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AUCKLAND TO MELBOURNE ON QANTAS
After flying
back to Auckland and spending the night at John Sax’s house (I wrote about that great place last week), I hopped on Qantas’ 6:50 a.m. flight to Melbourne. Qantas was operating a 747-400 series airplane -- one of my favorites. By the looks of the gate area I thought there wouldn’t be an empty seat on the plane, but I was wrong -- that’s how big it is. In fact, business class
was almost completely empty (I scored an upgrade). The 1,640-mile flight over the Tasman Sea took only 3 1/2 hours, and seemed too short. That’s because the Qantas flight attendants are so friendly, and I had a slew of movies to choose from on my individual entertainment system. Breakfast wasn’t fantastic, only because they served dishes I’m not a big fan of: French toast
topped with salmon, and a mushroom omelette. Hey, at least they offered food. I don’t know what it is about flying to Australia, but I always get so excited. Touchdown was smooth, and Qantas (an acronym for Queensland and Northern Territories Aerial Services) lived up to its perfect safety record. Qantas; tel.: 1-800-227-4500.
VIDEO
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NEXT WEEK Next week we hang out in Melbourne, Australia!
Happy Travels,
Johnny Jet
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SOME OF LAST WEEK'S READER AIR-eMAIL
Really loved this week’s post—we just cashed in 25 years’ worth of FF miles to travel to NZ next March/April on Qantas’s first class (oh, to be a ff club member partnered with Air NZ instead!), and we are treating ourselves to Treetops for a few nights. Glad to see that the weather is still wonderful at the time of year when we are going! David V - Santa Ynez, CA.
Holy Cow!! this is one of the best videos yet…just loved it. My LA family is heading to NZ this Sunday for a 10 day trip. My only fear is that they will love it so much, they will relocate...we are from CT., just like you Johnny Jet…I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your newsletters...Gerri - Connecticut
Dear Johnny Jet, Aren't those Kiwis wonderful? I had a good visit to Auckland and Rotorua about 10 years ago when I took a two week teacher training course at Auckland College. I stay with a family and worked at a school. I, too, have absolutely a whole scrapbook full of wonderful pictures of New Zealand and my Kiwi friends. Your tour brought back great memories. Thanks for sharing. Carolyn Sullivan, Austin, Texas
The article was very good but I am partial to Huka Lodge, where we stayed two years ago. It was absolutely fabulous. We have travelled extensively and stayed at some wonderful places, but Huka is way up at the top. Try it. ST Adler -
Awesome, I wish I was there! Great job, keep it coming! Claudia B - Princeton, New Jersey
I love the Johnny Jet videos, ...I want your job, Johnny! Do you need an assistant on the road? :) Jeanne W - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Great! Dolly Kohls
Great video, Thanks. Steve W – Providence, R.I.
re: TreeTops-- One of your better efforts. A real barn-burner. Edwin T -
Looks fabulous and beautiful. Wish it wasn't so far away.... Michel S – Wichita, KS
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