tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post2179526163249763585..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: More Reliable Service, More PassengersSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-79105048843938583592017-08-12T19:38:27.887+12:002017-08-12T19:38:27.887+12:00The first lot of ATR 72's (pre Q3 2017) were b...The first lot of ATR 72's (pre Q3 2017) were basically to replace Q300's while Q300's replaced the 1900D's. The ones arriving now are to replace the -500 Series.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-48405936929178449742017-08-06T18:14:14.265+12:002017-08-06T18:14:14.265+12:00The ATR-72-600 are the replacement for the older A...The ATR-72-600 are the replacement for the older ATR's and then the Q300 so hence my point.I think Air NZ will slowly pull out of ports that are unsuitable for the Bigger ATR's. More room for Air Chats and Sounds Air possiblyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-16331599127493783282017-08-04T16:26:26.339+12:002017-08-04T16:26:26.339+12:00A Q300 replacement? Otherwise Air NZ would be pull...A Q300 replacement? Otherwise Air NZ would be pulling out of a lot of towns that aren't ATR capable.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-89097733554053525442017-08-02T18:15:52.526+12:002017-08-02T18:15:52.526+12:00So are ATC informed how many POB are on board in c...So are ATC informed how many POB are on board in case there is an incident?Steve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-84664450943559416242017-08-02T17:15:33.521+12:002017-08-02T17:15:33.521+12:00What happens in the next three years when Air NZ s...What happens in the next three years when Air NZ start retiring their Q300s and replacing them with ATR-72-600's that are not able to use Kapiti Coast Airport fully loaded ?? I cannot imagine them wanting to fly them half full.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-13868036363501570272017-08-02T17:10:55.180+12:002017-08-02T17:10:55.180+12:00The CAA no longer require Airlines to state their ...The CAA no longer require Airlines to state their POB to ATC as its considered commercially sensitive information that can be heard by competing AirlinesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-49176780743403214632017-07-29T17:44:24.864+12:002017-07-29T17:44:24.864+12:00It would be non Standard for Pob to be called at P...It would be non Standard for Pob to be called at PPQ. Ive not heard it at PPQ at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-31553025159799806132017-07-29T17:37:53.224+12:002017-07-29T17:37:53.224+12:00Counted only a couple of empty seats on this morni...Counted only a couple of empty seats on this mornings flight home to Kapiti. Fab service, love it. Long may it continue. Still many around the traps are unaware Air NZ even fly there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-4139718830574295242017-07-29T17:28:32.663+12:002017-07-29T17:28:32.663+12:00They've been doing that at PPQ still anywayThey've been doing that at PPQ still anywayJordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-81870350665322325732017-07-29T16:10:33.500+12:002017-07-29T16:10:33.500+12:00"Well, they have to say their POB when on app..."Well, they have to say their POB when on approach like most aircraft?"<br /><br />The requirement for that was removed about fifteen years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-6617091410386150422017-07-29T15:46:20.741+12:002017-07-29T15:46:20.741+12:00Nope as it's commercially sensitive informatio...Nope as it's commercially sensitive informationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-37991062633675581712017-07-29T14:44:22.465+12:002017-07-29T14:44:22.465+12:00Well, they have to say their POB when on approach ...Well, they have to say their POB when on approach like most aircraft?Jordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74452985591955038202017-07-29T14:18:55.554+12:002017-07-29T14:18:55.554+12:00How do you 'hear' 50 POB?How do you 'hear' 50 POB? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-158413991847150032017-07-29T11:53:50.782+12:002017-07-29T11:53:50.782+12:00Would have gone to that briefing on Wednesday, but...Would have gone to that briefing on Wednesday, but a) other commitments and b) you had to pay to enter. But it sounds like everything I've hoped for in the Air NZ link. It's going strong and could easily improve.<br /><br />I too would love to see the CHC link back in as I used that quite a lot. Air NZ just need to get the timings right next time, since 1030 to CHC and 1330 back was not Jordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-55900611174593870002017-07-28T21:35:42.818+12:002017-07-28T21:35:42.818+12:00A fab air link. Very, very popular and growing.
T...A fab air link. Very, very popular and growing. <br />The Q300 is nice to fly in and the time and cost saving versus going to Wellington airport is awesome. <br />Next move would be adding CHC again. This would be busy also as the population continues to grow. I know many people currently driving who would change to day trips on such a service. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com