Delta’s New Route to Brisbane
Feb 23, 2024, 7:44 pm
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https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99779
Feb 23, 2024, 8:17 pm
#17
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Joint presser from the Queensland Government and Delta suggests the BNE flights will be in addition to their double-daily SYD services, for a total of 17 weekly flights over the NW (Australian Summer) months.
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99779
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/99779
It also suggests this is a minimum three year commitment on Delta’s part with a forecast of daily flights in the 2025 and 2026 seasons….
Apparently UA’s SFO-BNE and AA’s DFW-BNE are also tapping into the same fund.
Feb 23, 2024, 9:21 pm
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I wouldn't say the forecast would be accurate though, a number of international airlines with routes under AAIF funding had forecast for increased services which hadn't eventuated.
For example; although the UA seasonal BNE-LAX service wasn't funded by AAIF; UA (with VA feed) wasn't able to complete the full NW season on BNE-LAX, ending it early after Early February (when the Kids/Families go back to school/work) and forward sales at the tail end of the NW season were weak/low demand.
For example; although the UA seasonal BNE-LAX service wasn't funded by AAIF; UA (with VA feed) wasn't able to complete the full NW season on BNE-LAX, ending it early after Early February (when the Kids/Families go back to school/work) and forward sales at the tail end of the NW season were weak/low demand.
Feb 23, 2024, 9:57 pm
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Feb 23, 2024, 10:09 pm
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Feb 23, 2024, 10:23 pm
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REX in AU is a minor airline. AuAviation Rex begins partnership with Delta after Virgin break-up
DL not having a large AU domestic partner with a good network is a little limiting.
Feb 24, 2024, 10:56 am
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I dont think this route will last with leisure traffic. QF struggles with an A330 on this route for the same reason. US tourists going to OZ often never even get to BNE on their first trip, so I see this as a weird choice. MEL would seem to make a lot more sense to me. I suspect the none-revs will love it though.
That said, we thought Brisbane was great, and would recommend it to US travelers who have the time for a multi-city trip to Oz. Friendly, easy to get around, great restaurants. Wish we'd have understood the logistics of getting to the Koala place, missed it but maybe we'll try the DL flight some time
Feb 24, 2024, 11:46 am
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Ive lived in Brisbane, Sydney, etc but BNE is largely devoid of tourists compared to SYD or MEL. Its often a city visited on a 2nd/3rd trip to OZ and not the first.
Feb 24, 2024, 1:13 pm
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DL093 Mo We Fr LAX 11:10pm BNE 7:45am++ 359
DL092 We Fr Su BNE 10:45am LAX 6:15am 359
Feb 24, 2024, 1:19 pm
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I wouldn't say the forecast would be accurate though, a number of international airlines with routes under AAIF funding had forecast for increased services which hadn't eventuated.
For example; although the UA seasonal BNE-LAX service wasn't funded by AAIF; UA (with VA feed) wasn't able to complete the full NW season on BNE-LAX, ending it early after Early February (when the Kids/Families go back to school/work) and forward sales at the tail end of the NW season were weak/low demand.
For example; although the UA seasonal BNE-LAX service wasn't funded by AAIF; UA (with VA feed) wasn't able to complete the full NW season on BNE-LAX, ending it early after Early February (when the Kids/Families go back to school/work) and forward sales at the tail end of the NW season were weak/low demand.
Feb 25, 2024, 8:23 am
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The linked from the QLD has a comment that explains this clearly.
“I’m not sure if it is the upcoming Olympics or the insatiable appetite for Bluey, but right now Brisbane is the ‘must add’ destination for North American carriers, and this opens a world of opportunity.”
It is clearly interest in seeing where Bluey lives.
“I’m not sure if it is the upcoming Olympics or the insatiable appetite for Bluey, but right now Brisbane is the ‘must add’ destination for North American carriers, and this opens a world of opportunity.”
It is clearly interest in seeing where Bluey lives.
Feb 25, 2024, 4:59 pm
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I dont think this route will last with leisure traffic. QF struggles with an A330 on this route for the same reason. US tourists going to OZ often never even get to BNE on their first trip, so I see this as a weird choice. MEL would seem to make a lot more sense to me. I suspect the none-revs will love it though.