Pacific Flier to start 2nd half of March 2010

[XPT]

just heard that Pacific Flier will starts A310-300 ops in 2nd half of March.

Latest delay caused by objections from other airlines.

They will apparently fly into BNE 3 times a week & undergo some regular maintenance at BNE on Mondays, after landing early morning.

It will then depart Tue am, back to Micronesia.

[Cool banana]

Pacific Flier is a new Palau based airline will offers services from The Republic of Palau to Manila (Clark Field) The Philippines, Guam, Tokyo (Narita) Japan and Brisbane Australia.

It operate with Airbus A310 in 18 First Class and 174 Economy Class configuration.

But very little information on their website, [URL="http://www.pacificflier.com/"]

[apacau]

I heard that issues not yet resolved and no start date yet known? Anywhere I can get more info on this?

[Angle of Attack]

But very little information on their website, [url="http://www.pacificflier.com/"]

Now thats an understatement of the year! lol! :}

[Aus380]

So has anyone heard more about Pacific Flier, looking to book a trip to Palau and a direct BNE ROR flight would beat the hell out of going via Guam, but 1 old A310 and 1 flight a week, gonna put a serious dampner on my holiday if it breaks down in Brisvegas!!!

[topend3]

I would be surprised if they get off the ground and even more surprised if they last more than 6 months

[tourismman]

Topend Flight has been operating out of here for past few weeks.

[Skystar320]

so how are the loads? I've heard the first couple of flights went out with single digit numbers

[chuboy]

I hope they survive, I'm seriously considering a holiday to Palau with them now. Not till this November though....

Travel insurance a must =/

[Kelly Slater]

BreakAway Travel are advertising outstanding industry deals with Pacific Flier to Palau at the moment.

[gunshy67]

Former bankrupt gets fledgling airline off the ground
Courier Mail, 22-04-2010, FINANCE

'Airlines are a capital intensive business and we are very fortunate to have strong financial backing' Shane Styles said

A FORMER bankrupt Gold Coast businessman with a chequered background and no aviation experience has started Australia's newest airline... PacificFlier.com

[D.Lamination]

Flying to Manila (Clark) would be the same as an operator starting a service to Sydney (Goulburn):E

[chuboy]

As of mid-next month they will fly ex-OOL instead of ex-BNE.

Should be interesting to see an A310 in YBCG. Must have been a fair while since they were about!

[reallyoldfart]

Quote:

"A FORMER bankrupt Gold Coast businessman with a chequered background and no aviation experience has started Australia's newest airline... PacificFlier.com"

Oh deary me - I wonder who, if anybody advises people like this.

I already feel sorry for those who are going to get screwed by this character!!

[tourismman]

No mention of OOL in this article 2 weeks ago
what is your source ?

Radio Australia:Pacific Beat:Story:Pacific Flier Airline begins operation (http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/201004/s2885067.htm)

[chuboy]

I was in correspondence with the GM Shane Styles about booking a holiday later this year. He informed me that they would be flying ex-OOL soon. Probably because it is cheaper I suppose.

[chuboy]

New schedule online:
Pacific Flier - New Flight Schedule (http://www.pacificflier.com/schedule/new-flight-schedule)

[chuboy]

PI operate ex-OOL from today.

Haven't seen any advertising anywhere, any word on what loads have been like?

[Sunstar320]

They started on 14 June into OOL.

Loads appeared to have been running at 7-10%. No joke. Did anyone even know they were coming?? :eek:

[chuboy]

Other than a radio show which would have had the attention of about 100 listeners, I haven't seen any word of it. Not even a news release on the OOL website :confused:

They have just about everything they need, touristy destination, cheap fares, inclusive package. Just no advertising >.<

[73to91]

From only $199* - Gold Coast to Guam and Palau - Airline News - etravelblackboard.com (http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?nav=2&id=105797)

5000 seat sale.

[Tee Emm]

They have just about everything they need, touristy destination, cheap fares, inclusive package. Just no advertising >.<

It could be argued that failure to advertise means can't afford it? Or too many bills to pay?

[chuboy]

Surely advertising campaigns are a necessary expense in their circumstance though? They might not be able to afford it strictly speaking, but its not really the sort of thing one can save up for (ie. if you are making enough to save for one, you don't need to advertise).

[1a sound asleep]

Just received an email that crew are being told that flights are grounded as of tomorrow. Consider it a rumour for the moment until I get confirmed

[Tango9]

1A

Is there any more news on this?
They have been desperatley trying to shift tickets with their 5000 seat sale..??

[1a sound asleep]

Links

Pacific Flier suspends Palau flights | local-news (http://www.mvariety.com/2010081229263/local-news/pacific-flier-suspends-palau-flights.php)

KOROR (Palau Horizon) — Autralia-based airline Pacific Flier has suspended all flights yesterday to Koror.
It is not known whether the flight service will be resumed in the future

PACIFIC FLIER SUSPENDS FLIGHTS TO PALAU - August 13, 2010 (http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2010/August/08-13-05.htm)

"President Johnson Toribiong said the airline, which had only been in service for four months, cancelled all flights "until further notice."
The local agent of the airline could not explain the suspension but Toribiong said the local office had already received future bookings."

And now there's another upstart in the region too

"Fly Guam" Hopes to Be Airborne By The End of This Year (http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7175:fly-guam-hopes-to-be-airborn-by-2011&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156)

"Guam - Soon there may be a new airline on Guam focused on the Guam brand. If everything goes as planned the new airline called Fly Guam will offer routes to and from some of the major cities in Asia"

[XPT]

from their website ...

Update
PacificFlier will commence its much awaited new services between the Republic of Palau in Micronesia to Taiwan and Clark Field, Philippines from the 21st of September 2010. Flights to Hong Kong, Australia and Guam will begin soon subject to final government approval.
PacificFlier will begin with three services a week to Taiwan, Taoyuan International Airport and two services a week to Clark Field, the Philippines. PacificFlier has completed its operational restructure and is looking forward to an exciting new charter in the development of a new region airline. For all enquiries contact one of our local offices in Palau, Taiwan, Philippines or Australia.

Anyone know what aircraft they are using this time ?

See also ...

Flight Routes | Pacific Flier | Fly Palau (http://www.pacificflier.com/routes)

Flight Schedule | Pacific Flier | Fly Palau (http://www.pacificflier.com/program)

Mike

[gate4]

PX 757-200 or 767-300 ?

[chimbu warrior]

From their website it looks as though they will no longer fly to Australia.

Although there is no mention of an aircraft type, from reading between the lines it would appear they may be sourcing an aircraft from the Phillipines.

[Tango9]

Pacific Flier (US Guam) amends scheduled air application with US regulators for operation with wet leased Icelandair B757-200 instead of Hi Fly A310-300.