AIR - Air NZ.

[SCOTTY]

With 3.368 billion shares now on issue there is a lot of work to do for a return on capital. A 1cps dividend would require $33,684,301

[Poet]

And after the exemplary baggage handling on the first NZ1 to Auckland we have the sequel - flight diverted to Fiji.

If they are true to their recent form, PAX will probably be told to find their own accommodation and denied compensation

[Recaster]

The twin-engined planes, although more efficient than their predecessors are struggling to fly the route apparently in certain weather conditions.

[Marilyn Munroe]

The twin-engined planes, although more efficient than their predecessors are struggling to fly the route apparently in certain weather conditions.

This is common practice in the industry. Many a passenger on Queer and Nasty's DFW MEL service have been surprised by a landing in the lucky country at BNE instead because of fuel endurance issues.

Long duration flights require lot of fuel and then even more fuel to carry this extra fuel. Fuel endurance on these flights is so close to safety margins a sparrow farting in front of the aircraft can cause a fuel diversion.

This issue should not cause people to freak out, though a bit of honesty from airlines about the likelihood of diversions and the risk of baggage off loads would be helpful.

Boop boop de do
Marilyn

[mikelee]

No, definitely normal for plane to make tech stops, in fact I'd rather enjoy the experience, if I were homeward bound and don't have any commitments lined up on my return LOL.

[Zaphod]

And after the exemplary baggage handling on the first NZ1 to Auckland we have the sequel - flight diverted to Fiji.

If they are true to their recent form, PAX will probably be told to find their own accommodation and denied compensation

We've had the exact same experience with multiple airlines including AIR.

One memorable one was NZ8 SFO-AKL.

After sitting on plane at the gate for 2 hours I watched as our bags were offloaded apparently due to a mechanical issue that ground-crew at the time refused to fix due to a strike. The airline had tried to put the entire aircraft up in a hotel, but couldn't due to lack of availability so a decision to continue the flight was made. Most baggage and fuel was offloaded but looking out the window an argument between the fuel truck driver and one of the ground staff was visible. It turned out the truck wasn't large enough to offload the fuel required, so another truck was bought in. Four hours later at 1am, the flight left SFO headed to Fiji (without baggage), given approval to land in HNL to refuel was declined.

We landed in Fiji and another argument ensued between the security staff, one of which wanted to screen all passengers before entering the terminal, while the other argued there was no point because the flight arrived directly from SFO and hadn't made any stops. They battled it out for approximately 10 mins before someone else just open the door and let everyone through. We eventually landed in AKL some 12 hours late.

The airline handled it as best they could. We received food vouchers for Nandi, and extra meals were served on the plane, including while we waited at the gate. Our bags were delivered directly to our house by airport staff the following day.

These unforeseen issues occur reasonably frequently, so it's not worth getting worked up about it.

[Sideshow Bob]

These unforeseen issues occur reasonably frequently, so it's not worth getting worked up about it.

Yep, pretty much the nature of flying in a metal tube half way around the world.

Much of the time have to go with the flow - airline don't want delays, and getting worked up about it isn't going to change the outcome.....

[biker]

And after the exemplary baggage handling on the first NZ1 to Auckland we have the sequel - flight diverted to Fiji.

If they are true to their recent form, PAX will probably be told to find their own accommodation and denied compensation

The thing is…….. they actually never diverted to Fiji ! They came direct to Auckland.
Where is that in the media?
I believe they flight planned to fly to Nandi and “diverted” to Auckland ie, came direct.

[biker]

Biker, congrats on picking this one up and running with it. Looking back a few pages, you've been a keen supporter of it as a cyclical stock even when quite a few were bagging it. As you say, being prepared to take on a bit of risk and increase ones wealth via the sharemarket. 37% return on at least some of your purchases in 2 months (54cps - 74cps)!! Well done for following your conviction.

Hey Ordop, that’s very kind. Thanks Dad/Mum! :-)

Actually it only helps to make up for some that I picked up and ran with but shouldn’t have, and the risk is still very much on, but so far so good.

[kiora]

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