Troubles in Noumea

[toowongman]

Good luck

No communication isn't great.
It seems fairly poor that they only got 108 out on two aircraft on Tuesday (that can reportedly take a lot more)
And however many seats on today's French flight (the Kiwis had 50, assume Aus had same or more)

And crazy a single arrival blocks all flights.

Today's flight was apparently evenly spread between Australia, NZ, Japan and the US (about 50 each).

 

[toowongman]

The jet for the lucky ducks:

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[toowongman]

Thursday. Lots of sirens this morning. Spotted a charter 777 inbound, feels promising:


And fresh towels today. Lovely.

 

[toowongman]

The charter 777 departed for Brisbane. Our foreign minister says DFAT is trying to get permission for RAAF to return. No word from the French today so far.
Mrs snagged a BBQ chicken, love that woman.

 

[FlyboyAl]

See if you can catch Macron, and grab some seats home with him lol.
He should be there by now.

 

[toowongman]

Received a call from DFAT earlier this evening, confirming our hotel location, and that we still wanted to leave, kthxbye.

The summary of the rumour mill is that the French want to take care of everything... in their own sweet time. While making it difficult for others. Who knows?

 

[AIRwin]

The summary of the rumour mill is that the French want to take care of everything... in their own sweet time. While making it difficult for others.

Do you hear the people sing?

 

[toowongman]

Today's update, two flights tomorrow...

 

[AIRwin]

Today's update, two flights tomorrow...

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One day more!

 

[henrus]

This mornings reports are that the vote leading to the riots will be delayed:

Voting changes that triggered deadly riots in New Caledonia to be delayed

At least six people have died in more than a week of riots over plans that would allow more French residents to vote in New Caledonia's elections.

www.sbs.com.au

Short term this should clear things up but delaying it just seems like they're kicking the can down the road meaning if it does calm down now it could flare up again in the future.

 

[ksthommo]

Finally One Herc is on the way to Noumea

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

 

[AIRwin]

Finally One Herc is on the way to Noumea

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

Bring him home!

 

[jase05]

Finally One Herc is on the way to Noumea

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

And has just landed at Magenta.
The second Herc departed BNE about 30 minutes ago and is now on its way too

 

[ms1]

Looks like QF commercial flights are running tomorrow from BNE and SYD to NOU.

 

[AIRwin]

Looks like QF commercial flights are running tomorrow from BNE and SYD to NOU.

Both 737

 

[Mwenenzi]

NZ report on a NZ Air Force Herc flight

Passenger details what's involved in latest Kiwi evacuation flight from New Caledonia

Andre Capiez says French armed forces were guarding the airport as Kiwis prepared to leave Nouméa.

www.rnz.co.nz

More New Zealanders evacuated from New Caledonia

The rescue flight has landed in Noumea where it will retrieve 50 people.

www.rnz.co.nz

 

[toowongman]

Landed Brisbane on the first Herc today. Thank you everyone in the RAAF.

 

[VPS]

Landed Brisbane on the first Herc today. Thank you everyone in the RAAF.

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Thanks for all the updates. Glad you are home safe and sound

 

[antycbr]

This mornings reports are that the vote leading to the riots will be delayed:

Voting changes that triggered deadly riots in New Caledonia to be delayed

At least six people have died in more than a week of riots over plans that would allow more French residents to vote in New Caledonia's elections.

www.sbs.com.au

Short term this should clear things up but delaying it just seems like they're kicking the can down the road meaning if it does calm down now it could flare up again in the future.

Difference is next time it comes into force will be after the Paris Olympics and all of the GIGN will be on hand. Call it a “goodwill” visit.

 

[love_the_life]

Landed Brisbane on the first Herc today. Thank you everyone in the RAAF.

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Thanks for keeping us in the loop with the ructions, no doubt you are pleased to be home again.