QF12 operating but no QF11 Oct-24

[Flyerqf]

On Oct 24, QF11 is not operating Syd-LAX, however QF12 is still operating LAX-Syd as a 747. Both QF107 and QF108 are operating that day, so how does QF12 operate if there is no QF11, which aircraft would they use?

 

[serfty]

On Oct 24, QF11 is not operating Syd-LAX, however QF12 is still operating LAX-Syd as a 747. Both QF107 and QF108 are operating that day, so how does QF12 operate if there is no QF11, which aircraft would they use?

Have you looked at QF93/QF94 around that period?

 

[mannej]

On Oct 24, QF11 is not operating Syd-LAX, however QF12 is still operating LAX-Syd as a 747. Both QF107 and QF108 are operating that day, so how does QF12 operate if there is no QF11, which aircraft would they use?

QF15/16 is another 747 into LAX isn't it?

Not sure about the answer

 

[Flyerqf]

Have you looked at QF93/QF94 around that period?

QF93/94 flights operate as A380.

On 14/10 a 747 operates QF107 but doesn't return to Sydney (QF108 is operated by A380 from QF11 and QF12 is cancelled)

On 24/10 QF11 doesn't operate but QF12 is operated by a 747. Presumably the 747 from 14/10 - what would it be doing in USA for 10 days?

Then on 31/10 QF11 operates as 747 aircraft but QF12 is cancelled and no schedule for the aircraft to return. Maybe another 747 retirement?

 

[markis10]

QF93/94 flights operate as A380.

On 14/10 a 747 operates QF107 but doesn't return to Sydney (QF108 is operated by A380 from QF11 and QF12 is cancelled)

On 24/10 QF11 doesn't operate but QF12 is operated by a 747. Presumably the 747 from 14/10 - what would it be doing in USA for 10 days?

Then on 31/10 QF11 operates as 747 aircraft but QF12 is cancelled and no schedule for the aircraft to return. Maybe another 747 retirement?

Probably a charter I suspect, the golfer is waiting at Sydney to head to its final destination but I doubt it's got a month to wait, and unlikely to operate a revenue service since its already had its decommissioning work done.

Edit, the golfer is leaving Wednesday, OJQ could be retiring end of month???

 

[markis10]

OJQ is the retiree on the 31st October.

 

[madrooster]

OJQ is the retiree on the 31st October.

Curious where you are getting this info from?

 

[markis10]

Curious where you are getting this info from?

Its the only MSN for sale thats not already offshore and is advertised as available in Nov.

 

[madrooster]

Its the only MSN for sale thats not already offshore and is advertised as available in Nov.

Ah, process of elimination. Makes sense!

Edit: today's QF12 appears to have been redirected to BNE?

 

[Major]

QF 12 now on descent into BNE

 

[docjames]

Qf12 had a 45 minute stop in BNE after a 2hr delay ex-lax.

Strong headwinds/some other reason? Crew hours? What's the weather in syd today.

Theres also qf6013 headed to BNE intl this morning but maybe thats just positioning an aircraft for BNE-lax (seems to happen not infrequently).

 

[markis10]

Qf12 had a 45 minute stop in BNE after a 2hr delay ex-lax.

Strong headwinds/some other reason? Crew hours? What's the weather in syd today.

Theres also qf6013 headed to BNE intl this morning but maybe thats just positioning an aircraft for BNE-lax (seems to happen not infrequently).

Generally strong winds result in a few more visitors than just the one, and Sydney weather is good, suspect its for another reason.

 

[docjames]

I'm guessing crew hours might be the issue - it was 2.5 hrs late ex-lax. Maybe the stop in BNE allowed the flight to depart without copping a 12+ hr delay.

 

[Blackbird]

Theres also qf6013 headed to BNE intl this morning but maybe thats just positioning an aircraft for BNE-lax (seems to happen not infrequently).

QF15/16 do not operate Mondays.
A 744 will usually position BNE-SYD Mondays and SYD-BNE Wednesdays.