Qantaslink and Emirates to PNG ?
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Qantaslink and Emirates to PNG ?
Word around the traps in Port Moresby, is that Qantaslink are about
to start operating in between Cairns and Port Moresby with Dash 8 Q400s,
starting in the next couple of months.
I also believe that Emirates are looking at coming to Port Moresby.
Anyone heard anything along these lines ?
Interesting times ahead if these rumours are true.
Post edit !
The Emirates rumour was being broadcasted by the PNG media last week.
The load factors are forcast to increase substansialy due to the PNG LNG
project.
Typo errors corrected for the spell checkers !
to start operating in between Cairns and Port Moresby with Dash 8 Q400s,
starting in the next couple of months.
I also believe that Emirates are looking at coming to Port Moresby.
Anyone heard anything along these lines ?
Interesting times ahead if these rumours are true.
Post edit !
The Emirates rumour was being broadcasted by the PNG media last week.
The load factors are forcast to increase substansialy due to the PNG LNG
project.
Typo errors corrected for the spell checkers !
Last edited by Waghi Warrior; 28th Feb 2010 at 20:46.
A few years ago I watched a program which stated that PNG received the same number of tourists in a year as Australia did in half a day. Air Niugini already provide connections via Singapore and Hong Kong into the world long haul network.
With a lack of tourist facilities, considerable security concerns and the country not being a source of cheap labour for the middle east, I doubt there's enough reason for EK to justify a Dubai - Moresby service.
With a lack of tourist facilities, considerable security concerns and the country not being a source of cheap labour for the middle east, I doubt there's enough reason for EK to justify a Dubai - Moresby service.
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Are PX getting 2 Q 400's. The only place they could use these is b/w CNS and POM? I believe that PX and QF code share these flights. Intresting times ahead for PX. Maybe QF are'nt happy with their current service.
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12 proposed QantasLink services to Port Moresby from July 1
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Metro man you obviously know nothing about PNG it will never be about the tourists but something worth alot more mining, PNG is one of the richest countries in the world. Its just near impossible to get passed the locals to get the stuff out. LNG will be bigger then only thing that is happening in WA if and we all know if they can get it over the line.
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Here is another link, australianaviation.com.au | Australian Aviation Magazine
I guess PX will throw the F100s or a Boeing back on the route,in a knee jurk reaction
I guess PX will throw the F100s or a Boeing back on the route,in a knee jurk reaction
I know PNG would fulfill most of the criteria to have the status of "failed state". Thirty five years of independence haven't brought a great deal of progress. What should be an incredibly wealthy country, given it's vast mineral wealth, is in fact a backward, corrupt, aids riddled and VERY dangerous place.
Come to Port Moresby and enjoy its many tourist attractions, dine in one of its many international standard restaurants, party at a world class night club and get robbed/raped/murdered on your way back to your hotel.
If the LNG manages to get going it will be shipped out in tankers, I can't see Emirates flying it out in the cargo hold.
I suppose EK could fly to PNG, they even fly to Nigeria. I don't know if they can justify a B777 when connections are already available via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
Come to Port Moresby and enjoy its many tourist attractions, dine in one of its many international standard restaurants, party at a world class night club and get robbed/raped/murdered on your way back to your hotel.
If the LNG manages to get going it will be shipped out in tankers, I can't see Emirates flying it out in the cargo hold.
I suppose EK could fly to PNG, they even fly to Nigeria. I don't know if they can justify a B777 when connections are already available via Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.
Remember that EK don't need the country to be rich- just the passengers!
Lagos (Nigeria) is one of our most profitable routes. We put (and fill!) two 777-300ERs into there daily, and I believe it has the highest yield fares we charge anywhere.
Lagos (Nigeria) is one of our most profitable routes. We put (and fill!) two 777-300ERs into there daily, and I believe it has the highest yield fares we charge anywhere.
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A couple of rumour confirmations......... as much as you can confirm rumours.
Yes PX has 2 Q-400's arriving
No CNS and POM the only places they can operate.
Yes QF operating flights to POM in Q-400's.
QF happy with PX as to the reason for operating their own flights
Doubful EK operating to POM.
Unless political gains can be made that are beneficial to certain individuals
Yes PX has 2 Q-400's arriving
No CNS and POM the only places they can operate.
Yes QF operating flights to POM in Q-400's.
QF happy with PX as to the reason for operating their own flights
Doubful EK operating to POM.
Unless political gains can be made that are beneficial to certain individuals
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Could be than QF / QLink want just want to join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and get on the great PNG gravey train (aka LNG Project) where about 5000 expat jobs are expected to be created in the next few years.
Good luck to them. I reckon there will be plenty to go around.
While they are at it why don't they start afternoon flights direct to Mount Hagen and Goroka to their schedules. I'm sure the boys down at QLink would just love to have a crack at that.
Good luck to them. I reckon there will be plenty to go around.
While they are at it why don't they start afternoon flights direct to Mount Hagen and Goroka to their schedules. I'm sure the boys down at QLink would just love to have a crack at that.
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Bob, get real mate and let's get serious here,forget about a Hagen and Goroka,Chimbu is the centre of fun. The Q400 would have the power to get out of their in a sticky situation and even better they would be able to carry 70 plus out.