Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

Qantas is also under investigation from the ACCC after Choice put in a formal complaint regarding Qantas customers facing many challenges trying to use flight credits. Choice also alleges that Qantas flight credit redemption policy is potentially misleading and deceptive conduct https://australiana...

Re: British Airways News and Discussion Thread - 2022

Has anyone ever flown 789 last row in economy class? Just wondering what personal experiences may be in those seats being so close to galley / toilets as I'm considering them as option flying Sydney to London and vice versa Thanks in advance That's a long way to travel sitting back there, but the l...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - April 2022

The company I work for supplies goods to construction firms and one specific firm are starting a new project in WLG, basically on the opposite side of where the Z station is / down the road a bit which from what I've been told is getting turned into a bus station and a new car park for long haul car...

Re: British Airways News and Discussion Thread - 2022

Has anyone ever flown 789 last row in economy class? Just wondering what personal experiences may be in those seats being so close to galley / toilets as I'm considering them as option flying Sydney to London and vice versa

Thanks in advance

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

The call centres are horrendous. Not only are the wait times long to speak to someone but when you do get in touch they are pretty incompetent. After finally getting through it took over an hour and a half just to cancel an award ticket with the agent (Got put on hold while they took a look). Thing...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2022

As most of us are aware, Qantas has been copping a hammering with the beyond significant wait times with the wait times of six, seven hours, if not longer. A few days ago Stephanie Tully (Chief Customer Officer) of Qantas had a phone in interview with 2GB radio Ben Fordham. https://www.2gb.com/appa...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - March 2022

I see Etihad's version faces the window, not the aisle - has NZ not learned anything over the last 10-15 years in this regard? Clearly not. :D :D :D :D They refuse the idea of people wanting more privacy especially their highest paying clients. It's a pity they continue down this path of seats faci...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2022

Is this a fleet availability decision or does the long haul configured plane cater for a different market out of BNE vs the regional config? Not sure why some are long-haul whilst others are the regional fleet. The biggest issue currently with the mixed fleet is that Premium Economy is not availabl...

Re: Emirates Fleet and Network Discussions thread - 2022

Has there been any indication if/when EK will return to Edinburgh? Not as yet, I suspect it won't be before late this year at the earliest. Wasn't that one permanently withdrawn as opposed to 'covid withdrawn' ? I'm not entirely sure. I know it was covid withdrawn but never heard anything about per...

Re: Emirates Fleet and Network Discussions thread - 2022

Has there been any indication if/when EK will return to Edinburgh?

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2022

Does anybody know which particular A380s have been refurbished? If Qantas sticks to its previous statement that two of the 12 A380s will be retired, it'd hopefully be the most problematic ones. Having a look on QF website and the seat map for the A380, it looks like the following birds have had a r...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2022

OQB has had the landing gear work and probably a major check done in DRS. OQC has been in AUH for 6+ months now, presumably getting landing gear and checks (and possibly Refurb done) So you'd think both will be kept given the $$s recently invested. OQL being one of the youngest you'd expect to be r...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2022

Does anybody know which particular A380s have been refurbished? If Qantas sticks to its previous statement that two of the 12 A380s will be retired, it'd hopefully be the most problematic ones. Having a look on QF website and the seat map for the A380, it looks like the following birds have had a r...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - January 2022

a36001 wrote:

VH-OQD enroute to Sydney as QF6023

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - December 2021

27,000 people have been effected by 120 Tasman flights being cancelled by NZ due to the Tasman boarder reopening delay. Would assume that that Qantas group probably has similar numbers booked to that have no had there plans changed. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/covid-19-omicron-at-least-2...

Re: Qantas to officially issue tender on narrowbody fleet replacement in coming days

Qantas shuts down on the 20th for Christmas period (not sure if that includes the entirety of the board/executive team). They also have a big meeting in two days time. I can see that being a good time frame for an announcement. Looking at the timing of the announcement of the sunrise decision. Expe...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2021

Finally some clarity after today's announcement which is very welcome. Will be interesting to see how long the 7 day home isolation lasts for but great news all round. I look forward to seeing what airlines add to their schedules and also what airfares will be like to try grab those travellers wanti...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2021

One way travel is now available from New Zealand to Australia which started today November 1 apparently. Qantas today flew into Wellington with a Airbus A330 for a change from Melbourne. https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/10/one-way-trans-tasman-bubble-reopens-on-1-november/ I was intrigued by ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

Cannot relate to having to call JQ as of yet but I have used the chat function which works wonders. Always answered promptly, agents who are on the ball and every query or issue fixed within minutes of starting the chat. They do seem to currently offer a much better customer service experience and ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

Speaking of JQ, I had to ring them last week to change the return leg on a holiday flight after the outbound leg had already been taken. To my surprise (after the ordeal of calling the parent red roo), the call was answered immediately by a very competent and professional agent who sorted the chang...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

They should have taken a leaf out of Jetstars book from the start with how they are working flight credits because it's worked wonders multiple times and incredibly simply to use. Speaking of JQ, I had to ring them last week to change the return leg on a holiday flight after the outbound leg had al...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

I have used several flight credits with Qantas. The starting point isn't very intuitive, but once you find the right page, it's quick and easy. The trick I found is NOT to start on the normal booking page and then try to use the voucher as payment - that's what I tried at first, but it doesn't work...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

Been looking at trying to book flights using our flight credits with Qantas, has anyone else been having issues where it won't allow you to book online using the credit and says you have to book over the phone instead? There are a couple of credits we are trying to book via online and we always get...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2021

Been looking at trying to book flights using our flight credits with Qantas, has anyone else been having issues where it won't allow you to book online using the credit and says you have to book over the phone instead? There are a couple of credits we are trying to book via online and we always get ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2021

] I'd be very surprised if QF would redurb the lounge in AKL (even though it's needed as you say) before they upgrade the lounge in SYD and MEL. With the ability to use the Air NZ AKL lounge, that's definitely a bonus and upgrade as mentioned by yourself. I think WLG lounges are a bit on par with o...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2021

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-frequent-flyers-can-now-access-some-air-new-zealand-lounges QF has come to agreement with NZ to use there AKL,WLG,CHC,ZQN lounges from Monday until Qantas is able to bring its AKL/WLG lounges back online. Hopefully Qantas uses this as chance to refurb ...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - April 2021

Are Air NZ currently offering inflight entertainment on their flights out of NZ? If so, have they been keeping the content updated or is it before pre covid times to miminise costs? I watched an entire movie once while on a INT 320 ZKOJH going AKL to CHC. As the flight was delayed before take off I...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - April 2021

Are Air NZ currently offering inflight entertainment on their flights out of NZ? If so, have they been keeping the content updated or is it before pre covid times to miminise costs? I know on my domestic flights with IFE this year it seemed to all be operating as usual. There have been minor update...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - April 2021

Are Air NZ currently offering inflight entertainment on their flights out of NZ? If so, have they been keeping the content updated or is it before pre covid times to miminise costs?

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - April 2021

What would we expect QF to do entertainment wise across the Tasman? I know it's not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, was just curious to see if they would strike a deal with providers to have some content (wouldn't need to be in depth like it is with full international flights going pre cov...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - April 2021

QF is taking a calculated risk with CNS or indeed OOL, as previously they only served main trunk routes and business routes. This time they know that the money is not immediately in the business game, but the leisure market. Ultimately, however, CNS is easily integrated into their mainline domestic...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - March 2021

Look at booking some WLG-AKL flights tomorrow, noticed that there is an ATR 72-600 service as NZ5402 departing at 8pm. Very out of the norm to have an ATR on WLG-AKL. Potentially hazard a guess, is using the ATR to bring more passengers who will go into managed isolation here in WLG. They did that ...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - February 2021

Two other notes of interest. QF: Reported $1.08B loss https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/qantas-halfyearly-results-airline-announces-one-billion-dollar-loss/news-story/18dc2fbfdb3f7afa127cd9f6c2cc2ee6 New Zealand and Australia both received their second batch of the pfizer ...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - February 2021

Two other notes of interest. QF: Reported $1.08B loss https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/qantas-halfyearly-results-airline-announces-one-billion-dollar-loss/news-story/18dc2fbfdb3f7afa127cd9f6c2cc2ee6 New Zealand and Australia both received their second batch of the pfizer ...

Re: QF - Project Sunrise

With direct JFK services I can't see LAX-JFK continuing (plus QF will likely need the 789s) JFK direct would also reduce DFW demand, so I wouldn't be surprised to see it downgraded to a 789 as well (which will alleviate the weight issues on the westerly routes as well). agre So you'd have 35K to JF...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - January 2021

It wouldn't surprise me if there was no two way bubble until both Australia and NZ was completely vaccinated, of which Australia hopes to be the whole country by October this year. You'd like to hope if that was the case that NZ would get vaccinating quicker as well when the vaccine arrives. But I c...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - January 2021

Looks like normal domestic operations set to resume at WLG from 4Feb, with NZ jets operating again from the South-West pier, and the regional lounge re-opening (weekdays only). I've heard NZ's domestic capacity at WLG will be back to 90% of pre-Covid for the month of Feb. I read that earlier on as ...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - January 2021

Looks like normal domestic operations set to resume at WLG from 4Feb, with NZ jets operating again from the South-West pier, and the regional lounge re-opening (weekdays only). I've heard NZ's domestic capacity at WLG will be back to 90% of pre-Covid for the month of Feb. I read that earlier on as ...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - January 2021

Looking at NZ’s current International Flights numbers, take it there is some logic to them? NZ1XX eg NZ104 - Quarantine Free Flights NZ7XX- 9XX eg NZ723- Quarantine Required Flight NZ1XXX eg NZ1006 - Cargo Only Flight Basically correct, add in NZ6xxx for positioning and NZ19xx for Jet and NZ595x fo...

Re: Emirates unveils new Premium Economy Class

It does look very nice what EK has done with PE. The wood finish is perhaps just a little too much for my personal taste but I wouldn't hesitate to fly PE with EK. The fact they also offer 40inch between the seats, is a step above most airlines PE class which is a bonus! Hopefully the price point is...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - December 2020

First pic of Rex 737 VH-VOP https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCzyvQhCMX/?igshid=1vsg8h2d62bqg Note the location Which country is their heart in again? I find it weird they are using that slogan on the 737 domestic jets. Flying domestic trunk routes and saying your heart is in the country is not really ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - December 2020

https://i.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/300183286/travel-bubble-with-australia-coming-in-early-2021-prime-minister-confirms Released not too long ago here in NZ, some good news that a travel bubble between NZ and Australia will look to be open within the first quarter of 2021, with dates to be confirmed i...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - Christmas 2020

https://i.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/300183286/travel-bubble-with-australia-coming-in-early-2021-prime-minister-confirms Some good news that a travel bubble between NZ and Australia will look to be open within the first quarter of 2021, with dates to be confirmed in the new year Fingers crossed the cur...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - Christmas 2020

It would seem that almost all Air NZ A320's and A321's are now active including the regional A320ceo's. The exceptions seem to be OAB (Black livery) A320neo NHB and A321neo NND. OAB and NHB have flown in the last month but NNC seems to have been out of service since Sept. Is NND in 'deep' storage? ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - November 2020

Alan Joyce says When QF resumes international flying all passengers will be required to be vaccinated for Covid, in other words no jab, no flight https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-mandatory-covid-vaccination-for-international-flights Was actually discussing this with a family member wh...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2020

SelandiaBaru wrote:

Raglan Sector unavailable. Likely due to Airways staffing issues. Aircraft re-routed around the airspace.

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - November 2020

Was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what's going on in the airspace over the New Plymouth and even up to Hamilton area? Aircraft leaving AKL seem to be tracking well over the water above the Tasman Sea and going to AKL they are tracking almost in the middle of the North Island. Quite interestin...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - August 2020

NZ has been operating AKL-WLG flights with an ATR 72-600! https://twitter.com/CamWallace_NZ/status/1296187014367162368 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Efz7N3hU8AAElPG?format=jpg&name=900x900 That has to be along time since an prop has operated that route on an regular service, Maybe OriginPacific d...

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - July 2020

Would be interesting to see which airlines take up the opportunity aside from Air NZ to offer flights and also where those flights would go from. Of course AKL, would be nice if possible to have other services from WLG / CHC also, a big wait and see though

Re: New Zealand Aviation Thread - July 2020

This will be some welcome news for tourism reasons for the Cook Islands and NZ. Hopefully, this can go through safely and sooner rather than later. I know I would be one of the first to book a trip there to experience what the Cook Islands has to offer https://i.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/122122342/pac...