New ATR routes announced

[markis10]

Is the nearby training area significant in relation to ROK?

It was probably a factor at getting the support from the local MP, and the 20 jumbos in September help, but ROK also gets An124s and IL76 with mining equipment etc.

 

[day-heg]

Interesting data on the previously posted table (tried to quote but the table sent it into a flat spin!)

The MEL - PER route is both busier by just over 10,000 pax, and growing a much faster rate (and from a higher base) than SYD - PER. Yet SYD - PER get the A330s!

Are DJ planning to start flying A330s on MEL - PER to reflect this demand?

 

[Noob]

Interesting data on the previously posted table (tried to quote but the table sent it into a flat spin!)

The MEL - PER route is both busier by just over 10,000 pax, and growing a much faster rate (and from a higher base) than SYD - PER. Yet SYD - PER get the A330s!

Are DJ planning to start flying A330s on MEL - PER to reflect this demand?

I think the whole SYD-PER is a better publicity move for the first A330 route. More A330s are coming....

 

[RB]

Not sure where those figures come from, they are not growing much at all based on year to year comparisons for the latest data for what is the 40th busiest route:

I think the figure was actually not just DJ. It was quoted in this
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portmacquarieinfo.com.au%2Fnews%2Farticle.aspx%3Fid%3D178&rct=j&q=sydney port macquarie 3rd fastest growing domestic route&ei=WLxMTrKXJKXZiAKFyKWgAQ&usg=AFQjCNFR6EMnQko-pajfcNno9cCACtjRHA&sig2=XVyryL_n5-3WRp8oEPhiqw&cad=rja
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[markis10]

I think the figure was actually not just DJ. It was quoted in this

Those are old figures but sourced from the same source I used, neither are DJ only.

 

[Virgin Australia]

VH-FVH to land at BNE at approx 1830 (today)

 

[Jack Melon]

Video of the brand new ATR at Bundaberg here: First Virgin Australia ATR 72-500 @ Bundaberg Airport - YouTube

 

[Deleted member 29185]

Video of the brand new ATR at Bundaberg here: First Virgin Australia ATR 72-500 @ Bundaberg Airport - YouTube

Is BDB coming on line for DJ?

Suit me occasionally if it was.

 

[Jack Melon]

Is BDB coming on line for DJ?

Suit me occasionally if it was.

It has not been announced in the new ATR schedules yet... but maybe once they get more they could start flying there? But this was just for the show.

 

[Ansettaddict123]

OOH AN INTERIOR PHOTO! (a low quality one, but a photo nonetheless)

Doesn't look half bad if I'm honest

There's something in the air | Bundaberg News | Local News in Bundaberg | Bundaberg News Mail

 

[Undercover Brother]

Good to see FVH flying into Port Macquarie today! After heading back to BNE its off to Gladstone.

Airline callsign for when the passenger carrying service starts is "Ozwest".

 

[Undercover Brother]

For those that are interested the 2nd Virgin ATR VH-FVI has also been doing test flights daily from Brisbane to Port Macquarie and Gladstone daily.

 

[N860CR]

I was in Port Mac yesterday when FVI dropped in. Quite a nice looking plane, looking forward to giving it a try.

 

[markis10]

Who is joining us on the first trip to GLT on the 17/10?

 

[MarkD]

put me down as a possible

 

[bigjobs]

The need to put these ATR's on a BNE - EMD - BNE route.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Who is joining us on the first trip to GLT on the 17/10?

I am, booked the flights.

Which inaugural T-shirt should I wear and do you think Virgin Australia will offer an inaugural T shirt for this flight.

 

[awilcockson]

Who is joining us on the first trip to GLT on the 17/10?

Not me unfortunately, I'll be in Melbourne, but I'm booked to take the trip in February next year for a trip to Heron Island

 

[LiamR]

Who is joining us on the first trip to GLT on the 17/10?

I'm going to try and get on the flight, but it's too far ahead to know if I'm free or not. I'd interested in going thought!

 

[Sprucegoose]

Yes well for all you chaps flying this thing a TR would be in order and appreciated.

Happy flighting (acknowledgement to the clever boys off Liitle Britain/come fly with me).