Flew SYD-MEL-SYD on Tuesday (16th January), and the departure times were dead on time. Flew DJ808 down on a 737-700, and seated in 9F. I somehow find the seats on the 737-700 more comfortable. Was a reasonable load of around 75%, and was the usual suits (besides me!!). Was given a receipt for my purchases from the Bar, even though I didn't ask for one.
The crew were quite good, and none of their usual joking around, afterall it was mostly suits on the plane.
Coming back was again on a 737-700, with a load factor of around 60%. This flight was more of the leisure traveller than the Suits.
Was in 9A, which again was okay. The crew were more relaxed on this flight, and chatting with the passengers.
crazydave98, the crew, both ground and air, did a great job, though I do agree that some of them do need to be a bit more professional and/or a bit more discreet with their conversations with fellow crew members.
I have also noticed that you have recruited more 'mature' members to the crew, which I think is absolutely fantastic. Looks isn't everything, it is the job that they are doing that it most important. I'd rather have an experienced 44 year old Ground Crew member than an 'inexperienced' 19 year old.
I'm glad that SAC has done some great renovations to the SYD terminal, and that there is an International Transfer desk at Gate 39. It is just a shame that you guys scored the dark side of the terminal (Jetstar side seems so much more brighter.)
Things seem to be improving all the time.