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Fareastdriver 29th May 2020 10:02

Compass Airlines/Airways?
 
I don't know how or why but these pitched up whilst sorting through old papers. I cannot find anything on the internet as it preceded that. Bring back memories to anyone?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....0ff84bfd74.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ddd05081e0.jpg

Ascend Charlie 29th May 2020 10:19

Wasn't this Compass Mark II? I seem to recall they had big Airbus in the early 80s.

Capt Fathom 29th May 2020 11:28

Compass Mark 1 started with Airbus300’s in 1990.
Compass Mark 11 (originally Southern Cross) started in 1992 with MD82’s

TBM-Legend 29th May 2020 12:11

...and Douglas Reid went to jail for creative accounting aka fraud!

Capn Bloggs 29th May 2020 13:35

No WA. I hope you go broke! :} Oops, sorry, you did...

Bodie1 29th May 2020 13:39

That was probably for good reason?

Fareastdriver 29th May 2020 14:15

I'm totally lost. There must be a story somewhere.

Buster Hyman 29th May 2020 14:16

Still have some Compass stickers. Waiting for Compass Mk III & I'll make a killing! :}

pocker pipty 29th May 2020 22:42

Still 2 of the best place that I have worked. If it wasn't for the connection between Sir Pete A. and Mr Bob H. Ansett would not have made it past Christmas 1991

BNEA320 30th May 2020 00:54

flew Compass Mark 1

BNE/MEL on Sun at 0435 & back Fri 2200

Down on an A310 (painted white from memory) & back on A300-600 in Compass colours.

industry insider 30th May 2020 13:07


I'm totally lost. There must be a story somewhere.
FED, Australia has a history of failed 3rd airlines. Compass had a couple of attempts and went bust. We currently have Virgin Australia about to do the same thing but they are the 2nd airline. Recently, a regional turboprop airline called Regional Express or Rex has said that they may have a go at an intercity jet service. Memories of Compass. Its very topical.

Thanks for posting the brochures. I am sure that it brings memories for some. I hope that explains it!


Fareastdriver 30th May 2020 18:25

Thanks for that. It closes the book.

snoop doggy dog 31st May 2020 10:46

Those airfares were cut-throat back then too! I can't understand how pilot wages (and everyone else's) have been on a decline since then :ugh:

Would normally fly AAE (Australian Air Express) in those days :sad: The 72 would get you to most capitals in Oz for a carton :ok:



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