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Will T 15th November 2008 10:06 AM

QF back to Buenos Aires from 24 Nov
 
As was posted on the previous board, QF commences direct services to EZE from 24 Nov, three times a week. At this stage it looks like I'll be on the crew of the inaugural QF17 on 24NOV, and so a trip report will certainly be forthcoming! The aeroplane is VH-OED at this stage.

Quote:

Qantas Announces Non-Stop Services to Buenos Aires
Sydney, 12 March 2008
Qantas announced today it would commence its first ever non-stop services to South America, with flights from Sydney to Buenos Aires* commencing on 24 November, 2008.

Qantas Executive General Manager, Mr John Borghetti, said the airline would operate three return services per week on the route.

"Qantas previously offered one-stop services to Buenos Aires, via Auckland, between 1998 and 2002.

"We have maintained services to South America via our successful codeshare with LAN since then, and this relationship will continue. LAN Argentina is also planning to codeshare on Qantas' new Buenos Aires flights," Mr Borghetti said.

"Qantas' new services will also offer passengers connections to other destinations in South America, including Brazil.

"These network developments will enable us to grow business and leisure travel to and from Argentina and strengthen tourism and trade links between Australia and South America."

Qantas will operate its new services with B747-400 aircraft on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

* subject to regulatory approval.

Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (Q3739)
Email: qantasmedia@qantas.com.au
http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn...08/mar08/Q3739

Jack B 15th November 2008 10:58 AM

will this be a predominantly -ER route like the LAX/SFO flights?

James Smith 15th November 2008 11:01 AM

Will, how far south over Antarctica and the south pole do you envisage the flight going? Will the flight plans be further south now it is not going via NZ?

Sarah C 16th November 2008 08:06 AM

Congrats on the plumb sector Will - hope you enjoy South America!

Since OED is not an ER, are there any payload restrictions for the journey?

Shameel Kumar 16th November 2008 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah C (Post 16314)
Congrats on the plumb sector Will - hope you enjoy South America!

Since OED is not an ER, are there any payload restrictions for the journey?

Good question :)

Distances:
SYD-EZE: 6,366nm
SYD-LAX: 6,507nm

I'm not sure what weather factors the EZE flight would face compared to the LAX run, but I'm guessing there would be some payload restrictions.

I wonder how this will affect LAN's loads now, especially since it's a direct flight.

Ken K 16th November 2008 08:00 PM

How about takeoff performance, especially with 360+ ton takeoff weights and 30 degree summer days coming around ;)

Jason Carruthers 16th November 2008 10:27 PM

It would have been nice to see Wunala do the inaugural sectors.

Tim Bowrey 16th November 2008 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Carruthers (Post 16409)
It would have been nice to see Wunala do the inaugural sectors.

Yeah I hope so too. I would have said maybe OEB since it's in the new colours yet its not an -ER either.

Anthony J 19th November 2008 09:02 AM

The inaugural QFA0017 SYD-EZE is scheduled to be operated by Boeing 747-438ER VH-OEI.

Nick W. 19th November 2008 10:43 AM

Enjoy the steak in BA, Will! Simply the best I've ever had!


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