tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post6762676910462571552..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: What's going on???Steve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-47627273272497925542016-05-26T10:16:00.250+12:002016-05-26T10:16:00.250+12:00Sounds Air should consider Picton to Christchurch ...Sounds Air should consider Picton to Christchurch they serve Wellington 4 per day from that town already.Jardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-77141358783510716512016-05-25T21:07:18.843+12:002016-05-25T21:07:18.843+12:00Did you take a photo??? I wondered the same thing ...Did you take a photo??? I wondered the same thing though I suspect since it came from Chch it was on a charter. Interesting the PC12 was able to do a GMN-CHC-GMN return this afternoon while Air NZ canned the afternoon Q300 to HokitikaSteve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-70929313158539877222016-05-25T20:41:14.945+12:002016-05-25T20:41:14.945+12:00Saw a PC12 of sounds air in Greymouth today, inter...Saw a PC12 of sounds air in Greymouth today, interesting when considering the lack of time tables out of Hokitika that suits the travelling business people, anyone got any gossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-11595050316308679892016-05-24T19:55:58.716+12:002016-05-24T19:55:58.716+12:00I think KRA should work on servicing current route...I think KRA should work on servicing current routes first before expanding. Flights cancled on Sunday & again today due to maintenence. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-37638203985677749362016-05-24T14:37:24.001+12:002016-05-24T14:37:24.001+12:00Yes agreed. The route is Air NZ busiest to akl tha...Yes agreed. The route is Air NZ busiest to akl that has no competition. In my opinion it would be a very smart choice once they have some synergy with their regional operations. Catchment area of 130,000 people and one of the lowest landing fees on the Air NZ regional network!<br /><br />2-3 times daily would be awesome for the city and make the city far more accessible. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-85762629935920216232016-05-24T11:52:32.381+12:002016-05-24T11:52:32.381+12:00Yes Jetstar could easily start TRG from AKL and RO...Yes Jetstar could easily start TRG from AKL and ROT or WRE as well there is a lot of down time in the existing schedules they have 5 Dash 8s in NZ but only need 3.5 to cover all their scheduled flying. I expect they will increase utilisation once they have bedded down their operations. EK, OF and AA will also codeshare with JQ on these regional routes. But I don't see them taking their Dash Jardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36645205218387923202016-05-24T11:40:19.726+12:002016-05-24T11:40:19.726+12:00It makes sense for JQ to look at AKL/TRG/AKL servi...It makes sense for JQ to look at AKL/TRG/AKL service, as TRG is New Zealand's 5th largest city and growing.<br /><br />If JQ does include TRG into their regional network, Air NZ would use ATR72's close to the times that JQ operates but it would bring fares down.Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28470051426008393622016-05-24T11:21:20.551+12:002016-05-24T11:21:20.551+12:00Damn that is such a good idea!
Someone please for...Damn that is such a good idea! <br />Someone please forward this on to Ewan Wilson!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-89932346191953567312016-05-23T22:45:06.074+12:002016-05-23T22:45:06.074+12:00Ive heard that Jetstar are actively looking at TRG...Ive heard that Jetstar are actively looking at TRG. Not sure if it will come for another couple of years though. Would be good to take on Air NZ on the AKL route. They charge ridiculosuy high fares for this 30min flight. If they connect TRG will AKL they can feed to SYD, MEL, OOL, BNE etc and also get great domestic feed too WLG, CHC, ZQN, DUD, PMR, NSN. <br /><br />Im really starting to think itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-85610131874429190402016-05-23T19:58:00.803+12:002016-05-23T19:58:00.803+12:00OMG they could have the two aircraft (when they ge...OMG they could have the two aircraft (when they get 2) go opposite directions on this route:<br />Plane 1:<br />DUD-NSN-TRG-WLG-WRE<br />Plane 2:<br />WRE-WLG-TRG-NSN-DUD<br /><br />I realise that would go head to head with Air NZ but one day they're gonna have to challenge Air NZ or Air NZ wI'll challenge them.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-76353827476528538192016-05-23T19:36:15.102+12:002016-05-23T19:36:15.102+12:00Jetstar could easily enter the TRG market as they ...Jetstar could easily enter the TRG market as they have 5 Q300s here in NZ. But at the moment they only using 3.5 to cover the existing schedules. They could launch ROT also in the current gaps. Be interesting to see what happens in the year ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-38686228176991280652016-05-23T18:35:29.725+12:002016-05-23T18:35:29.725+12:00I know this is unrealistic but how about KRA flyin...I know this is unrealistic but how about KRA flying to WRE? <br />They could overnight the second 340 that they are planning on purchasing there. Early morning departure to Wellington and return in the evening. Air NZ B1900 direct flights were always full, and with no early departure to connect with AKL-WLG flights now KRA could pick up 33 passengers no worries. Business passengers never had a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-14076541000251757272016-05-23T13:10:39.929+12:002016-05-23T13:10:39.929+12:00Im interested in whats going to happen to TRG. Wil...Im interested in whats going to happen to TRG. Will Jetstar take on Air NZ on the AKL route to feed into their international/domestic services?<br /><br />TRG have also lost their overnight mt cook crew for the early morning CHC route.<br />Considering the growth of the city. Surely Air NZ or Jetstar have some big plans for the city?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-55969509760167086412016-05-22T23:35:11.531+12:002016-05-22T23:35:11.531+12:00*awake from *awake from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-2334937313191670892016-05-22T23:34:14.021+12:002016-05-22T23:34:14.021+12:00Crews must have 10 hours rest between duties.
The...Crews must have 10 hours rest between duties.<br /><br />The sign on time, which is usually about 1 hour prior to departure includes flight planning and aircraft/cabin pre flight checks for first flight of the day. <br />For a 0640 departure the crew will be at the airport by 0550. Meaning the crews will be away from about 0430 getting ready for work and having breakfast, taxi commute etc. <br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74655110799035863192016-05-22T22:49:39.659+12:002016-05-22T22:49:39.659+12:00I do agree with your comment about Napier. But the...I do agree with your comment about Napier. But the Crew on ATRs do get good rest unless delayed. NZ5486 from CHC arrives 19:15 and departs following day 06:40 basically giving you nearly 12 hours. Than you have NZ5207 from AKL which departs the following day at 06:50am. And the other one from WLG NZ5242/NZ8446 arrive at 19:50/20:00 depart at 07:00 the next morning and with same with JetStar so Eagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-66629920238629224212016-05-22T08:52:38.696+12:002016-05-22T08:52:38.696+12:00*meant*meantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-46134317372691713192016-05-22T08:51:55.889+12:002016-05-22T08:51:55.889+12:00Sorry typo - I was mrani to type between duties. L...Sorry typo - I was mrani to type between duties. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-20231282280968050282016-05-21T20:46:21.171+12:002016-05-21T20:46:21.171+12:00"Yes you're totally right. A pilot must t..."Yes you're totally right. A pilot must take a 10 hour rest before continuing duty if they fly their maximum 8 hour or do their maximum 11 hour duty"<br /><br />.......LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-63372468643970298982016-05-21T20:42:36.301+12:002016-05-21T20:42:36.301+12:00Ah nope minimum rest is between duties, not if the...Ah nope minimum rest is between duties, not if they're doing a full dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36115430171950229912016-05-21T20:08:58.274+12:002016-05-21T20:08:58.274+12:00Yes you're totally right. A pilot must take a ...Yes you're totally right. A pilot must take a 10 hour rest before continuing duty if they fly their maximum 8 hour or do their maximum 11 hour dutyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-42715342452605306892016-05-21T19:13:12.778+12:002016-05-21T19:13:12.778+12:00The main issue with early departures is the crew r...The main issue with early departures is the crew rest requirement as others have alluded to. The Mt Cook flights ex Napier in the morning were regularly late departing the next morning due to crew and duty time limits from the late arrival the night before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-23849170511258262822016-05-21T19:09:58.644+12:002016-05-21T19:09:58.644+12:00Kris the first phase of the interior upgrades is n...Kris the first phase of the interior upgrades is now complete, at a cost of around $1.2 million for the fleet. The new interiors were installed in Nelson. <br />A second phase for the interior refit will include new arm rests and potentially LED lighting at additional cost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-51888102848671965432016-05-21T16:58:18.874+12:002016-05-21T16:58:18.874+12:00I agree, that Air NZ wants to mix and match aircra...I agree, that Air NZ wants to mix and match aircraft to schedules, so they can stay ahead of Jetstar.<br /><br />HLZ will still have overnight crewing for ATR's on weekdays and Q300's on the weekends.<br /><br />I read somewhere, that Air Nelson is doing cabin upgrades on the Q300's. Is this true?Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-40587679774389899022016-05-21T16:36:04.067+12:002016-05-21T16:36:04.067+12:00By the looks of the schedule of GIS, from November...By the looks of the schedule of GIS, from November, neither the Auckland or Wellington first flight off, will be able to be crewed by the last crews in. Indicating 4 crews a night in GS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com