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Ho Really wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:07 am

Ho Really wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2024 1:38 am

VinyTapestry849 wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:23 pm

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Yet they have not been made available on Singapore's website beyond march next year, hoping its also rectified soon. Or perhaps singapore have made a backflip decision to stick with daily instead of 10, with the inevitable return of Cathay and China Southern. I highlight this only because Melbourne and Sydney are available to book a multitude of services past march, hence my concern.

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Officially the last SQ276 flight (to SIN) is Friday 28 March 2025. Beyond that nothing is confirmed. Just like the 6 weekly flights between 30 NOV and 19 JAN mentioned by AAL. I contacted SIA. They said keep checking our schedules for any updates as they can change for a variety of factors. So it is not confirmed or denied. However I lean towards those extra flights being confirmed. It will be a test run that will hopefully bring twice daily next year.

Cheers

Viny, still no 6 weekly SQ276/SQ277 flights on SIA's schedule. Would be good to know what the advanced bookings (load factors) are on SQ276/SQ277 for all those flights over the period 27 OCT-29 MAR that are currently on the schedule and if it will warrant those extra flights. I'm itching to book a flight on a day currently not available in JAN.

Cheers

Ho Really wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 16, 2024 1:38 am

Guess what Viny? I was checking dates in mid January 2025 and yes SQ276/SQ277 six days a week! Hopefully soon I’ll be booking an evening flight to SIN so my layover will only be 3 hours.

Cheers

Saltwater wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:07 am

Isn't that pretty normal for Singapore Air though, who run extra flights (SQ276/277) across December / January every year? I thought there was talk of making those permanent, but it seems to have fizzled out.

rubberman wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:57 am

In the O-Bahn topic, the discussion is straying over airport topics, so I am just bringing up the airport side of it here, rather than go too far off the O-Bahn subject.

In particular, the O-Bahn discussion referred to the poor infrastructure at the airport for buses, and the poor impression it gives visitors who use public transport.

The main problem is that while car users get dropped off near the lift, and can have enclosed access to the terminal, public transport users have a long walk exposed to the weather. This includes taxi users.

It's reminiscent of the days when Adelaide Airport used to be the last one boarding via stairs on the tarmac in all weathers.

Surely Adelaide can do better for taxi and bus users. An enclosed walkway from the terminal past the taxi rank is a fairly simple and cheap proposition. Similarly, a more substantial shelter at the bus stop itself is surely in order for South Australia's major tourist gateway. The present entry for both taxi and bus passengers is just...backward.

VinyTapestry849 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 12:44 pm

rubberman wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:57 am

In the O-Bahn topic, the discussion is straying over airport topics, so I am just bringing up the airport side of it here, rather than go too far off the O-Bahn subject.

In particular, the O-Bahn discussion referred to the poor infrastructure at the airport for buses, and the poor impression it gives visitors who use public transport.

The main problem is that while car users get dropped off near the lift, and can have enclosed access to the terminal, public transport users have a long walk exposed to the weather. This includes taxi users.

It's reminiscent of the days when Adelaide Airport used to be the last one boarding via stairs on the tarmac in all weathers.

Surely Adelaide can do better for taxi and bus users. An enclosed walkway from the terminal past the taxi rank is a fairly simple and cheap proposition. Similarly, a more substantial shelter at the bus stop itself is surely in order for South Australia's major tourist gateway. The present entry for both taxi and bus passengers is just...backward.

When significant Airport developments begin from now to around 2035, there will be provisions for new bus drop-off areas around the second multi-story carpark and more space for car drop-offs

The only suitable and long term solution for public transport to the airport is a heavy/light rail link to the airport, and its not happening. The airport will not get a rail upgrade anytime soon. However there are vague plans in this graphic below in the airport master plan for an tram branch line off the Glenelg line though

rubberman wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:57 am

In the O-Bahn topic, the discussion is straying over airport topics, so I am just bringing up the airport side of it here, rather than go too far off the O-Bahn subject.

In particular, the O-Bahn discussion referred to the poor infrastructure at the airport for buses, and the poor impression it gives visitors who use public transport.

The main problem is that while car users get dropped off near the lift, and can have enclosed access to the terminal, public transport users have a long walk exposed to the weather. This includes taxi users.

It's reminiscent of the days when Adelaide Airport used to be the last one boarding via stairs on the tarmac in all weathers.

Surely Adelaide can do better for taxi and bus users. An enclosed walkway from the terminal past the taxi rank is a fairly simple and cheap proposition. Similarly, a more substantial shelter at the bus stop itself is surely in order for South Australia's major tourist gateway. The present entry for both taxi and bus passengers is just...backward.

1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:23 pm

rubberman wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:57 am

In the O-Bahn topic, the discussion is straying over airport topics, so I am just bringing up the airport side of it here, rather than go too far off the O-Bahn subject.

In particular, the O-Bahn discussion referred to the poor infrastructure at the airport for buses, and the poor impression it gives visitors who use public transport.

The main problem is that while car users get dropped off near the lift, and can have enclosed access to the terminal, public transport users have a long walk exposed to the weather. This includes taxi users.

It's reminiscent of the days when Adelaide Airport used to be the last one boarding via stairs on the tarmac in all weathers.

Surely Adelaide can do better for taxi and bus users. An enclosed walkway from the terminal past the taxi rank is a fairly simple and cheap proposition. Similarly, a more substantial shelter at the bus stop itself is surely in order for South Australia's major tourist gateway. The present entry for both taxi and bus passengers is just...backward.

At the moment, buses need to travel a long way after stopping at the bus stop to get back to Sir Donald Bradman Drive. The route buses take is shown in the following map.

Existing.png

It's needlessly long because buses need to drive around another two roundabouts. The easiest solution is to simply move the bus stop to Atura Circuit where the taxi drop-off is located. There's enough room for both buses and taxis there. After stopping at this new bus stop, buses could return to the main roundabout on Sir Richard Williams Avenue, making the route significantly shorter, whether that's to Glenelg or the city.

Atura.png

VinyTapestry849 wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:51 am

1NEEDS2POST wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:23 pm

rubberman wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:57 am

In the O-Bahn topic, the discussion is straying over airport topics, so I am just bringing up the airport side of it here, rather than go too far off the O-Bahn subject.

In particular, the O-Bahn discussion referred to the poor infrastructure at the airport for buses, and the poor impression it gives visitors who use public transport.

The main problem is that while car users get dropped off near the lift, and can have enclosed access to the terminal, public transport users have a long walk exposed to the weather. This includes taxi users.

It's reminiscent of the days when Adelaide Airport used to be the last one boarding via stairs on the tarmac in all weathers.

Surely Adelaide can do better for taxi and bus users. An enclosed walkway from the terminal past the taxi rank is a fairly simple and cheap proposition. Similarly, a more substantial shelter at the bus stop itself is surely in order for South Australia's major tourist gateway. The present entry for both taxi and bus passengers is just...backward.

At the moment, buses need to travel a long way after stopping at the bus stop to get back to Sir Donald Bradman Drive. The route buses take is shown in the following map.

Existing.png

It's needlessly long because buses need to drive around another two roundabouts. The easiest solution is to simply move the bus stop to Atura Circuit where the taxi drop-off is located. There's enough room for both buses and taxis there. After stopping at this new bus stop, buses could return to the main roundabout on Sir Richard Williams Avenue, making the route significantly shorter, whether that's to Glenelg or the city.

Atura.png

Problem with that last option is that buses leaving the airport and trying to get back on the main roundabout will could become a bottleneck in future if there are more bus services sent to the airport over time. Since other cars coming INTO the airport will be constantly cutting across the roundabout to get to the terminal, holding all the buses up.

Not even mentioning all the future taxi traffic in that area too