JetConnects 'On Time' performance
Apr 21, 2008, 5:11 am
#211
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The later flights rotate with CHC flights.
Really depends on what is happening or has happened though.
With winter approaching, doing a ZQN run is risky. Last thing you want is to get stuck in Invers and bussing to ZQN. And the Ferry flight that leaves Invercargill isnt really permitted to take any passengers so there isnt much of an alternative.
Your best bet is a few WLG sectors.
Apr 24, 2008, 1:59 am
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The first 4 AKL - WLG flights are generally serviced by the same aircraft.
The later flights rotate with CHC flights.
Really depends on what is happening or has happened though.
With winter approaching, doing a ZQN run is risky. Last thing you want is to get stuck in Invers and bussing to ZQN. And the Ferry flight that leaves Invercargill isnt really permitted to take any passengers so there isnt much of an alternative.
Your best bet is a few WLG sectors.
The later flights rotate with CHC flights.
Really depends on what is happening or has happened though.
With winter approaching, doing a ZQN run is risky. Last thing you want is to get stuck in Invers and bussing to ZQN. And the Ferry flight that leaves Invercargill isnt really permitted to take any passengers so there isnt much of an alternative.
Your best bet is a few WLG sectors.
Apr 24, 2008, 3:47 am
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If AKL or CHC to ZQN diverts they land at IVC. IVC is not an airport served by QF, and further does not have the security set up for jets. So, by rule the cabin crew must remain onboard during the stop (anyone who gets off is not allowed back onboard) and all passengers must disembark. Pax get put on a bus to ZQN. The aircraft then flies back to CHC empty.
Apr 24, 2008, 4:17 am
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causes a real problem for anyone who has booked a turnaround at ZQN
especially the CHC-ZQN-CHC afternoon turnaround as by the time diverted to IVC arrive too late to fly out of IVC on NZ and QF will not provide accommodation in ZQN since that was not your destination and travel insurance won't cover it either unless it is part of an international ticket
especially the CHC-ZQN-CHC afternoon turnaround as by the time diverted to IVC arrive too late to fly out of IVC on NZ and QF will not provide accommodation in ZQN since that was not your destination and travel insurance won't cover it either unless it is part of an international ticket
Apr 25, 2008, 2:08 am
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If AKL or CHC to ZQN diverts they land at IVC. IVC is not an airport served by QF, and further does not have the security set up for jets. So, by rule the cabin crew must remain onboard during the stop (anyone who gets off is not allowed back onboard) and all passengers must disembark. Pax get put on a bus to ZQN. The aircraft then flies back to CHC empty.
Although we like flying back empty, upon arriving at our destination the aircraft has to remain sealed and thoroughly checked by security before we can disembark and its not much of an easy ride for us as we have to clean the aircraft because the cleaners arent permitted to clean from ferry flights.
May 15, 2008, 8:32 pm
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I'm looking to do the following (in a day), as a mini MR for AAdvantage EQP/EQS:
QF2707 AKL-WLG 08:30-09:30
QF2712 WLG-AKL 10:00-11:00 or QF2714 WLG-AKL 11:30-12:30
QF2763 AKL-CHC 13:00-14:20
QF2783 CHC-ZQN 15:30-16:20
Luggage would only be checked in AKL-ZQN.
Any better suggestions? Unfortunately QF2705 AKL-WLG (first flight) is too expensive atm, and the others are on sale (bar CHC-ZQN).
QF2707 AKL-WLG 08:30-09:30
QF2712 WLG-AKL 10:00-11:00 or QF2714 WLG-AKL 11:30-12:30
QF2763 AKL-CHC 13:00-14:20
QF2783 CHC-ZQN 15:30-16:20
Luggage would only be checked in AKL-ZQN.
Any better suggestions? Unfortunately QF2705 AKL-WLG (first flight) is too expensive atm, and the others are on sale (bar CHC-ZQN).
May 15, 2008, 8:38 pm
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I would take 2712 - likely the same a/c thus better protection. Hope weather isn't like today when you plan to do that. Fog in AKL has caused chaos in the schedules all day.
May 15, 2008, 9:58 pm
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Originally Posted by futaris
... and the others are on sale (bar CHC-ZQN).
Beauty, I was looking for another MR compliment my 888 trip to AKL.
^Yep ... AKL-WLG NZD39 e/w ^^^
May 17, 2008, 11:26 pm
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A question a little out of context: being a FF WP, what are the chances that if I am travelling on a JC AKL-WLG with a FF NB that we will both be able to get the J seats reserved for elites (if the flight is equiped with the J seats)? I'm thinking that obviously I will be allocated one of the J seats and the NB will be allocated somewhere down the back. We are both on seperate tickets. Flight is the AKL-WLG at 1300, so thinking that there may be less pax with status than on say a morning or evening flight.
May 18, 2008, 4:12 am
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- James
May 18, 2008, 6:34 am
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Check-In, Baggage Handling and the like are contracted out to Air NZ. NZ and QF has some sort of reciporal agreement where NZ provides services to QF in NZ and QF does provides services to NZ in AU. Other airlines (including, as far as I know, DJ EK and SQ) seem to use Mezines instead of NZ for their ground services. Not sure about ticketing and lounge however -- I guess that either QF or JetConnect controls these two directly.
- James
- James
NZ cleaning and baggage handling are currently under heavy investigation and dependant on the results, Jetconnect may create their own division and hire staff for this - although this would not affect NZ handling Qantas international flights (even ones operated by Jetconnect).
Also, can I be terribly petty and clear something up?... Jetconnect is spelt as such with no capital "C" in the middle. I know, im pathetic.