Skytrans to Operate Lord Howe Island Route from March 2026 - Take over from Qantaslink

[servicerequired]

They have 10 or so if needed, bigger or smaller

I think you'll find that although 100 can service the route, it has limiting factors around power / performance which will stifle the ability to service the route.

That being said - they have 2 x aircraft, that should be sufficient.

My comments were more about SmartLynx Australia actually still being around within the next 6 to 12 months.

 

[Saab34]

I’m sure the government can bail them out like Rex.

 

[henrus]

Reward seats on flights have now appeared and are even discounted under the current promo. At this stage most dates in Jun/Jul/Aug have space but do note this is the low season as it’s colder with some hotels on the island shut over this period.

 

[Harrison_133]

And SmartLynx has already rebranded back to Skytrans...

Website now updated with new logo.

ACMI, charter, and passengers operator | Skytrans Australia

skytrans.au

 

[henrus]

And SmartLynx has already rebranded back to Skytrans...

Website now updated with new logo.

ACMI, charter, and passengers operator | Skytrans Australia

skytrans.au

Good thing they never bothered to paint their planes…

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Signage at Sydney will need another update

 

[Saab34]

I’ve seen that A319 they have parked at Brisbane I think at for at least 6 months.

 

[markis10]

I’ve seen that A319 they have parked at Brisbane I think at for at least 6 months.

They have a couple and do a weekly contract FIFO to Ken’s bore.

 

[Saab34]

They have a couple and do a weekly contract FIFO to Ken’s bore.

I see. Having a look it appears they have two.
One is flying the weekly flight and the other is parked since 12/11. I assume that’s a backup.