Why is the jet base so busy

[Andrew C]

Why is QF jet base so busy. QF plane now parked near B1 (the pond).

[NickN]

Perhaps there are some unexpected WX related propblems with aircraft that need work done so they had to push some of their own to the pond?

[Nigel C]

With Bays 60 and 61 being closed, and Hawaiian occupying Bay 74 until around 1700 tonight, there's quite a squeeze on bay availability at the moment. This coupled with the fact that A380 development has removed Bay 23 forever, Bay 55 is downgraded to A320's max, and Bays 20 and 22 are gone for the STAR project, bay availability is at a premium at the moment!

The bay allocation 'mud map' nowadays doesnt leave much room for late arrivers or departers in terms of bay usage from 0700 til around 1100. Andrew If I remember next week, I'll send you a copy via email.

Cheers
Nigel

[Nick W.]

You see, this is why it's good to have someone on the other side of the fence!

Cheers for the info, Nigel. Good detail, always nice to keep up to date with what's going on out there!

N

[Mick F]

Nick N, I'm finding it hard to decipher what you mean.

Weather related problems with aircraft?

Floody

[Andrew C]

Yes it is nice to get some really good details. More than the rest of us, but I can answer all the IT questions.