Qantas 747 joy flight out of Brisbane

[Mickeyc747]

Allocated 14K. Can’t complain!

Waves from 12A

 

[Qantas747]

For those of us in Economy, which lounge will we have access to? As a Qantas Gold, I usually get access to the Qantas Club lounge, but read that if this lounge is closed passengers will be directed to the Business lounge (as happened to me in Sydney in March). Do we know if there is a special place we're meeting/event before the flight?

 

[support]

For those of us in Economy, which lounge will we have access to? As a Qantas Gold, I usually get access to the Qantas Club lounge, but read that if this lounge is closed passengers will be directed to the Business lounge (as happened to me in Sydney in March). Do we know if there is a special place we're meeting/event before the flight?

See the Sydney thread for a suggestion of what is likely to happen in Brisbane and Canberra.

 

[SydneySara]

For those of us in Economy, which lounge will we have access to? As a Qantas Gold, I usually get access to the Qantas Club lounge, but read that if this lounge is closed passengers will be directed to the Business lounge (as happened to me in Sydney in March). Do we know if there is a special place we're meeting/event before the flight?

This is my first time at an AFF gathering, but I can pax you into the Business lounge as a guest If need be (although it sounds like you’ll probably be re-diverted into that lounge anyway).

There is apparently a morning tea before the flight for all guests so my plan is breakfast beforehand in the lounge then mingle wherever the morning tea is (presumably at / near the gate.)

 

[Qantas747]

See the Sydney thread for a suggestion of what is likely to happen in Brisbane and Canberra.

Great thanks, have had a look. Looks like we'll probably get an email tomorrow about it with more details.

This is my first time at an AFF gathering, but I can pax you into the Business lounge as a guest If need be (although it sounds like you’ll probably be re-diverted into that lounge anyway).

There is apparently a morning tea before the flight for all guests so my plan is breakfast beforehand in the lounge then mingle wherever the morning tea is (presumably at / near the gate.)

Thank you! We'll see what happens with the email. This is my first time at an event too, looking forward to meeting people - people on here have been really nice! Your breakfast plan sounds like the way to go, too - might stay up there over night on Tuesday.

 

[JB001]

Managed to grab 54K! WP so happy to guest into the J lounge if required.

Anyone managed to grab one of the main deck J seats 6A/K, 7A/K, 8A/K and planning on taking video of startup, taxi, takeoff etc with the great view of the wing and engines? Happy to swap footage/photos from behind the wing.

 

[AIRwin]

If anyone is taking the Airtrain, there is a half price promo code:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3782908861735972&substory_index=0&id=301057116587848&__tn__=%2As%2As-R

 

[samh004]

If anyone is taking the Airtrain, there is a half price promo code

Shame it doesn't go as far as the GC for that price...

 

[Muppet501st]

If anyone is taking the Airtrain, there is a half price promo code:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3782908861735972&substory_index=0&id=301057116587848&__tn__=%2As%2As-R

$25 for onsite BNE parking, so that suits me.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I understand the Captain operating the 747 flight ex. BNE tomorrow will be on ABC Radio Brisbane just after 7:30am.

Those outside Brisbane can listen via the ABC Listen App

 

[AIRwin]

Departing Gate 24 and arriving at HG3

 

[AIRwin]

VH-OEJ is being positioned to BNE as QF6160 from SYD:
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-oej

 

[Captain Halliday]

For those not on board and wanting to see today's flight here's the planned route (weather and ATC permitting):

Depart 19L

Right turn to fly-by BNE CBD at 2,000ft.

U-turn North of BNE for another CBD pass at 2,000ft for those on the other side of the aircraft.

Climb and track south to Tweed Heads.

From there, track north along the coast at 2,000ft. Good views of the Gold Coast.

Return to BNE for low-level pass of the new RWY19R.

Circle to land.

 

[AIRwin]

And it will head back to its nest in SYD

 

[Thibault]

Are we allowed access to the J lounge?

 

[Bundy Bear]

2,000 feet I should leave the phone on and take a video

 

[Captain Halliday]

For those who can't get outside, or elsewhere in the country, you can watch live from the News chopper on the ABC Brisbane Facebook page.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Landed and lots of low level flying between 2,000 and 10,000 feet.

 

[dylarr]

So how was it Brisbane? Looked like a lovely day for it

 

[Thibault]

It was absolutely fantastic !
A very good cabin crew - great ambiance - fantastic weather and a great experience overall !

here are some pictures