Ansett Australia facts for kids
Ansett Australia was a very important airline in Australia. It was based in Melbourne. For many years, Ansett flew planes all over Australia. From the 1990s, it also started flying to places in Asia.
Sadly, Ansett Australia had to stop flying in 2002 because of money problems. Before it closed, it was a big part of Australian travel.
Contents
What Was Ansett Australia?
Ansett Australia was one of the biggest airlines in Australia for a long time. It was started by a man named Reginald Ansett in 1935. At first, it was a small company. Over the years, it grew much larger. It became a major way for people to travel across the country.
Ansett's Early Days
Reginald Ansett began his transport business with just one car. He drove passengers between Hamilton and Melbourne. Soon, he bought his first airplane. This was the start of Ansett Airways. The airline helped connect different parts of Australia. It made travel much faster and easier for many people.
Flying High: Ansett's Routes
Ansett Australia flew to many cities and towns. It had flights to all major Australian capitals. These included Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. It also flew to many regional areas. This meant people could travel from big cities to smaller towns. Later, Ansett started flying to international places too. These included countries in Asia.
Types of Planes Ansett Used
Over its history, Ansett used many different types of airplanes. In the early days, they flew smaller propeller planes. As technology improved, they bought bigger, faster jet aircraft. These included planes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A320. These jets could carry many more passengers. They also made flights much quicker.
The End of Ansett
In 2001, Ansett Australia faced serious money problems. The airline had to stop all its flights. This was a very sad day for many Australians. Thousands of people worked for Ansett. Its closure affected many families. It also changed how people traveled around Australia.
Why Ansett Stopped Flying
There were several reasons why Ansett had financial difficulties. The airline had been struggling for some time. It faced strong competition from other airlines. It also had some older planes that cost a lot to maintain. These problems made it hard for Ansett to keep going. The airline officially stopped flying in March 2002.
What Happened After
After Ansett closed, other airlines took over its routes. Virgin Australia bought some of Ansett's airport lounges. These were special areas for travelers. The closure of Ansett was a big event in Australian history. It showed how challenging the airline business can be.
Images for kids
-
Two Ansett Lockheed Model 10 Electra aircraft at Mildura in 1938
-
Ansett Convair CV-340 on the tarmac at Coolangatta Airport, Queensland in 1955 wearing the standard Braniff International Airways livery: Some of Ansett's Convairs were previously operated by Braniff.
-
Bristol 171 Sycamore in Ansett-ANA service in Australia around 1960: Note possible spraying arm attachments.
-
Short S.25 Sandringham of Ansett Flying Boat Services at Rose Bay Water Airport in Sydney in October 1970 when operating the schedule to Lord Howe Island
-
Fokker F-27 Friendship of at Essendon Airport in 1970
-
Ansett Douglas DC-4 (a civilianised C-54 Skymaster transport) Cargomaster freighter at Essendon Airport in 1970, wearing the Braniff-inspired Ansett-ANA "Golden Jet" colours
-
On 14 September 2001, the day of Ansett's closure announcement, thousands of employees met at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne to protest.
-
Many employees expressed anger at what they believed was Air New Zealand's culpability in Ansett's financial collapse.
-
Boeing 767-200 VH-RMO being scrapped at the Mojave Airport & Spaceport
-
Boeing 747-400 Spaceship at Sydney Airport in September 1999
-
Airbus A320 Skystars laid up at Melbourne Airport after the airline's last flight in 2002
-
An Ansett ANA LET Morava at the HARS Museum
.jpg)
See also
In Spanish: Ansett Australia para niños
