tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post5741102088493208760..comments2024-03-19T16:06:05.749+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: The Changing Faces of Q300sSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-9618015487508370072016-06-18T09:56:35.759+12:002016-06-18T09:56:35.759+12:00Does anyone know when Air Nelson Q300s NEA to NEO ...Does anyone know when Air Nelson Q300s NEA to NEO are getting repainted into the new scheme and also when ATR 72S MCW, MCX AND MCY are also getting repainted into the new schemeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-9984651904064569782016-05-17T09:13:25.133+12:002016-05-17T09:13:25.133+12:00NEM is still in the teal livery also.NEM is still in the teal livery also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155980758822777989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-67634779513901682122016-04-20T23:55:12.310+12:002016-04-20T23:55:12.310+12:00I do wonder if Jetstar will take on Air NZ on the ...I do wonder if Jetstar will take on Air NZ on the TRG - AKL route? This sector is the next busiest route to Auckland. This seems the most logical choice if they continue to use AKL as their main base. <br /><br />It also seems odd that TRG lose their early morning CHC departure? The fastest way to get to CHC now via AKL. Not arriving till 9.45ish. They will from May start upgrading the WLG - TRG Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36853656732390423962016-04-20T22:36:37.272+12:002016-04-20T22:36:37.272+12:00JQ should ditch NSN-WLG tbh. Routes that are worki...JQ should ditch NSN-WLG tbh. Routes that are working well have been NPL-AKL NPE-AKL not sure how well PMR is doing but I'm sure it's going very wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-86942745745802532452016-04-20T18:18:23.691+12:002016-04-20T18:18:23.691+12:00"I'm not a complete idiot"
Do you k..."I'm not a complete idiot"<br /><br />Do you know the difference between "loose" and "lose"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-67360053569895900892016-04-20T15:17:36.521+12:002016-04-20T15:17:36.521+12:00JQ left nelson for auckland this morning with no m...JQ left nelson for auckland this morning with no more than 20 passengers. That early morning flight has proven really unpopular.<br /> Their Nelson to wellington sectors also terrible loadings, coupled with unsustainable fares. There's lots of hype, but I highly doubt any of this set up is profitable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-53421907296051874332016-04-20T13:00:26.642+12:002016-04-20T13:00:26.642+12:00I'm not a complete idiot... I have worked in A...I'm not a complete idiot... I have worked in Aviation a long time. Merely listing what changes are in affect come October. I know enough to know that things/schedule can change in a instance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-73423602978981952252016-04-20T11:49:53.675+12:002016-04-20T11:49:53.675+12:00Its probably to do with keeping operating costs do...Its probably to do with keeping operating costs down by removing overnight crew food/accommodation.Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-11628653330362778852016-04-20T11:46:23.165+12:002016-04-20T11:46:23.165+12:00AKL/TRG is only a 40 minute flight hence the use o...AKL/TRG is only a 40 minute flight hence the use of Q300's on this sector which is okay for flights under 1 hour in duration.<br /><br />Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-66529208624276799192016-04-20T08:56:02.058+12:002016-04-20T08:56:02.058+12:00Whilst you seem passionate about the subject, you ...Whilst you seem passionate about the subject, you are I think ttrying to glem too much information out of the changes come October. Even when a schedule is active, you should see the pages and pages of schedule advice notices that are issued adding services, removing services, regauging services and retiming services. Some change mere weeks prior to the flights. What is published now might not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-78589921100060229812016-04-20T08:35:20.932+12:002016-04-20T08:35:20.932+12:00CHC-NPE is already ATR only one that isn't is ...CHC-NPE is already ATR only one that isn't is the one afternoon flight :)Eagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-3552071797575369132016-04-20T07:01:37.289+12:002016-04-20T07:01:37.289+12:00No overnightong Q300 in Wre will likely mean an e...No overnightong Q300 in Wre will likely mean an early akl-wre sector. They must be worried about the treat of Barrier Airs new service...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-14273801460652239342016-04-19T23:33:08.255+12:002016-04-19T23:33:08.255+12:00Also TRG-WLG goes down to 5x week AT7 in March 201...Also TRG-WLG goes down to 5x week AT7 in March 2017, and NSN-WLG loses it's 3x daily AT7 services. In fact, the number of NSN-WLG flights drops to 9 max per day, all DH3, compared to the 12-13 sometimes on peak days currently. Must be Jetstar and it's apparently great loads on that routes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-63955373264904692122016-04-19T23:30:36.014+12:002016-04-19T23:30:36.014+12:00all CHC-NPE services are also gonna be ATR 72, but...all CHC-NPE services are also gonna be ATR 72, but I think most are at this stage anyway. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-42726443821114134202016-04-19T23:21:58.848+12:002016-04-19T23:21:58.848+12:00And also ROT looses it's WLG overnighterAnd also ROT looses it's WLG overnighter Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-35388448838105959362016-04-19T23:07:54.942+12:002016-04-19T23:07:54.942+12:00Lots of changes after October....
Whangarei loos...Lots of changes after October....<br /><br /><br />Whangarei looses it's overnighter aircraft.<br /><br />Taupo seems to gain a extra flight around midday on some days<br /><br />Tauranga gains a extra pm flight on certain days. Also appears to loose it's Christchurch overnighting aircraft. No direct flight in the morning, and no direct flight back at night. However there is a 6am Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36689845066481450732016-04-19T22:52:04.611+12:002016-04-19T22:52:04.611+12:00Not much news for Napier as 8/10 Flights on a week...Not much news for Napier as 8/10 Flights on a weekday are run by ATR 72-500/600s only have 2 daily Q300 flights out of the region.Eagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-16633200626126218032016-04-19T22:50:46.704+12:002016-04-19T22:50:46.704+12:00This comment has been removed by the author.Eagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-76134202707537356042016-04-19T21:30:06.954+12:002016-04-19T21:30:06.954+12:00Number of ATR 72 arrivals into NZ regional airport...Number of ATR 72 arrivals into NZ regional airports on 3 NOV 16:<br /><br />NSN = 14<br />PMR = 13<br />NPE = 13<br />HLZ = 9<br />DUD = 9<br />IVC = 8<br />NPL = 5<br />ZQN = 4<br />ROT = 3<br />TRG = 3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74450646615224149362016-04-19T21:20:41.234+12:002016-04-19T21:20:41.234+12:00Some major Air New Zealand regional schedule chang...Some major Air New Zealand regional schedule changes happening from end of October 2016:<br /><br />ATR 72's being removed from certain routes - AKL-TRG, AKL-BHE, CHC-TRG while every AKL-PMR, AKL-NPE, CHC-IVC and all but one daily AKL-NSN flights are going straight ATR 72. CHC-NSN also sees Mount Cook increase.<br /><br />Bit disappointing for TRG and BHE as they could have seen more ATR Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-24264794250450859272016-04-19T21:12:02.797+12:002016-04-19T21:12:02.797+12:00Also New Plymouth - Wellington flights have been c...Also New Plymouth - Wellington flights have been cut on certain days from OctoberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-18952346937347373952016-04-19T20:00:18.595+12:002016-04-19T20:00:18.595+12:00I have noticed a reduction in Sounds Air services ...I have noticed a reduction in Sounds Air services from Taupo to Wellington.<br /><br />The 2nd late morning return service on Tuesday and Wednesday has been dropped.<br /><br />The late afternoon/early evening Saturday return service has also been dropped.<br /><br />The morning return service on Sunday is another flight gone.<br /><br />This is a reduction from 19 return flights per week to 15 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-16054812478155550192016-04-19T18:22:03.862+12:002016-04-19T18:22:03.862+12:00Hi Steve. Thanks For using my picture of NEA in N...Hi Steve. Thanks For using my picture of NEA in NPE, I appreciate it :)Eagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-4752981508750545942016-04-19T18:02:01.237+12:002016-04-19T18:02:01.237+12:00I would personally love that to happenI would personally love that to happenEagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28045209767581146832016-04-18T19:41:40.724+12:002016-04-18T19:41:40.724+12:00Flew Air NZ AKL-TUO 1615-1700 ZK-NEC today. Not ve...Flew Air NZ AKL-TUO 1615-1700 ZK-NEC today. Not very full at 22 but return flight looked packed with the terminal full to the brim.<br /><br />Steve, here is a link to an article that made the front page of the Taupo Times on Friday:<br />http://www.taupotimes.co.nz/global/mobilesite/mobilearticle.aspx?iid=140414#story-itemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com