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. |
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 don't think this is about whether the traffic warrants the flight. It is about performance. |
I wouldn't be so sure about that!:ooh:
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Qantas online timetable has got it starting now from 3 July:
QF987 departs 0915 arrives 1230 operates on Tues only. |
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. |
Mainly fifo workers who havent got luggage,just as small carry on bag
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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. |
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