Some random thoughts on what I would call arguably one of the best LCC's on the face of this planet.
Check in at DJ ADL was short, curteous - and the new ADL terminal is stunningly efficient and traveller friendly. Never crowded, it is NOW, BY FAR my favourite entry point. Kingsford Smith, Tullamarine, Eagle Farm - can all learn something from ADL. From off the SQ plane to landside past Immigration/Customs/AQIS (Australia's famous quarantine services) in under 10 minutes and that included hold baggage delivered.
Don't have many pics: - too shy to take:
Domestic Terminal - DJ gates (11-20? i think)
There's free wireless by internode - a nice touch.
VH-VOD operating my flight today DJ542 ADL-MEL
9V-SRC, that brought me to Australia - sitting only a few gates away. ADL is that well thought out that you don't have a real terminal change etc to transfer.
As we pushed back - you can see just how far the intl. gates are away.
Adequate legroom. It's not First Class, but it works on short flights. Buy exit rows for 30 AUD more - they're called Blue Zone seats. Wasn't interested today. You can also buy "the Lounge" access for 30 AUD more, but didn't have a long enough connection to bother.
Food is B.O.B - ala LCC's so nothing to report there. I had a diet coke that cost 2.50 AUD - which is not far off the price Air Asia charges .....
I don't remember much of the flight (too tired)except this little gem from the lead FA....
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, welcome on board DJ542 from Adelaide to Melbourne. In charge of this flight is Captain Terry Williams, and Co pilot Melanie Griffiths.... NO..... not THAT melanie griffiths. Ours is far prettier and a damned sight better behind the wheel of a large vehicle"....
Check in at DJ ADL was short, curteous - and the new ADL terminal is stunningly efficient and traveller friendly. Never crowded, it is NOW, BY FAR my favourite entry point. Kingsford Smith, Tullamarine, Eagle Farm - can all learn something from ADL. From off the SQ plane to landside past Immigration/Customs/AQIS (Australia's famous quarantine services) in under 10 minutes and that included hold baggage delivered.
Don't have many pics: - too shy to take:
Domestic Terminal - DJ gates (11-20? i think)
There's free wireless by internode - a nice touch.
VH-VOD operating my flight today DJ542 ADL-MEL
9V-SRC, that brought me to Australia - sitting only a few gates away. ADL is that well thought out that you don't have a real terminal change etc to transfer.
As we pushed back - you can see just how far the intl. gates are away.
Adequate legroom. It's not First Class, but it works on short flights. Buy exit rows for 30 AUD more - they're called Blue Zone seats. Wasn't interested today. You can also buy "the Lounge" access for 30 AUD more, but didn't have a long enough connection to bother.
Food is B.O.B - ala LCC's so nothing to report there. I had a diet coke that cost 2.50 AUD - which is not far off the price Air Asia charges .....
I don't remember much of the flight (too tired)except this little gem from the lead FA....
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, welcome on board DJ542 from Adelaide to Melbourne. In charge of this flight is Captain Terry Williams, and Co pilot Melanie Griffiths.... NO..... not THAT melanie griffiths. Ours is far prettier and a damned sight better behind the wheel of a large vehicle"....
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