tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post251345779321307072..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: What do you think???Steve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-23309803330564917382018-12-03T19:20:05.946+13:002018-12-03T19:20:05.946+13:00Air Chathams.
With their ever growing fleet and b...Air Chathams. <br />With their ever growing fleet and business jets using their ramp at Auckland Airport, I cant imagine space is a luxury at their current base in Auckland nor is the cost... One wonders how much they spend in rent. (unless they have a real good deal since they have been there for a while now) <br /><br />If Air Chathams moved their fleet base to Hamilton, lots more room to fras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-76177181429601542062018-12-03T10:19:35.816+13:002018-12-03T10:19:35.816+13:00Frass444 - Hamilton can be a international gateway...Frass444 - Hamilton can be a international gateway for a LCC like Tigerair, as Rotorua is 1hr 45mins and Tauranga 1hr 30mins from Hamilton.<br /><br />The airport company has the land to extend the runaway. If you are correct, A330F/B767F could operate freight services. The Terminal can handle A320/A321 and B737's.<br /><br />In regards to passenger regional traffic, getting to to/from Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-15080582404917469862018-12-02T20:58:44.046+13:002018-12-02T20:58:44.046+13:00Oh yea thats what I meant I doubt the atr would be...Oh yea thats what I meant I doubt the atr would be much moneymaking use out of those portsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-52099920282429807902018-12-02T20:43:17.547+13:002018-12-02T20:43:17.547+13:00No way would they operate a ATR for WLG-WHK or PPQ...No way would they operate a ATR for WLG-WHK or PPQ-CHC. More likely a Metro for both, or a Saab for PPQ. But yeah, I was thinking ATR for NLK. Could be a good suit. Maybe even the odd CHT when there is a bit of people to be movedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-59955751724384695442018-12-02T20:40:14.859+13:002018-12-02T20:40:14.859+13:00Chats ATR for Norfolk and charters?
Perhaps anoth...Chats ATR for Norfolk and charters?<br /><br />Perhaps another route could be WHKWLG OR PPQCHC<br /><br />They will no doubt have crew problems like the majors are experiencing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-23153943293386902792018-12-02T14:14:27.744+13:002018-12-02T14:14:27.744+13:00But yeah..
Hamilton airport. It is one of the more...But yeah..<br />Hamilton airport. It is one of the more beautiful airports (as far as NZ airports go....) It's got great bones got an airport all set up for International flights, an apron and runway capable of heavies up to a330 767 I believe. Just a little extension to the runway to get full ops (which they have consent for) and the population and industry to match... Just a shit location fras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-15741727709796372522018-12-02T14:01:57.962+13:002018-12-02T14:01:57.962+13:00This comment has been removed by the author.fras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-44503503216000704662018-12-02T13:36:15.822+13:002018-12-02T13:36:15.822+13:00Exactly what I said Kris but much better put. Take...Exactly what I said Kris but much better put. Take out the freight at Auckland airport which will free up space (which is lacking atm with a very slow board team who just want $$$ in their pockets and no putting that $$$ they are creaming back into proper airside development.)<br />With rail not far and huge land around Hamilton airport and being very agricultural, one would think it would make afras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-22863687542717723702018-12-02T12:03:44.188+13:002018-12-02T12:03:44.188+13:00Think you may mean WLG-HLZ. The AKL link is long g...Think you may mean WLG-HLZ. The AKL link is long gone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-31900830322525805522018-12-02T11:51:30.122+13:002018-12-02T11:51:30.122+13:00Hamilton is an interesting airport. Hamilton is NZ...Hamilton is an interesting airport. Hamilton is NZ's 4th largest city and is growing but has close proximity to Auckland Airport in regards passenger air travel, especially when the Waikato Expressway is completed. Currently InterCity operates up to 13 daily services between HLZ and AKL including 4 daily express bus services HLZ/Auckland Airport. Skip Trips (subsidiary of InterCity Group) isKrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-82253880127640543832018-12-02T10:20:31.717+13:002018-12-02T10:20:31.717+13:00I think there is room for JQ into the major region...I think there is room for JQ into the major regional centres ... I think of you added ROT/TRG, HLZ and CHC/DUD you really would cover all the major stuff . And I think JQ could make this work. HLZ is always tricky though as for AKL based aircraft there would have to be a AKL/HLZ/AKL rotation which might actually suit many travellers since NZ cut their link. dhcomethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08662361692524295254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-84248663180346391872018-12-02T01:41:43.057+13:002018-12-02T01:41:43.057+13:00I think when JQ announced their regional routes so...I think when JQ announced their regional routes some people thought that their NSN-WLG route was to prevent the "Air Auckland" backlash, similar to what Air NZ seems to get. So it seems that yes, AKL is indeed their main focus for regional routes.<br /><br />As for main trunk, however, it's nice to see WLG getting the same jet flights as AKL (to CHC, DUD, ZQN) from Jetstar, as well Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-10525405129777108442018-12-01T22:25:47.856+13:002018-12-01T22:25:47.856+13:00***longed for***^^^***longed for***^^^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-60886911121806419362018-12-01T22:10:27.887+13:002018-12-01T22:10:27.887+13:00Will be. But even more so when they get can the mu...Will be. But even more so when they get can the much longer for 733! Exciting times ahead I reckon for this amazing airlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-81690702071578544362018-12-01T21:30:50.419+13:002018-12-01T21:30:50.419+13:00Be interesting to see what Chats use their ATR for...Be interesting to see what Chats use their ATR forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-40490127431744588602018-12-01T21:11:12.729+13:002018-12-01T21:11:12.729+13:00^meant thick not thin didn't see that while wr...^meant thick not thin didn't see that while writing this on my phonefras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-78148737295409258342018-12-01T19:12:51.500+13:002018-12-01T19:12:51.500+13:00What speeds are you driving to get between Palmy a...What speeds are you driving to get between Palmy and Wellington in an hour! Takes me just under an hour to get to just Kapiti and then a further hour to get to Palmy from there.<br /><br />I think it's as you pointed out, Hamilton is now closer to Auckland thanks to the Expressway. Palmerston North may become similar once the new expressway finishes that extends from just north of Wellington Jordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-8210818736061030332018-12-01T18:46:15.409+13:002018-12-01T18:46:15.409+13:00No fine line with Air Chats. It's a pretty cle...No fine line with Air Chats. It's a pretty clear, thick line. Air Chats will not compete with Air NZ. End of story.<br /><br />Air Chathams are more interested in working 'with' Air NZ in regards to interliningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-45666897102853205352018-12-01T17:54:59.830+13:002018-12-01T17:54:59.830+13:00Hamilton airport is bit of a sad case. Such a love...Hamilton airport is bit of a sad case. Such a lovely airport after some huge upgrades, showed so much potential kiwi freedom virgin then Air NZ but that big airport now a easy hours drive... it's not in a isolated part of the country. Not sure what got palmy the edge (Jetstar) when it's smaller than Hamilton and also a hour or so drive to Wellington. <br />What potential does Hamilton fras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-90327136809366401862018-12-01T15:36:30.354+13:002018-12-01T15:36:30.354+13:00It's a difficult issues when you have 1 big pl...It's a difficult issues when you have 1 big player they can use market share to dominate. It appears you need to have a fair bit of financial backing to succeed in Aviation Even Jetstar struggle with the backing of Qantas. While I have never had a major issue with jetstars jet operation I also had a friend who had 4 consecutive flights between New Plymouth and Auckland cancelled. Needless to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28937896127116140332018-12-01T15:18:08.154+13:002018-12-01T15:18:08.154+13:00I think the key question would be....
What other r...I think the key question would be....<br />What other routes would be the most likely candidate for Air NZ to cut... the eventual Q300 retirement...and who would fill what...<br /><br />Wonder if GBA would consider Hamilton Auckland early morning again now they have the modern Cessna caravan? Is there any potential in the business commute that eagle air use to operate.<br /><br />Air Chathams<br fras444https://www.blogger.com/profile/00859543159403131176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-85292202570559010652018-12-01T12:08:40.616+13:002018-12-01T12:08:40.616+13:00Take New Plymouth for example. Jetstar and Air NZ ...Take New Plymouth for example. Jetstar and Air NZ on AKL flights. Jetstar usually twice daily, Air NZ up to nine times daily. Jetstar has flights available even up to a few days before departure for as little as $29, whereas Air NZ will ask $130. Yet Jetstar flights depart far from full, and Air NZ still get really good loadings. Half a plane full on JQ with most paying under $50 is not going to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28726639116546500892018-12-01T11:34:36.693+13:002018-12-01T11:34:36.693+13:00If anyone can become the second NZ airline it woul...If anyone can become the second NZ airline it would be Jetstar. But that's the question, is NZ big enough for 2 airlines? I would say no, there's some that can play it out, like the current ones and maybe Tauranga and Hamilton, but places like Hokitika and Timaru, I cant see there being a second airline for them, yet... <br /><br />Time will tell I guess, but for now Air NZ are free to doJordan Elvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931766742625776741noreply@blogger.com