LamboAston wrote:An Air New Zealand flight from WGN to Hamilton returned to Wellington after both pilots were blinded temporarily by a laser.
It was a HLZ - WLG service and flight landed in WLG after the laser incident near Upper Hutt
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LamboAston wrote:An Air New Zealand flight from WGN to Hamilton returned to Wellington after both pilots were blinded temporarily by a laser.
Motorhussy wrote:LamboAston wrote:An Air New Zealand flight from WGN to Hamilton returned to Wellington after both pilots were blinded temporarily by a laser.
Pls, it's WLG.
LamboAston wrote:Auckland got struck as well, later on.
Motorhussy wrote:Actually, a helicopter was targeted by laser over the Weymouth area of Auckland, the incident did not affect AKL.
NZ6 wrote:downdata wrote:What? People still fly NZ? When I first flew with them in 2000 they were a premium carrier. Now they are just an LCC if not an ULCC. .
Really? I don't see in-flight advertising on overhead lockers or the seat in front of you? I don't see the safety card displayed as a sticker? I still find window shades and reclining seats. I still find seat select, inclusive meals, lounge, free check-in, complimentary bar service, carry on luggage, checked luggage. Naturally some of these get included when you purchase the works but at least you have the option of removing them if they are not important to you. Makes me wonder if you know what a LCC or ULCC is?
downdata wrote:NZ6 wrote:downdata wrote:What? People still fly NZ? When I first flew with them in 2000 they were a premium carrier. Now they are just an LCC if not an ULCC. .
Really? I don't see in-flight advertising on overhead lockers or the seat in front of you? I don't see the safety card displayed as a sticker? I still find window shades and reclining seats. I still find seat select, inclusive meals, lounge, free check-in, complimentary bar service, carry on luggage, checked luggage. Naturally some of these get included when you purchase the works but at least you have the option of removing them if they are not important to you. Makes me wonder if you know what a LCC or ULCC is?
There is absolutely zero difference between NZ and JQ on trans-Tasman routes, except NZ's fare is $20 - 40 more expensive.
LamboAston wrote:An Air New Zealand flight from WGN to Hamilton returned to Wellington after both pilots were blinded temporarily by a laser.
sunrisevalley wrote:what is the SQ fare for WLG-CBR-WLG in Y ?
B752OS wrote:As NZ configures their 789s, with a full load of passengers and cargo, do they have the legs to run AKL-SFO, AKL-LAX and AKL-IAH? Or would they have to cut back on the cargo load to make the runs?
downdata wrote:NZ6 wrote:downdata wrote:What? People still fly NZ? When I first flew with them in 2000 they were a premium carrier. Now they are just an LCC if not an ULCC. .
Really? I don't see in-flight advertising on overhead lockers or the seat in front of you? I don't see the safety card displayed as a sticker? I still find window shades and reclining seats. I still find seat select, inclusive meals, lounge, free check-in, complimentary bar service, carry on luggage, checked luggage. Naturally some of these get included when you purchase the works but at least you have the option of removing them if they are not important to you. Makes me wonder if you know what a LCC or ULCC is?
There is absolutely zero difference between NZ and JQ on trans-Tasman routes, except NZ's fare is $20 - 40 more expensive.
nzrich wrote:downdata wrote:NZ6 wrote:
Really? I don't see in-flight advertising on overhead lockers or the seat in front of you? I don't see the safety card displayed as a sticker? I still find window shades and reclining seats. I still find seat select, inclusive meals, lounge, free check-in, complimentary bar service, carry on luggage, checked luggage. Naturally some of these get included when you purchase the works but at least you have the option of removing them if they are not important to you. Makes me wonder if you know what a LCC or ULCC is?
There is absolutely zero difference between NZ and JQ on trans-Tasman routes, except NZ's fare is $20 - 40 more expensive.
Apart from there is inflight entertainment provided for all pax on air nz with complimentary tv and music and games on a seat back entertainment system . Don't see that on JQ i do admit if you want to watch a video you have to pay unless it is on the work or above packages.
Also Air NZ only put in 28 rows on their aircraft JQ crams in 30 !
NZ321 wrote:On the topic of NZ 767s - which one was it that had the IFE out on SGN-AKL? I am flying DPS-AKL on Saturday (8th) and am praying for something functional. Haven't been on a 763 for a while now and was kinda relishing the chance to have one last stab at it before they are retired.
mariner wrote:I think it's time for the Trellise Cooper uniforms to go, too. I've never liked them,
zkncj wrote:Rob Fyfe's Folly
Motorhussy wrote:Wasn't Fyfe responsible for the Liz Findlay/Zambesi design?
mariner wrote:Motorhussy wrote:Wasn't Fyfe responsible for the Liz Findlay/Zambesi design?
Both, perhaps? Fyfe became CEO in 2005 and the Zambezi Grey was introduced in October 2005.
http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/press-r ... rm-16oct05
Although I guess the process could have been started pre-Fyfe. Then in 2010 Zambezi was ditched and we got the original version of Trelise Cooper, which caused a lot of controversy;
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/3216871 ... ie-uniform
Air New Zealand reveals new 'Barbie' uniform Thunderbirds are out and "drag queen" Barbie is in.
Air New Zealand revealed last night its new "concept" uniform design – complete with a candyfloss pink colour scheme – created by Kiwi fashion designer Trelise Cooper.
And was "calmed down" before being introduced in 2011.
mariner
sunrisevalley wrote:You should set these maps up in ESAD. The westbound map would be more accurate if it was setup at about 3600 or 3700nm
aerohottie wrote:nd of course the "new" uniforms.
mariner wrote:NZ321 wrote:On the topic of NZ 767s - which one was it that had the IFE out on SGN-AKL? I am flying DPS-AKL on Saturday (8th) and am praying for something functional. Haven't been on a 763 for a while now and was kinda relishing the chance to have one last stab at it before they are retired.
It was AKL-SGN last Saturday, 1 October, but I don't know the rego, sorry.
mariner
mariner wrote:I think it's time for the Trellise Cooper uniforms to go, too. I've never liked them, Rob Fyfe's Folly, and now they're just dreary - the back of the men's waistcoats look like a bunch of rags stitched together.
aerorobnz wrote:[The 787 has a more acute angle in Biz class. due fuselage cross section being unable to facilitate 3 across with herringbone without it. AC/DL had similar on their 763 vs 777. I have not heard of a new seat yet, but I would like to see a more conventional seat return.]
NZ321 wrote:Can anybody illuminate and does anybody know if / when NZ are looking to a new seat for their premium cabin?
aerohottie wrote:NZ321 wrote:Can anybody illuminate and does anybody know if / when NZ are looking to a new seat for their premium cabin?
I'd imagine NZ will start the process for a new Business seat sometime after 27 October (when QF announce their 787 seating)
ZK-NBT wrote:aerohottie wrote:NZ321 wrote:Can anybody illuminate and does anybody know if / when NZ are looking to a new seat for their premium cabin?
I'd imagine NZ will start the process for a new Business seat sometime after 27 October (when QF announce their 787 seating)
Really? Do NZ particularly care what QF do? They will refit the 77W next year with fresh seats, and the 77E has just been done and the 789 is new, personally I can't see NZ changing J seats anytime soon probably 4-5 years atleast.
aerohottie wrote:ZK-NBT wrote:aerohottie wrote:I'd imagine NZ will start the process for a new Business seat sometime after 27 October (when QF announce their 787 seating)
Really? Do NZ particularly care what QF do? They will refit the 77W next year with fresh seats, and the 77E has just been done and the 789 is new, personally I can't see NZ changing J seats anytime soon probably 4-5 years atleast.
I hope they do care what QF does because they have to compete. NZ's business seating is going to fall behind other AU/NZ - NA carriers very quickly. Their current seat is already getting dated. I do really hope they don't just put "fresh" seats in the 77Ws next year, but take the opportunity to launch something more competitive. Something that could also be used on a more premium heavy 787 config.
zkncj wrote:NZ confirms Wifi for the 320,777,787 fleets from 2017.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/air-new-zealand ... et-in-2017
aerorobnz wrote:zkncj wrote:NZ confirms Wifi for the 320,777,787 fleets from 2017.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/air-new-zealand ... et-in-2017
great news. As long as it is free like EK, not like SQ which charges a heap for it.
aerorobnz wrote:great news. As long as it is free like EK, not like SQ which charges a heap for it.
aerorobnz wrote:
great news. As long as it is free like EK, not like SQ which charges a heap for it.
Arch-competitor Qantas has indicated its own WiFi service – due to start later this year – will be free of charge to all passengers.
aerorobnz wrote:I think the market will dictate that it becomes part of the works product and pay per use for seat only. With QF/EK/SQ on tasman all with wifi.
zkojq wrote:aerorobnz wrote:I think the market will dictate that it becomes part of the works product and pay per use for seat only. With QF/EK/SQ on tasman all with wifi.
I guess that would work. As an aside, I'm always curious as to what %age of NZ's transtasman pax travel on a Seat or Seat + Bag fare. It wouldn't be more than 10%, would it?
mariner wrote:Business class was completely full, but only about 50% down the back
mariner