Qantas Delays/Cancellations

[elanshin]

Oh it's been a while since I landed on RWY25. Haven't seen that view for a while now.

 

[CMA222]

QF43 to Bali (Denpasar) is delayed today for 2 hours - so far.

 

[LondonAussie]

QF9 PER-LHR cancelled for a few days, replaced with QF209 PER-SIN-LHR

Leaves PER over 4 hours earlier, to arrive London at the scheduled 5am.

 

[ABC1]

QF9 PER-LHR cancelled for a few days, replaced with QF209 PER-SIN-LHR

Leaves PER over 4 hours earlier, to arrive London at the scheduled 5am.

Apparently until August 22nd

 

[Kefci2000]

Watching to see if this is extended as flying 30/8
Rang QF desk and they had no idea, said we would be notified 1 week out if we have to fly MEL-PER 5 hours earlier
It is a long way around MEL-PER-SIN-LHR-FCO

And yes QF5 would be better but they were not scheduled that week when we booked

 

[milehighclub]

Rang QF desk and they had no idea, said we would be notified 1 week out if we have to fly MEL-PER 5 hours earlier

They might rebook you on QF35 to go direct to SIN to avoid an additional leg.

 

[Kefci2000]

Yes that would be nice to avoid PER, although have put in an upgrade request and 2 J seats left

 

[Ade]

16 Aug 2024 QF67 original departure 0905h revised to 1030h, pushing arrival into BLR by 1 hour, which is sort of kinda making it tight to make my connection to MAA … fingers crossed

 

[Ade]

16 Aug 2024 QF67 original departure 0905h revised to 1030h, pushing arrival into BLR by 1 hour, which is sort of kinda making it tight to make my connection to MAA … fingers crossed

Update: QF67 now delayed to 1100h the connection to MAA is now looking very very shaky!

 

[docjames]

They might rebook you on QF35 to go direct to SIN to avoid an additional leg.

Yes that would be nice to avoid PER, although have put in an upgrade request and 2 J seats left

If the QF9/209 change happens covering your dates, definitely worth asking the question…..

 

[Flyfrequently]

They might rebook you on QF35 to go direct to SIN to avoid an additional leg.

Maybe not @milehighclub or it could  be the reason QF5 is delayed today?

 

[yachty]

A few delays to Japan today due to Typhoon Ampil:

• QF59 SYD-HND delayed until 0810 tomorrow (about 21 hours);
• QF79 MEL-NRT delayed until 0855 tomorrow (almost 24 hours);
• QF61 BNE-NRT delayed until 2230 tonight (12 hours).

 

[Melburnian1]

The below may have been due to the failure of another aircraft, but on 19 August 2024, A332 VH-EBM arrived in MEL 13 minutes early at 0612 hours as QF42 from CGK.

It then formed empty ('ferry') working QF6002, a departure suggested as 0840 that saw takeoff late at 0933, arriving SYD at 1038 hours.

It is now on QF67, the 0905 hours SYD-BLR that took off at 1216 hours, a creditably quick turnaround. Gate arrival in Bangalore is said to be 1905 hours tonight, 145 late, meaning the 1845 hours early evening BLR back down to SYD QF68 is unlikely to push back until at least 2035.

Does QFi have sufficient available aircraft to reliably and punctually operate its working timetable?

I suggest it's over extending itself, with low frequencies to a multitude of destinations. SYD-ICN is one example: QFi runs three days a week northbound compared to Korean Air and Asiana that are each daily, although JQ also operates four days a week and T'Way Air thrice weekly.

There seems to be quite a bit of costly empty running: some of it no doubt due to SYD's selection as the 'depot' but it's not unknown for an aircraft in BNE to have to position to MEL or vice versa. It's better than cancelling an international flight, although QFi also does this far more than competitors even allowing for QFi's greater number of scheduled arrivals and departures.

 

[jrfsp]

QF3 significantly delayed also.

 

[I love to travel]

The below may have been due to the failure of another aircraft, but on 19 August 2024, A332 VH-EBM arrived in MEL 13 minutes early at 0612 hours as QF42 from CGK.

It then formed empty ('ferry') working QF6002, a departure suggested as 0840 that saw takeoff late at 0933, arriving SYD at 1038 hours.

It is now on QF67, the 0905 hours SYD-BLR that took off at 1216 hours, a creditably quick turnaround. Gate arrival in Bangalore is said to be 1905 hours tonight, 145 late, meaning the 1845 hours early evening BLR back down to SYD QF68 is unlikely to push back until at least 2035.

Does QFi have sufficient available aircraft to reliably and punctually operate its working timetable?

I suggest it's over extending itself, with low frequencies to a multitude of destinations. SYD-ICN is one example: QFi runs three days a week northbound compared to Korean Air and Asiana that are each daily, although JQ also operates four days a week and T'Way Air thrice weekly.

There seems to be quite a bit of costly empty running: some of it no doubt due to SYD's selection as the 'depot' but it's not unknown for an aircraft in BNE to have to position to MEL or vice versa. It's better than cancelling an international flight, although QFi also does this far more than competitors even allowing for QFi's greater number of scheduled arrivals and departures.

Nice to see you back

 

[Melburnian1]

QF3 significantly delayed also.

As well, QF6, the 1200 'high noon' FCO-PER on Sunday 18 August took off at 1519 with PER arrival today likely around 1240, 180 minutes late. This follows QF5 arriving Rome at 1135 hours yesterday, 95 late, and before that, the QF6 leg also to be operated by this B789 (VH-ZNA) from PER to SYD being cancelled. The latter may have been due to ZNA arriving in PER on Saturday 17 at 1026, 46 late, although importantly it also saves two crew shifts. However SYD-bound (and originating!) passengers from and to FCO suffer as they have to travel by a domestic flight instead, resulting in a time penalty and non-seamless experience.

Re the delayed QF3 altered to depart SYD at a hoped-for 1600 hours this afternoon instead of 0910 hours - so 410 minutes behind schedule - the B789s in or to be in SYD today are:

VH-ZNA estimated to arrive at 2214 hours, 304 minutes tardy as QF6 from PER and previously FCO.
VH-ZND on the 1355 hours SYD-PER-CDG QF33
VH-ZNC estimated to arrive at 1728, 32 minutes early as QF28 ex SCL
VH-ZNK estimated to arrive at 1354, one minute early as QF64 from JNB
VH-ZNL that arrived in SYD this morning at 0607 hours, eight minutes early as QF8 from DFW
VH-ZNM estimated to arrive at 1815, 15 early as QF104 from HNL

The gate numbers for the QF64 arrival and the delayed QF3 departure are not the same, so this suggests ZNL ex DFW will form the delayed QF3. At a guess, maintenance has taken much longer than expected, unless QFi is waiting on an available crew.

 

[Melburnian1]

VH-ZNL did form QF3 that was airborne at 1646 hours from SYD with the AKL stop commencing at 2111 hours local time, a few minutes ago as I write.

QFi suggests arrival time at gate in New York should be at 2250 hours, 390 minutes late. The 1920 hours Monday 19 QF4 from JFK to AKL and then SYD doesn't yet have an estimated pushback time, at least not publicly. JFK lacks a curfew so perhaps 'the 4' can push back at 0050 on Tuesday super early morning.

On Tuesday 20, the 1300 hours lunchtime QF21 from MEL across to DFW is cancelled. While not yet displaying as suffering the same fate, it's likely that QF22 from DFW to MEL on the same date will also be axed.

A388 VH-OQI on QF1, the 1445 hours mid afternoon SYD-SIN-LHR did not become airborne until 1636 so SIN arrival should be about 2241, 81 minutes behind the timetable.

 

[JessicaTam]

The below may have been due to the failure of another aircraft, but on 19 August 2024, A332 VH-EBM arrived in MEL 13 minutes early at 0612 hours as QF42 from CGK.

It then formed empty ('ferry') working QF6002, a departure suggested as 0840 that saw takeoff late at 0933, arriving SYD at 1038 hours.

It is now on QF67, the 0905 hours SYD-BLR that took off at 1216 hours, a creditably quick turnaround. Gate arrival in Bangalore is said to be 1905 hours tonight, 145 late, meaning the 1845 hours early evening BLR back down to SYD QF68 is unlikely to push back until at least 2035.

Does QFi have sufficient available aircraft to reliably and punctually operate its working timetable?

I suggest it's over extending itself, with low frequencies to a multitude of destinations. SYD-ICN is one example: QFi runs three days a week northbound compared to Korean Air and Asiana that are each daily, although JQ also operates four days a week and T'Way Air thrice weekly.

There seems to be quite a bit of costly empty running: some of it no doubt due to SYD's selection as the 'depot' but it's not unknown for an aircraft in BNE to have to position to MEL or vice versa. It's better than cancelling an international flight, although QFi also does this far more than competitors even allowing for QFi's greater number of scheduled arrivals and departures.

Nice to see you back

Indeed!

 

[encryptededdy]

Tonight's QF60 is cancelled. Currently sitting in the plane (boarded 10:40pm local, now 3:55am+1d local) waiting for HND immigration to gather enough staff to allow us back in.

Intervening time was spent fixing an aircraft issue that was ultimately unfixable. Captain says the issue was ultimately something to do with his sidestick.

 

[RooFlyer]

Welcome back @Melburnian1

This thread would almost be s full-time job for you now.