"DYKWIA Log #13"
It seems appropriate to finish up with log entry #13 on Friday 13th.
We finish where we began, utilizing some arrivals access in the CNS QP.
The amazing lounge angel in SYD J left a VM whilst I was in the air to advise that my QC15s have turned up and now it's just a case of getting them. The P1 team also tracked down an item # for them. As a result I have nothing but awesome things to say about premium QF staff going above and beyond to assist when things go wrong.
As always - a smile, being polite, my unbelievable good looks, and of course Status - is always more effective at enlisting help than being an obnoxious DYKWIA.
I am however really getting sick and tired of QF running their oldest and ****tiest non-AVOD 738s on the CNS routes.
A couple of years ago I ran about 8/10 on getting a newer aircraft (about 5/10 for BSI). Lately it's been 1/10 if lucky.
It's been a fun couple of days and I was actually quite depressed to board an old domestic flight which signaled the end of the adventure.
The most entertaining aspect of the last few days has been the incredulous reactions and comments by people about such a whirlwind trip/turnaround.
Not just from non-FF friends, but from FFAs/AFFs, cabin crew, QF P1 team, QF Customer Care and lounge staff.