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Old May 17, 2012, 9:42 am
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My First Time on the Big Bird (QF's A380 F)

My First Time on the Big Bird (QF's A380 F)

I don't know how guys who travel all the time by themselves can handle it, but after a couple hours in the Galleries First Lounge I was already bored. As soon as the gate for our flight appeared on the screen I headed there.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 025 by desquiliano, on Flickr

I had already seen the A380, but I've never been this close. Whether you like this plane or nor, you can't deny that there is some excitement before you board a plane for the first time.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 029 by desquiliano, on Flickr

Flight Info
Qantas 2
LHR - SIN
April 8, 2012 21:30
Airbus A380-800 (VH-OQF)
Seat 2A

At the appointed time we were called for boarding. I was one of the first people to make it to the plane. In fact, I believe I was the first person on the F cabin.

I was greeted at the gate, escorted to my seat, and immediately asked what I wanted to drink. This will be disappointing for most of you, but I went with water. I was given an amenity kit, although one for the wrong gender, and pajamas. I later asked the FA to change the amenity kit for the right one, which he kindly did. In no time I was already wearing my pajamas and enjoying my comfortable seat.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 030 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 033 by desquiliano, on Flickr

This flight was on Easter Sunday, so all passengers were given an Easter Bunny. Unfortunately I left mine on the plane.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 032 by desquiliano, on Flickr

Our departure was slightly delayed because they couldn't move one of the jet bridges, but waiting in such a comfortable seat was not a problem.

At some point the purser came to introduce herself, and ask if there was anything she could do for me. I told her I wanted to visit the cockpit, and she told me she would let me know with the FA if that was going to be possible.

Something worth mentioning is that every time I interacted with the FA or the purser they would call me by name, which I appreciate specially because I have an uncommon and hard to pronounce last name.

Once we were on the air the meal service started.

This was the menu.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 054 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 055 by desquiliano, on Flickr

I started with the salmon. Then I chose the lasagna. I tried the cheese afterwards, and concluded with the millefeuille.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 036 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 037 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 038 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 039 by desquiliano, on Flickr

My meal seemed to be synchronized with the movie I was watching, and so, after they both were over I decided to go to bed. I slept for about 4 hours. Then I woke up and waited for breakfast while watching another movie.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 043 by desquiliano, on Flickr

Woohoo! I'm already in Asia!


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 045 by desquiliano, on Flickr

This was the menu for breakfast. I chose the pancakes.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 056 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 049 by desquiliano, on Flickr


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 050 by desquiliano, on Flickr

After breakfast I got ready for landing, and watched a couple episodes of Futurama.

I'm a Mac guy, so I had to take a picture of this.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 058 by desquiliano, on Flickr

What a beautiful view as we land


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 062 by desquiliano, on Flickr

Just as promised, as I was leaving the plane, the FA asked me if I was still interested in visiting the cockpit. I said yes, and here is the picture.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 066 by desquiliano, on Flickr

It was time to say goodbye to the A380. I will hopefully fly it again when I go to Australia. Not that I'm already planning a trip, though, but who knows, it might just happen.


Easter Break 2012 (Singapore) - 068 by desquiliano, on Flickr
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