King Charles Visit 2024

[justinbrett]

I can confidently say this ASY flight is not being served soggy sandwiches:

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[markis10]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the MRTT preceding it does not have the same catering!

 

[Larko1]

I will have to look for his plane as I arrive SYD around the same time

 

[Pushka]

I can confidently say this ASY flight is not being served soggy sandwiches:

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RAAF? Interesting not using BA. Surprised it would be kitted out for a King. Feel sorry for him having to travel internationally and apparently still undergoing chemo. Also think it's a shame he didn't get the King title years ago and some kind of handover from the Queen when alive.

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I will have to look for his plane as I arrive SYD around the same time

Might even see them in the Customs queue

 

[antycbr]

Might even see them in the Customs queue

They’d better have their ETA and know to go to the kiosk first…

 

[Pushka]

They’d better have their ETA and know to go to the kiosk first…

And then there's that nasty green form to fill out

 

[Larko1]

RAAF? Interesting not using BA. Surprised it would be kitted out for a King. Feel sorry for him having to travel internationally and apparently still undergoing chemo. Also think it's a shame he didn't get the King title years ago and some kind of handover from the Queen when alive.

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Might even see them in the Customs queue

Hopefully @ RR races tomorrow for Everest day with about 49,997 others!

 

[Pushka]

Hopefully @ RR races tomorrow for Everest day with about 49,997 others!

he's having a day break tomorrow so the next day.

 

[markis10]

The King is on a newly delivered BBJ that took a long time to get its interior fitted, no pics apparently but lie flat j seats are a feature and only 32 pax

 

[justinbrett]

RAAF? Interesting not using BA. Surprised it would be kitted out for a King. Feel sorry for him having to travel internationally and apparently still undergoing chemo. Also think it's a shame he didn't get the King title years ago and some kind of handover from the Queen when alive.

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Might even see them in the Customs queue

He’s a frequent flyer with RAAF.

It’s Australia’s responsibility to transport him. QEII would charter BA for the long haul and RAAF would fly domestic (or on to NZ etc).

But Charles is famous for being frugal so doesn’t surprise me. Apparently it was RPT to Singapore and we picked him up trom there.

 

[p--and--t]

RAAF? Interesting not using BA. Surprised it would be kitted out for a King. Feel sorry for him having to travel internationally and apparently still undergoing chemo. Also think it's a shame he didn't get the King title years ago and some kind of handover from the Queen when alive.

Yes. A looooong wait and perhaps a bit too late if they can't cure the cancer.

Potentially a last hurrah o/s trip.

 

[p--and--t]

I can confidently say this ASY flight is not being served soggy sandwiches:

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FR24 indicates its a 737Max (if my reading is correct) - is that correct?

 

[justinbrett]

FR24 indicates its a 737Max (if my reading is correct) - is that correct?

It’s a Max based BBJ. Not a normal max.

First RAAF 737 MAX 8 lands in Australia - Australian Defence Magazine

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) first Boeing 737 MAX 8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) arrived in Canberra on 12 July for the first time | Ben Felton

www.australiandefence.com.au

 

[TheRealTMA]

What a complete waste of Australian taxpayers money.

 

[cosi]

But Charles is famous for being frugal so doesn’t surprise me. Apparently it was RPT to Singapore and we picked him up trom there.

What is a RPT?

 

[justinbrett]

What is a RPT?

Regular Public Transport.

It means a commercial non-chartered flight (ie, there will be other pax onboard).

 

[Pushka]

What a complete waste of Australian taxpayers money.

I keep saying that about a lot of things we taxpayers have our money spent on. How many millions is going towards PNG rugby team? This Royal tour seems like a steal in comparison to value there.

Until Australia can come up with a non politically based and acceptable form of a Republic then King Charles it is. I was very much a Republican until people like Bandana man came onto the scene. Oh. And that Craig someone. I think he played soccer but now he's an expert in Republicanism, and any other trendy thing that is happening.

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Yes. A looooong wait and perhaps a bit too late if they can't cure the cancer.

Potentially a last hurrah o/s trip.

Certainly to Australia I'd suggest.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I keep saying that about a lot of things we taxpayers have our money spent on. How many millions is going towards PNG rugby team? This Royal tour seems like a steal in comparison to value there.

Until Australia can come up with a non politically based and acceptable form of a Republic then King Charles it is.

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Certainly to Australia I'd suggest.

I agree on the rugby disgraceful bribe.

 

[jase05]

He’s a frequent flyer with RAAF.

It’s Australia’s responsibility to transport him. QEII would charter BA for the long haul and RAAF would fly domestic (or on to NZ etc).

But Charles is famous for being frugal so doesn’t surprise me. Apparently it was RPT to Singapore and we picked him up trom there.

I thought we picked up the whole tab for a Royal visit?

 

[justinbrett]

I thought we picked up the whole tab for a Royal visit?

We do.