Today’s [15th March 2019] Christchurch Cancellations
Watching the news tonight in Aus about the tragic and sorrowful attacks in Christchurch. I did did see a clip where ANZ cancelled all prop services in and out of Christchurch but that jet services were continuing. Does anyone know the the reason for this differentiation presumably on security grounds? I found it intriguing. |
I assume it was based on the fact that turboprop departures don't have any security measures in place. There are no xray scanners of baggage and no metal detectors to pass through. This is reserved for jet departures.
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The turboprops will depart tomorrow but with increased security measures.
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All turboprop luggage is screened, it's simply passengers that aren't
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Originally Posted by sbiddle
(Post 30891261)
All turboprop luggage is screened, it's simply passengers that aren't
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Originally Posted by NZbutterfly
(Post 30891619)
Fastbag isn’t. This is to avoid having to rescreen bags that are then transferred to jet services at another airport. |
I think AirNZ could have been a bit quicker offering flexibility re Chch bookings for this weekend - initially it was only offered for Friday flights. It was immediately obvious this was of a unprecedented scale.
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Originally Posted by QTFLYER
(Post 30889846)
I assume it was based on the fact that turboprop departures don't have any security measures in place. There are no xray scanners of baggage and no metal detectors to pass through. This is reserved for jet departures.
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Originally Posted by OZFLYER86
(Post 30893012)
so why couldn't they just put turbo prop passengers through the same security as jet passengers ?
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Originally Posted by nzkarit
(Post 30893045)
Because have to get people from the secure area to the gates/plane keeping them secure. Gate 15 I think can swing secure/not secure but rather of gates for Turbo Props can't do that
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Originally Posted by OZFLYER86
(Post 30893053)
why not use a bus from jet gate to turbo prop ?
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Apparently all domestic departing passengers (turboprop and jet) were being screened at CHC today.
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The area by koru express was sealed off. The dash to Wellington was via 15c and after security for the jets. V quiet day there. No wait at screening at 540pm |
All regional flights would now be subject to passenger and baggage screening for at least the next 48 hours, the airline said in a written statement. |
Originally Posted by Hector99
(Post 30893156)
The area by koru express was sealed off. The dash to Wellington was via 15c and after security for the jets. V quiet day there. No wait at screening at 540pm |
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