The day has finally come when Singapore Airlines 9V-SRP has arrived in the capital. SQ291 touched down from Singapore (via Canberra) this afternoon at around 3pm – complete with a water canon salute and traditional powhiri. The Boeing 777-212(ER) will depart at 8.15pm and return back to Singapore (also via Canberra) as SQ292. The new flight would bring…
Singapore Airlines has announced a new direct flight between Wellington and Canberra – the Capital Express. Beginning 21 September 2016, Singapore Airlines will begin a four times per week B777-200 service between our nationals capitals. At first glance this is a strange announcement from one of the worlds premium carriers, but on closer inspection it may…
What a fantastic day in Wellington today – no wind, 20 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Its wonderful for a flying visit to the capital for the day!
According a new billboard in the Wellington Airport terminal – an extended runway would mean that… 65% of the worlds population would be able to fly within one stop of Wellington. Currently its 35%. Also 33% of the journey time would be saved with direct long-haul flights from Wellington to North America. The existing 2,081m…
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