Impulsive Christmas Trip

[tgh]

once they started funding their own flights

funny that… #1 son is quite happy to fly j for business and is not exactly poor.. .. but family holidays, long or short haul ..are all in y , the cheapest he can find.
Ahhh the resilience of youth

 

[amaroo]

Are the youngsters looking over your shoulder while you play the upgrade lottery for them?

My son couldn't give a toss, but I'm sure he will start when he turns 18 in Feb The daughter on the other hand is absolutely livid

 

[Flying mermaid]

My son couldn't give a toss, but I'm sure he will start when he turns 18 in Feb The daughter on the other hand is absolutely livid

interesting isn’t it - I would agree that our daughters valued flying at the pointy end more than our son

 

[amaroo]

interesting isn’t it - I would agree that our daughters valued flying at the pointy end more than our son

I've only got one of each, but after nearly 18 years observing my two, and many friend's kids develop street smarts, common sense, etc, I'm amazed that girls/women don't rule the World! Maybe something happens as they enter the more adventurous years.... time will tell.

 

[amaroo]

No news on the upgrades, however the numbers aren't looking very promising

On more important news! The QF chauffeur drive people have confirmed a lovely big 7 seater..... the First Host Team has called - two spa bookings confirmed

 

[Pushka]

No news on the upgrades, however the numbers aren't looking very promising

On more important news! The QF chauffeur drive people have confirmed a lovely big 7 seater..... the First Host Team has called - two spa bookings confirmed

There’s that naughty button again.

 

[amaroo]

Saved by a text! Boom - there goes 150,000 points. Kids are now sitting in Premium economy .... daughter is a little less unhappy, apparently they don't serve garlic bread, meals on individual plates, and drinks in glasses in economy. Wonder if they will take some photos for the trip report

 

[RooFlyer]

apparently they don't serve garlic bread, meals on individual plates, and drinks in glasses in economy.

Oh, the horror! The horror!

 

[OATEK]

Saved by a text! Boom - there goes 150,000 points. Kids are now sitting in Premium economy .... daughter is a little less unhappy, apparently they don't serve garlic bread, meals on individual plates, and drinks in glasses in economy. Wonder if they will take some photos for the trip report

Were you game enough to say suck it up Princess, or did you decide to avoid WW3?
My daughter flies a bit for work, and recently was upgraded to J on BA16, when a guy in J decided it was politic to sit with his wife and baby in Y. Apparently he was on a work ticket he couldn't change, so my daughter lucked out, or so you would think. But the seat faced backwards, breakfast wasn't up to scratch etc. And here she was 5mths pregnant when you would expect she might sit back, relax and suck it up!!

 

[Pushka]

Were you game enough to say suck it up Princess, or did you decide to avoid WW3?
My daughter flies a bit for work, and recently was upgraded to J on BA16, when a guy in J decided it was politic to sit with his wife and baby in Y. Apparently he was on a work ticket he couldn't change, so my daughter lucked out, or so you would think. But the seat faced backwards, breakfast wasn't up to scratch etc. And here she was 5mths pregnant when you would expect she might sit back, relax and suck it up!!

Did you not suggest to her that if J wasn’t great then Y would have been worse?

 

[OATEK]

Did you not suggest to her that if J wasn’t great then Y would have been worse?

Hormones and pregnancy in my observation do not always lead to logical thinking. But I think she was keen to suggest to us who generally fly in J internationally that BA J was not a great option. But it came across as her being a little ungrateful for a free upgrade to J that many in Y have never had the opportunity to receive.

 

[Flashback]

Next week. London for the Christmas Feast, Segovia for NYE, and Tickets for Hamilton performance mid January.

Maybe catch you mid-Jan then, as we're off to ORD tomorrow.

 

[love_the_life]

Saved by a text! Boom - there goes 150,000 points. Kids are now sitting in Premium economy .... daughter is a little less unhappy, apparently they don't serve garlic bread, meals on individual plates, and drinks in glasses in economy. Wonder if they will take some photos for the trip report

Has your daughter suggested to you that you should have paid for her and brother to fly J in the first place and so not have to suffer all this angst?

 

[amaroo]

Has your daughter suggested to you that you should have paid for her and brother to fly J in the first place and so not have to suffer all this angst?

There’s angst and then there’s some light family entertainment

Happy to report the kids have arrived safe and sound, and do not appear scarred from the experience.

 

[amaroo]

QF chauffeur drive arrived early in a large 7 seater - perfect. Loaded up we headed for the airport.

Bit of a wait, but it’s always good when a felllow AFF member is there to help and ensures you are sorted .... thanks OBB

QF BNE-SYD

The soup was nice



But the teriyaki was vile





Nice views on approach

 

[amaroo]

Minimal wait for the bus ride over to T1 and thru the formal stuff before heading up the escalators for lunch and a massage. The lounge wasn’t busy with plenty of tables available.







Oops started on this dish before taking the photo - best dish of the day IMO

 

[amaroo]

We boarded pretty much on time and enjoyed quite a few glasses of this beauty. Lovely drop!



The Menu....

 

[amaroo]

The meal...



It looked delicious



Oh, what a shame



During the flight I decided I needed an adventure/exercise ... so I took a hike up top to see the kids... they were doing fine, some coping better than others It was such a long walk - upon my return I needed to be rehydrated

Given we parked at gate C26, we decided we’d avoid the QF Zoo and enjoy the quiet surrounds of the EK lounge.

Peaceful is the word!

 

[RooFlyer]

So I guess that was the 'Rockpool style Cape Grim beef, with mac and cheese, coastal greens ...' ?

I reckon it looked as bad as it apparently tasted!

Did the kids score an invite to the lounge?

 

[amaroo]

Did the kids score an invite to the lounge?

Luckily lounge access is guaranteed compared to the upgrade lottery.

We’re a platinum couple, so lounge access is a breeze ... although the F BPs provide the same thing.

I’ll hit Plat + before our return flight .... will gift gold status in an attempt to manipulate the odds in their favour for the next lottery draw.

Timing is just a little off - I’ll hit P1 when we get back, the lottery would have been a dead set certainty under the P1 benefits.

On the bright side - things are set up nicely for the next few trips.