VAustralia Sydney - Abu Dhabi - no flights anymore?

[toronto]

A few month ago I used to fly Sydney - Abu Dhabi with VAustralia in PE. Enjoyed very much. Tryied to book again but all showing flight operating only by Etihad.

 

[markis10]

When are you trying to book, there was another thread indicating an absence of the route of a month.

 

[chrisjrn]

I believe the 777s are having refits/heavy maintenance in Singapore for a couple of months, with Etihad covering VA's SYD-AUH services in the meantime. But I can't for the life of me find the relevant thread.

 

[The Rok]

Think this is what you are looking for.

http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/showthread.php?t=35217

 

[TheInsider]

Just curiours why there isn't any 'uproar' about the mx being done off-shore!

 

[777]

Just curiours why there isn't any 'uproar' about the mx being done off-shore!

Oh no. Not this again.

 

[LiamR]

Just curiours why there isn't any 'uproar' about the mx being done off-shore!

Oh no. Not this again.

+1 - Let's try and keep this one on topic?

 

[medhead]

Just curiours why there isn't any 'uproar' about the mx being done off-shore!

Because no one gives a $$$$, besides the qantas engineers union and they've signed up for another 3 years now.


Sent from my iPhone using Aust Freq Fly app so please excuse the lack of links.

 

[markis10]

Just curiours why there isn't any 'uproar' about the mx being done off-shore!

Its a bit different having things done offshore while you are waiting for local facilities and staff to come online versus shutting down local facilities including a specialist RB211 workshop that was the only one in the region so it can be done offshore! I believe they already employ more local engineers than the other mob despite the heavy maintenance facility being a WIP.