SYD - HKG subject to regulatory approval

[Stanley Lambchop]

I'm booked on QF117 from SYD to HKG in December, which is shown as being "subject to Government and regulatory approval". Should I be concerned about any risk of this service being cancelled or is this sort of regulatory approval typically a formality?
Also, any idea if this route is operated by refurbed A-330s?

 

[clazman]

Good question, I have seen this a few times and avoided the flight

 

[Dr Ralph]

I'm booked on QF117 from SYD to HKG in December, which is shown as being "subject to Government and regulatory approval". Should I be concerned about any risk of this service being cancelled or is this sort of regulatory approval typically a formality?

Depends on the route. But in this instance I'd think its a formality.

 

[yohy?!]

QF states refurd'b 330s will operate these services (caveat emptor)

The four new Sydney-Hong Kong services will be operated by Qantas’ refurbished A330 aircraft with lie-flat seats in Business and new Economy seats, the first time customers travelling on this route will experience the airline’s latest international product.^

^ All aircraft subject to change for operational requirements.

QANTAS ADDS MORE FLIGHTS TO HONG KONG AND MANILA - Qantas News Room

 

[Himeno]

Won't be an issue, they just have to say that while they wait for the approvals for the extra flights from both ends. Australian carriers are no where near the 70/week limit for flights between MEL/SYD/PER/BNE-HKG, so there won't be any problem.

 

[Stanley Lambchop]

Won't be an issue, they just have to say that while they wait for the approvals for the extra flights from both ends. Australian carriers are no where near the 70/week limit for flights between MEL/SYD/PER/BNE-HKG, so there won't be any problem.

Great, thanks