Pope's arrival

[Steve Crook]

I can't remember which Pope it was, but one of them also flew on a Qantas 747 SP - VH-EAB from memory. Not overly sure whether it was coming in to Australia or leaving - suspect it was leaving. I have a vague memory of some protocol whereby a carrier belonging to the nation from whence the Pope is leaving provides the aircraft...but I reiterate, that is a vague memory.

[Grant Smith]

Originally Posted by Stephen Brown

And lets just review this once again for those who are bereft of intelligence...

So what you're saying is a Royal Jordanian flight will be bringing the Pope in?

[John Thoroughgood]

Watch out for Ozjet departing 34L! LOL!

[Anthony T]

Steve is correct.

The "Flag carrier" of the last visited country flies the Pope to the next destination, I haven't been following the details of his visit, where is he coming from? Is it direct from Italy or via a 3rd country, If it is from Italy then Alitalia (if it still exists by the time of his visit) will be providing the aircraft to Australia, and QANTAS (If it can provide a serviceable aircraft) will provide the aircraft to his next destination.

[Andrew C]

The pope is coming directly from Rome according to the itinerary on the Holy See web site.

[Steve Jones]

as per a previous post, an Alitalia 777 is expected to bring the Pope to Australia, with the intention to fly it nonstop.

[Adam P.]

QANTAS (If it can provide a serviceable aircraft)

Ouch!

[Jethro H]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

as per a previous post, an Alitalia 777 is expected to bring the Pope to Australia, with the intention to fly it nonstop.

I gather non-stop to Darwin
Rome-Darwin-Richmond.

[Bernie P]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

as per a previous post, an Alitalia 777 is expected to bring the Pope to Australia, with the intention to fly it nonstop.

On a 'wing and a prayer' no doubt...

[Mark Grima]

Originally Posted by Anthony J

Too subtle?
It will be a 747-400 of an Australian Airline, wearing a red and white livery, on the VH register, maybe Rolls Royce or GE engines..........

I have trying to help you get your point across here Anthony! I am totally convinced he will be here arriving on a Qantas aircraft!

Cheers

M