Merged: Ozjet aborts trans-Tasman plan due takeover bid!?
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Ozjet leaves NZ passengers in lurch
Mar 27, 2008 6:37 PM
There are fears that at least 1,000 New Zealand travellers are being left in the lurch after a cut-price Australian airline abandoned its plan to fly in and out of Palmerston North.
The airline is not talking but destinations were taken off Ozjet's website throughout the day on Thursday and its Australian call centre says flights from the city have been canned.
In Palmerston North, the Ozjet hoardings are up but flights are not taking off.
Airport worker Kathy Young is job-hunting. Another 12 employees at the duty free shop were laid off on Thursday because of the bombshell news that Ozjet will not be using the airport.
"There was no wind of this happening at all," says Young.
"We did training yesterday for going out onto the tarmac and that was just yesterday morning with an Ozjet engineer."
Ozjet 737s were due to head out of Palmerston North up to six times a week, heading to Brisbane and Sydney.
Each plane can carry just over 100 people and there were to be matching return flights.
Six months ago when freedom air cancelled it's service oz-jet seemed this airport's saviour
"There's another airline that's bought the company. That's what we're being told they don't have an interest in wanting to fly to New Zealand. So it seems it's a large corporate strategic issue," says Jono Naylor, Palmerston North mayor.
Earlier on Thursday, Ozjet's website still showed Palmerston North on its flight schedule. Now it's only showing a service from Perth to Derby in Western Australia and the company's New Zealand phone number has been disconnected.
The company's Melbourne headquarters confirmed to ONE News that the Palmerston North service has been cancelled and referred further inquiries to its public relations man, but he did not return calls.
In Palmerston North they're counting the cost.
"It means the business disappears because they were the only international flights out of here," says Gordon Edwards, duty free store owner.
A few souvenirs and advertising are all that's left right now of Palmerston North's international airport status.
Sad to see Palmy lose it's 'international' status! 'Our Airline' buying Ozjet an interesting thought as well....
Mar 27, 2008 6:37 PM
There are fears that at least 1,000 New Zealand travellers are being left in the lurch after a cut-price Australian airline abandoned its plan to fly in and out of Palmerston North.
The airline is not talking but destinations were taken off Ozjet's website throughout the day on Thursday and its Australian call centre says flights from the city have been canned.
In Palmerston North, the Ozjet hoardings are up but flights are not taking off.
Airport worker Kathy Young is job-hunting. Another 12 employees at the duty free shop were laid off on Thursday because of the bombshell news that Ozjet will not be using the airport.
"There was no wind of this happening at all," says Young.
"We did training yesterday for going out onto the tarmac and that was just yesterday morning with an Ozjet engineer."
Ozjet 737s were due to head out of Palmerston North up to six times a week, heading to Brisbane and Sydney.
Each plane can carry just over 100 people and there were to be matching return flights.
Six months ago when freedom air cancelled it's service oz-jet seemed this airport's saviour
"There's another airline that's bought the company. That's what we're being told they don't have an interest in wanting to fly to New Zealand. So it seems it's a large corporate strategic issue," says Jono Naylor, Palmerston North mayor.
Earlier on Thursday, Ozjet's website still showed Palmerston North on its flight schedule. Now it's only showing a service from Perth to Derby in Western Australia and the company's New Zealand phone number has been disconnected.
The company's Melbourne headquarters confirmed to ONE News that the Palmerston North service has been cancelled and referred further inquiries to its public relations man, but he did not return calls.
In Palmerston North they're counting the cost.
"It means the business disappears because they were the only international flights out of here," says Gordon Edwards, duty free store owner.
A few souvenirs and advertising are all that's left right now of Palmerston North's international airport status.
Sad to see Palmy lose it's 'international' status! 'Our Airline' buying Ozjet an interesting thought as well....
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OzJet to be taken over by Our Airline/Nauru Air Corporation?
Haven't heard this one before, but it has hit the news in NZ thanks to the associated canning of the Palmerston North service. Seems like a bit of an odd deal to me...
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1316907/1664879
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...ectid=10500545
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest...71705/2fbc7e98
http://www.aviationrecord.com/search...&articleId=305
And from the horse's mouth itself - http://www.ozjet.com.au/media/release007.aspx
I wonder how this will affect the crew (presumably not particularly large bodies) at both airlines?
TT
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1316907/1664879
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...ectid=10500545
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/latest...71705/2fbc7e98
http://www.aviationrecord.com/search...&articleId=305
And from the horse's mouth itself - http://www.ozjet.com.au/media/release007.aspx
27 March, 2008
OzJet announces with regret that due to recent merger talks which are nearing completion it is unable at this time to commence operations as envisaged on the 31st March 2008.
OzJet's CEO Willie O'Neill says " The potential for Trans Tasman services and the opportunities that the Manawatu connection presented was first class and it regrettable that we can not move forward at this time ".
OzJet has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders in New Zealand including the Palmerston North International Airport company, Destination Manawatu and Palmerston North City Council and a number of other organisations. Planning for the new services was well advanced and there will be disappointment with this sudden change of plan which has been driven by events beyond the control of any one party.
All Passengers booked on OzJet services to and from Palmerston North will be fully refunded. OzJet regrets the disruption to these customers and the travel community in New Zealand that has supported their new service.
OzJet announces with regret that due to recent merger talks which are nearing completion it is unable at this time to commence operations as envisaged on the 31st March 2008.
OzJet's CEO Willie O'Neill says " The potential for Trans Tasman services and the opportunities that the Manawatu connection presented was first class and it regrettable that we can not move forward at this time ".
OzJet has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders in New Zealand including the Palmerston North International Airport company, Destination Manawatu and Palmerston North City Council and a number of other organisations. Planning for the new services was well advanced and there will be disappointment with this sudden change of plan which has been driven by events beyond the control of any one party.
All Passengers booked on OzJet services to and from Palmerston North will be fully refunded. OzJet regrets the disruption to these customers and the travel community in New Zealand that has supported their new service.
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Would agree with you IAW.
Seems odd that an airline just a short time ago that had its aircraft forfeited is now in a position to purchase a 732 operation??
Still this is aviation and stranger bed buddies have got together!
Seems odd that an airline just a short time ago that had its aircraft forfeited is now in a position to purchase a 732 operation??
Still this is aviation and stranger bed buddies have got together!
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Figures, I know of some other Aus company looking at 737's. Its easier to purchase an airline like Ozjet who have got the 737 AOC / contracts and financially stable
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You'd be suprised.
Its far better / economical / may be cheaper to purchase a operation i.e 732 AOC as it would be easier to upgrade to 7334/5 aircraft
Instead of submitting to get on AOC to operate 737 aircraft, bingo you already have an operation in Australia with some good contracts
Everything's in place!
Its far better / economical / may be cheaper to purchase a operation i.e 732 AOC as it would be easier to upgrade to 7334/5 aircraft
Instead of submitting to get on AOC to operate 737 aircraft, bingo you already have an operation in Australia with some good contracts
Everything's in place!
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Quite opposite.
The carrier doesnt have an 737 AOC, but is looking favourable at Ozjet as they already ahave 737 and it makes far more economical sense
Doubtful is has anything to do with Our Airline
The carrier doesnt have an 737 AOC, but is looking favourable at Ozjet as they already ahave 737 and it makes far more economical sense
Doubtful is has anything to do with Our Airline
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Think you will find Stoddart has had enough of the losses with Ozjet, and Our Airline is interested in servicing some of their contracts such as the Solomons and Norfolk, perhaps even with the Ozjet aircraft. Not a done deal as yet by any stretch.
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"........ which already existing Australian airline would want a two bit 732 charter operation? "
I guess you could have said the same thing a few years about a two bit B1900 company that morphed into something quite a lot bigger.
I guess you could have said the same thing a few years about a two bit B1900 company that morphed into something quite a lot bigger.
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SKY STAR , so WHO??????
So if not OUR AIRLINE, and SAW is stretched with their limited until now contract success, then that only leaves the only other operation (??) that has ETOPS approval to the destribed destinations, and has tried and tested the routes before. In this fast changing industry of airlines going broke, or into something better, who knows. Best of luck to all. It can only benefit all of us.
And on the topic of benefitting all of us, hows Air Asia X's statement in the Aust bout being 10x the size by 2010. Crikey !!!
And on the topic of benefitting all of us, hows Air Asia X's statement in the Aust bout being 10x the size by 2010. Crikey !!!
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A Media Release from their web site.
OZJET SERVICES TO PALMERSTON NORTH
27 March, 2008
OzJet announces with regret that due to recent merger talks which are nearing completion it is unable at this time to commence operations as envisaged on the 31st March 2008.
OzJet's CEO Willie O'Neill says " The potential for Trans Tasman services and the opportunities that the Manawatu connection presented was first class and it regrettable that we can not move forward at this time ".
OzJet has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders in New Zealand including the Palmerston North International Airport company, Destination Manawatu and Palmerston North City Council and a number of other organisations. Planning for the new services was well advanced and there will be disappointment with this sudden change of plan which has been driven by events beyond the control of any one party.
All Passengers booked on OzJet services to and from Palmerston North will be fully refunded. OzJet regrets the disruption to these customers and the travel community in New Zealand that has supported their new service.
27 March, 2008
OzJet announces with regret that due to recent merger talks which are nearing completion it is unable at this time to commence operations as envisaged on the 31st March 2008.
OzJet's CEO Willie O'Neill says " The potential for Trans Tasman services and the opportunities that the Manawatu connection presented was first class and it regrettable that we can not move forward at this time ".
OzJet has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders in New Zealand including the Palmerston North International Airport company, Destination Manawatu and Palmerston North City Council and a number of other organisations. Planning for the new services was well advanced and there will be disappointment with this sudden change of plan which has been driven by events beyond the control of any one party.
All Passengers booked on OzJet services to and from Palmerston North will be fully refunded. OzJet regrets the disruption to these customers and the travel community in New Zealand that has supported their new service.