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I'm glad you enjoyed the video-thanks for your support!

Shame about the food; with planes, it's often a matter of luck. Newer planes usually come with more modern seat designs

@@ktsaviation74 Yeah, i agree, thanks for a good video. cheers

Thanks! Yeah, I'm really keen on doing the Horn Island trip from Cairns-it looks interesting. I was lucky with my flight; we managed to slip in just in time. Other inbound flights, especially from Brisbane, weren’t as fortunate and faced delays due to the weather.

yeah, that Charleville , I thought I put on Wellcamp clip, then realised it was arrival into Charlevile

Nice, Did it bring back any memories from the Qantas flight

@@ktsaviation74 The QF flight was pretty ordinary, didn’t excite or offend . It alway a sad moment departing Thailand, knowing the Holiday is over…

@@paulsz6194 true

Haha, Bangkok traffic is crazy! I remember arriving on a Friday evening, needing to get to downtown Sukhumvit, and the attendant told me a taxi would take three hours-unbelievable! I ended up taking the airport train and figuring out the rest from there.

@ yes, the train s the best way to get there, (and around BKK as Matter of fact) quicker & cheaper than a taxi. I too stayed at Sukhumvit (Soi 11). in all it took me 65 mins from boarding the train at the airport to walking to my hotel. The only downside is no escalators:lifts at Nana BTS , so your struggling with your luggage up & down from the station.

@@paulsz6194 yup and can get crowded easily too.

Thanks! It was super easy. Since I was with Singapore Airlines from the get-go, I didn’t have to deal with immigration again. Changi Airport is huge but really simple to get around, and there’s a train that links Terminals 1 to 3.

That really sounds like the ultimate outback milk run

At Birdsville, we had a one-engine stop, and at Windorah, there was an air con cart, but it was still scorching hot

I’m with you-I have no idea who came up with the name Bris Vegas.

Thank you! I'm happy to hear you liked the video.

No, I haven't, but it sounds nice

It definitely is. My only regret was that we didn’t get to do the lunch stop at the famous Birdsville Pub because it was too hot. The single engine had to stay running, and the pilot mentioned they usually stop there during the winter runs.

@@Electrotract Thanks mate! The Gulf Run to Cairns is definitely on my list for the next time I'm up that way.

Yes, I’ve done that flight 8 years ago. Mornington island is predominantly Indigenous, and a " Dry" region, meaning no alcohol whatsoever is allowed. If I remember well, it was about a 3-3.5hr flight from Cairns to Mornington Island. I remember stopping off a Burketown & Normanton, can’t recall Mt. Isa . On the flight back 5 days later, there were two police officers that boarded the flight with a detainee in cuffs, ( they May have boarded in Burketown) the sat at the back. The were the first to board & last to leave when we got to Cairns. Certainly an interesting flight, as it makes you appreciate how vast Australia is , and how some people really lead isolated lives on a farm.

@@paulsz6194 I definitely want to do that. It’s a great follow-up to the Western 2, passing through remote Indigenous towns before touching down in Cairns. At just 5 hours, it’s not as long as the other leg. People often forget that Australia is a continent, so travel distances can be quite extensive.

That's an adventure! ​@@paulsz6194

@@ktsaviation74 I think there was one more stop we made during the journey from Mornington Island to Cairns , but I just can’t remember the name of it. I went there for work. Mornington Island is a great place for fishing; if that’s your thing. The fish literally jump out of the water at sunset, but you have to be careful as there are Sharks & Croc’s ( croc’s in the evening when walking along the shore as well) so no one really swims In the ocean.

Thanks! The food was standard for economy class, but the cabin service was excellent. Singapore Airlines does a great job maintaining consistent service and professionalism from the crew. Check-in was smooth, and although I had checked luggage, they didn’t bother weighing my carry-on.

Great, hope you have a smooth and enjoyable flight!

There are so many flights between SIN-BKK with SQ. I think I counted six pre Covid.

Thanks. Yeah me too. I hope they keep flying them in NZ.

Yup, true. It's all part of the evolution, I suppose. The 737 Classics were great, followed by the -300 and -400 with fly-by-wire technology. Then came the -800, and now we have the Max 8.

@@ktsaviation74 yeah, but even still, with qantas moving towards airbus for its domestic fleet the wider 737 family will become less common

It's great that we're fortunate to have China Airline operating this route between Brisbane and Auckland.

@@ktsaviation74 Yes, we did a couple of trips with them,they were on strike for one return street so we got a Qantas ex Jetstar A330 for the return,Ipads missing from the seat backs. We have also done the Emirates A380.

Sure thing! "Thank you! Absolutely, I can."

Yes, the flight was smooth! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Yeah, the USB port is a game-changer for sure! The Max 8 has some nice upgrades. Definitely worth a try on your next flight with VA!

I also believe the Max 8 is an great aircraft. Perth has definitely changed since, and it's quite busy now with the increased FIFO traffic. Terminal 1 is set to expand significantly, and by 2031, everyone will be using that terminal only.

I'm happy to hear you liked TR. Thanks for your support!

Yeah, I'm not sure why they don't have that. The Max 8 doesn't have a divider either

Yes, there are no issues. It has been deemed safe to fly after the software updates.

@@ktsaviation74 It was also deemed safe to fly before the updates.

Definitely, mate. It's quieter and smoother, with larger overhead bins. Overall, it's a really nice aircraft. It's a shame they had issues with MCAS when they were first introduced.

Thank you.

the first row doesn't recline but the second one does.

True, 35 minutes flight beats a 2 and half hour drive.

Economy X doesn't include lounge access. To use the lounge, you'd need a separate membership or qualifying status.

Is that a CAA rule or an Air NZ rule ?

@86breakfastclub it doesn't matter who's rule when it's put there for safety. When you buy an airfare, you agree to the terms and conditions. This includes following all safety rules. Devices can be powered on, but not actively being used on the tarmac area. This has been in place since I became a flight attendant 19 years ago.

@@feejan I merely asked a question. Sheesh.

​@@feejanKaren alert

​@@feejanYes Karen. Hahaha

Having them in New Zealand is fantastic. ATR are relatively scarce in Australia, with no major airlines currently operating them.

I haven't been on Xiamen yet, but I hope to one day. The only Chinese airline I've flown with is China Southern, and it's a decent airline.