Plan to arrive at Lunchtime. Very, very rare to have an Alternate requirement sprung on you then. Besides, a 787 isn't that big. KGI or GET could be set up as an alternate/emergency for much less dosh than building Cunderdin, surely?
Originally Posted by Buzzbox
Auckland, I think not! Did you mean Adelaide?
Just making the point that, from my understanding, the A330 has "tons" of alternate options before payload is restricted, unlike the longer international flights coming in.
Originally Posted by Maggot
Also for when another alt just isn't carried and a last minute need arises.
If the "last minute need"
is fog-related, just go ahead and Cat 3... been done before at Perth and other places.
If it's TS-related, go to Pearce.
If it's because Perth is not available eg prang, go to Pearce.
"But Sir, the forecast changed and I had no other options.".