tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post480247603210545652..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: Filling the GapSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-35809130226847782562016-12-08T14:20:02.819+13:002016-12-08T14:20:02.819+13:00Definitely had the blue tail. About 90% sure on th...Definitely had the blue tail. About 90% sure on the titles.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28043221957406351422016-12-07T22:05:04.694+13:002016-12-07T22:05:04.694+13:00Ah! Nor did I until now. Ex Air Safaris ZK-SAF. Wa...Ah! Nor did I until now. Ex Air Safaris ZK-SAF. Was it in Stark livery? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-37499837199480523402016-12-07T12:38:48.985+13:002016-12-07T12:38:48.985+13:00I agree, the fares are in line with operating cost...I agree, the fares are in line with operating costs, but for a bit of sensationalism let's call them extortionate and blame sounds air for having a monopoly on the route. <br /><br />I sure miss all those loss leader grab a seats tho.<br />$800 return for two is slightly out of reach for many Marlborough residents. But unlike many others, I understand why, such few seats to spread the cost Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-51377035907745309732016-12-07T12:32:15.378+13:002016-12-07T12:32:15.378+13:007 hours at the most generally. Unless there's ...7 hours at the most generally. Unless there's been a bad smash and or severe weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-23288385245188820432016-12-07T11:19:47.062+13:002016-12-07T11:19:47.062+13:00Google Maps are not correct. They don't take i...Google Maps are not correct. They don't take into account road conditions, traffic flow, terrain and rest stops. In fact, NZTA has told Google to make their 'suggested travel times' more realistic, as the Google 'drive times' have been misleading to international tourists. <br /><br />Excluding the main 4-6 lane main highways in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-35860548249205446592016-12-07T11:14:45.298+13:002016-12-07T11:14:45.298+13:00Haha! Looks like you guys have uncovered a scam!! ...Haha! Looks like you guys have uncovered a scam!! This would be the first time in history a business has embellished the truth a little for marketing purposes!! Quick, run to facebook so Stuff has evidence for a news item :-) I could row a boat from Blenheim to Christchurch cheaper than driving and it would only take me a few days <br /><br />I say GO SOUNDS AIR, great airline and great service, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-42728083719434218582016-12-07T08:51:12.646+13:002016-12-07T08:51:12.646+13:00Lol you're right - Google Maps says 5 hours 35...Lol you're right - Google Maps says 5 hours 35 minutes for the inland routeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-45817654692542108182016-12-07T00:35:11.110+13:002016-12-07T00:35:11.110+13:00Rubbish, it is not an 8 hour drive. Have done it s...Rubbish, it is not an 8 hour drive. Have done it several times over the past few weeks, yes a few trucks but found it very hard to tell the difference compared to pre quake. It's all sensationalising. Perhaps the perception is putting leisure drivers off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-32213565267192529422016-12-06T22:04:18.405+13:002016-12-06T22:04:18.405+13:00I didn't realise that Stark had two GA8s. FSS ...I didn't realise that Stark had two GA8s. FSS departed Hamilton today. Central Aero instead of Aeromotive.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-88587676917945678652016-12-06T13:56:52.209+13:002016-12-06T13:56:52.209+13:00Stark's Airvan ZK-FSR is also in operation aro...Stark's Airvan ZK-FSR is also in operation around the region - perhaps wet leased by Sounds Air, or Whale Watch??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com