tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post3788769675959946594..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: 2 more Saabs for Air ChathamsSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-35788824389573354522018-01-01T10:04:10.560+13:002018-01-01T10:04:10.560+13:00https://i.stuff.co.nz/travel/100069675/masterton-s...https://i.stuff.co.nz/travel/100069675/masterton-serious-about-reestablishing-air-link<br /><br />I'd be surprised if there is a demand for Saab size, but that would help offer lower end fares. If sounds Air use a Pilatus it will be an expensive option for most. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-89979214251816550652017-12-30T18:17:10.728+13:002017-12-30T18:17:10.728+13:00Don't think Air Chathams will want to compete ...Don't think Air Chathams will want to compete on the AKL-NPL route with two airlines on it alreadyJardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-81882132090882974202017-12-30T18:14:59.110+13:002017-12-30T18:14:59.110+13:00Kris Masterton is only a town run by a district co...Kris Masterton is only a town run by a district councilJardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-896674864756553522017-12-29T19:50:55.730+13:002017-12-29T19:50:55.730+13:00Today’s news from Whakatane of extended safety are...Today’s news from Whakatane of extended safety areas makes it clear that regular Saab operations are planned and indeed have been delayed by the need to get the work done. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-92126308380834534222017-12-24T11:03:44.168+13:002017-12-24T11:03:44.168+13:00I'm not sure that Jetstar is leasing the SAAB....I'm not sure that Jetstar is leasing the SAAB. I'm pretty sure Chats will be operating it by themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-20852576138366010302017-12-24T10:11:07.331+13:002017-12-24T10:11:07.331+13:00I doubt if Timaru will be dropped...Q300 services ...I doubt if Timaru will be dropped...Q300 services have been a success! More seats on the Whakatane service using a better economic scale than a CV and to release a Metro to reseed WLG services. Masterton is also getting a mention. Interesting if Jetstar is wanting to "lease" a SAAB for a morning New Plymouth service - let them. No loss to Chats if it fails. Down south the rumor mill hasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812356343384599552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-9271116022443390352017-12-23T22:47:09.834+13:002017-12-23T22:47:09.834+13:00The afternoon return flight is the next logical st...The afternoon return flight is the next logical step.<br /> This would depend on the airport’s infrastructure work being completed and aircraft availability (dependant on new ATRs freeing up Q300s)<br />Until now it has been asking a lot to expect 100 seats to fly to TIU in the space of a few hours, but the numbers have continued to build. <br /><br />The more frequencies the better choice in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-79127067186040721942017-12-23T17:31:45.497+13:002017-12-23T17:31:45.497+13:00Our Timaru service is just utterly brilliant. Good...Our Timaru service is just utterly brilliant. Good fares, well used and super convenient. However not looking forward to having to pay for parking! :) I do wish there was a afternoon flight, I miss the late arvo turnaround that eagle had..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74183686910906751772017-12-23T11:16:38.293+13:002017-12-23T11:16:38.293+13:00Correct, the recently completed carpark of just un...Correct, the recently completed carpark of just under 100 spaces is not large enough. Outbound passengers have to wait until the inbound have arrived to take their parks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-81018157787407018832017-12-23T10:06:59.147+13:002017-12-23T10:06:59.147+13:00However, trying to get to the chatham islands at a...However, trying to get to the chatham islands at a good price is very hard. Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321164270184472076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-71027877895049395922017-12-22T21:15:50.857+13:002017-12-22T21:15:50.857+13:00No chance of Timaru for the underdogs sorry. The Q...No chance of Timaru for the underdogs sorry. The Q300 is proving to be perfect for the route. Consistently in the 40s and often completely sold out. 28% passenger growth in the past year. The only way is up. Once the infrustructure is complete, who knows, could be more flights Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-47788709549628976592017-12-22T13:55:25.215+13:002017-12-22T13:55:25.215+13:00"Auckland - New Plymouth at 6am, taking over ..."Auckland - New Plymouth at 6am, taking over from Jetstar's cancelled service (serviced by Aerocare, perhaps!)"<br /><br />This is a comment on the post on NZ Aviation group on Facebook from someone who I believe works for Jetstar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-59868487466569101462017-12-22T13:17:48.593+13:002017-12-22T13:17:48.593+13:00Air New Zealand went out of it's way to make W...Air New Zealand went out of it's way to make Wanganui fail and for years. Wanganui bound passengers to Palmerston North was just one thing.<br /><br />Passenger loadings on Friday night to Monday morning with Chats using a Convair prove something was wrong with the other airline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-87727837805206993062017-12-22T13:06:06.460+13:002017-12-22T13:06:06.460+13:00How can you say Air NZ/Eagle dismal failure? Work...How can you say Air NZ/Eagle dismal failure? Worked ok with the 18-seat but quite rightly wouldnt have worked with a 50-seat. Air Chats probably has a better market position in WAG than S8 did?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-12591773370402875462017-12-22T12:52:40.458+13:002017-12-22T12:52:40.458+13:00Let's forget this WAG-WLG madness now.
Air NZ...Let's forget this WAG-WLG madness now.<br /><br />Air NZ/Eagle: Dismal failure. Sounds Air: Dismal failure. <br /><br />An often use definition of insanity springs to mind. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-64771208797122741922017-12-22T12:17:19.012+13:002017-12-22T12:17:19.012+13:00Yes, the Masterton City Council is very keen to re...Yes, the Masterton City Council is very keen to regular passenger air services. They have closed a registration of interest with a number of carriers have expressing interest. The Council is looking at subsidising some services.<br /><br />I suspect that Soundsair and Air Chathams could be amongst the interested carriers.Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-62983192573468736062017-12-22T12:11:58.499+13:002017-12-22T12:11:58.499+13:00It would be more logical for a AKL/WAG/WLG using t...It would be more logical for a AKL/WAG/WLG using the Saabs with one for backup and charters. The WAG/WLG/WAG is the missing link for air travel between Wellington and Whanganui.<br /><br />Could see a AKL/WAG/WLG/AKL/WHK/AKL rotation for one Saab and WAG/WLG/AKL/WHK/AKL/WAG rotation for the other Saab.<br /><br />This would free up a Metroliner for AKL/MRO service, which the Masterton City Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-26587868518349668752017-12-22T11:59:03.715+13:002017-12-22T11:59:03.715+13:00That would be my guess, and possibly WAG-WLG as we...That would be my guess, and possibly WAG-WLG as wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-40697381061222886692017-12-22T11:23:36.970+13:002017-12-22T11:23:36.970+13:00Id be highly surprised if that was the case. It wo...Id be highly surprised if that was the case. It would be like Chats awaking a sleeping giant. Surely chats are smarter than that! <br /><br />However, I've been surprised more than once before. <br /><br />I'd believe a story more like Chats has been approached by NZ to replace them on certain routes (Hkk/tiu etc) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36095479733613538662017-12-22T10:10:56.886+13:002017-12-22T10:10:56.886+13:00Whakatane to Wellington?Whakatane to Wellington?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-47461094752210972602017-12-22T09:10:47.609+13:002017-12-22T09:10:47.609+13:00Good to get more Saabs great aircraft wonder where...Good to get more Saabs great aircraft wonder where they will come from? Don't think Masterton can take the Saab. The airport will need to widen the runway, taxiway, apron etc first. Masterton Council not really interested in chasing an airline it seems or they would have invested money by now already.Jardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-35118478359797089992017-12-22T08:49:51.440+13:002017-12-22T08:49:51.440+13:00I think Jetstar approached them to start a 6am ser...I think Jetstar approached them to start a 6am service to give Air NZ some competition in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-64566976671948966932017-12-22T08:18:43.850+13:002017-12-22T08:18:43.850+13:00Air Chats taking on Air NZ and Jetstar on that rou...Air Chats taking on Air NZ and Jetstar on that route???Steve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-61762184714348621032017-12-22T07:35:31.446+13:002017-12-22T07:35:31.446+13:00Apparently it's Auckland to New Plymouth to re...Apparently it's Auckland to New Plymouth to replace Jetstar's 6am service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-37744336944223460012017-12-21T20:24:11.450+13:002017-12-21T20:24:11.450+13:00Whakatane upgauge possibly and Masterton perhaps. ...Whakatane upgauge possibly and Masterton perhaps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com