News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

[Stefan P]

Evening all,

I know this doesn't mean much to some, however Qatar announced today that they will introduce their world class Q-suite on the Doha-Adelaide route from August 16th.

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-swings-a ... RlqYqLLVmM

[rubberman]

Evening all,

I know this doesn't mean much to some, however Qatar announced today that they will introduce their world class Q-suite on the Doha-Adelaide route from August 16th.

https://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-swings-a ... RlqYqLLVmM

Emirates got rid of First Class coming into Adelaide. Maybe Qatar is hoping to pick up some premium traffic from those prepared to pay a little more.

It will be interesting to see how A350 and Q-suites stack up against B777 and refurbished Business Class for Emirates.

[Stefan P]

Afternon all,

Malindo to offically begin Adelaide on 17th April. Flights re now bookable on the Malindo website $350 Return to DPS, $607 return to KUL. Basic fare (luggage not incl)

[OlympusAnt]

Note that those prices only include 7kg of carry on bags and no meals.

[I Follow PAFC]

Bali getaway made easier — new direct Adelaide service.
Malindo Air Malaysian airline Malindo Air has launched direct flights from Adelaide to Bali just days after Jetsar announced it would increase daily flights to the tourist hotspot.

Pay wall.
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business ... bc1b55d440

[Brucetiki]

For flights to KL, if you want to have luggage included, they're only about $10 cheaper than MH, and MH have double the luggage allowance.

[Brucetiki]

Note that those prices only include 7kg of carry on bags and no meals.

It's actually only 5kg of luggage. I expect to see many a bogan that hasn't read the terms and conditions to get a rude awakening at the airport.

[OlympusAnt]

I was tempted myself to break my vow never to go to Bali and then I saw the baggage limit. Oh dear

[Stefan P]

Morning all,

FYI,

Another Anotonv 124 scheduled into Adelaide on Sunday 31/3/19 at 1430. Departs Tuesday 2/4/19.

[EBG]

An update of the new international terminal . A lot of steel work has been erected in the last month. PICTURE 26/3/20119. (click on picture for bigger).

[aceman]

apologies if posted earlier in this thread but apparently adelaide airport are hoping to receive funding from state and federal governments to relocate the vickers vimy to the new terminal.

lets hope so, anyone heard otherwise?

[PeFe]

Experiment to grow crops at Adelaide Airport...
The article explains all....

From In Daily

Why Adelaide Airport has been growing crops next to its runway

A business case is being finalised for a project to grow a commercial farm crop to reduce runway air temperatures at Adelaide Airport.


The trial lucerne planting at Adelaide Airport has proven to reduce ambient air temperatures by more than 3C on warm days.
Trials at Adelaide Airport in conjunction with state-owned utility SA Water have been ongoing for the past three years and have shown the cooling effects of lucerne can drop air temperatures by more than 3C on warm days.

In warmer, less dense air, planes must travel faster down the runway to produce the lift needed for take-off. When a runway lacks the distance required to reach these speeds, a plane’s weight must be lowered by removing passengers, luggage and cargo. This reduces profit for the airline.

Full article : https://indaily.com.au/news/science-and ... ts-runway/

[Nort]

Experiment to grow crops at Adelaide Airport...
The article explains all....

From In Daily

Why Adelaide Airport has been growing crops next to its runway

A business case is being finalised for a project to grow a commercial farm crop to reduce runway air temperatures at Adelaide Airport.


The trial lucerne planting at Adelaide Airport has proven to reduce ambient air temperatures by more than 3C on warm days.
Trials at Adelaide Airport in conjunction with state-owned utility SA Water have been ongoing for the past three years and have shown the cooling effects of lucerne can drop air temperatures by more than 3C on warm days.

In warmer, less dense air, planes must travel faster down the runway to produce the lift needed for take-off. When a runway lacks the distance required to reach these speeds, a plane’s weight must be lowered by removing passengers, luggage and cargo. This reduces profit for the airline.

Full article : https://indaily.com.au/news/science-and ... ts-runway/

That's a legitimately great idea.

[rubberman]

For those wanting some more detail of the lucerne trial:

https://watersensitivecities.org.au/sol ... n-project/

[1NEEDS2POST]

This is a great idea, can it be extended to other open spaces (that are not parks?) For example, stormwater channels, railways and the River Torrens.

The airport example shows why the city parklands should be better maintained. If they put the right plants in and regularly irrigate, it will go a long way to lowering the urban heat island effect in the city.