EASA did some test flights late last year and reportedly are not far off certifying. As it stands trans Nusa use them to fly mainland flights at present.
Syd-cbr used to be via Marulan direct when there was just the two runways while further south flights went via WOL, was fun trying to get a RAAF P3 down to 200AMSL at Nowra after arriving from South Australia at flight levels across all the traffic.
That’s their way of complying with the room availability guarantee, if they have to walk someone, kind of like not saying no but making the price say no!
It’s important to differentiate between Hertz corporate and franchises, treatment of bookings can vary dramtically. I have been PC for over ten years and I have two branches I deal with in SEQ, Kakkangur and Brisbane downtown.
Keep in mind lounge access is not available everywhere “ Enjoy access for you and one guest to Emirates Lounges throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East”
Sheraton Langkawi (now Westin) for me, great facilities and food options while Kuah and Farries were a short stroll away. Hotel was located on a road to nowhere so little traffic and not affected by the mass cruise ship invasions.
Final report due in two weeks or thereabouts. FAA actions
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from...
Aeroplan have a bonus offer of up to 100% more points which kicks in at 80000 (C$3000), it’s 50% at 5000 and 75% at 30k https://aeroplan.points.com/air-canada-kilo/sso/buy?
Indeed as a couple of parties Friday and Saturday found out in Sydney with a total of over 80kg! FWIW I am not talking about coffee in powder form, I take bags.