Flying to, through and from NZ

[Kiwi]

Soon after, water was served, followed by a snack. Muffin or muesli today?
It's a peach and passionfruit muffin.

I was somewhat surprised as the flight was listed as "No Meal". For a 34 minute flight, they still served a snack!

Domestic Koru Hour flights (737 or A320 flights except for Christchurch to Queenstown) on weekdays that depart between 5:50am and 9:00am a choice of muesli or muffin is served, and those that depart between 4:30pm and 7:00pm a choice of bagel bites with dip or cheese and crakers, plus wine & beer is served.

GDS do not show as being a meal because it is not substantial enough for a meal, is not guaranteed (if too much turbulence it will not be served) and is not offered in the event Q300 or ATR a/c is substituted (unlikely on most routes but sometimes applies for WLG-CHC and CHC-DUD).

[hsf]

Nice pictures!

[wsssaero]

I think you mixed up two of the images...

Fixed. Thanks for informing.

[Kyo]

I think you mixed up two of the images...

[wsssaero]

Approaching CHC


Here we are...




Thanks to the crew who put up with me after the flight to take some pics and also let me have a peek in the cockpit.
Here are some shots:
Galley


Cabin


Finally, on the way out, the arrival hall


And the airport building

[wsssaero]

Boarding


Pushback from ANZ land.


Steep climb out of Wellington


And we're above the clouds in no time!


Safety card


Soon after, water was served, followed by a snack. Muffin or muesli today?
It's a peach and passionfruit muffin.

I was somewhat surprised as the flight was listed as "No Meal". For a 34 minute flight, they still served a snack!

[wsssaero]

Part 2: Wellington to Christchurch
Air New Zealand Economy Class

NZ433 9 Dec 2009
STD/ATD: 0840/0847
STA/ATA: 0925/0921
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300 ZK-NGI

After a long break, here's the second segment.

Wellington Airport overview with NZ 737 departing.


First impressions


So you think this is the restricted area? Even though that big glass facesthe tarmac, it's not. Completely public.


Checkin


I'm starting to like this airport. This is how close you get to a 737 (look at the equipment in front to compare the size). All this in a publicly accessible area. Now how about Changi...


She'll take me to CHC today.

[phaleesy]

Thanks for the closeup, wsssaero.

The top one allows you to connect a camera via TV out and view the pictures on the bigger screen.

Are the three ports actually usable?

I could plug my USB stick in an view an excel spreadsheet?
If I have the right cable, I could view my pics on my camera on the seat screen?
I don't see what LAN would do on the plane.

Sorry that I sound ignorant but I don't usually do gadgety stuff on the plane.

[mr_botak]

The top one allows you to connect a camera via TV out and view the pictures on the bigger screen.

[SQflyergirl]

It's RJ45 i think..

[Fisk]

According to KrisWorld magazine, the top one is a video jack and the centre one is definitely a USB. The last one I'm not sure it's not mentioned either.

I too would say, Video-In, USB and LAN (Internet).

[9V-JKL]

Looks like a LAN port to me

[wsssaero]

Did you have two mains?!

No, I was flying with my sis so we decided to each take one main (since both sounded good on the menu) then I could get a photo of both.

I can't really see it on my computer. What are the functions of the three sockets/plugs on the right hand side?

According to KrisWorld magazine, the top one is a video jack and the centre one is definitely a USB. The last one I'm not sure it's not mentioned either.

Here's a closeup. Perhaps someone can identify the last port.


Been quite busy lately hope I can deliver the rest of the segments soon.

[willio773]

I can't really see it on my computer. What are the functions of the three sockets/plugs on the right hand side?

The second is USB port. The bottom one looks like an ethernet port. The top one I have no idea.

[Kiwi]

Ah the old profiling nonsense.

It has been a while since I've gotten secondary at AKL. I must be overdue for it.