Hi there
Virgin Blue orders a load of small jets (which a lot of pilots want to fly) , Qantaslink orders a load of small props (which no one is intersted in).
Dateline 4th Feb 2008:
1st DJ E-170 departure from Canberra to Sydney, Chockers
1st QF departure from Canberra to Sydney - CANCELLED
1st DJ E170 flight SYD-PQQ-SYD ops on time, despite crappy weather at PQQ, The QF flight into PQQ went elsewhere (CFS?) and the Virginblue passengers waved at the QF passengers in the departure lounge, the QF passengers being stuck there as a result of PQQ becoming a jet airport and you cannot leave the secure area after screening.
Cheers
7378FE