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Although it is frustrating I think in those conditions the safest place is on the ground

Spare a thought for those on the Jetstar flight from Hobart that was diverted to Melbourne because they missed the curfew!

I hate it when they use that excuse. They add in at least 25mins fat on a Sydney/Melbourne flight, even more on longer legs for weather and holding etc.

I think this thread is no longer on topic and the content is neither constructive nor important. Can it be closed?

I really want you to ask departures where they are next time you talk to them. I can assure you they are not in Mlebourne.

Terminal Navigation services and Terminal Radar services for Melbourne and Canberra are provided from the Melbourne facility with the Sydney, Adelaide and Perth terminal units managed from Melbourne. There are 152 terminal area controllers. If you go to perth airport you will see a tower...

Both Perth Tower and terminal are controlled directly out of Perth. En-route above is done in Melbourne. I realise TIBA is a procedure and the airspace classification does not change however lets face it, its the same as class G without any ATC service at all. Aircraft are provided with a...

If there were ATC they wouldn't be TIBA. There is always more than 1 controller working at any time therefore it depends on where the staffing issue is to which part will be TIBA. Yes you may have been able to get your clearance on the ground, you may have even been able to get a runway...

Lets not forget that USA has MUCH BETTER radar coverage than Australia. What about when there is more than 2 ACFT around with weather? No offence but eyes go inside the coughpit when you can't see much outside.

There is a difference between an airport not being controlled and TIBA. Non controlled aerodromes at least have traffic and SAR services. TIBA has neither, therefor you may not even know about that cessna until it is too late, where as non controlled aerodromes will tell you that its in the area...

The airspace becomes TIBA = Traffic Information Broadcasts by Aircraft, same as CTAF but they is only 2 frequencies, related to your alititude. I guess weather has alot to do with it. I think TIBA is dangerous but even worse when there is weather around, just a little cloud can greatly...

Qantas delays flights after airspace closure | The Courier-Mail When this happens to Qantas provide food or prewarning to passengers affected? Seems to be happening alot lately and I'm sure more will follow in the future.

QANTAS is the only ariline to get defence and government contracts. Regional express gets goverment subsidies and is the highest earning airline per seat in Australia.

My QC card came within a week but my sister joined QFF only and it took about 6 weeks for the card to arrive. Don't know if that is normal.

Hi guys, I was having a chat with a few people at work today and we were wondering if new international awards seats become available closer to departure date? This is probably more applicable to business class but still valid for economy. Do more business class seats open up closer to...

Ahh I think mine is maching readable, when I went to Japan they put it under some scanner and then waved me through. I just didn't want to get there and have the wrong passport and get rejected. Maybe it's best to get the new passport? although my current one still has 5 years to go on it.....

I'm travelling to the USA and was curious how many people here apply for a visa before hand or participate in the visa waiver program. I'm keen on the latter but unsure how difficult the process may be. I'll have to get a new passport with a microchip in it, but would that be better than paying...

OK thats was unusual, just after I got my first reply the email arrived and points were deducted. I guess i owe a huge thanks to the Qantas rep reading this forum :D . Hi! and thank you to those who replied

I booked an award flight for May this year and no points have been deducted from my account as yet. It shows under my bookings but nothing else has changed. Is this seat actually confirmed or will I only find out within 24hrs of my departure like a business class upgrade? If it is confirmed how...

I can't seem to find any fares under $4000 were there specific dates or a link I had to click? seems QF has reduced it tickets to below $2400 too