Wednesday 22 November sees VA817, the 0745 hours MEL - SYD with B738 VH-VUO took off at 0830. Arrival should be at 1001, 51 minutes late as SYD is quite busy with many aircraft holding.
The following VA819, the 0800, took off at 0835. VH-VUJ should be at its allocated gate at roughly 1003, 38 minutes behind schedule. VA1555 (1020 hours morning SYD - HVB, also with VH-VUJ was airborne at 1100 so arrival is anticipated at 1135, half an hour tardy.
The 0955 hours tourist conveyance from SYD to expensive AYQ took off at 1107 with VH-VUO. Red Centre equivalent to 'at gate' arrival should be 1302 hours, 62 late for this VA1627.