State of Virgin Blue
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I was speaking to a V Australia Cabin Crew friend of mine on the w/end just gone and asked her about the loads and she said on all the flights she has done there were no more than 20 seats available across all three classes.
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Rumours abound that VOZ is around the 80% mark on the SYD market. BNE not doing so well but to be expected as the newspapers in SE QLD are full of doom and gloom.
Cant wait to see how MEL goes, should be a winner!
Going to SA next year is pure genius with the 2010 World Cup on.
I wonder where GreenGoblin has gotten to?
Cant wait to see how MEL goes, should be a winner!
Going to SA next year is pure genius with the 2010 World Cup on.
I wonder where GreenGoblin has gotten to?
Hey GB, how's things.
How are QF's loads out of interest?
VA is going fairly average from what I have heard and yes I had heard services had been canceled, not sure if this was a regular occurrence though as you were told.
I think most really want to see them do well so here's hoping, a Delta code share would help.
Product is fantastic.
How are QF's loads out of interest?
VA is going fairly average from what I have heard and yes I had heard services had been canceled, not sure if this was a regular occurrence though as you were told.
I think most really want to see them do well so here's hoping, a Delta code share would help.
Product is fantastic.
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Virgin Blue 'most reliable airline'
By John Wright
The Courier-Mail
May 22, 2009 08:00am
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VIRGIN Blue passengers have a greater chance of departing and arriving on time than those using other major domestic airlines, an industry report shows.
During April, 87.3 per cent of Virgin Blue's departures and 87.6 per cent of its scheduled arrivals were on time, the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics said. Its flight cancellation rate was 1.4 per cent.
In the same period, the on-time departures and arrivals and cancellation rates for the other major domestic carriers were: Qantas (86.4, 86.9 and 2.6); Jetstar (75.5, 77.2 and 0.8); and Tiger Airways (72.2, 69.2 and zero).
Of the regional domestic airlines, QantasLink led in on-time departures, followed by Skywest. Skywest pipped QantasLink marginally for the best on time arrival performance.
The report on 49 competitive domestic routes showed of the three biggest airports, Brisbane performed the best.
By John Wright
The Courier-Mail
May 22, 2009 08:00am
Virgin Blue
VIRGIN Blue passengers have a greater chance of departing and arriving on time than those using other major domestic airlines, an industry report shows.
During April, 87.3 per cent of Virgin Blue's departures and 87.6 per cent of its scheduled arrivals were on time, the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics said. Its flight cancellation rate was 1.4 per cent.
In the same period, the on-time departures and arrivals and cancellation rates for the other major domestic carriers were: Qantas (86.4, 86.9 and 2.6); Jetstar (75.5, 77.2 and 0.8); and Tiger Airways (72.2, 69.2 and zero).
Of the regional domestic airlines, QantasLink led in on-time departures, followed by Skywest. Skywest pipped QantasLink marginally for the best on time arrival performance.
The report on 49 competitive domestic routes showed of the three biggest airports, Brisbane performed the best.
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Yeah comparing the March and April releases it looks like a positive trend so whatever they are doing it seems to be working.
In other news
In other news
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is believed to have issued a $A3,000 fine to a man who flew a model plane close to a Virgin Blue jet. A former CASA inspector said the man was lucky to have avoided criminal charges.
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On Guard, QF's loads are reasonable but only because they have been reducing the number of services. At the peak (18 months ago) they were operating 6 services per day across the Pacific to LAX - now they are probably averaging 4 services per day. This has kept the load factors reasonable but I doubt that they are making money on the route because they would have sold the tickets at a discount to be competitive with V Oz and the impending competition from Delta. The biggest hit for QF (as well as SQ, CX etc) is the large reduction in premium traffic.
In very competitive situations like this, it is normally the weakest of the incumbent airlines who suffers the most, so, I wouldn't be surprised to see United withdraw from the route soon.
In very competitive situations like this, it is normally the weakest of the incumbent airlines who suffers the most, so, I wouldn't be surprised to see United withdraw from the route soon.
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Passenger numbers up: Virgin Blue
The Age May 22, 2009 - 11:12AM
Virgin Blue Holdings says it saw an increase in domestic and international customers in April and over the year to date.
The low-cost carrier said today domestic passenger numbers in April increased by 3.1 per cent on the previous corresponding period to 1.3 million.
International passenger numbers in April increased by 62.6 per cent on the previous year to over 209,000.
Virgin Blue's V Australia airline, flying from Australia's east coast to the west coast of the United States, began operating in March.
In the ten months to April, there was a 5.6 per cent increase in domestic passenger numbers to 13.6 million, Virgin Blue said.
International passengers for the same period increased by 70.5 per cent on the previous corresponding period to 1.78 million.
Virgin Blue said its measurement of revenues per passenger also increased for domestic and international passengers during these periods.
AAP
Don't count them out just yet. Their recession planning appears to be on track.
The Age May 22, 2009 - 11:12AM
Virgin Blue Holdings says it saw an increase in domestic and international customers in April and over the year to date.
The low-cost carrier said today domestic passenger numbers in April increased by 3.1 per cent on the previous corresponding period to 1.3 million.
International passenger numbers in April increased by 62.6 per cent on the previous year to over 209,000.
Virgin Blue's V Australia airline, flying from Australia's east coast to the west coast of the United States, began operating in March.
In the ten months to April, there was a 5.6 per cent increase in domestic passenger numbers to 13.6 million, Virgin Blue said.
International passengers for the same period increased by 70.5 per cent on the previous corresponding period to 1.78 million.
Virgin Blue said its measurement of revenues per passenger also increased for domestic and international passengers during these periods.
AAP
Don't count them out just yet. Their recession planning appears to be on track.
wolfram alpha
Well vb have every reason to improve.
If you go to the above site and compare the stocks Vb in 5 years have lost value by %86.53 whereas Qantas have dropped by % 44.87.
Yes when you reach the basement there is only one way to go.
Please don't believe the rantings , do the check yourself.
If you go to the above site and compare the stocks Vb in 5 years have lost value by %86.53 whereas Qantas have dropped by % 44.87.
Yes when you reach the basement there is only one way to go.
Please don't believe the rantings , do the check yourself.
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I just love it. The company is improving it's performance, contrary to pretty much every other airline in the country, and contrary to many opinions here. And still, some of you have to attempt to kick the **** out of VB. Some of you really do need to get a life. Glad I don't take business advice from some of you.
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Porch Monkey,
It's pretty much a case of so many uninformed dickheads, so little time.
There's more than enough speculation here to choke a horse. Pity it's mostly bull**** from people who have no idea of what goes on in the real world.
It's pretty much a case of so many uninformed dickheads, so little time.
There's more than enough speculation here to choke a horse. Pity it's mostly bull**** from people who have no idea of what goes on in the real world.
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The BIG HINT is that with VB's pax numbers up 10.5% APRIL YTD the share price is possibly undervalued. I realise that some of you have issues with leadership and debt something which The BOC didn't when they handed VB more cash not that long ago.
However when you look at the numbers of paying pax who are choosing VB domestically and internationally at a very low time in the Australian economy you would ask yourself where are these people coming from. The population hasn't grown by 10.5% so the next logical step is to look at the QF numbers and notice that back in March there's dropped by 7% (QF and QLink).
It will be interesting to see what QF's April figures are when they get around to releasing them.
However when you look at the numbers of paying pax who are choosing VB domestically and internationally at a very low time in the Australian economy you would ask yourself where are these people coming from. The population hasn't grown by 10.5% so the next logical step is to look at the QF numbers and notice that back in March there's dropped by 7% (QF and QLink).
It will be interesting to see what QF's April figures are when they get around to releasing them.
the hint = possible, co share with **
With our $ heading towards $US 1.20 as the US unfortunately falls over more, this would be good for VA but not so for **. So one would think those guys would look at a CS with VA, hench the ground work. If it does not happen it still puts VA in a position to do it with other carriers at some point in time.
With our $ heading towards $US 1.20 as the US unfortunately falls over more, this would be good for VA but not so for **. So one would think those guys would look at a CS with VA, hench the ground work. If it does not happen it still puts VA in a position to do it with other carriers at some point in time.
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Qantas under 60% of domestic share?
I like this blog because it fits in with my view that buying VBA at an average of 21 cents wasn't a bad punt.
Virgin Blue piles the pressure onto Qantas with latest traffic figures - Plane Talking
But what is QF going to do about it? The writer seems to have some idea that Qantas is working on a big hit back. When your competitor is growing in a market that is otherwise falling you have to do something.
Virgin Blue piles the pressure onto Qantas with latest traffic figures - Plane Talking
But what is QF going to do about it? The writer seems to have some idea that Qantas is working on a big hit back. When your competitor is growing in a market that is otherwise falling you have to do something.
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The BIG HINT is that with VB's pax numbers up 10.5% APRIL
