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Old 20th June 2011 | 11:52
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They are keeping it hush of course, dont want the media to get involved. I am not saying there was any safety related issues just that ash was found deposited in some VB aircraft, thus why VB has now been straight off the blocks to cancel services this time round, as they say what goes around comes around!

Haha post proof? well lets make this site redundant then! FFs..
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Old 20th June 2011 | 11:56
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Thread drift on.....
Life is good! Might take the bike out for a blast next Sat'dy
Jarse...... when ya bringing the bike up here where its warmer and coming for a ride with Chimbu Chuck and the gang?


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Old 20th June 2011 | 14:33
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Anyone else seen the 0600z vaac polygon?

Tuesday onward be most entertaining!!!!!

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Old 20th June 2011 | 16:35
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Yep. Anyone departing YMML in the morning should prolly also pack a toothbrush.
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Old 20th June 2011 | 22:24
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QF latest,
CBR closed from 1200
SYD closed from 1500.
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Old 20th June 2011 | 23:13
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Well, no new update from Jetstar as at 0905 this morning.

Still just ADL affected for now.

A different approach this time or a new update due out shortly?
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Old 21st June 2011 | 00:24
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Only the riff-raff is being covered. The powerhouse of the country is well in the clear.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 00:53
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Yep. It's always a good idea to keep the quarry out of town!!


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Old 21st June 2011 | 06:45
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All MEL/CBR/SYD flights canceled tomorrow also.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 07:05
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Fixes the ATC shortage some what

So would the Europe/USA flights be better sent to Brisbane, at least then they have a slim chance of getting to where they want to go. I know it would not suit everyone.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 07:10
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Heard from a QF engineer that SIA B777 morning flight into ADL today has suffered significant ash damage, and is grounded in ADL. Does anybody know any more?
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Old 21st June 2011 | 07:17
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Was interesting today...Could be a little worse tomorrow.

Heard crossing traffic a330 - citation - and metro all at fl160
And again a few hrs later at fl190...

Pretty obvious during daytime operations, no news that I've heard that anyone has damage or encountered anything - all pretty boring stuff

Cmon sensationalist media let's get some good gossip going
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Old 21st June 2011 | 08:17
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Does anybody know any more?
It was an A330 and left ADL 6 mins late.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 08:38
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So would the Europe/USA flights be better sent to Brisbane,
Short of turning Airport Drive into a big standoff bay there's only so much parking, particularly for anything bigger than a 767/A330. Morning fog in Sydney creates enough dramas in Brisbane, let alone adding the Melbourne stuff as well.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 08:44
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WITW

Come on girl, you can try a bit harder, its only a few extra flights a day

Now here is something you do not see at this time of day very often


Ooooh another one........
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Old 21st June 2011 | 08:56
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Maybe some valet parking tugs would help .
Spookily quiet on webtrack.

I see on the news that Greyhound are putting on extra buses and Hertz et al must be raking it in, so it's an ill wind that blows no-one any good, even when it's got ash in it. Kudos to the airlines who are putting people up in hotels etc, it's not like an ash cloud was their fault.

Sometimes we humans forget how vulnerable all our little toys are when it comes to forces of nature.

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Old 21st June 2011 | 09:14
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Cool

Jabber, will be in Casino visiting the 'lations on the 8-10 July, then taking the slow route back home to be home by the 14th. Doin' it on the bike.

Beer o'clock?

AoA, dunno who you work for, but our company is quite open and proactive with communication on this matter. Nothing has been mentioned re ash being found in aircraft.

Therefore, your assertion is once again a furphy.

Could it be that the reason VA is "first off the blocks" this time (your words) is that the data this time is different to that of last week? (which it is).

Face up to it, AoA. There is no conspiracy to withhold information.

It's all in your mind
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Old 21st June 2011 | 11:22
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Casino!

Be in Coral Bay WA, long way to go for a beer! Maybe next time
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Old 21st June 2011 | 11:36
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i was a bit sceptical re the ash cloud and its effects, until i had a look at my car this evening under a street light after getting home, nice fine layer of grey dust over it.. in Sydney.
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Old 21st June 2011 | 12:02
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I said VB not VA, anyway

time will tell!
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