Making a run for Platinum

[markis10]

Missed that one unfortunately though I'm sure they will replay it.

They will be replaying it for quite a few years I suspect!

 

[straitman]

They will be replaying it for quite a few years I suspect!

Yep..

It can up on the news headlines just after I posted.

Classic understatement from the driver though. 'I knew there were a few bits missing when I didn't have to open the door to get out'

 

[Bundy Bear]

LAX-SYD QF012 Y Seat 61H A380-800 VH-OQD

I spent a few hours in T4 AC then I walked outside of security and then through security at TBIT.

My upgrade did not come through so I was going to be stuck in economy for the trip back to Sydney, even an upgrade to PE would have been nice, checking expertflyer in LA showed that there was 0s across the board so it was a full flight.

Didn't think much of the lounge at TBIT

Not to much food but the drinks were free, well you didn't have to tip for them. I probably prefer having a bar person serve you a drink even if you have to tip for them.

Boarding was called at 10:00pm.

Dinner was salmon or chicken, with a peppermint tea or chocolate drink served after the meal. The plane is very quiet very noticeable compared to MD80.

The flight started at 32000 feet 14 hours with departure at 11:20pm, it was a very smooth flight across the Pacific.

Australia is a long way from the USA it no wonder I don’t get there that often.

At 6 hours to go I ate the snack pack which included biscuits, M&Ms and dried fruit plus a bottle of water, ,

At this time I thought I should watch some movies. Beneath Hill 60 was featured in a previous Qantas magazine which I then followed with Man Who stares at Goats.

Beneath HIll 60 was good but I am glad I didn't pay to watch Man Who Stares at Goats. the size of the screen on the A380 is definitely better than the economy screen on the 747.

Lights came on 3:30am in the morning and with 3 hours before arrival breakfast was served.

Anyone notice the return of the plastic knife and fork.

We eventually got to 40,000 feet with 2 hours to go; as the fuel burns off the flight level increased.

Descent started at 6:06am and we arrived at 6:43am delayed due to traffic into Sydney airport.

Nice camera image from the A380 on landing.

Where is the gate and luggage carousel info, oh that’s right I am back on Qantas flying into Australia so there aren’t that many of them.

I was through passport control and then had to wait for baggage as I had checked in my bag in Baltimore, surprisingly the bag followed me.

SYD-BNE QF512 J 1D 737-838 VH-VXL

Qantas have the domestic check in area at the international terminal. I had been issued a boarding pass for this flight in Baltimore.

I again checked my bag as I now had duty free and didn’t want to have to carry it with me.I had already upgraded the final flight up to Brisbane using points, although would have really liked to have got and upgrade on the flight home.

Probably the biggest shock of the morning was printed on the new boarding pass. FF Platinum Oneworld E(Emerald)

I sent a text to Anat0l who then told the rest of AFF via this thread, thanks for the replies.

And a picture of the boarding passes starting from 1 August start of a new membership year.

Departure of the flight was at 9:03am, the flight a standard Qantas flight in business class, a mid morning snack.

Flight got to 35,000 feet and another seat belt reminder. Flight time was 59 minutes so the flight attendant did a good job to serve all the business class passengers a mid morning snack.

Metal fork and spoon with a plastic knife.

The flight arrived into Brisbane 10 minutes early, no connecting gate information and luggage would be available on a dedicated city flyer carousel.

My trip to the US covered 22,900 miles.

To reach Qantas Platinum oneworld Emerald I traveled 54,927 miles on airfares that were purchased on oneworld airlines. I did 82,000 miles on all airlines in the last membership year. I can get a bit sidetracked using other non oneworld airlines but I also burnt a few points as well.

Without the knowledge of AFF I might not have made it to Qantas Platinum but also thanks to Anat0l in joining me on the trip to Fiji that got me started on making a run for Qantas Platinum.

 

[Fantic125]

LAX-SYD QF012 Y Seat 61H A380-800 VH-OQD

I spent a few hours in T4 AC then I walked outside of security and then through security at TBIT.

Didn't think much of the lounge at TBIT

Is that the First Class Lounge at TBIT? If so then I would prefer the Business Lounge even though it does get busier.

Australia is a long way from the USA it no wonder I don’t get there that often.

Trip #6 for this year to the US coming up for me in December. It is a long way, and the more often you do it doesn't make it any easier.

Great trip report!

 

[samh004]

Loved reading the whole thing!

Is that the First Class Lounge at TBIT?

I don’t think he made Platinum until he got back to Australia, so not sure he would have got in.

 

[drron]

A very good read.Yes AA F is a different airline to AA Y.

 

[serfty]

Is that the First Class Lounge at TBIT? If so then I would prefer the Business Lounge even though it does get busier. ...

Most definitely the Business lounge.

The first class lounge has a line of windows rather than a wall that you can see to the left.

 

[docjames]

a very good read.yes aa f is a different airline to aa y.

+1,000,000,000

 

[serfty]

Thanks; the damage is done now ...

Yup!

 

[straitman]

Yup!

 

[Bundy Bear]

Yup!

The 2 moderators are trying to be funny so thought I would report their posts for deletion. :-|

 

[serfty]

It's a good TR Bundy!

Brings back some good memories for me of June and other adventures in flying around the good ol' US ...

 

[markis10]

The 2 moderators are trying to be funny so thought I would report their posts for deletion. :-|

Do mods have the power to change avatars?

 

[Bundy Bear]

Do mods have the power to change avatars?

Usually not; which is a good thing, I am sure admin could but I wouldn't want to give him any ideas.

 

[drron]

Thanks; the damage is done now, I will get back to the story in a bit; determined to get it finished today, although the crash from the Bundy Red Racing car was spectacular.

The Bundy Red Ute is still going strong-
Bundy Red ute a true blue star | Sunshine Coast News | Local News in Sunshine Coast | The Sunshine Coast Daily

 

[totalk]

Terrific report.