Qantas--Sydney-Newman cancelled
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Qantas--Sydney-Newman cancelled
Just had word that the proposed QantasLink Sydney to Newman has been shelved. Was to have been weekly, direct. Numbers don't add up apparently. Surprising, I thought they would have had more than enough to test the water. Newman has seen the largest growth in air traffic in Australia, and not coming off a low base either, although starting well behind Karratha. Let's see if V step in.
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Was this to be "Qantaslink" or "Qantas Domestic"?
I don't know about the 717, but for the 737 the return payload to Sydney would be extremely limited with the gas required. Newman is a fairly short strip as well as hot and high.
I don't think this is about whether the traffic warrants the flight. It is about performance.
I don't know about the 717, but for the 737 the return payload to Sydney would be extremely limited with the gas required. Newman is a fairly short strip as well as hot and high.
I don't think this is about whether the traffic warrants the flight. It is about performance.
Obviously it was with a 737....canned due to low forward bookings tho think they are giving it another go possibly with a different timing, they had it into Newman around 0830 in the morning I think...
I'm fairly sure they crunch the performance numbers before announcing the flight in a media release and start selling seats !!
I don't think this is about whether the traffic warrants the flight. It is about performance.
Last edited by topend3; 19th Jun 2012 at 02:41.
Performance should be ok
I've operated a Kalgoorlie-Melbourne in a 738 with a full load so I can't see Newman Syd being a problem provided you don't try departing later in the day in the heat.
Might need to leave a few seats unsold seasonaly sometimes though.
Might need to leave a few seats unsold seasonaly sometimes though.
I've operated a Kalgoorlie-Melbourne in a 738 with a full load so I can't see Newman Syd being a problem
Mainly fifo workers who havent got luggage,just as small carry on bag
NWN-SYD is around 600nm further
Check your performance figures, Kookaburra, you might change your opinion when you do.
Not to mention the fickle winds at Newman. A few knots of tailwind at both ends is not uncommon.
I'd say the service is still going ahead and is probably one of the big reasons behind the VZ_ aircraft (with short field performance mods) being upgraded to 26K donks.
I'd say the service is still going ahead and is probably one of the big reasons behind the VZ_ aircraft (with short field performance mods) being upgraded to 26K donks.
