Boarding soon, Retro Roo. Destination, Longreach!

[awilcockson]

[-]This post has been approved by admin.

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I can no longer attend this event. I have spoken to Red Roo who has kindly organised to have the normal $88 name change fee waived so if anyone would like to take my seat I can transfer it to you for exactly what I paid for it, being $739.50.

I am not making any profit out of this, and I really wish that I could still attend.

Please contact me via PM if you are interested, but this will need to be sorted quickly. If you know anyone outside of AFF who might be interested please PM me and I will give you my contact details to pass on.

Cheers, Andrew.[/-]

Edit: Ticket has found a new home

 

[awilcockson]

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I can no longer attend this event. I have spoken to Red Roo who has kindly organised to have the normal $88 name change fee waived so if anyone would like to take my seat I can transfer it to you for exactly what I paid for it, being $739.50.

[-]Bump ... things are getting close and a bit desperate, to the point where I will entertain sensible offers. Please PM me if you are interested.[/-]

Edit: Ticket has now found a new home.

 

[penegal]

Bump ... things are getting close and a bit desperate, to the point where I will entertain sensible offers. Please PM me if you are interested.

I really wish I could help, but my travel plans remain the same and I will be stuck in the Middle East drinking tea and eating dates when this event happens. (well more correctly probably sleeping given the time difference, but you get the picture).

 

[awilcockson]

Just in case anyone stumbles upon this thread searching for a spare ticket ... I have found someone to take mine off my hands but I can't edit my previous post.

 

[JessicaTam]

Just in case anyone stumbles upon this thread searching for a spare ticket ... I have found someone to take mine off my hands but I can't edit my previous post.

Consider it done.

 

[samh004]

I see the times have changed and we're now making a stop in ROK on the way back. Wonder why?

 

[kpc]

I see the times have changed and we're now making a stop in ROK on the way back. Wonder why?

Refuellling stop? Maybe too expensive / too difficult logistics to refuel at Lre...

 

[penegal]

I see the times have changed and we're now making a stop in ROK on the way back. Wonder why?

Refuellling stop? Maybe too expensive / too difficult logistics to refuel at Lre...

Interesting. Neither LRE or ROK have ExxonMobil Fuel as far as I am aware (aren't they are sponsoring?).

 

[Mark Ashton Trotta]

Anyone know when the Schedule of events will be available for this day trip. I know the flights have changed but would like to know what time to arrive for the breakfast meet up in Sydney and what the schedule would be like in LRE

 

[Red Roo]

I see the times have changed and we're now making a stop in ROK on the way back. Wonder why?

You’re correct, there will be a “gas and go” in Rockhampton on the return flight QF1361.

The runway length at Longreach, combined with the anticipated heat, prevents us from operating with a full load of fuel if we want to have a full load of passengers.

Being a charity event, we’re very happy to have sold as many seats as we did – and so quickly!

 

[samh004]

You’re correct, there will be a “gas and go” in Rockhampton on the return flight QF1361.

The runway length at Longreach, combined with the anticipated heat, prevents us from operating with a full load of fuel if we want to have a full load of passengers.

Being a charity event, we’re very happy to have sold as many seats as we did – and so quickly!

Ahh that makes sense.

Hope the proceeds re

 

[VHOEJ]

So more time in the Retro Roo and visiting another airport - sounds good to me

 

[esquire]

So more time in the Retro Roo and visiting another airport - sounds good to me

To be honest I'm little disappointed by this - it makes the return flight 3.45hrs long on what sounds like a full 737 and cuts the time in Longreach down 1 hour to the same length of the return flight (hopefully this is enough time to see the museum?) I'm sure it all works out well in the end however.

Red Roo: I think Alan Joyce should send some champers from his personal cellar and send it to Rocky for the refill - because at that length flight QF are going to need extra!!

 

[kpc]

Having just returned from Lre, I think you need a good 2 hours to see (and read) the museum properly. ..I hooe you have time to do the 747 and 707 tour as well but I suspect not...

 

[RooFlyer]

Anyone know when the Schedule of events will be available for this day trip. I know the flights have changed but would like to know what time to arrive for the breakfast meet up in Sydney and what the schedule would be like in LRE

I got an e-mail today (Friday morning in Abu Dhabi).

1. Eeek - '70s fancy dress? Who was the MD of Qantas in the 1970s? Now where did I hide those flares?
2. Who is Cariona Rowntree?

FlightDate:

Saturday31 October 2015

QF1360 Departs Sydney at 9:00am
ArrivesLongreach at 10:30am
QF1361 Departs Longreach (via Rockhampton) at 2:15pm
Arrives Sydneyat 7:00pm
Dress Code:
70's!In keeping with the era of the retro roo livery, come in fancy dress theme fromthe 1970's

Check in:
From6:30am at the Qantas Business Lounge
Proceedthrough the security and see the Qantas staff at the front desk of the BusinessLounge for your boarding pass. Don't forget to bring photo ID.
Enjoya Bellini breakfast and a surprise musical "pop-up" performance priorto boarding.

Aircraft:
VH-XZPRetro Roo

Baggage:
Carry-onbaggage only and limited to 7kg per person

Meals:
Breakfast(in Business Lounge), lunch (at Longreach) and dinner (Neil Perry designed menuon return flight) all included along with snacks and special beverages.

Filming:
We'llbe filming and taking photos throughout the day to remember this unique flight.Let us know if you'd prefer not to be photographed or filmed.
Auction:
Bothon the way to Longreach and on the way back to Sydney, you can bid for somefantastic lots, all raising much needed funds for Western Queensland Droughtappeal. There's a sneak peak of what's up for grabs at the bottom of thisemail. Method of payment on the day will be via credit card.

Your MC:
CelebrityTravel reporter Catriona Rowntree will be joining us on the flight.

Longreach:
Getan insider's view of our long and fascinating Qantas history at the QantasFounders Museum. You'll also enjoy pastries from Merino Bakery and classic 70'****s from Little River Band.
We’dlike to thank you again for supporting this very special flight. The Qantasteam, together with the Qantas Founders Museum, is working hard to create amost memorable and special day for all on board.
Thanksalso to our partners Caltex, Sydney Airport and Longreach Airport for theirsupport.
Givingback to the community from which it originated, all funds raised by Qantas willgo directly to Western Queensland Drought Appeal to aid the coordination anddistribution of drought relief across the Longreach region.

Shareyour memories on the day
#RetroRooLongreach #qantas

Qantas Retro Roo Charity FlightAuction Items
1. Tropical Getaway! Tworeturn Qantas Economy flights to Bangkok and three night’s accommodation atPullman Bangkok Hotel G valued at $3,800
2. Learn how to fly! QantasFlight Simulator experience, Sydney valued at $1,500
3. Ultimate indulgence! LuxuryQantas gift pack including items from Kate Spade, Aurora Spa, Marc Newson andChampagne from epiQure valued at $500
4. Eat like a king! Dinner fortwo at Rockpool Bar and Grill valued at $300
5. Piece of Qantas History!Framed original Qantas Retro Roo oil painting on canvas valued at $250

Peace out and see you onboard,

Regards,
Qantas

 

[sergeyvzn]

I got an e-mail today (Friday morning in Abu Dhabi).

1. Eeek - '70s fancy dress? Who was the MD of Qantas in the 1970s? Now where did I hide those flares?
2. Who is Cariona Rowntree?

I'm with you on the 70s fancy dress: a) I don't have any, b) they were all synthetic, it will feel awfully hot and uncomfortable and in Longreach. It's just a silly idea

Catriona Rowntree is a TV presenter, she's in Getaway on one of similar TV shows on channel 7 (or 9, or 10, I don't really watch them but I have seen her on Tv screen)

 

[Princess Fiona]

I got an e-mail today (Friday morning in Abu Dhabi).

1. Eeek - '70s fancy dress? Who was the MD of Qantas in the 1970s? Now where did I hide those flares?
2. Who is Cariona Rowntree?

1. I have a plan. It involves denim and wedges
2. Getaway (Channel 9) presenter, gorgeous person (not met her but her TV persona seems that way)

I'm counting down the sleeps

 

[RooFlyer]

In the 70s I was at school. Short pants and white cotton shirt seems the go.

 

[JohnM]

In the 70s I was at school. Short pants and white cotton shirt seems the go.

That means you are too young to go on this jaunt RF .

 

[sergeyvzn]

In the 70s I was at school. Short pants and white cotton shirt seems the go.

Just be careful or you might find yourself violating the new QF Club admission rules and they'll kick you out -