Hey everyone! I am back at Sydney International Airport just about to fly
on Qantas flight QF41 to Jakarta Indonesia. The plane used for this flight
is the Airbus A330-200. This plane is named Surfers Paradise and is usually
used for domestic flights between Sydney and Perth but this time it's being used
for an international flight. So here is a look at the full flight experience.
Check in for all Qantas flights is at Row C where they have fully automated check-in
kiosks. You just insert your passport and the system will pull up your flight
reservation and print out your boarding pass and luggage tags
There is also the automated bag drop which you scan your boarding pass and
off goes your luggage to be loaded onto the plane. With have a business class
ticket you can pass through security via the express path which cuts down the
time to get through. Then there is the long walk past the duty-free stores and
the overpriced high-end stores selling all the usual stuff you would find at
any airport around the world for me it is straight to the Qantas business
lounge to sit back on relax before the flight. I got to the lounge at 11:30 a.m.
at one end of the lounge the buffet had a selection of breakfast foods
the buffet at the other end of the lounge had switched over to the lunch menu
now it's time to get on board so let's go check out the business class cabin
On the Qantas a330 the business class section is in a configuration of 1-2-1.
with single seats along the window these Vantage excel business class pods
are some of the best seats on any airline
there is plenty of leg room to stretch right out and when the seat is reclined
and the seat folds down to a total lay flat bed
the seat controls are at an easy reach and include a massage function.
Built into the pod is a universal power adapter and a USB port for charging your
devices. The entertainment screen is a nice size 16 inch Panasonic touchscreen
which is loaded up with heaps of entertainment. While watching a movie
there is this nice one touch feature to bring up the flight map. Then it's just
one touch again to return back to your movie. You also get a pair of these good
quality noise-canceling headset. In the seat pocket is a business class
amenities kit which contains a pair of socks, ear plugs, eye mask, moisturiser kit
and toothbrush and toothpaste
the food tray has a great design easily sliding in and out from the pod.
Ofcourse the crew come around and offer a drink before takeoff
Two meals are served on this flight from Sydney to Jakarta. A main meal is served
just after takeoff which has a choice of three starters, 4 mains and dessert
just before landing they serve up a light meal which has two choices.
throughout the flight there are also snacks available. So everyone is in their
seat and we are ready to go. Enjoy the takeoff video and I'll come back after
and show you the food served on board
fFight time for this flight from Sydney to Jakarta is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
Npt long after takeoff the meal service begins with a drink and a packet of
pretzels and almonds. For my starter I enjoyed some nice white sourdough bread
the classic Neil Perry bowl of lettuce and this really tasty tomato saffron and
chickpea soup with coriander yogurt.
for the main meal I chose the vegetarian option of pan-fried potato gnocchi with
roasted cherry tomatoes zucchini asparagus parmesan and burnt butter.
This meal was definitely colorful and full of great flavors but the potato gnochhi was
unlike any gnocchi I've ever eaten before. Rather than a firm gnocchi, this was really
soft still with some good flavors but not what I was expecting. For dessert I
had this delicious Ice Cream Sandwich with a cup of tea
and a tasty dessert wine. The biggest highlight of this flight was flying over
the red centre of Australia. When we were passing by Ayers Rock the captain made
an announcement to look out the left to see it. Ofcourse I forgot to film it as
I had cabin crew and passengers joining me to share my window for the view
I just managed to get this still pic from my mobile phone
just before landing the crew brought around the second meal with the
recommendation of the crew to go for the beef kofta I've thoroughly enjoyed this meal
now I have done more than 150 flights in the last four years and I can honestly
say this has been the best. A big thank you to captain Scott for the special
flyover of Ayers Rock and a special thank you to Frank and Carly who really
made me feel welcome on board. Now sit back and enjoy the landing in to Jakarta
including a very spectacular electrical storm