Has Air NZ signalled when they are going to be bringing more capacity on-line?
Jul 28, 2022, 4:18 pm
#1
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Has Air NZ signalled when they are going to be bringing more capacity on-line?
It seems every other flight I am on is full (sold out), with limited other options available. This also has the natural consequence of pushing prices up significantly. Has Air NZ signalled when they are going to be bringing more capacity on-line? I would presume this would bring prices back a bit.
Jul 28, 2022, 5:30 pm
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Domestic and short haul intl capacity is pretty much at or exceeding pre Covid levels and they don't have the staff to increase it.
Longhaul will be determined by staff and the reintroduction of the 77W fleet over the next 12 months
Domestic and short haul intl capacity is pretty much at or exceeding pre Covid levels and they don't have the staff to increase it.
Longhaul will be determined by staff and the reintroduction of the 77W fleet over the next 12 months
Jul 28, 2022, 5:41 pm
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And external factors like Virgin is pretty much gone TT wise. The others are having to pick that up that pax load.
Suppose domestically the A321 coming online later this year may help. Especially is only one more cabin crew per flight to increase pax and not 2 pilots + 4 crew for an extra flight. So staff wise should be helpful.
A number I would like to see is staff to pax ratio 2019 to now. Broken down for each job.
Suppose domestically the A321 coming online later this year may help. Especially is only one more cabin crew per flight to increase pax and not 2 pilots + 4 crew for an extra flight. So staff wise should be helpful.
A number I would like to see is staff to pax ratio 2019 to now. Broken down for each job.
Jul 28, 2022, 6:39 pm
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And external factors like Virgin is pretty much gone TT wise. The others are having to pick that up that pax load.
Suppose domestically the A321 coming online later this year may help. Especially is only one more cabin crew per flight to increase pax and not 2 pilots + 4 crew for an extra flight. So staff wise should be helpful.
A number I would like to see is staff to pax ratio 2019 to now. Broken down for each job.
Suppose domestically the A321 coming online later this year may help. Especially is only one more cabin crew per flight to increase pax and not 2 pilots + 4 crew for an extra flight. So staff wise should be helpful.
A number I would like to see is staff to pax ratio 2019 to now. Broken down for each job.
The 789s have been an downgrade in capacity from the 77Ws pre covid, especially when it’s an code two.
The lack of VA doesn’t help either ex AKL were some routes were 2-4x daily with there 738s.
Ive got an up coming trip to Brisbane, that I had to book JQ to OOL.
Jul 28, 2022, 9:20 pm
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I don't think there's any real financial incentive for them to put on more flights at the moment even if they could.
Look at the fares they are charging, why try your hardest to put more flights on to lower fares when you can charge what you like and people will pay? I've booked two BP trips recently. AKL-JFK-AKL cost a little over $17K and AKL-LAX-LHR-IAH-AKL cost almost $19K...
Look at the fares they are charging, why try your hardest to put more flights on to lower fares when you can charge what you like and people will pay? I've booked two BP trips recently. AKL-JFK-AKL cost a little over $17K and AKL-LAX-LHR-IAH-AKL cost almost $19K...
Jul 29, 2022, 6:07 am
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I too am very interested in the answer to this question, as I'm sick of having to fly QF across the ditch!
Jul 29, 2022, 3:13 pm
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Somewhat tangential. Pondering if I should buy some flights at t-350ish or wait to see if they do a new year's sale.
(Will be flights to North America in August 2023).
Just given the loadings wondering if they need to do sales at the moment to get pax on flights? Though if I can get the international multiple stop offer refundable tickets. Might answer itself. Can cancel later if there is a sale.
(Will be flights to North America in August 2023).
Just given the loadings wondering if they need to do sales at the moment to get pax on flights? Though if I can get the international multiple stop offer refundable tickets. Might answer itself. Can cancel later if there is a sale.