Compass Airlines/Airways?

[Fareastdriver]

I don't know how or why but these pitched up whilst sorting through old papers. I cannot find anything on the internet as it preceded that. Bring back memories to anyone?

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[Ascend Charlie]

Wasn't this Compass Mark II? I seem to recall they had big Airbus in the early 80s.

[Capt Fathom]

Compass Mark 1 started with Airbus300’s in 1990.
Compass Mark 11 (originally Southern Cross) started in 1992 with MD82’s

[TBM-Legend]

...and Douglas Reid went to jail for creative accounting aka fraud!

[Capn Bloggs]

No WA. I hope you go broke! :} Oops, sorry, you did...

[Bodie1]

That was probably for good reason?

[Fareastdriver]

I'm totally lost. There must be a story somewhere.

[Buster Hyman]

Still have some Compass stickers. Waiting for Compass Mk III & I'll make a killing! :}

[pocker pipty]

Still 2 of the best place that I have worked. If it wasn't for the connection between Sir Pete A. and Mr Bob H. Ansett would not have made it past Christmas 1991

[BNEA320]

flew Compass Mark 1

BNE/MEL on Sun at 0435 & back Fri 2200

Down on an A310 (painted white from memory) & back on A300-600 in Compass colours.

[industry insider]

I'm totally lost. There must be a story somewhere.

FED, Australia has a history of failed 3rd airlines. Compass had a couple of attempts and went bust. We currently have Virgin Australia about to do the same thing but they are the 2nd airline. Recently, a regional turboprop airline called Regional Express or Rex has said that they may have a go at an intercity jet service. Memories of Compass. Its very topical.

Thanks for posting the brochures. I am sure that it brings memories for some. I hope that explains it!

[Fareastdriver]

Thanks for that. It closes the book.

[snoop doggy dog]

Those airfares were cut-throat back then too! I can't understand how pilot wages (and everyone else's) have been on a decline since then :ugh:

Would normally fly AAE (Australian Air Express) in those days :sad: The 72 would get you to most capitals in Oz for a carton :ok: