So off for another trip to the states. This one is for two different clients as I had to condense two trips into one so it was a bit of a battle negotiating with both of their travel reps. And I know there are no pics to start with but I will put the camera on charge and get some shots for the latter flights. So the first day...
QF 504
43J
Got to the airport around 630 and managed to switch to the earlier 705am flight up to Brissy. Managed to still get a emergency row. Settled back for the smooth flight with the trusty Ipod playing. Breakky was served and it was the bite size Ham & Cheese croissant with apple pieces and juice.
Caught the train to the Int terminal and proceeded to check in the rollaboard to LA. Was a little frustrating at check in. All OW status and QP were pushed into one line while a separate line for J travelers. Would be ok but there was only 2 counters open and with a crowd of more than 20 in the OW/QP line and a steady flow of J people there was no movement in our line for around 15mins when more counters were opened.
Had been trying to get a upgrade for the last week but by tues J was showing 2 so no real surprise about not getting it. So happy with 29B.
Made my way through to the QP and struggled to find a seat. Had to settle with a computer bench. Got through a fair bit of work until boarding was called. Walked through the terminal. Looks like still a fair bit of work to be done. Boarding was a little slow. was a fairly full flight. Even the A seat in this row was taken. Got chatting with the other guys next to me and was a little funny that we were all eventually on our way to chicago. So we exchanged tips on where to eat/drink etc and got started chatting about Qantas as we were all Gold or Plat. Kind of interesting to hear everyone else’s thoughts and stories about their travels with QF.
Got away 10 mins late and the crew got straight into work. Menus were handed out along with hot towels. Drinks followed soon and then the meal. Chose the Beef over the chicken. Was pretty good. The salad was a bit pathetic. Just a few leaves with dressing. Was followed up with an splice icecream and hot choc was also offered. Managed to get to sleep fairly early on and woke up with a few hours to go. Was a pretty bumpy ride for parts. Map function wasn’t working so no Idea where we were near. Avod was working all the way but it did seem to have a screen blur every 10mins or so but always continued playing.
We didn’t make up anytime and landed around 720am. Being this door is used for LA meant I was first off the plane and was really happy to see a completely empty immigration hall. Infact it took more time waking through the bollard maze than getting the fingerprints and pic done. After collecting my bag headed upstairs to print off the boarding pass to DFW. Priority pass line was only 10 deep and screening was moving at a fair pace. Grabbed a shower in the Admirals Club and settled back while the laptop charged.
AA2440
5D
This MD80 was completly full. Boarded with priority line so no dramas with overhead space. Still can’t understand the reason why so many people feel it necessary to carry the kitchen sink onboard these flights. Boarding took forever. QF loads a full 767 in half the time it takes AA to fill a MD80. Drinks were served and was pretty uneventful flight. Landed into DFW and made my way out to the taxi’s for my quick drive into town.
More to come..
QF 504
43J
Got to the airport around 630 and managed to switch to the earlier 705am flight up to Brissy. Managed to still get a emergency row. Settled back for the smooth flight with the trusty Ipod playing. Breakky was served and it was the bite size Ham & Cheese croissant with apple pieces and juice.
Caught the train to the Int terminal and proceeded to check in the rollaboard to LA. Was a little frustrating at check in. All OW status and QP were pushed into one line while a separate line for J travelers. Would be ok but there was only 2 counters open and with a crowd of more than 20 in the OW/QP line and a steady flow of J people there was no movement in our line for around 15mins when more counters were opened.
Had been trying to get a upgrade for the last week but by tues J was showing 2 so no real surprise about not getting it. So happy with 29B.
Made my way through to the QP and struggled to find a seat. Had to settle with a computer bench. Got through a fair bit of work until boarding was called. Walked through the terminal. Looks like still a fair bit of work to be done. Boarding was a little slow. was a fairly full flight. Even the A seat in this row was taken. Got chatting with the other guys next to me and was a little funny that we were all eventually on our way to chicago. So we exchanged tips on where to eat/drink etc and got started chatting about Qantas as we were all Gold or Plat. Kind of interesting to hear everyone else’s thoughts and stories about their travels with QF.
Got away 10 mins late and the crew got straight into work. Menus were handed out along with hot towels. Drinks followed soon and then the meal. Chose the Beef over the chicken. Was pretty good. The salad was a bit pathetic. Just a few leaves with dressing. Was followed up with an splice icecream and hot choc was also offered. Managed to get to sleep fairly early on and woke up with a few hours to go. Was a pretty bumpy ride for parts. Map function wasn’t working so no Idea where we were near. Avod was working all the way but it did seem to have a screen blur every 10mins or so but always continued playing.
We didn’t make up anytime and landed around 720am. Being this door is used for LA meant I was first off the plane and was really happy to see a completely empty immigration hall. Infact it took more time waking through the bollard maze than getting the fingerprints and pic done. After collecting my bag headed upstairs to print off the boarding pass to DFW. Priority pass line was only 10 deep and screening was moving at a fair pace. Grabbed a shower in the Admirals Club and settled back while the laptop charged.
AA2440
5D
This MD80 was completly full. Boarded with priority line so no dramas with overhead space. Still can’t understand the reason why so many people feel it necessary to carry the kitchen sink onboard these flights. Boarding took forever. QF loads a full 767 in half the time it takes AA to fill a MD80. Drinks were served and was pretty uneventful flight. Landed into DFW and made my way out to the taxi’s for my quick drive into town.
More to come..