As Singapore Airlines loads to CBR suggests, Qatar knows that it'll have trouble filling up the aircraft. As such, it is being announced as a tag for the second daily SYD flight. That being said, the A350 is a superb aircraft, they got that going for them.
As Singapore Airlines loads to CBR suggests, Qatar knows that it'll have trouble filling up the aircraft. As such, it is being announced as a tag for the second daily SYD flight. That being said, the A350 is a superb aircraft, they got that going for them.
I am meaning the order of ports, why not Canberra first from Doha then onto Sydney?
Presumably because most people will get off in SYD. Going via CBR would be massively inconvenient to them. Perhaps they're going to aim for the ability to sell the domestic leg only but I doubt that would be allowed!
There is nothing wrong with the SQ CBR loads, at least not SIN bound.
My understanding of the intention of the 'Regional Package', which enables airlines to fly extra services into the Big 4 air markets above their current bilateral arrangements, is that they can operate triangular routes without impacting on their capacity restrictions. This is to encourage them to fly to smaller airports and provide an economic boost to regions.
Qatar could operate SYD-CBR-DOH or DOH-CBR-SYD (or a mixture), but I can't see the Government allowing them to do DOH-SYD-CBR-SYD-DOH in addition to their current rights. Of course, Australia could provide Qatar additional rights and i'm sure it'll happen at some point. I wouldn't be surprised if CBR route is being used as some bargaining tool by QR behind the scenes.
Presumably because most people will get off in SYD. Going via CBR would be massively inconvenient to them. Perhaps they're going to aim for the ability to sell the domestic leg only but I doubt that would be allowed!
As Singapore Airlines loads to CBR suggests, Qatar knows that it'll have trouble filling up the aircraft. As such, it is being announced as a tag for the second daily SYD flight. That being said, the A350 is a superb aircraft, they got that going for them.
I am meaning the order of ports, why not Canberra first from Doha then onto Sydney?
If QR go down this road, I'd expect them to alternate between CBR and SYD going first, as it will allow them to effectively increase non-stop return flights to SYD by around 3 per week.
But a lot may change in the next 12 months... may not even see the Orxy in Canberra ever.
The current Qatar-Australia air service agreement allows 21 flights/week between DOH and SYD/MEL/BNE/PER (all used), another 7 provided the flight is to/via another port in Australia, and unlimited to Australian ports other then SYD/MEL/BNE/PER.
Watched interview with Qatar airways CEO on al jazeera newsthis week. Said that due to ban by other middle eastern countries would be advancing plans for 24 new destinations. Has many spare aircraft now. Particularly mentioned services to Australian and NZ ports.
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lind26
lind26
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Why would Qatar not fly Doha to Canberra to Sydney instead of Doha to Sydney to Canberra?
aldrigsomandre
aldrigsomandre
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As Singapore Airlines loads to CBR suggests, Qatar knows that it'll have trouble filling up the aircraft. As such, it is being announced as a tag for the second daily SYD flight. That being said, the A350 is a superb aircraft, they got that going for them.
lind26
lind26
Member since 24 Apr 2014
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I am meaning the order of ports, why not Canberra first from Doha then onto Sydney?
ajstubbs
ajstubbs
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Member since 15 Mar 2016
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Presumably because most people will get off in SYD. Going via CBR would be massively inconvenient to them. Perhaps they're going to aim for the ability to sell the domestic leg only but I doubt that would be allowed!
hutch
hutch
Member since 07 Oct 2012
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My understanding of the intention of the 'Regional Package', which enables airlines to fly extra services into the Big 4 air markets above their current bilateral arrangements, is that they can operate triangular routes without impacting on their capacity restrictions. This is to encourage them to fly to smaller airports and provide an economic boost to regions.
Qatar could operate SYD-CBR-DOH or DOH-CBR-SYD (or a mixture), but I can't see the Government allowing them to do DOH-SYD-CBR-SYD-DOH in addition to their current rights. Of course, Australia could provide Qatar additional rights and i'm sure it'll happen at some point. I wouldn't be surprised if CBR route is being used as some bargaining tool by QR behind the scenes.
hutch
hutch
Member since 07 Oct 2012
Total posts 772
hutch
hutch
Member since 07 Oct 2012
Total posts 772
If QR go down this road, I'd expect them to alternate between CBR and SYD going first, as it will allow them to effectively increase non-stop return flights to SYD by around 3 per week.
But a lot may change in the next 12 months... may not even see the Orxy in Canberra ever.
flyingvisit
flyingvisit
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It's Qatar, very nice product, very nice price, but very prone to the change in breeze!
Himeno
Himeno
Member since 12 Dec 2012
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The current Qatar-Australia air service agreement allows 21 flights/week between DOH and SYD/MEL/BNE/PER (all used), another 7 provided the flight is to/via another port in Australia, and unlimited to Australian ports other then SYD/MEL/BNE/PER.
aniljak
aniljak
Member since 15 Sep 2012
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Watched interview with Qatar airways CEO on al jazeera newsthis week. Said that due to ban by other middle eastern countries would be advancing plans for 24 new destinations. Has many spare aircraft now. Particularly mentioned services to Australian and NZ ports.