Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Discussion

[nancypants]

“Jetley” was present but needed to be taken for a comfort break shortly after arrival. Probably goes without saying but such a hideously impractical costume

 

[AFF Editor]

One of our writers, Arun, got the chance to fly out on the inaugural Western Sydney - Gold Coast flight!

You can read about his experience of the brand new Western Sydney Airport here:

Hello from the Other Side: Flying from Western Sydney Airport on Opening Day

After decades of waiting, Western Sydney International Airport is finally open. We flew on JQ362 to the Gold Coast, the first ever commercial passenger flight from the new airport – here is how day one went.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[moa999]

SydSquad live again for the first Intl arrival (NZ) this morning.

 

[Saab34]

I assume NZ crew these as same day returns?

 

[lovestotravel]

SydSquad live again for the first Intl arrival (NZ) this morning.

That's my morning background noise sorted

 

[SeatBackForward]

I do like that the baggage carousels are designed to give you a good look at the bags on the opposite side. It's always a 50-50 which side you should stand on, and someone picking up my bag before I see it is one those anxiety generating things at airports for me.

 

[Cycha]

Anyone know what’s responsible for delaying JQ373? Sitting in the terminal looking at the bird

 

[dairyfloss]

Anyone know what’s responsible for delaying JQ373? Sitting in the terminal looking at the bird

Could it just be that now the inaugural flight is done, JQ needs to get back to regular operations?

 

[henrus]

I assume NZ crew these as same day returns?

Yes, on most flights between NZ and AU they do with very few exceptions where the aircraft overnights in an AU port or Perth. Typically the A320s fly 2 round trips per day (so 4 flights total) the crew will only operate a single round trip.

 

[CaptJCool]

Yes, on most flights between NZ and AU they do with very few exceptions where the aircraft overnights in an AU port or Perth. Typically the A320s fly 2 round trips per day (so 4 flights total) the crew will only operate a single round trip.

I gather some planes overnight in NZ rather than Aus?

And do the runs from there in the am. And arrive late night NZ time beforeRinse and repeat

 

[henrus]

I gather some planes overnight in NZ rather than Aus?

Most of Air NZs narrow body fleet overnight in NZ. Leave NZ around 6am and get to AU around 7-8am, leave AU around 9am and get to NZ around 2pm, leave NZ around 4pm, get to AU around 5-6pm, finally leaving AU around 7pm and getting to NZ at midnight.

Whilst today’s WSI aircraft isn’t following this pattern, in future the WSI rotation will fit into this first part of the day.