JFK-AKL diversions begin.
Sep 22, 2022, 5:59 pm
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JFK-AKL diversions begin.
Already day 3 and tonights flight is being diverted to Fiji. What gives?
Perhaps Air NZ was bit too optimistic on operating these flights without the correct equipment?
The service is being sold and advertised and direct, non stop.
Perhaps Air NZ was bit too optimistic on operating these flights without the correct equipment?
The service is being sold and advertised and direct, non stop.
Last edited by OpenSky; Sep 22, 2022 at 6:13 pm
Sep 22, 2022, 6:18 pm
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(Direct flights don't even need to use the same plane type for the entire flight)
Sep 22, 2022, 6:25 pm
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If they're already diverting in September, how are they going to manage during the northern hemisphere winter, when headwinds are at their strongest? I could see this turning into quite a PR nightmare, especially given the amount of hype that has gone into launching these "nonstop" flights.
Sep 22, 2022, 8:14 pm
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Sep 22, 2022, 8:22 pm
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The 73Y seats NZ blocked = not enough for routine events.
The plane can carry 27J 33W 215Y
The plane actually carried 27J 33W 142Y ( 60Y pax without their bags)
They are going need more blocked seats for the Northern hemisphere winter. for sure, when the winds are the strongest.
Last edited by OpenSky; Sep 22, 2022 at 8:51 pm
Sep 22, 2022, 8:23 pm
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Was it 2018 or so when I think it Zodiac got behind on production and planes were waiting months for seats.
Sep 22, 2022, 9:37 pm
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There are some flights esp in December / January where inventory is basically zero = they sold out. Meaning those flights are already set up for failure if further seat blocking is needed.
The 73Y seats NZ blocked = not enough for routine events.
The plane can carry 27J 33W 215Y
The plane actually carried 27J 33W 142Y ( 60Y pax without their bags)
They are going need more blocked seats for the Northern hemisphere winter. for sure, when the winds are the strongest.
The 73Y seats NZ blocked = not enough for routine events.
The plane can carry 27J 33W 215Y
The plane actually carried 27J 33W 142Y ( 60Y pax without their bags)
They are going need more blocked seats for the Northern hemisphere winter. for sure, when the winds are the strongest.
They did say was X seats on the first flights & said throughout the year would block different amount of seats.
They may be blocked now as they are reserving more.
Sep 23, 2022, 2:58 am
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Is this such a huge problem? So long as people don't have to deplane, a fuel stop shouldn't be that much of a business issue—especially given the lack of appealing alternatives for NYC-AKL travelers. "Fine, it's a direct flight with a 45-minute stop on the way. What you gonna do about it?"
I might even start marketing it as a direct flight with a super-convenient seventh-inning stretch on the Nadi tarmac.
I might even start marketing it as a direct flight with a super-convenient seventh-inning stretch on the Nadi tarmac.
Sep 23, 2022, 3:52 am
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The NZ Herald article had the Air NZ staff mentioning the weather situation is high unusual and very unlikely to occur.
It's horrible timing given they have just launched it, but weather is a potential disruption for any flight.
I think diverting to Fiji is much better than their previous plan of leaving 60 bags behind!
It's horrible timing given they have just launched it, but weather is a potential disruption for any flight.
I think diverting to Fiji is much better than their previous plan of leaving 60 bags behind!