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Old 31st January 2011, 08:16 PM
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An additional leg on the MEL-JNB VA flight? If schedules can let it be done, albeit with a small delay?
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Old 31st January 2011, 09:13 PM
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While I am checking the maps, just in case Egypt has moved since I went to school, as Egypt used to be a long way from MEL or JNB, can you tell me-
What do you call a small delay?
Where do the crew come from to fly the extra legs?
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Old 31st January 2011, 09:22 PM
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VH-OJH and VH-OJT will be arriving in LHR on Feb02, quite possibly it will be operated by one of those aircraft.
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Old 31st January 2011, 09:56 PM
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While I am checking the maps, just in case Egypt has moved since I went to school, as Egypt used to be a long way from MEL or JNB, can you tell me-
What do you call a small delay?
Where do the crew come from to fly the extra legs?
I'm just saying if it is feasible schedule-wise, they could do it...I thought if VA leave their a/c sitting around in JNB all day (like in LAX), then maybe (now reading your post, I guess they don't). And yes I am well aware of where Egypt is, but JNB would be the closest VA destination to CAI, wouldn't it? As for crews to fly the extra legs, they could bring in some extra crew if they have them available. Just don't bite my head off when I'm putting forward a suggestion that is asking if it is feasible schedule-wise. I didn't think about the crews though, but I'm sure there could be a solution somewhere for that.

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Old 31st January 2011, 10:26 PM
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Default Qantas to launch Cairo Emergency Charter this Wednesday

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A CHARTERED Qantas 747 will be sent to Egypt to rescue Australians trapped by street protests in Cairo.

Top dissident Mohamed ElBaradei has forecast a new era for Egypt as protests continue in Cairo.

Announcing the special flight this evening, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said there was disruption of commercial flights preventing some Australians from getting out of the country, which is heading into a possibly violent revolution.

It follows reports earlier today from terrified Australian travellers stuck at the airport, who reported difficulty getting through to Australian authorities.


"They realise we are in a bad situation here but they say it's not serious enough to do anything yet," Melbourne tourist, Cassandra, 22, told The Australian.

"We keep ringing them and getting put on hold. They say they'll call back and they don't.

"We can hear gunfire ... There is 5000 prisoners from three different prisons who are loose on the streets with guns."

Six days of nationwide protest against Mubarak's three-decade rule have shaken Egypt and left at least 125 people dead as the veteran leader clings to power.

Ms Gillard said the charter of a Europe-based jet by the Government would begin on Wednesday and would be free for those evacuated. It will take them to Frankfurt and London.

There are 1100 Australians who have registered as being in Egypt but diplomats believe many more are there, with some estimates up to 2000 and 3000.

"It is very easy to imagine people could be caught up in violence," Ms Gillard said.

She said Cairo airport was still operating but that there was "pressure on commercial flights" causing disruption to services and delays.

Ms Gillard said Australians with commercial bookings would not be denied a seat on the charter. Demand will be monitored and a further flight ordered if necessary.

"We are very concerned and we would not be taking these steps if we weren't concerned," she said.

"The highest travel advice we can give Australians is the plain and simple words: Do not travel."

Australians in Egypt can telephone the Australian embassy on 202 2575 0444. Or they could call the consular emergency number in Australia, 61 2 6261 3305. In Australia calls can be made to that same emergency service on 02 6261 3305.

Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225997627558
Hope all Australians in Egypt are now safe.
Just wondering where will the Qantas flight goes to and the number/aircraft of the service? Any chance for B747ER deployed concerning the range?
However concerning 1100+ Australians are currently stranded, think an Airbus A380 or multiple charters will be required?
Hopefully they'll be home soon and safe.
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Old 31st January 2011, 11:22 PM
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Old 1st February 2011, 05:32 AM
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This quote from the above Daily Telegraph article:

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Ms Gillard said the charter of a Europe-based jet by the Government would begin on Wednesday and would be free for those evacuated. It will take them to Frankfurt and London.
But this from the Wall Street Journal:

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Egypt's state media announced that the country's airspace would be closed as of Tuesday. All train service was canceled across the country.
This could cause massive problems in getting people out. The article also noted that many European based businesses have already evacuated expatriate staff with private jets.
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Old 1st February 2011, 06:16 AM
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Oh they all love to whine about QF if the FA doesn't smile, but boy don't they love to see the flying kangaroo lob over the fence when the **** has hit the fan
Funny that........

So there are more people than what is available on the charter. They have to register for it so it will be interesting to see the numbers. How are other flights going? There might be a lot of Australians already booked on other carriers via Europe/Middle East to get out so they might not need the charter.
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Haha, love it!
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Old 1st February 2011, 02:58 PM
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SO after reading the last few posts do we know if the flight is still going ahead to get Australian out?
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