Brisbane to become AC's second Australian destination in 2016
Jul 8, 2015, 9:32 am
#16
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NZ and SQ are the two *A lounges in BNE. They're both average and get the job done; nothing spectacular like these two airlines' new SYD lounges.
Jul 8, 2015, 9:32 am
#17
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Looks like SQ is only open at select times throughout the day according to their departing flight times.
Jul 8, 2015, 10:03 am
#18
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Jul 8, 2015, 10:11 am
#19
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The 789 has 30 J seats, and while the ratio isn't great either, I'd still think upgrading on the 789 would be easier than on the 788 since the number of paid J pax isn't directly related to the size of the aircraft.
Jul 8, 2015, 10:20 am
#20
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From what I've read, that's even beyond the range of the 777-200LR models AC flies. The only aircraft that can fly YYZ-SYD nonstop is the 777-200LR in an all-passenger configuration, where most or all of the cargo space is converted to extra fuel tanks (a significant retrofit cost if you don't buy the planes from the factory like that). I'm not sure if any airline in the world has done that with the 200LR. It makes for an 18hour flight, which would mean a lot of extra crew cost. So no cargo, extra operating costs, etc. The route wouldn't be premium enough to make any money, and not prestige enough to justify the losses.
Jul 8, 2015, 10:27 am
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Jul 8, 2015, 10:28 am
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Jul 8, 2015, 11:15 am
#24
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The train which arrives right outside the BNE international terminal is quite convenient and gets to Gold Coast in just over an hour for a fair price. I wonder if OOL runway would be long enough... But that would kiss any premium traffic goodbye. 14.5hr low yield, not happening.
Jul 8, 2015, 11:22 am
#25
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Location: Ontario, CAN
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I think AC was kind of stuck here. Go to MEL with the -9 as there is more demand but your service is on top of your close partner exLAX ... OR ... Reach BNE w/ the -8 but there is lower demand from Canada.
AC must be expecting some feed from our friends South of the border on this one. Just wonder how much they will get and how much exCanada SYD traffic this new service will cannibalize.
Far from a slam dunk IMO. Good luck to AC, nice to see them opening new routes the 788 was bought for.
Jul 8, 2015, 11:23 am
#27
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I can just picture it now; an AC787 deplaning to the tarmac parked besides the like of jetstar, tigerair, virgin 737s and A320s...
Jul 8, 2015, 11:25 am
#28
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Shortly after never
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Jul 8, 2015, 11:48 am
#29
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I assume the runway is long enough. JQ flies OOL-NRT on a 787 daily I believe.
Jul 8, 2015, 12:14 pm
#30
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OOL while a nice thought is highly seasonal, highly tourist traffic, a tertiary market and in the most unlikely of wild cards - a Rouge destination.