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Old 16th Jan 2014, 18:25
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Sunstate at Hervey Bay

The Sunstate "Terminal" at Hervey Bay during the 1990s. There was room for around 10 people seated plus another 20 or so standing. Facilities were; a toilet, free help yourself coffee/tea, flight schedule board. Equipment; Taarsan Reservations computer, a handfull of tickets (if I ran out more would have to be delivered from Town Office), Ground-air radio, baggage scale, battery start-cart and one baggage trolley



Compare that 'luxury' to the "Terminal used by Flight West and then Majestic. Facilities; one chair inside, 4 with table outside. Equipment; Ansamatic Reservations/ticketing computer (FWA only), Ground/air radio, battery start-cart, bathroom scales, 2 baggage trolley



Although basically Sunstate & Flight West were operated on a one man basis (with assistance available if needed), Majestic operated a two-man operation. My best aviation days were spent at Hervey Bay.
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