How Long is Q26 in AKL?
Sep 27, 2009, 2:07 pm
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How Long is Q26 in AKL?
Hello
My Fiance is flying from LAX to MEL via AKL on flight Q26 next week. I am going to be in AKL on that day and was wondering if anyone knows what time Q26 is meant to arrive in AKL and how long it stays for?
I know she will not be able to get out of the airport, but I have mates who work in Duty Free, who may be able to get me in to see her whilst she is in transit.
Thanks
My Fiance is flying from LAX to MEL via AKL on flight Q26 next week. I am going to be in AKL on that day and was wondering if anyone knows what time Q26 is meant to arrive in AKL and how long it stays for?
I know she will not be able to get out of the airport, but I have mates who work in Duty Free, who may be able to get me in to see her whilst she is in transit.
Thanks
Sep 27, 2009, 2:17 pm
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QF26 is scheduled to arrive at 0830 and depart at 1300 with a change of AC.
Sep 27, 2009, 4:38 pm
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Do you have have a CAA pass? if not your chances of getting airside are very slim. To get a temporary pass you going to need a good reason/ New Zealand government issued photo id.
Note QF26 changes aircraft at AKL, it changes from a 744 to 733/734/738
Note QF26 changes aircraft at AKL, it changes from a 744 to 733/734/738
Sep 27, 2009, 7:29 pm
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QF 26
Depart: LAX 23:45 Terminal: 4
Arrive: AKL 8:30 Terminal: I
Boeing 747-400
12 hours 45 minutes
Depart: AKL 13:00 Terminal: I
Arrive: MEL 14:05 Terminal: 2
Boeing 737
4 hours 5 minutes
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QF25
Depart: MEL 5:00 Terminal: 2
Arrive: AKL 11:30 Terminal: I
Boeing 737
3 hours 30 minutes
Depart: AKL 15:05 Terminal: I
Arrive: LAX 7:00 Terminal: B
Boeing 747-400
11 hours 55 minutes
Depart: LAX 23:45 Terminal: 4
Arrive: AKL 8:30 Terminal: I
Boeing 747-400
12 hours 45 minutes
Depart: AKL 13:00 Terminal: I
Arrive: MEL 14:05 Terminal: 2
Boeing 737
4 hours 5 minutes
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QF25
Depart: MEL 5:00 Terminal: 2
Arrive: AKL 11:30 Terminal: I
Boeing 737
3 hours 30 minutes
Depart: AKL 15:05 Terminal: I
Arrive: LAX 7:00 Terminal: B
Boeing 747-400
11 hours 55 minutes
Sep 27, 2009, 9:18 pm
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Book a fully refundable ticket on QF 26 for the AKL-MEL segment, get through customs, meet the fiancee, advise the CS team that you cant travel due to unforeseen circumstance and they will arrange for you to be processed back through customs and facilitate the refund.
Worked for me numerous times, both for legit change of plans, and also when I have needed to be air side to meet with transiting pax.
Bit fiddly, but easily done.
Worked for me numerous times, both for legit change of plans, and also when I have needed to be air side to meet with transiting pax.
Bit fiddly, but easily done.
Sep 27, 2009, 9:21 pm
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Book a fully refundable ticket on QF 26 for the AKL-MEL segment, get through customs, meet the fiancee, advise the CS team that you cant travel due to unforeseen circumstance and they will arrange for you to be processed back through customs and facilitate the refund.
Worked for me numerous times, both for legit change of plans, and also when I have needed to be air side to meet with transiting pax.
Bit fiddly, but easily done.
Worked for me numerous times, both for legit change of plans, and also when I have needed to be air side to meet with transiting pax.
Bit fiddly, but easily done.
Sep 28, 2009, 12:31 am
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Thanks everyone for the very helpful advice.
I am a trainer and have done a bit of work with the company that runs the duty free stores in the Airport. Whenever I have trained them before, I went to the other side. So going to ask my contacts there if they can "arrange" for me to do more training
Wish me luck
Thanks
I am a trainer and have done a bit of work with the company that runs the duty free stores in the Airport. Whenever I have trained them before, I went to the other side. So going to ask my contacts there if they can "arrange" for me to do more training
Wish me luck
Thanks
Sep 28, 2009, 1:20 am
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She'll only have hand luggage, she will probably have enough time to come out to landside and brunch and head back.
If she's quick, she should be able to get to landside around 30 minutes...?
To be perfectly frank, I'm a bit concerned if someone can just arrange a mate to get airside that easily, even if you've done this before as part of your job. I was hoping my taxes and surcharges actually provide me some security...
If she's quick, she should be able to get to landside around 30 minutes...?
To be perfectly frank, I'm a bit concerned if someone can just arrange a mate to get airside that easily, even if you've done this before as part of your job. I was hoping my taxes and surcharges actually provide me some security...
Sep 28, 2009, 1:28 am
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It seems v poor security set up if they can let someone through on the flimsiest excuse
It would take her 10 minutes to come landside and meet you there. Given that there is several hours before connecting, why not just meet legitimately there
There should be no issue with her just clearing immigration and customs ; bags can just stay checked in
Dave
It would take her 10 minutes to come landside and meet you there. Given that there is several hours before connecting, why not just meet legitimately there
There should be no issue with her just clearing immigration and customs ; bags can just stay checked in
Dave
Sep 28, 2009, 1:48 am
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Originally Posted by Leumas;
To be perfectly frank, I'm a bit concerned if someone can just arrange a mate to get airside that easily, even if you've done this before as part of your job. I was hoping my taxes and surcharges actually provide me some security...
Makes me wonder what the earth do we pay avsec for
Sep 28, 2009, 7:54 pm
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Customs & quarantine at AKL is always swift. If your girlfriend's flight is on time then she'll be able to meet you at a cafe, landside, by 9:15am. You'll have three hours together. These days, AKL has lots of decent options for coffee and lunch.
I did QF26 a coupla weeks ago and it's a joke even to call it a single "flight". You spend the whole morning at the airport between two entirely different flights. It'll be much simpler for your gal to exit customs than for you to scam your way airside. No point.
Enjoy!
I did QF26 a coupla weeks ago and it's a joke even to call it a single "flight". You spend the whole morning at the airport between two entirely different flights. It'll be much simpler for your gal to exit customs than for you to scam your way airside. No point.
Enjoy!
Sep 30, 2009, 4:53 am
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correction
Hi Everyone, you'll be glad to know that you tax $$$ are working better. First off, it wasn't a scam, I genuinely went threw security and got checked in order to train people and help with merchandising in some of the stores,, all very above board
But the rules have changed and I can't get through anymore. My fiance called Qantas and they said she could get out and back in, but she would have to pick up her bags, and check them back in at least 2 hours before the departure to Melbourne, so we are going to probably do that.
But the rules have changed and I can't get through anymore. My fiance called Qantas and they said she could get out and back in, but she would have to pick up her bags, and check them back in at least 2 hours before the departure to Melbourne, so we are going to probably do that.
Sep 30, 2009, 6:20 am
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But the rules have changed and I can't get through anymore. My fiance called Qantas and they said she could get out and back in, but she would have to pick up her bags, and check them back in at least 2 hours before the departure to Melbourne, so we are going to probably do that.
Dave
Sep 30, 2009, 3:06 pm
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Do they have "Spooks" in NZ. If so do not be surprised if info posted here is now on record and any chance of OP doing a stroll airside may be met with opposition.