Some more updates:
Hilton Adelaide exec lounge. I spoke with the staff last night, and whilst they are not able to 'reserve' a section of the lounge, they are happy if we 'take over' the back section. They suggested that a few of get there early (i.e. 5:45pm) and just spread ourselves out in that area.
ADL QP Arrivals Access. I have fore-warned the Adelaide lounge that there may be 30 of us descending on them at about 2pm. (Pun intended). They were quite sad* at the loss of QF81/82 but were pleased that the last flight was going to be commemorated. One of the staff may even sneak across to join us. Shhh.
Travel to Adelaide from the airport. A taxi ride will be about $20-25, and there are also 'maxi-taxis' that seat 10, so I suggest that would be the most efficient way of getting into town. I have listed ADL Hilton stayers, however if you are elsewhere, let me know and I will update. I think there may be a couple at the IC - although there is no sign of markis10's mini bar yet!
After party. As we are traveling from the international terminal bringing a bottle or two may be problematic. There is a Vintage Cellars and a Coles around the corner from the Hilton. They close at 5pm if we feel the need to get in supplies for 'ron.
Incidentally, if you visit the Adelaide Art Gallery for the Turner exhibition, you will notice it is sponsored by SIA to celebrate increasing their weekly ADL-SIN flights to 10. Ironic, much:?:
*sad: the polite description for how they feel about losing their direct SIN flight.
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