Originally Posted by
VH-FTS
It's actually disgraceful that Airservices can't provide an air traffic service. I'm also surprised the media hasn't caught wind that aircraft are flying through airspace with no air traffic control (not even the level of service that Class G has).
Thats because they accepted the CEO's quote a week or so ago that stated that they have enough staff to provide a full service. I read the article at a time when Gold Coast tower had just cancelled all circuit training for the day due to in adaquate staffing levels at YBCG.
Heard on the grapevine that a JStar flight SYD-MKY turn back mid flight when suddenly advised of the NOTAM of TIBA. Why Mackay Tower couldnt take responsibliity for the airspace above them (as they have up until very recently) is beyond me.