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Old 14th Aug 2004, 04:41
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Does sound like a good deal! I assume the endorsement is a Command one on either the Meat Tray or the Shed.
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Old 14th Aug 2004, 07:17
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I here they have have just purchased at Metro 23 from REX and are about to add new destination.
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Old 15th Aug 2004, 01:51
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KDT should be heading to YBAF next week for the new paintjob.
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Old 16th Aug 2004, 10:39
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Expect an announcement tomorrow about the new destination
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Old 17th Aug 2004, 12:56
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SEA will start flights to PMQ and add and extra CFS flight at the end of September.

New Air Link - Port Macquarie to Brisbane

16 August 2004

Sunshine Express Airlines is pleased to announce the introduction of new air services connecting Port Macquarie to Brisbane commencing Monday, 27 September 2004. The daily service will depart Port Macquarie at 6:45am, arriving in Brisbane at 8:40am. The evening return service will depart Brisbane at 5:50pm and arrive in Port Macquarie in time for dinner at 7:40pm.

Chief Executive, Philip Laffer said, “We are delighted to announce new services to Port Macquarie. Our announcement has been the result of an extensive review of demand for services to Brisbane in the Hastings region and our decision has been strengthened by the generous support and assistance from Hastings Council. We look forward to the commencement of services on 27 September and developing our partnership with the Hastings region.”

Since the withdrawal of air services in May, Port Macquarie has been without the benefit of services to Queensland, impacting on the local community, tourism and general industry. With the re-establishment of services, Sunshine Express aims to cement a long-term sustainable link between Port Macquarie and Brisbane.

Hastings Council Mayor, Rob Drew said, "We welcome Sunshine Express and their daily Brisbane flights. Port Macquarie and the Hastings enjoyed this service for many years and it has only been recently that we have lacked this crucial air service. Local business will welcome the Brisbane flights as well as the wider community."

The new services will provide excellent connections to Queensland destinations, as well as providing a valuable link to international services departing Brisbane. Brisbane is increasing in popularity as an international gateway and with growing demand the Airline’s New South Wales customers are taking advantage of this.

The schedule also caters for day trips to Brisbane allowing meetings to be conducted in one day rather than the expense of having to overnight.

The Airline will provide services with a Metro III, a pressurised, air-conditioned 19 seat aircraft, crewed with two pilots.

To celebrate the launch of new services to Brisbane, the Airline is offering a special price from $154 one-way for bookings made until 30 November 2004. As a low cost Airline, airfares will remain competitive in the future. Booking is easy – simply book online www.sunshineexpress.com.au, contact your local travel agent, or alternatively contact Qantas reservations on 13 13 13.

Sunshine Express Airlines are proud to be a partner of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, which allows passengers to accrue and redeem points on all Sunshine Express Airlines flights. Sunshine Express Airlines check-in staff have the ability to check through luggage to its final destination on connecting Qantas domestic services from Brisbane.

The new schedule between Port Macquarie and Brisbane, effective Monday, 27 September 2004 is as follows:


Schedule
PQQ-BNE
CQ7047 Mon-Fri 0645 0840
CQ7047 Sat 0815 1010

BNE-PQQ
CQ7050 Mon-Fri, Sun 1750 1940

All flights are via CFS.

Also...

More Brisbane Flights for the Coffs Coast

16 August 2004

Expansion of Airline Services for Coffs Harbour

Sunshine Express Airlines is pleased to announce an expansion of services between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane by introducing a second daily flight commencing Monday, 27 September 2004.

The new flights, a total of 26 services per week, will provide greater frequency and at times more suitable to the travelling public’s needs. As well as the usual midday service, we will be introducing a new morning flight to Brisbane (depart 7:40am) and returning to Coffs Harbour in the evening (arrive 6:50pm). This new schedule caters for day trips to Brisbane, allowing businesses to conduct meetings in one day without the expense of having to overnight.

Sunshine Express Airlines’ Chief Executive Philip Laffer said, “The Coffs Harbour residents, businesses and tourism operators have been asking for a morning and evening service for some time. Since taking over in August last year, this service has been under constant review. We have listened to our customers and we are happy to be able to provide them with an improved service to Brisbane. The Airline will continue to work with the community and key industry partners to promote access to the Coffs Coast and promote the destination within our network.”

The Airline is also pleased to announce new services to Port Macquarie. The Port Macquarie service will run in conjunction with Coffs Harbour on the morning and evening flight. By combining the two ports, the Airline is able to offer a convenient schedule to benefit both communities and provide excellent connections to Brisbane to meet other domestic and international services.

To celebrate the launch of additional services to Brisbane, the Airline is offering a special airfare to travellers from just $146 one-way.

The special fare starting from $146 one-way is now available for sale on the Sunshine Express Airlines website (www.sunshineexpress.com.au), your local travel agent, or Qantas reservations on 13 13 13. The special fare will be available until 30 November 2004.
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Old 28th Aug 2004, 01:20
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Isn't their a Caravan doing the same thing or has that operation gone.
Must be a nice part of the world to fly around!
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Old 2nd Sep 2004, 09:29
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There was a Caravan on that run, operated by BIll Redpath, leased from J.D Drilling Services in Chinchilla.. I guess the loads were not good enough and threw the towl in. Time will tell if S.E.A does a better job (I don't think that will be hard)....
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Old 17th Sep 2004, 09:31
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Talking My little opinion

I know i'm probebly way out of my league but I've just come across these few pages and i'm intersted in all the attention such a little airline is drumming up..
I know for one that this is a wonderful airline to work for and being a regular on the Shed it's safe to say that this aircraft is totally Fab!
I don't know why everyone seems in such a hurry to replace them.. I understand that it's out with the old in with the new for expantion purposes but my idea on the whole thing is if it aint broke don't fix it.. So.. let's get behind them staying with CQ for a while yet.. It's nice to be different and i quite like pulling up next to all the Dash's in BNE and sticking out like a sore thumb.. So.. For everyone who thinks CQ is the Airline to work with i think "it is" I have had the time of my life with these wonderful people and encourage anyone to do the same thing.. These are honestly the nicest pilots ever!

Just for those at sunshine " Probebly giving myself away Big time here" but I will miss every Single one of you.. even though I still havn't worked out who you are on these pages Viper and Matty i know your both on here! ( but those of you who know me won't be suprised) But anyway take care of yourselfs!

And everyone in prune land.. Give the shed and the call sign a break (why CQ is dumb i have no idea) but you havn't experienced life till you've flown on the Sheds.. They are both very retro and very fantastic!
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Old 17th Sep 2004, 09:50
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Hello Juliets*jet,
You too will be missed by all. Have fun and I hope the pastures are greener on the other side..
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Old 17th Sep 2004, 11:04
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"Charlie" aka juliets*jet,

Over 10000 views for one small airline, I guess there are many out there who want to be in the "top 1%" and fly the Shed

You won't miss "Viper", he is a mean bugger who wouldn't give you more work

But I'm sure you will miss "Iceman", he is always nice to the ladies

Enjoy the "smooth" flights at the Flight Levels.

All the Best

F111 aka Viper
The worst pilot you ever had to fly with
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