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Qantas BNE-SYD on QF8 in J + Tigerair SYD-BNE
Introduction:
Well with Qantas making changes to the DFW route from the end of September, I had to fly on QF8 from BNE-SYD one last time! From September 29, Qantas switched from using Boeing 747-400ER’s to Airbus A380s to DFW, enabling the airline to operate the return leg non-stop to SYD. This unfortunately means for us BNE spotters that the tech stop is no longer required. I booked the flight a month or so out and also used my points to upgrade to business class. I just selected the cheapest flight back in for that evening which was on Tigerair. Brisbane Airport: Dad dropped me off at the international terminal at 5am. Check in was quick and easy. I then met up with Daniel K. from Melbourne who was also on QF8 this morning. We both passed through security and customs before heading up to the Qantas club.   After grabbing some breakfast and relaxing in the lounge we went down to the boarding gate. VH-OEG “Parkes” will be taking us to Sydney.  My second time on OEG. So after my six flights on QF8 I have ended up flying on OEE and OEG twice each and OEI and OEJ once each. Boarding commenced just after 6am. September 28, 2014 Qantas QF8 BNE-SYD VH-OEG B744 Seat 8K Pre-flight drinks were offered, Orange Juice or water.  Aircraft parked at the international.  We were pushed back on-time and taxied out to RWY19 for departure. Climbing out as we pass the gateway bridges and the city   Over the southern suburbs  Brisbane City  Archerfield Airport  Cruising down to Sydney   IFE  Flight Map  I took the continental breakfast which was muesli and yoghurt. Hot breakfast was an omelette with bacon I think. 
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4th October 2014, 03:34 PM
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Starting our descent into Sydney
  Western Sydney  One of the flight attendants saw me taking photos and told me to quickly go to the other side if I wanted photos of the city.  Joining downwind for RWY34L  Bankstown Airport  Over Botany Bay  Turning onto base for RWY34L   Turning finals  Welcome to Sydney!  Passing B763 VH-OGN which was unfortunately leaving Australian shores today for the Californian desert   Coming into our gate   Both Daniel and I stayed back to ask if a visit to the flight deck was possible. We were rushed up to the top deck and met all the pilots. The entire crew were so unbelievably friendly. The pilots were very chatty and let us both sit down and take as many photos as we liked.
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4th October 2014, 03:35 PM
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Not a bad office!
 Sitting in the first officers seat  A few more shots from the cockpit     The captain even mentioned the 767 next to us which was off to Victorville and was saying how sad it is for him to see all these aircraft being retired. We were soon rushed off the plane as the ground handlers wanted to close it off. Very sad to hop off QF8 for the last time Will definitely miss this awesome flight!Sydney Airport: We passed through customs quickly and since we were on a domestic flight we skipped boarder security. Soon we were outside meeting up with local spotter Winston who took us to the mound for the morning. Here are some of my favourite shots…       
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4th October 2014, 03:36 PM
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After seeing VH-OGN depart we grabbed some lunch before heading to Rydges for the afternoon.
           After an awesome day of spotting at YSSY, it was time to head to terminal 2 for my Tigerair flight home. Winston dropped me off, I then made my way through security and to my boarding gate. VH-VNQ “Sarah” would be my ride home, my first time on VNQ    Boarding commenced just before 6pm. I waited for the crowd to get on first before boarding. Didn’t take too many photos on this flight, and the ones I did were with my phone. September 28, 2014 Tigerair Australia TT382 SYD-BNE VH-VNQ A320 Seat 18A On-board in Seat 18A 
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4th October 2014, 03:36 PM
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Legroom shot
 Flying over Sydney after taking off on RWY34R   Nothing to say about the flight really. I was pretty tired so I just rested my eyes most of the way. Food and beverage carts came through, I didn’t buy anything. We landed on RWY19 on-time and taxied to our gate at the centre satellite of the terminal. Back in Brisbane  After disembarking through the forward stairs I made my way through the terminal and to the pickup area where I was soon met by my parents. Conclusion: Another awesome trip on QF8! Very sad to see the BNE leg dropped Qantas were absolutely fantastic as always! The entire crew were so friendly, it was a fantastic flight! Tigerair were fine as usual. Flown them many times now and never had any issues. My next trip is in just over a weeks’ time with Tigerair up to Cairns for a quick getaway.Big thanks to Winston for driving me around in Sydney and to Daniel for another awesome day of spotting in Sydney! Thanks for reading, Brandon
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