ADL-CNS Jetstar with pics Part 1

[ryan]

ADL-CNS
Sunday 5 November 2006
Airbus A320-232
VH-VQL
JQ968
Seat 25F

This trip was booked way back in June because Jetstar were offering some flights for as low as A$79 one way, but most were booked out so we had to settle for a trip in November.
This will be my first flight with Jetstar. Initially when they had their free seating policy, I was a bit reluctant to fly with Jetstar as I imagined the boarding process to be a survival of the fittest free for all to get the best seats. However, they now have allocated seating so that is no longer a problem.
Checked in early to get a window seat. There was a small queue.

Since we were there so early I had a bit of time to do some spotting.


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Takeoff was good and flight was generally smooth with the occasional bit of turbulence. Nothing is for free on Jetstar so I had a can of Lemonade and some Pringles chips which was around AU$6.00


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Although there was not much to see while flying over outback Australia, because it is so barren. Load was around 90%.


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However the landing in Cairns has good views.


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Thanks for the crew for letting me have a look up front.

Also seen at Cairns airport was the Heavylift Shorts Belfast and a Qantaslink 717.


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First impressions of Jetstar were positive.

[ptbodale]

Great pictures. I like the thumbnails for the thread loads faster.

[MaxPower]

Cool photos Ryan... I like them.

Nice leather seats. Great plane. How was the seat pitch, I hope it was comfortable enough for the "short" trip.

#Heavylift, How big is their network, I haven't seen a single heavylift in two years, maybe they only operate australasia ? Hope you can enlighten me about the freightcompany. Thanks for sharing the photos.;)

[ryan]

The seats were comfortable for me and since I had the window seat I could lean against the wall.

From my understanding Heavylift operate freight contracts/charters in the Australia-Asia area with the Belfast and two 727s.

[uy707]

Nice trip report, I can't wait to read next part keep going mate.
Alain

[polishsausage248]

Great report & pictures! 8) Those seats look pretty cool in the cabin.

[NathanBartlett]

Great report and nice pictures. I'm still yet to travel with Jetstar also. Good Work