Volcanic Ash flight disruptions June 2011

[FlyboyAl]

It's a bit different from the previous version. What does the dotted line mean?

Edit: I need to learn to read. Different altitudes!

You beat me to the question, and then the answer!!!!!

Wife has already cancelled a national awards ceremony tonite in Sydney (we are in Adelaide), and cancelled a speaking engagement tomorrow due to QF putting her onto a 3.30 pm flight tomorrow which might leave or might not.
Then we both have spaking commitments in Sydney on Friday, and then fly (hopefully, if we get to Syd) to LAX on Sunday morning.

Lots of dominos to get in the right order!!!!

 

[Kendall Roy]

Meant to be flying CBR-MEL tomorrow morning for an early (important) meeting.

Have opted for an XR6 falcon down the Hume Hwy and an early mark off work

 

[FlyboyAl]

I wish we had that option!

 

[albatross710]

I'm currently in the SYD QF J lounge. (21 Jun 1130hrs). The Captain of the flight to Perth just made a personal announcement at the lounge to update passengers that the flight would be going and that they will track via Alice Springs. This will extend the flight time but will arrive. He asked pax if they would board earleir and efficiently so that they can depart earlier. Quite a professional announcement.

I am on an afternoon flight to BNE. No delays expected (at this stage!)

Cheers,


Alby

 

[medhead]

I wish we had that option!

Look at the train as a backup. It is about 20 hours I think. But you should check early as it only goes about twice a week. Great Southern Rail - indian pacific. It would be bad to miss the LAX flight.

Edit: I just checked the train. Indian pacific is no good as it only goes on Tuesday morning at this time of year. Also it's about 27 hours.

At this stage I'm not confident to get back to ADL tomorrow night

 

[markis10]

I'm currently in the SYD QF J lounge. (21 Jun 1130hrs). The Captain of the flight to Perth just made a personal announcement at the lounge to update passengers that the flight would be going and that they will track via Alice Springs. This will extend the flight time but will arrive. He asked pax if they would board earleir and efficiently so that they can depart earlier. Quite a professional announcement.

I am on an afternoon flight to BNE. No delays expected (at this stage!)

Cheers,


Alby

I take it you have asked for an earlier flight?

 

[medhead]

I take it you have asked for an earlier flight?

No, I need to be at work tomorrow. I also figure the longer I wait the more chance it'll blow over, especially as ADL is shut for now.

 

[Misha]

Wow! Syd-Mel is one of the busiest routes in the world is it not? This is major. I am so glad that I got my flight SYD-MEL last night.

I feel sorry for everyone who is getting inconvenienced by this - but spare a thought for poor JDevereux who as a youngster, has now been stuck in MEL for a week, witout his family or friends. In some ways I am sure it is an adventure - but there are only so many times you can eat a Luke Mangan pie in the lounge before it gets old.

I took him to the movies last week and will do so again tonight - if poor JDevereux is stuck in MEL for any longer - as I know he won't ask: perhaps there are other who have time to catch up with him and avoid the boredom?..

I'm currently in the SYD QF J lounge. (21 Jun 1130hrs). The Captain of the flight to Perth just made a personal announcement at the lounge to update passengers that the flight would be going and that they will track via Alice Springs. This will extend the flight time but will arrive. He asked pax if they would board earleir and efficiently so that they can depart earlier. Quite a professional announcement.

That is great and the kind of thing you really like to hear during these times. Kudos to this Captain

 

[trippin_the_rift]

In MEL FLounge right now, no mention of delays or cancellations. Although a spa slot magically opened up... and the bubbly is coming faster than ever...hmmm

 

[LiamR]

QF31 will now be landing at BNE. That would be quite a sight seeing a a380 at BNE. I haven't seen one there since QF's 85th birthday when Airbus brought an a380 over for PR

 

[markis10]

QF31 will now be landing at BNE. That would be quite a sight seeing a a380 at BNE. I haven't seen one there since QF's 85th birthday when Airbus brought an a380 over for PR

You have missed a few including diversions and QF training flights.

 

[LiamR]

You have missed a few including diversions and QF training flights.

Fair enough.

 

[serfty]

In MEL FLounge right now, no mention of delays or cancellations. Although a spa slot magically opened up... and the bubbly is coming faster than ever...hmmm

According to the prediction, MEL is not to be directly overhung by ash until at least 4am tomorrow.

As far as routing, maybe there's that sub FL240 option, at least until past the Lake Eyre basin.

 

[medhead]

Facebook tells me QF31, 5 and one or two others will leave SYD early today at 14:15.

 

[LiamR]

The latest update from Qantas:

Tuesday 21 June

Domestic Services

• All flights to and from Adelaide and Port Lincoln will be cancelled from 6.30am.
• All flights to and from Canberra will be cancelled from 12.00 pm.
• All domestic flights to and from Sydney will be cancelled from 3.00 pm.
• Flights to and from Mildura have been cancelled for the remainder of the day.
• It is possible that Melbourne may also be affected at some time today; times are still to be confirmed.

International Services

• International services to and from Sydney are currently under review.
  - QF1 Sydney Bangkok to London,
  - QF5 Sydney Singapore to Frankfurt and
  - QF31 Sydney Singapore to London will all depart from Sydney at 2.15 pm today.
• QF32 Singapore to Sydney has been diverted to Brisbane.
• All New Zealand services are operating as scheduled, with the exception of flights departing Sydney after 3.00 pm.
• Johannesburg destined services will operate with a refuelling stop in Perth until further notice.
• Buenos Aires services destined for Sydney may be subject to a refuelling stop in Papeete until further notice.

 

[waccampbell]

Sitting in LAX business lounge now, everything into Sydney has been cancelled, QF 94 into Melbourne is still fine at this point (which I'm flying). Scored premium economy at check-in, hell yeah

 

[Nigelinoz]

For anyone flying Rex here is an update on their situation.
[h=3]Rex Media[/h] [h=4]RexAirlines[/h]

All flights in/out of Sydney after 1500 hrs are suspended until further notice.
All flights in/out of Melbourne will be suspended today until further notice, EXCEPT Burnie flights.
All flights in/out of Adelaide are suspended today until further notice.
Passengers advised to check website for flight info.Affected pax will be contacted by our call centre.try not to ring thru unless urgent ...
Flight Disruptions and Cancellation Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Cheers
N'oz

 

[jb747]

Plus QF32 (not 31) will be going to Brisbane.

 

[spentan]

FFS, I had problems with the ash cloud coming into MEL last week on Jetstar, now I've got my Status Run tomorrow (CBR-MEL-HBA-SYD-CBR) and it looks like I won't be going.

If I do it will be risky that I might not get back by the end of the day.

:S ah well, whatever

 

[LiamR]

Plus QF32 (not 31) will be going to Brisbane.

DOH! Of course... jb747.. Can BNE handle A380 aircraft without any problems?

For anyone who is interested... ABC are covering the Ash Cloud live now, can be viewed online ABC News - ABC News 24