Tweet
Journey back from HBA
This leg was booked as a JASA, which was 16000 points + $162 in cash. The beauty of a JASA is its ability to accrue status credits and points like a normal revenue J ticket.
So after deboarding, one is directed to the arrivals area. Looks like they've not grasped the idea of an airside transit yet as one has to exit the sterile area, and return back into the sterile area. A little bit hassled, but thankfully there was no queue.
Being booked in JCL, I have access to the Qantas Club. This Qantas club in particular was tiny, and by the time I had ventured into it, no seats were available. In that circumstance, I went back to the gate area as boarding was about to start as well.
Boarding was announced pretty soon and the gate agents were the FAs from the flight, as with all other QF flights. You could imagine their disbelief upon seeing me boarding the same plane that brought be into HBA a few mins ago.
Boarding was via the tarmac. There are no airbridges of any sort in HBA. A friendly welcome by the CSM sets the tone for the flight. As I settle into my seat, pre departure beverages are served. I chose a strawberry concoction, which went down fairly smoothly.
Safety briefing was initiated and completed and cabin was secured for departure. No push back was necessary as the plane taxied from the stand straight onto the taxiways. A quick roll down the runway set us in motion for a pretty spectacular takeoff, with the coastal sights of HBA in sight. As we climbed, the clouds started to obscure the scenery below.
A quick lunch was served which I did partake. It consisted of slow cooked red wine beef, which was perfectly braised. The meal was washed down with a Shiraz specially picked by the QF wine panel. I find the quality of wines on QF is much impressive than the quality of wines on VA.
After a few glasses of the wine, top of descent was initiated and the crew prepared the cabin for landing. The plane made a smooth landing and we were at the gate shortly thereafter.
A quick visit to the SYD business lounge was in effect and not long after boarded the connecting flight to CBR. This sector is a short one, around 23 mins in length. Within this short period of time they served a light refreshment of prosciutto salad, which I did not partake. Opting for a glass of Riesling instead.
In all, a pretty interesting status run, and the value associated with the run was impressive with its magnificent collection of wines onboard.
Next up, my report on QF1460, QF508 and QF51.
This leg was booked as a JASA, which was 16000 points + $162 in cash. The beauty of a JASA is its ability to accrue status credits and points like a normal revenue J ticket.
So after deboarding, one is directed to the arrivals area. Looks like they've not grasped the idea of an airside transit yet as one has to exit the sterile area, and return back into the sterile area. A little bit hassled, but thankfully there was no queue.
Being booked in JCL, I have access to the Qantas Club. This Qantas club in particular was tiny, and by the time I had ventured into it, no seats were available. In that circumstance, I went back to the gate area as boarding was about to start as well.
Boarding was announced pretty soon and the gate agents were the FAs from the flight, as with all other QF flights. You could imagine their disbelief upon seeing me boarding the same plane that brought be into HBA a few mins ago.
Boarding was via the tarmac. There are no airbridges of any sort in HBA. A friendly welcome by the CSM sets the tone for the flight. As I settle into my seat, pre departure beverages are served. I chose a strawberry concoction, which went down fairly smoothly.
Safety briefing was initiated and completed and cabin was secured for departure. No push back was necessary as the plane taxied from the stand straight onto the taxiways. A quick roll down the runway set us in motion for a pretty spectacular takeoff, with the coastal sights of HBA in sight. As we climbed, the clouds started to obscure the scenery below.
A quick lunch was served which I did partake. It consisted of slow cooked red wine beef, which was perfectly braised. The meal was washed down with a Shiraz specially picked by the QF wine panel. I find the quality of wines on QF is much impressive than the quality of wines on VA.
After a few glasses of the wine, top of descent was initiated and the crew prepared the cabin for landing. The plane made a smooth landing and we were at the gate shortly thereafter.
A quick visit to the SYD business lounge was in effect and not long after boarded the connecting flight to CBR. This sector is a short one, around 23 mins in length. Within this short period of time they served a light refreshment of prosciutto salad, which I did not partake. Opting for a glass of Riesling instead.
In all, a pretty interesting status run, and the value associated with the run was impressive with its magnificent collection of wines onboard.
Next up, my report on QF1460, QF508 and QF51.
Comment