Notes for May Day

Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue introduced VH-VUQ to international routes on Sunday 26-Apr-2009 when it operated BNE-DPS-PER-DPS.

Pacific Blue (Aust) have altered their flight codes from the standard PBN to PBH, this now separates the Pacific Blue (Aust) PBH and Pacific Blue (NZ) PBN operated flights. Virgin Blue codes remain VOZ, all flights still carry the DJ flight numbers.

Pacific Blue are set to receive their latest Embraer E190 this week with the arrival of VH-ZPM. This arrival is noteable as ZPM is being delivered to the Pacific Blue Christchurch base. Watch this space to see whether ZPM enters service with Pacific Blue or just positions across the Tasman and enters the Virgin Blue domestic fleet.

Jetstar
Jetstar commenced operations from Auckland on Tuesday 28-Apr-2009 with VH-VQD operating the inaugural JQ200/201 AKL-SYD-AKL and JQ240/241 AKL-OOL-AKL. VQD positioned from Sydney on Monday 27-Apr-2009 as JQ7990.

Jetstar continue to scale up their operations, and train new crew and staff, for their June launch into the NZ Domestic market.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's winter schedule seems to be taking effect with the reduction of trans-Tasman services being noted, especially from CHC & WLG to SYD & MEL.

Air New Zealand are also getting the last touches to their contingency plan sorted before the strike by Zeal320 cabin crew members aligned with the EPMU. Strikes are planned to begin towards the end of this week, so don't be surprised if you end up on a trans-Tasman or short haul pacific route and are served by a member of the Air New Zealand senior management team.