Troubles in Noumea

[Freq Flier 2013]

No idea, staying at Le Lagon around the corner.

Looks very nice. The same questions would apply - how is Le Lagon functioning and looking after guests?

 

[love_the_life]

Looks very nice. The same questions would apply - how is Le Lagon functioning and looking after guests?

I thought toowongman said they were putting a few things our car breakfast but then guests were on there own after and no servicing of rooms etc as staff were either stuck there or couldn’t get in. Pool etc was still available I think. But things may have improved with more services available now.

 

[FlyboyAl]

I just saw that NZ are now sending an aircraft to NC to start NZ evacuations.

NZDF rescue flight approved for stranded Kiwis in New Caledonia, leaving in next hour

Winston Peters says the C-130 Hercules will leave around 12.30pm.

www.newshub.co.nz

Hopefully its more than a rumor, and the RAAF/Qantas will be doing the same shortly.
Good luck getting home toowongman - we will look forward to an interesting trip report!!!!
Alan

 

[toowongman]

Tuesday.
NZ is sending up a Hercules today for their team.
Just found out a few minutes ago Australia has received approval as well:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1792713702933967082

Slowly slowly catchy plane home.

 

[toowongman]

Looks very nice. The same questions would apply - how is Le Lagon functioning and looking after guests?

The cleaner came around yesterday, no linen or anything but she offered to mop the floors, etc.

I've previously mentioned the rest.

The food supply chain is ramping up again, the convenience stores here can feed you if you're not picky, and the bakery is still open now knocking out baguettes.

The hotel offered a breakfast this morning:



There was a group of plain-clothes police in our foyer earlier today waiting for their ride to dole out some Justice. I have to hand it to the French, their policewomen are just ... model material. They could kill with one signature look.

 

[FlyboyAl]

Good luck mate!
Alan

 

[ksthommo]

Clearance for evac flights has been received from the French
Australia sending evacuation flights to pick up those stranded in New Caledonia

 

[gaz0303]

Looks like a couple of private jets are well on the way.

 

[toowongman]

Looks like a couple of private jets are well on the way.

From BNE area? They're medivacs.

 

[toowongman]

Here's the NZ flight:

 

[Flyfrequently]

Tuesday.
NZ is sending up a Hercules today for their team.
Just found out a few minutes ago Australia has received approval as well:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1792713702933967082

Slowly slowly catchy plane home.

Thanks @toowongman for all your updates, safe travels home ✈

 

[henrus]

The hotel offered a breakfast this morning:

That’s a bit rough, some bread with spreads and tea/coffee/juice for $20.

Have you been offered a seat out yet?

 

[toowongman]

First RAAF:

 

[Austman]

Any idea what airport the evacuation flights will use?

Magenta would seem the logical choice if it's suitable.

 

[toowongman]

Any idea what airport the evacuation flights will use?

Magenta would seem the logical choice if it's suitable.

Magenta would be my choice, a lot of ...cleaning up has occurred there.

RAAF #2 on the way:

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Thanks @toowongman for all your updates, safe travels home ✈

Thank you

 

[moa999]

How many people can you fit in a 130J-30?
Air Force website says only 124 pax.

Would think a lot more than 250 Aussies in Noumea. So might need a few more trips.

 

[toowongman]

That’s a bit rough, some bread with spreads and tea/coffee/juice for $20.

Have you been offered a seat out yet?

NC isn't cheap if you're not self-catering.

No seat out today, I suspect they're getting the elderly and those with children out first.

 

[dairyfloss]

How many people can you fit in a 130J-30?
Air Force website says only 124 pax.

Would think a lot more than 250 Aussies in Noumea. So might need a few more trips.

News outlets have been saying 'around 300' in or around Noumea... not sure about more broadly. Might need to run them both out again.

Now wondering... Do they take all the luggage etc on them as well, or do you just bring essentials and that's left for later?

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[toowongman]

News outlets have been saying 'around 300' in or around Noumea... not sure about more broadly. Might need to run them both out again.

Now wondering... Do they take all the luggage etc on them as well, or do you just bring essentials and that's left for later?

Cheers,
Matt.

One 7kg and one 23kg.

 

[toowongman]

Any idea what airport the evacuation flights will use?

Magenta would seem the logical choice if it's suitable.

Looks like Magenta. Interesting flight path...