females
I think it all depends on what type of market the airline is trying to attract. Singapore, Thai, Malaysian and the like mostly have foreign tourists/ businesspeople travelling on them, therefore it would be good to have an Asian style uniform. However, 70% of JAL and ANA's traffic is Japanese, and t...
Jump to post- Sun May 02, 2004 11:47 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: British Airways Launches New Global TV Ad
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7447
RE: British Airways Launches New Global TV Ad
Is is possible to download it from the net?
j.
- Sun May 02, 2004 11:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: QF Vs. UA (and Other Options For LAX-SYD)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6361
RE: QF Vs. UA (and Other Options For LAX-SYD)
Ek's just matched <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym>/NZ fares on the <acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australia - New South Wales">SYD</acronym>-<acronym title="Auckland - International (AKL / NZAA), New Zealand">AKL</acronym> route. <acrony...
Jump to post- Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:12 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: QF Domestic, What To Expect?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3985
RE: QF Domestic, What To Expect?
Yes <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym> does use A330-200/300s on the <acronym title="Brisbane (- Eagle Farm) (BNE / YBBN), Australia - Queensland">BNE</acronym>-<acronym title="Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (Mascot) (SYD / YSSY), Australia - New South Wales">SYD</acronym> run....
Jump to post- Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:33 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: QF Domestic, What To Expect?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3985
RE: QF Domestic, What To Expect?
Hi Danny, I used be quite critical of <acronym title="Qantas (Australia)">QF</acronym>'s inflight service. However I've travelled them about 20 times with them domestically in the last 12 months I found them to be quite good in terms of inflight service and IFE/ seats etc. You get a meal service, de...
Jump to post- Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:54 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Austrian In Nepal- Since When?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3786
RE: Austrian In Nepal- Since When?
Must've taken over the old 763ER service of Lauda. They've always had a presence in KTH.
jimmy
- Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:20 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Quiz - Airline Logos
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11554
RE: Quiz - Airline Logos
Compass -- Continental or EVA Air or NWA or VARIG
Fried Egg -- Air Calin?
- Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:14 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Jetstar - Not A New Airline
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4846
RE: Jetstar - Not A New Airline
Didnt hear anyone complain when Virgin replaced Ansett~!! Industrybuff, just go to <acronym title="Virgin Blue Airways (Australia)">DJ</acronym> (yes, Virgin Blue) if you don't like Jetstar. Airbear, Do you see Virgin matching <acronym title="Air Jamaica Express">JQ</acronym> (yes, Jetstar's IATA co...
Jump to post- Sun Jan 25, 2004 5:00 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Discount Airfares: The Best Deal You Ever Got?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4724
RE: Discount Airfares: The Best Deal You Ever Got?
Around USD1100 for a BUSINESS CLASS <b>*RETURN* *all tax included*</b> from Taipei to Sydney via <acronym title="CURRENT: Hong Kong - Chek Lap Kok International (HKG / VHHH), China - Hong Kong AND OLD: Hong Kong - Kai Tak International (HKG / VHHH) (closed), China - Hong Kong">HKG</acronym> on Catha...
Jump to post- Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:27 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Flat Screen Ticket Counter Labels
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3487
RE: Flat Screen Ticket Counter Labels
In Brisbane and Sydney (and possibly <acronym title="Melbourne - Tullamarine (MEL / YMML), Australia - Victoria">MEL</acronym>, <acronym title="Perth (PER / YPPH), Australia - Western Australia">PER</acronym>, <acronym title="Adelaide (ADL / YPAD), Australia - South Australia">ADL</acronym> etc) the...
Jump to post- Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:15 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Qantas's Jet Star - Why Airbus A320 Over 737NG?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7519
RE: Qantas's Jet Star - Why Airbus A320 Over 737NG?
According to Boeing, only 30% of the cost involved is the acquisition cost of the aircraft, for rest of the aircraft's life, 70% of the total cost is parts and maintenance
Jump to post- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:32 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Route Strategy Jobs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2832
RE: Route Strategy Jobs
Try "Network planning" or just "Planning" departments of airlines. However not many ppl get those jobs without prior airline working experience (such as revenue managment, customer service, marketing etc). So best way is to get a job with an airline first (like any job) and then work your way up fro...
Jump to post- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:18 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: UNI Airways
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1936
RE: UNI Airways
Terminalc is right, <acronym title="Uni Air (Taiwan)">B7</acronym> have a very tight seat pitch on its M90s. Also, the seats are not comfortable (from countless experiences doing <acronym title="Taipei - Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE / RCTP), Taiwan">TPE</acronym>-<acronym title="Kaohsiung - In...
Jump to post- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:11 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Emirates SIN-MEL Empty
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5247
RE: Emirates SIN-MEL Empty
Rob, I'm well aware of that not all information is included in the <acronym title="Aerolineas Argentinas (Argentina)">AR</acronym>. However, from what other's have suggested it seems that they've only got it from a "i heard it from someone else" basis. Also, I'm not saying that <acronym title="Emira...
Jump to post- Sun Nov 30, 2003 10:21 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Emirates SIN-MEL Empty
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5247
Load Does Not Equate To Yield
Guys, we should know better that Load does not equal to Yield!! Full flights aren't necessarily profitable and half empty (or half full, depends how you look at it) flights aren't necessarily un-profitable. Oh and also, for all of you who says <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acr...
Jump to post- Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:56 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: KL's White Elephant Airport
- Replies: 74
- Views: 10016
RE: KL's White Elephant Airport
Sq_pilot you're such an extremist. What do you mean by "peace"? Every one of your posts suggest the exact opposite. Please post in a more civilised way. KLIA is my fav airport btw. Been there many times and loooooove the emptyness! It feels like I have the whole airport to myself!! Oh and I love the...
Jump to post- Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:00 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How's Aer Lingus Doing Lately?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2127
How's Aer Lingus Doing Lately?
Hi all, Just wondering, for those of you in the know, how's Aer Lingus doing lately? I read somewhere that they're turning themselves into a low cost airline. Does that have any effects on their international ops? And also what's the situation like in Fleet Planning and Network Planning? Thanks heap...
Jump to post- Fri Nov 21, 2003 12:15 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: QF'S New York Flights
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5756
RE: QF'S New York Flights
It is the low season now... well shoulder, but it is expected that loads are low
Btw, how's the IFE in the class you were travelling?
Jimmy
- Tue Nov 18, 2003 12:59 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: EK To Vienna
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3238
RE: EK To Vienna
They currently fly freighters to Taipei, would they fly pax to Taipei as well? 3 weekly DXB-TPE using A332s perhaps?
Jimmy
- Sun Oct 26, 2003 11:20 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Emirates Announces Airbus A 340-500 Routes
- Replies: 51
- Views: 12981
RE: Emirates Announces Airbus A 340-500 Routes
I think one of the reasons that <acronym title="Emirates (United Arab Emirates)">EK</acronym> is doing so well recently is that they virtually don't have competition out of <acronym title="Dubai - International (DXB / OMDB), United Arab Emirates">DXB</acronym> and the middle east. Look at <acronym t...
Jump to post- Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:19 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What Is Your Dream Airline Job.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5718
RE: What Is Your Dream Airline Job.
ceo. major regional airline with 1~2 aircraft types. preferrably in the asia-pacific.
Jump to post- Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:03 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: EVA Air Gets MD90 Back From Uni Air! (photo)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4742
RE: EVA Air Gets MD90 Back From Uni Air! (photo)
thanks guys for the info, Mas777, in the past when EVA Air anounce new routes that were to be flown by <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-90s, they always make Uni Air fly the routes (eg Hanoi, <acronym title="Taipei - Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE / RCTP), Taiwan">TPE</acronym>-<acro...
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