In Reply to: AP posted by Peetz on Tuesday, 4. July 2006 at 07:21 Bali Time:
We flew with them last October too and had the same experience of re-scheduling and half empty planes. This was our third trip with Air Paradise and we were very happy with the service on every occasion.
Air Paradise was a victim of circumstances not of its own making. Maybe I can take a more charitable view of the situation because I did not personally lose any money, but my son lost money and he seems to be understanding about it, rather than bitter.
Would I chance it again if Air Paradise managed to start operating? I'd certainly like to see them "get off the ground", but I'm not a gambler by nature.
If I had anything to do with the management of this company and we were able to recommence operating, this is what I would do [if this is commercially possible, I really know nothing about the airline industry]. Unless I could find a reputable business partner whose name would inspire customer confidence, I would try to re-establish myself on routes where my reputation had not suffered to the same extent as in Australia. After a period of trouble-free operation, I would then have another look at Australia.