Rex to fly between Australian capital cities

[p--and--t]

I'd think ZL will be welcoming Turkish FFers in due course towards the end of 24 should the talks go well.

There is possibly a few too many hurdles for that to come to fruition, but if it did, I would not be unhappy. Currently their onboard experience (in Y) and IRROPS are definitely superior to the alternative often mooted.

 

[Saab34]

Turkish will want to tap into the Virgin FF Customer base so highly unlikely they would rush straight to Rex. The end point connection is just one part of any tie up. Tapping the customer base, accessing corp accounts, gaining Biz pax, obviously larger VA network, same reservation platforms, will all go Virgin’s way.

Depends if Virgin even reaches out however. Rex is last man standing if they are not interested. Better than nothing I guess, they will need PER and CNS however.

Rex really dragging its feet with transcon. They have the aircraft to make it happen.

 

[HS-TQE]

Turkish will want to tap into the Virgin FF Customer base so highly unlikely they would rush straight to Rex. The end point connection is just one part of any tie up. Tapping the customer base, accessing corp accounts, gaining Biz pax, obviously larger VA network, same reservation platforms, will all go Virgin’s way.

Depends if Virgin even reaches out however. Rex is last man standing if they are not interested. Better than nothing I guess, they will need PER and CNS however.

Rex really dragging its feet with transcon. They have the aircraft to make it happen.

Turkish Airlines explores partnership with Rex

TK is putting together the pieces for its entry into Australia skies.

www.executivetraveller.com

I know it's 'that' site, but reported road-blocks of TK approaching VA are obviously the 'usual suspects' aka QR and SQ.

 

[jase05]

Turkish Airlines explores partnership with Rex

TK is putting together the pieces for its entry into Australia skies.

www.executivetraveller.com

I know it's 'that' site, but reported road-blocks of TK approaching VA are obviously the 'usual suspects' aka QR and SQ.

Yeah, I’d imagine QR will be pulling the strings here and that next to no chance they allow VA to partner with TK

 

[HS-TQE]

Yeah, I’d imagine QR will be pulling the strings here and that next to no chance they allow VA to partner with TK

Indeed. It's a replay of Virgin 1.0, with the SQ and EY blocking any airline partnering with VA that 'invaded their territory'. TK is seen as a threat to QR (and likely to SQ).

With EY and DL now out of the way and replaced with QR and UA respectively, I would think those two would be the same.

 

[AIRwin]

Now looking at Virgin, it’s two flights only have 4 spare seats. Management need to be asking the Revenue and Network teams, why are VA getting 90% of the pax on a Saturday Afternoon?

I flew BNE-SYD on VA the same afternoon and the 12:05 flight was cancelled last minute

 

[AIRwin]

With EY and DL now out of the way and replaced with QR and UA respectively, I would think those two would be the same.

Birds of a feather...

 

[HS-TQE]

A non AusBT source on Turkish Airlines approaching REX back in December. TK also indirectly mention their interline/baggage through check with QF and to a lesser extent JQ.
Noted that TK doesn't interline with VA at all, so collecting your bags and hauling them to Int' Terminal for re-checking in is required for Dom>Int connections if booked (through a third party) on a VA and TK itinerary.

Turkish Airlines Explores Partnering With Australia's Rex | Aviation Week Network

After getting approvals to ramp up flying into Australia, Turkish Airlines has held talks with Australian domestic carrier Rex about forming a new partnership.

aviationweek.com

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

It would be funny if Rex joined Star Alliance and VA did nothing!

 

[HS-TQE]

It would be funny if Rex joined Star Alliance and VA did nothing!

I'd suspect SQ and/or UA will use their full-member veto to block that application anyway, lol.

Better chance of ZL getting more involved with SkyTeam partners at this point anyway.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

I'd suspect SQ and/or UA will use their full-member veto to block that application anyway, lol.

Better chance of ZL getting more involved with SkyTeam partners at this point anyway.

ZL joining SkyTeam - I would be happy with that.

 

[jase05]

VA joint an alliance is fantasy stuff
ZL joing one is beyond fantasy stuff

 

[elanshin]

VA joint an alliance is fantasy stuff
ZL joing one is beyond fantasy stuff

Unless another major wants to take a punt at the Australian domestic market again. Not impossible, but hey who knows what the future might hold.

One way is for someone to buy a significant chunk of ZL as a working base then expanding from there. Who knows maybe in a decade we have another major skyteam domestic airline.

(Yes we can dream).

 

[Harrison_133]

Once a week, Wed out (1200/1500), Thu back (1330/1615). I guess a repositioning flight for the aircraft that National Jet will use to fly the CNS-TSV-MOV FIFO charter.

Monday flight added from March 4th. Also Q400.

BNE-CNS Dep 1355 Arr 1655
CNS-BNE Dep 2140 Arr 0025

 

[Harrison_133]

A third daily flight is being added between Melbourne and Adelaide from October 27th.

• ZL443 MEL 1315 ADL 1410 Daily
• ZL448 ADL 1500 MEL 1650 Daily

In other developments, having recently stepped down as Executive Chairman, Lim Kim Hai has today launched a bid as a shareholder to remove four directors from the board. This includes removing John Sharp as a director.

Source: https://announcements.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20240712/pdf/065j9qjm8llfhz.pdf

 

[HS-TQE]

Some popcorn ahead for 'the drama' coming up at the next REX General Meeting, seems LKH wants his influence back and may end up being a show down between LKH, his former right-hand men and PAG.

If you though the VA 1.0 drama between Hogan, Borghetti, Luxon and co was bad back in the day, the upcoming next REX general meeting is sure to spark some fireworks.

 

[N860CR]

Just a bit of titanic deck chair rearranging I’d imagine

 

[henrus]

This includes removing John Sharp as a director.

Oh no, who will do the anti Qantas press statements now?

 

[p--and--t]

Oh no, who will do the anti Qantas press statements now

Given the content and postings in many threads I think you have a few volunteers on AFF

 

[dajop]

This includes removing John Sharp as a director.

Not at all a bad idea, Rex needs to move out of the 1990's. (yes, I know Rex wasn't even around then, but it feels like they still exist in that era).