QF A380 in Adelaide 17/5/11

[Ray P.]

Just because the media uses the term 'surprised' doesn't actually guarantee that anybody was actually surprised. In fact, the correct translation for the media's use of the term 'surprised' is actually 'meh'.

[Radi K]

Perhaps it was an indication fault, thats why engineers inspected the aircraft?

[Adam Kent]

This seems relevant:

This week, two Qantas long-haul jets were forced to divert because they did not have enough fuel on board to reach their destinations.

The pilots have told AM that the airline is pressuring them to cut costs by taking on less fuel.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...20/3222209.htm

[Jethro H]

Originally Posted by steve k

Wonder if they get fined for breaking curfew under non emergency or medical conditions

No. The Act exempts any aircraft that has insufficient fuel to be diverted to another airport.

[Mark Grima]

Just a question guys?

What happens on short haul domestic flights? Do they fill 'er up in the morning with enough to get through that days flying (or as many flights as they can). Or is it basically a splash and dash before each flight?

Also would there be any policy difference here between Jetstar and the mainline, thinking the JQ would have shorter turn arounds and possibly not enough time for fuelling between each flight?

Cheers

M

[Brad M]

all airlines are "splash and dash" as you put it..
no point in carrying the extra weight if they don't have to..

even half hour turnarounds for TT/JQ etc , are refuelled on a per sector basis..

[Chris B.]

Not for turboprops it's not. They're encouraged to tanker fuel to get them back to a main hub, be it SYD, MEL, ADL, etc.

[Brad M]

well yes , your right Chris , and thankyou...

Mark , just to clarify your question regarding domestic flights and JQ , if their A320's are fitted with Turbo props , then They're encouraged to tanker fuel to get them back to a main hub, be it SYD, MEL, ADL, etc.

[Grant Smith]

Geez Brad, that was a bit harsh, afterall the question posed by Mark did state "short haul domestic flights" there was no mention as far as I can see in regards to jet or turboprop.

Chris would appear to be taking his lead from that part of the question and the first part of your answer regarding the line "all airlines", as it was only in the 2nd part of the question did he refer to JQ specifics.

But then again, not everyone loves a smartass

[Brad M]

im just havin' a laugh

we were talking about domestic services , which to me is DJ , TT , JQ etc.
turboprop for regional destinations , like REX , Q-link etc..

so yes , from my experience, out of ADL, the regional carriers take return fuel..