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Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:31 pm
by 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

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 10:45 pm
by rubberman
Stefan P wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:31 pm
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.

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:19 pm
by 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)

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:07 pm
by OlympusAnt
Note that those prices only include 7kg of carry on bags and no meals.

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 10:08 am
by 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

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:04 pm
by 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.

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:05 pm
by Brucetiki
OlympusAnt wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:07 pm
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.

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:48 pm
by OlympusAnt
I was tempted myself to break my vow never to go to Bali and then I saw the baggage limit. Oh dear :lol: :lol:

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:00 am
by Stefan P
Morning all,

FYI,

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

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:30 pm
by 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).

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:43 pm
by 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?

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:59 pm
by 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.

Image
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/

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:44 pm
by Nort
PeFe wrote:
Wed Apr 03, 2019 1:59 pm
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.

Image
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.

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:28 am
by rubberman
For those wanting some more detail of the lucerne trial:

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

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Airport & Airlines

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:15 pm
by 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.