We're now relaxing in the Alaska Lounge, surprisingly small but not too crowded today.
Our next flight is 11:15 so we have much of the morning in here.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
LAX Layover
After a fine flight on AA #72 SYD-LAX (now among our very favorite business class products), we zipped through immigration and customs formalities, strolled from terminal 4 to 6, and went through TSA PreCheck effortlessly.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Sydney: SYD Qantas Business Lounge
We zipped through security, despite Brian's second random explosive screening in as many days.
Fairly dismal offerings in the lounge - muffins or croissants, unless we're missing something.
Update: Silly us... We missed the space next door.
Qantas Economy Class BNE-SYD
Quite impressive. One hour ten minutes airborne and we get a choice of meals and two rounds of the beverage of our choice (wine for us) on a newish 737-800.
Impressive IFE too...
Okay, not much legroom in Row19...
Two mini-bottles of wine were a compensation.
Our checked rollaboards came out quickly and we caught the bus to the international terminal.
We walked across to check in at Rydges. Because we're members of the program, they upgraded us to a mini-suite.
They also offered us one free drink, a $35 food / drink credit, and 20% off food.
We'd be fools not to have something.
Tomorrow we across to the terminal, and before we know it we'll be en route to LAX on American, and from there onward to Seattle and Bellingham.
Monday, May 29, 2017
NTL: Newcastle, NSW Australia Airport
It also is used as a military field (RAAF Base Williamtown) and turns out to be a modern and pleasant facility.
We're flying Qantas NTL-BNE-SYD (Newcastle to Brisbane to Sydney).
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Hard to Overlook in Newcastle
Walking along the beautiful waterfront near the Crowne Plaza, we couldn't help but notice all 958 feet of the Maka Franz, a bulk carrier, being escorted into port by four massive tugs.
Williamtown, Australia: Fighter World
Our friend Bill was an able guide.
Fighter World
Plane spotting at the next-door airport, NTL (Newcastle), which doubles as a military field.
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Oz Fest Hunter Valley Wine Tour
A busy day included a 40-minute drive from Newcastle to Hunter Valley and back, tasting visits to three wineries, and a pizza lunch.
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