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Qantas BNE-SYD-MEL-SYD-BNE
Introduction:
I wanted to try and get on a few more 767s before they are retired so when Qantas had a decent sale I booked a BNE-SYD-MEL-SYD-BNE trip. They also had a double FF points offer at the time which was good! All four flights were scheduled to be operated by Boeing 767s. As the flights neared there were a couple of changes. My BNE-SYD-BNE flights had been downgraded to Boeing 737-800s. But thankfully the SYD-MEL-SYD flights would still be 767s. Brisbane Airport: Same as my Cairns trip, because it was a couple months back I have forgotten some of the details. Departure time was 1025, but it ended up being pushed back about an hour due to the late arrival of the aircraft from MEL. I just had a walk around the terminal. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/...c01cbdd3eb.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7481/...9a80366b8a.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/...35bc108d62.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/...29269671c0.jpg VH-VXQ would be my ride down to Sydney, new rego for me https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/...7f5ff6eb51.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7508/...cc12cb21a2.jpg October 27, 2014 Qantas QF521 BNE-SYD VH-VXQ B738 Seat 4A Great legroom in row 4! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7483/...540fe45205.jpg Lining up on RWY01, an hour late https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/...a76f266576.jpg Off we go https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/...2f2bcb964b.jpg Climbing out of RWY01 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7550/...c6c14a9043.jpg RWY14/32 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7493/...f2920c596c.jpg F100 down in a corner of the airport, I believe it’s used for fire training. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/...a7b0b7c87b.jpg Right turn after departure https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/...219e11dc36.jpg Refreshments on today’s flight https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8619/...5ce7671ba3.jpg Cruising down to Sydney https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5604/...a0c3081c51.jpg |
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https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7546/...355c9214ff.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7553/...1e89d976a6.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/...bd0923f519.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/...cabab6cb8f.jpg I bumped into James at the mound who was getting a bit of spotting in before work. He dropped me off at the Ibis, I then got my stuff ready and walked over to the terminal for my flight to Melbourne. The mo is back! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/...0a9ceeb539.jpg VH-OGI would be my ride to Melbourne. Second time on her! October 28, 2014 Qantas QF419 SYD-MEL VH-OGI B763 Seat 51K We took off on RWY34R. I took a video of the departure but haven’t got around to uploading it. Climbing out of RWY34R https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/...c3cfdf1363.jpg YSSY! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/...e8a7bf6119.jpg Cruising down to Melbourne https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/...74f194a2b7.jpg Refreshment on the way down to MEL https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/...3235f7c0e7.jpg On finals for RWY27 https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/...43e9af1080.jpg The inaugural United 787 service into Melbourne https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5602/...2b227bdffe.jpg Bernie happened to be down in Melbourne at the time so he offered to pick me up. I also met up with local spotters Jai and Aaron. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/...38ff678027.jpg That was the only movement I caught in Melbourne! Bernie had to do something so he dropped Jai, Aaron and myself off at Southern Cross where we just chilled out. Once Bernie was done he picked me up and dropped me off at the airport. Cheers for a fun afternoon guys! By the time I had passed through security boarding had already commenced. VH-OGO was my ride back to Sydney! Also my second time on her! October 28, 2014 Qantas QF440 MEL-SYD VH-OGO B763 Seat 43K On-board! https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8639/...6075142169.jpg Waiting for Tiger to land https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7545/...e7bd45ab68.jpg |
Climbing out of Melbourne
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7475/...0c92bbe441.jpg Back to Sydney I go! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7580/...59c111f67f.jpg Refreshment for the flight https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7478/...dc1739163c.jpg Nearing Canberra https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/...b5c2b00ba4.jpg Passing over Canberra https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/...e8197d5ac3.jpg On descent https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/...8cb189ef65.jpg Passing someone’s contrail! https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/...648c9896a6.jpg Nice big left turn https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/...52edd0aed9.jpg On finals for RWY34L https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8678/...0a9e28e59e.jpg Rolling through to the end of the runway https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/...704751c610.jpg Thanks for the ride OGO! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/...2dfb70ae46.jpg XZJ looking wonderful as always! https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/...4ea89e656d.jpg I spent the afternoon relaxing in my motel room. I went outside to capture a few 34R depatures. I was hoping that ZK-NZE would go off 34R, it did but unfortunately it was late and departed after sunset. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7493/...b07af836d4.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/...0563b042ec.jpg Wednesday, 29 October My flight back to Brisbane was due out at 10am. I checked out of the motel and walked over to the terminal. OEJ getting towed to the international https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7484/...9942b8465e.jpg |
PAL arriving
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7506/...91f87abcfc.jpg VH-VZR would be my ride to BNE. New rego for me. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/...a826e4bff0.jpg October 29, 2014 Qantas QF516 SYD-BNE VH-VZR B738 Seat 4A OGO next to us as we push back https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/...b23eab5fac.jpg Passing YQW https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7486/...6263f7b5ae.jpg Climbing out of Sydney https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/...050642e6f5.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/...54868be226.jpg RAAF Williamtown https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7465/...c537d494c0.jpg Refreshments https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/...95b927f0fd.jpg We were treated to some nice views of the Gold Coast https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/...2527d6cca3.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/...ef3c6deeb0.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7545/...754e2a1dfe.jpg That’s the last of my photos from the trip. Can’t remember which runway we landed on, but soon enough I was on the train home! Conclusion: Four awesome flights with Qantas. Very sad that the 767s are so close to retirement :( They are fantastic to fly on! It was disappointing to have two of my flights subbed by B738s. But it was still good to get on a couple more before they are gone. Next trip for me is in a weeks’ time. I will be flying Virgin Australia down to Melbourne, then on the last Qantas 767 service to Sydney :( Before returning home on Jetstar. Thanks for reading, Brandon |
Good report Brandon. It will be a sad day on the 27th. :(
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Lucky Man being able to go to the observation deck at the rydges. Both days I was there before going to AKL and it was shut because of 'operational concerns'.
Nice report anyway So sad to see a true workhorse of Australian Aviation depart our skies |
I dare say it was shut for a function Jacob! this time of year they would be incredibly busy. On a side note, you arrived home today on QOW??? haha, I was working but stuck with another aircraft when it came in (hence the wait).
Nice report as always Brandon, can't wait to farewell the 767 in style next Saturday! |
Awesome pics/report Brandon, i'll be there to farewell the 767 on Saturday too! ;)
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Good report and photos.
I know all about downgrades, this year been dudded out of 737-400 and now 767-300 |
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