Merged: Origin Pacific new TG-CH service announced
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The drive to RO pretty well sucks even going through Pyes Pa. Just to get on a jet. Much prefer the 10min taxi ride from home to airport. Even better early surf, fly down, then ski followed by a few tubes of CD. Way to go Origin
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Q300 TG-CH
One of the lads who fly em can confirm/deny, but heard Q's are limited also TG-CH if they have to hold a decent North Island alterante.
Apparently around 45% of WN pax go on to South Island.
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Here's some of a report the TG Chamber of Commerce did..
Report Out on Needy Air Service
The results of the survey and focus groups, the gaps identified, and the business opportunity for a carrier to meet the gaps and expected demand growth have been outlined in the report.
Some of the report's key findings show:
69% of business that responded believed current air services do not meet their needs.
Generally, frequent flyers were less satisfied with flight schedules.
Only 25% of respondents reported being advised in advance of cancelled or delayed flights.
Business reported very limited flight availability at short notice (especially within three to five day of departure.)
Capacity at prime times is a major issue. This is a major growth opportunity for an air carrier.
70% of respondents indicated they drive to other centres for more options to a South Island destination.
There was a strong demand for a direct flight to Christchurch.
The small size of planes on the route between Auckland and Tauranga is a concern. This is of special concern to many international visitors.
Seat availability on prime-time flights to Auckland and Wellington is an issue for businesses. The provision of the larger flight on the Tauranga route should be brought forward in prime time slots.
Cost of flights was a very important consideration for 45% of survey respondents. Many did not have the luxury of booking in advance because of the nature of their business
Full report here..
http://www.tauranga.org.nz/cms/filel...y_2005_v_1.pdf
Apparently around 45% of WN pax go on to South Island.
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Here's some of a report the TG Chamber of Commerce did..
Report Out on Needy Air Service
The results of the survey and focus groups, the gaps identified, and the business opportunity for a carrier to meet the gaps and expected demand growth have been outlined in the report.
Some of the report's key findings show:
69% of business that responded believed current air services do not meet their needs.
Generally, frequent flyers were less satisfied with flight schedules.
Only 25% of respondents reported being advised in advance of cancelled or delayed flights.
Business reported very limited flight availability at short notice (especially within three to five day of departure.)
Capacity at prime times is a major issue. This is a major growth opportunity for an air carrier.
70% of respondents indicated they drive to other centres for more options to a South Island destination.
There was a strong demand for a direct flight to Christchurch.
The small size of planes on the route between Auckland and Tauranga is a concern. This is of special concern to many international visitors.
Seat availability on prime-time flights to Auckland and Wellington is an issue for businesses. The provision of the larger flight on the Tauranga route should be brought forward in prime time slots.
Cost of flights was a very important consideration for 45% of survey respondents. Many did not have the luxury of booking in advance because of the nature of their business
Full report here..
http://www.tauranga.org.nz/cms/filel...y_2005_v_1.pdf
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The small size of planes on the route between Auckland and Tauranga is a concern. This is of special concern to many international visitors.
Why is this survey not a surprise? it is New Zealand after all....the land of the long inflated airfare.
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Will be interesting to see the payload they can carry? Especially on those nice foggy mornings in CHC. Good to see Origin trying to break away and try new things.
You idiot - Must be hard to walk in a straight line with that big chip on your sholder. The "just get it flying culture" is similar to what most airlines operate on (aircraft dont make jack sitting on the ground) At the end of the day these people are professionals, the engineers wont sign anything out that is'nt up to spec and the crew wont operate it.
You idiot - Must be hard to walk in a straight line with that big chip on your sholder. The "just get it flying culture" is similar to what most airlines operate on (aircraft dont make jack sitting on the ground) At the end of the day these people are professionals, the engineers wont sign anything out that is'nt up to spec and the crew wont operate it.
