Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

Rex already has experience in charter and freight operations through its subsidiary PelAir so any Cobham pickup would just be an expansion of that side of their business.

Re: Volaris A320neo overflies company A320neo in near-miss at MEX

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Be careful... I posted this same topic few hours ago and got deleted without any excuse or explanation.

Re: Qantas/Airbus to launch Project Sunrise and firm narrowbody order tomorrow (2 May 22)

"Qantas promises Perth the stunning A350-1000 on nonstop to London" https://thewest.com.au/travel/qantas-promises-perth-the-stunning-a350-1000-on-non-stop-to-london--c-6657642 From 2026 which keen observers will note is after the SYD-LHR starts in 2025 so no, Perth to London Heathrow is n...

Re: Qantas/Airbus to launch Project Sunrise and firm narrowbody order tomorrow (2 May 22)

"Qantas promises Perth the stunning A350-1000 on nonstop to London" https://thewest.com.au/travel/qantas-promises-perth-the-stunning-a350-1000-on-non-stop-to-london--c-6657642 From 2026 which keen observers will note is after the SYD-LHR starts in 2025 so no, Perth to London Heathrow is n...

Re: Qantas/Airbus to launch Project Sunrise and firm narrowbody order tomorrow (2 May 22)

Where I was surprised was Jetstar not trying harder with the 788s out of SIN (albeit possibly some constraints given 3K ownership) They tried SIN-AKL for a little while (think using TT rights and Aus AOC). But Singapore owned Scoot got up to almost 20 787s (combo of 788 and 789) SIN-AKL was an A330...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

I'm wondering that with the announced specification of the A35K, and specifically the new F suites, what relevance F class has on the A380? It seems almost ludicrous to sell this as an F product compared to the A350 suites and also the offerings from SQ, EK, etc. So do they rebrand this as a "...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

Of course, there is always room for cynicism. My question is, why do you need A321XLRs for domestic services when a standard A321NEO would do? I get not fitting a lie-flat J seat in a domestic bird which is pretty much a waste of everyone's time but if you are going to end up with 2 sub-fleets, one...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

Interesting to note a slight change in the livery of the A220 since the initial announcement late last year. Last year, the A220 was in standard Qantas livery whereas today's graphics have it as Qantaslink. Probably not surprising as this means they will be crewed by cheaper non-mainline staff in t...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

200 seats in the XLRs indicate they’ll use standard narrowbody J seats similar to what’s in the 737s.

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2022

Seems QF are having issues on the DRW to LHR sector, having to offload passengers and bags due to runway works in DRW reducing the available runway for takeoff by 955 meters. Some passengers are getting rebooked on other airlines via the Middle East and others are getting notification that their bag...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

Anyone know why QF 789 ZNJ appears to be heading to HBA tonight? Not long flew over my house which is under the regular air route from MEL to Tas, and it was LOUD, (enough to hear over the breeze in the trees) much louder than the narrowbodies that regularly ply the routes, at similar altitude of ap...

Re: Qantas A330-200s - BNE - LAX - Lack of Crew Rest Areas

There was apparently a bunk MEL issue. Not a completely unusual situation. I’ve operated a flight with a similar issue when Cabin Crew Bunk ventilation was inop. Not sure what MEL issue the bunk could have when the aircraft involved don’t have bunks. Apparently the proper solution will be fitted cu...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

I’m confused. The blankets over rows of seats in the otherwise open rear cabin is the official Qantas crew rest set up? It looks terribly messy and unprofessional. From a brand management point of view I’m extremely surprised that was green lit.

Re: Visiting airside of a terminal.

In Australian domestic terminals there is no restriction on who can go airside, of course providing you go through the security screening. It’s pretty much limited to just the family and friends of people arriving and departing who want to see them off or welcome them at the gate.

Re: JAC Closure

Is this just a runway resurfacing or is it been extended also? There’s a lot of empty land around JAC, especially to the north.

Re: Immigration control responsibility when leaving Schengen

The weird thing here in your case is how were you in a situation not to get it stamped? Surely you couldn't have been the only Brit or non-EU citizen flying back, so what did they all do, because they all need a stamp (unless they are EU residents). As ChrisKen says, they had your API details that ...

Re: Qantas getting B37-800 Freighters

That’s an Alliance E-190. Alliance bought COPAs 190 fleet and many of them are operating under a wet lease agreement for Qantas in full Qantaslink livery. I don’t know what particular aircraft it is nor it’s story but I imagine it’s in Costa Rica on its delivery flight or for some pre delivery servi...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

It’s relatively the same - there’s not much of a difference since Qantas has multiple flights to Sydney. In fact, SQ has a longer connection time on the route so going via SYD is faster. Except delays on T3 to T1 transfers now means that a minimum of 2 hours is required when connecting in SYD. Some...

Re: Updated: Brussels Airlines New Livery

Honestly this livery just doesn’t make sense and says nothing to me. It’s not completely horrible but it’s bland and lifeless.

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

Doesn’t the Saab have airstairs integrated into the cabin door? If so I imagine these pax were jumping off the wing after using the overwing exits. Must of been a somewhat serious engine issue if they decided to evac through those exits rather than something orderly through the cabin door.

Re: Condor launch new livery

I just saw this on Facebook and thought I was seeing some April Fools joke at first. Okay, it’s not exactly pretty but it is unique. I think it would be a lot better with more thought put into the logo and titles. I liked the suggestion of the vertical titles between some of the stripes that were me...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

If we’re talking full ramp up of intl ops I’d expect to see the 380 on SYD/MEL - LAX, SYD-SIN-LHR, and MEL-SIN. With HGK the way it is id be surprised to see it there, and HND has the often spoken about issues. I only see them going back to DFW if it’s necessary due to limited 789 fleet they want to...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

I’d be surprised if it happened this year, but once more A380s are in service, a few more 789s get delivered and baring any more surprises from covid, intl travel becomes more established again I’d hope to see it happen. I actually didn’t realise it was so close to launching, would of only been a mo...

Re: What if... the 2008 QF/BA Merger Had Gone Ahead?

The Chinese airlines usually had some of the cheapest Kangaroo route fares, but as above, the transit experience in China counted against them. Pre-COVID, Royal Brunei usually had some of the cheapest MEL-LHR fares, and were quite popular in Melbourne, even though they were a dry airline. I know a ...

Re: Your shortest flight on a widebody and longest flight on a narrowbody

Shortest flight on a Widebody MEL-OOL on a JQ 788
Longest on a narrowbody, AKL-MEL on a JQ A320

Re: The single fleet type that stayed with the same airline for the longest time

May we consider the result to be in? Lufthansa and the 747. 52nd anniversary this month. Not quite - as noted, LoganAir would appear to have 3 more years of operating the BN2, for a total of 55. Air Koryo, another two years of operating the Il-18, for a total of 57. And if we include the 717 as a v...

Re: What if... the 2008 QF/BA Merger Had Gone Ahead?

Always seemed like a strange match - not sure how beneficial it would of been with the ME3 in the way they are today, offering dirt cheap seats on the kangaroo route. While KL would of been better, IB isn’t that bad of a match. BA-EI would of been a merger that should of happened sooner (there were...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2022

Yes MEL-LAX will go A380 again freeing up 2 789s. Looks like likely 3 weekly by the end of this year will go A380, I think 6 are back by the end of this year. FCO is winter seasonal so they can probably free up a frame somewhere for that. JQ 788s are an interesting one aye, it seems unlikely JQ nee...

Re: Spanish Aviation Thread - 2022

Why does KU need to stop in AGP for a flight to MAD? Especially with a 332

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2022

It is more about QF being cheap. They have cut costs to the wazoo and their service delivery is suffering. A combination of arrogance and bean-counter dominance has meant that their domestic operation, which was once world-leading, is now pretty average. They have outsourced so much of the business...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2022

FYI: Rumours are PER-LHR could resume in as little as the next 2 weeks, however construction in the security and immigration areas of terminal 3 must be finished first. DRW-LHR is around 8100nm with the new southern routing, great circle PER-LHR is 7800nm. The great circle distance from PER-LHR isn...

Re: Comair and Kulula grounded by South African CAA

With BA slapping their brand on the carrier I’m sure there are some concerned heads in London ready to fly someone out to SA if needed. Or depending on what type of returns and strategic purpose Comair is currently proving to BA/IAG they could just divest. 11.5% stake is really too much. The majorit...

Re: How many airlines' 777s still have 9AB economy seating?

Thai still fly 9AB though the 77W I flew on in 2019 was feeling very tired inside with interior mouldings falling off from the takeoff roll vibrations.

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - February 2022

Qantas rerouting LHR flights through the Middle East and Southern Europe instead of through Russia, effective as of QF2 today, will add about an hour’s flying time https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/qantas-responds/statement-on-london-flight-path/ QF1 & 9 have been clocking almost exactly on 17 ...