SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2019
Thank you for booking your seat on our drought relief fundraising flight, our departure date is so close you can almost smell the Avgas! All proceeds will be donated to our charity partner Rural Aid to support Australian farmers affected by drought or recent floods.
Get set to cosy up to your favourite fighter jet, vintage warbird or attack helicopter at an air show that is consistently ranked one of the top three in the world.
We’re 10 days until take-off, so here’s a rundown of the day’s activities.
Your flight details
Flight Date: Saturday 2 March 2019
QF1360 Depart Sydney at 7:15am*
Arrives Avalon at 9:00am
QF1361 Departs Avalon at 6:20pm
Arrives Sydney at 7:45pm
*In order to maximise your time at the air show, departure has been brought forward by 45 minutes. The SYD Domestic Business Lounge will be open from 5:30am for breakfast, sparkling wine, coffee, tea, and a special guest performer (read on!).
The event
The Australian International Air Show is on a huge open green-field site at Avalon Airport with over 600 aircraft on display. It is noisy, exciting and there may well be another 100,000+ people on-site Saturday. Ear plugs will be provided.
Dress code
Given the atmosphere of the event, comfortable/safe footwear is mandatory; absolutely no thongs, high heels, or open-toed footwear are permitted on-site due to the nature of the terrain (paddocks).
We also suggest bringing a pair of sunnies, sunblock and a ‘hand-bag’ umbrella in case the weather gets wet.
Check in
Please note – as this is a special charter flight, do not check-in online or via the Qantas app.
From 5:30am at the Qantas Business Lounge, Sydney Domestic T3
Skip the check-in kiosks and proceed straight through security to the Business Lounge. The Qantas lounge hosts at reception will provide you with your boarding pass. Don't forget to bring photo ID.
Aircraft
Boeing 747
Baggage
Carry-on baggage only. Limited to 7kg per person.
Auction
In the lounge before departure, you can bid for some fantastic lots, raising much needed funds for Rural Aid to support Australian farmers affected by drought and floods. There is a sneak peak of what's up for grabs at the bottom of this email. Method of payment on the day will be via cash or credit card.
Fancy an upgrade?
You’ve booked a confirmed Economy ticket; however, you may be familiar with OEB’s classic First Class and now is your chance to enjoy it one last time. We have 14 seats up for grabs and along with a comfier seat and boasting rights, the upgrade is for both sectors and includes:
- French champagne on both sectors
- Premium breakfast offering
- Caviar entrée
- First Class amenity kit and Qantas First pyjamas
- A First Class favourite for the return dinner service
- Premium wine service
- An inflight visit from a 747 pilot
- 4 Cabin Crew dedicated to the cabin to take extra special care of you
For your chance to upgrade via silent auction, e-mail xx_ with your offer by 11:59PM Wednesday, 27 February. Cash or credit card are accepted and will be collected upon check in to the lounge (sorry, QF points are not accepted). The top 14 bids will be successful.
Special guests
Channel 7 News Presenter and fellow aviation enthusiast, Michael Usher, will be your VIP MC/host for the flights.
Australian performer Diesel will kick off the morning with a live acoustic set, featuring a few of his most notable tracks, that are right on the tip of my tongue (see what we did there?!)
Your day
5:30am – Check in at the front desk of the Qantas Business lounge, Sydney
5:45am – Enjoy breakfast, a few auctions and a special musical performance by Australian singer
Diesel
6:45am – Boarding commences.
7:15am – Take off. Refreshments will be served inflight.
9:00am – Arrive at Avalon. Your Avalon Charter Flight lanyard is always your ticket into the show, make sure to keep it on you.
1:00pm - Private lunch at conference rooms 5 and 6 (next to the RAAF museum, map to be provided), with special aviation guests.
2:00pm – Free time
5:45pm – Meet at the Qantas 747 and begin boarding return flight to Sydney. Go straight to the aircraft at the show (your boarding pass will be given to you at the aircraft).
6:20pm – Depart Avalon Airport
7:45pm – Arrive Sydney Domestic Airport
Acknowledgments
We’d like to thank you again for supporting this special flight. The Qantas team, together with the Australian International Air Show is working hard to create a memorable and special day.
Thank you to our partners Air Services Australia, Shell, Sydney Airport, Avalon Airport for their support, as well as the pilots and cabin crew who have volunteered their time.
All funds raised by Qantas will go directly to Rural Aid to support farmers affected by drought and recent flooding across QLD, NSW and parts of VIC.
Share your memories on the day #qfdroughtrelief
Auction Items
- Getaway to Bali courtesy of Qantas and The W Hotel Two return Qantas Business Class flights to Bali (Denpasar) and three night’s accommodation for 2 people at W Hotel Valued at $7,900.
W Bali – Seminyak is located in the enclave of Seminyak and reinvents the exuberance of its locale, amidst designer boutiques, diverse galleries, lively restaurants, and modern coughtail bars and clubs. All the Spectacular rooms and suites exude high-energy interiors and vivid design, completed with modern amenities such as complimentary wireless internet, BOSE® in-room entertainment system, MP3-player docking station and Bliss® Spa bathroom necessities. The escapes (rooms) are some of the largest on the Island with the majority offering views of the Indian Ocean. W Bali – Seminyak boasts a WET® pool deck, SWEAT® state-of-the-art fitness centre, and W’s signature AWAY® Spa, offering a detox from a long, playful night out, to refuel for whatever comes next. The only spa on the island to offer 24/7 treatment, AWAY Spa is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, offering guests and locals signature treatments around-the-clock.
- Original interiors from retired Qantas 747 VH-OJM We have selected some of our favourite items from the cabin – original cabin crew handset, and more to be revealed.
We look forward to sharing the need for speed and this special private charter day trip with you, see you soon!
Regards,
Qantas