Wake up call today was at 2:30 am so that we could wait in line at the airport to check in; we arrived by 3:30 am to the airport;however, the gates do not open until 4 a.m. but we were one of the first in line.
Long line to get on our flight which was the only one from Cairns to Sydney today...so we waited to be one of the last persons to board. I was about to sit in my seat which was in the second last row on the plane only to have the steward call my name and ask me to be moved up to the front in first-class. He asked if my friend Elaine would mind...and then he said, "Don't worry about it; after this flight, she won't be your friend anyway!!!" Well, I'm here to report that Elaine is still my friend even though I rode the three hour flight in first class.
Now let me tell you about flying in first class. First, they give you a glass of orange juice BEFORE you leave the ground. Then the seats are huge and recline and have a leg rest AND footrest..also there is lumbar support in the back of the seat. You had your choice of breakfast...there was either poached egg and bacon or cereal and yogurt. I chose the latter and then they come around with your choice of toast or croissant or both. I chose raisin toast.
Now for the bathroom. It is still an airline bathroom but they have real flowers in the bathroom and real towels to use. WOW!!!
I should have taken a picture but didn't think about it till now. Another spectacular view of the bridge and opera house on the descent to the airport. We still have 3 hours before we leave Sydney for the 13 hour flight to the states. I will have more than a 14 hour layover in LAX so expect phone calls or emails then as I will need something to pass the time.
Talk to all of your soon.
Love,
Gloria
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the bathroom sounds amazing, but all we really want to know is does the water flush in the opposite direction on a plane in australia?
ReplyDeleteHey Glor, You know they serve free aloholic drinks in first class. That's the big advantage. You also can act like a Big Shot when the other economy class passengers have to walk thru first class to get to their seats. Maybe you can do some celebrity watching during your 13 hour wait at LAX. Have a good flight back to the States.
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A 13 hour flight followed by a 14 hour layover. That sounds like a horrible time.
ReplyDeleteNick - what she did not mention was that the 14 hour layover was at the players club
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