Air Pacific to lease B777 for short term

[Foreigner]

http://airlineroute.net/2012/11/12/fj-nov12/

For LAX, HKG, SYD services over Nov and Dec.

 

[docjames]

Is the 744 being serviced or just extra lift around Xmas?

 

[Austman]

Is the 744 being serviced or just extra lift around Xmas?

Media Centre - News and Events - Air Pacific

The 747 is "undergoing a routine heavy maintenance check (called a “C” check) in Singapore from November 15th to December 10th, 2012"

The 777-200ER from Euro Atlantic Airways is originally an SQ aircraft, now 14.5 years old. 28J (50" probably) 288Y(32")

 

[Austman]

And here it is: http://www.euroatlantic.pt/downloads/boeing/boeing_777_200er_cs_tfm.pdf

 

[under the radar]

as air pacific dont have 777s in their fleet...im guessing this short term 'lease package' includes flight deck crew ... but cabin crew can be 'certified' to operate a different aircraft type in a matter of days..im assuming airnz would be providing that training as it's the nearest airline that operates 777s and has the training facilties...:?::?::?:...OR will cabin crew be supplied as well :?::?::?:....which would make alot of airpacific cabin crew 'not happy Jan'!!!:shock:....as they would be 'out of a job' for 2months... happy to be corrected if anyone knows otherwise

 

[markis10]

as air pacific dont have 777s in their fleet...im guessing this short term 'lease package' includes flight deck crew ... but cabin crew can be 'certified' to operate a different aircraft type in a matter of days..im assuming airnz would be providing that training as it's the nearest airline that operates 777s and has the training facilties...:?::?::?:...OR will cabin crew be supplied as well :?::?::?:....which would make alot of airpacific cabin crew 'not happy Jan'!!!:shock:....as they would be 'out of a job' for 2months... happy to be corrected if anyone knows otherwise

The previous time they did this it was a wet lease from UA complete with crew etc.

 

[Austman]

All in the link Media Centre - News and Events - Air Pacific

"This aircraft will be operated by Euro Atlantic pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance teams, with support from Air Pacific and an Air Pacific cabin attendant who will assist on each flight."

 

[under the radar]

thanks for replies ...looks like a 'long xmas holiday' for many airpacific flight and cabin crew...hopefully paid leave!!!

 

[Foreigner]

thanks for replies ...looks like a 'long xmas holiday' for many airpacific flight and cabin crew...hopefully paid leave!!!

Some of them may be put out to pasture.

 

[markis10]

thanks for replies ...looks like a 'long xmas holiday' for many airpacific flight and cabin crew...hopefully paid leave!!!

I think you will find they are being trained for the A330s.

 

[Isochronous]

Will this offer a better cabin experience than their 744s?

 

[markis10]

Will this offer a better cabin experience than their 744s?

Probably similar, both are ex SQ birds where the regional seats etc where kept. The 777 is newer but same seating from what I can see.

 

[under the radar]

I think you will find they are being trained for the A330s.

ahhh yes...perfect opportunity for 'mass A330 training ' without affecting airline operations

 

[Timba-Jet]

Why not use one of QF's old 744 birds that are being retired. We're there any 2 class ones?

 

[docjames]

Why not use one of QF's old 744 birds that are being retired. We're there any 2 class ones?

Price and likely they need (expensive) maintenance.


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