Ansett Australia

Advantages: Great Friendly Service
Disadvantages: Not the great airline empire it used to be

Although Ansett flies still as Kendell etc. Ansett has become a microscopic airline compared to the airline it used to be. Ansett became bankrupt 2 days after Sept. 11th. Although the Airline itself has deteriorated, it's committed service towards it's customers has not. The Decision I flew with Qantas from London to Sydney. After arriving, my next flight on Virgin Blue to Adelaide was unfortunately cancelled. Because my friend was waiting in Adelaide, ...
...as me, try visiting the Ansett Museum in Hamilton, Victoria in Australia. The history of the airline can be found at this museum. It is very interesting. Experience with Them Prior to break-up I've flown with Ansett prior to break-up. It was a flight from Osaka-Kansai to Sydney. The desk was smooth. The desk people were kind and got my baggage through quickly. Although I was 2kg overweight, they let me go. The first thing I find important in an ... Read review

Advantages: Efficiency
Disadvantages: Cost when purchased in Australia

...booked our internal trips with Ansett Australia. The 1st flight was from Sydney to Cairns (about 3hrs long), checking was simple and not to long before we flew. The ground staff were polite and helpful and less fussy about cabin luggage (compared to Qantas). The plane was roomy enough and extremly clean. The aircrew were as good as the groundcrew. At the Cairns end bags were quick ready for collection. Superb trip. From Cairns to Ayers Rock we got ... Read review