GoldFlyer
Jan 8, 03, 5:27 am
Air Pacific are the National airline of Fiji, Qantas are the major shareholder but they have a style all their own. This trip was taken over Christmas 2002.
Sydney to Nadi Business Class:
Check in at the Qantas J counters at Sydney airport. The security guy says “where you goin?” I say “ Nadi”. Where’s that - he says. Go check a map mate. ......!
No waiting at check-in then it’s off to get a few purchases before a visit to the business/QC lounge. For those that haven’t been, the lounge was opened in the first half of 2002 and is a real prize for Qantas. Make your way to the extreme right of the lounge and sit back with a bloody mary on a recliner lounge and watch the action on the ramp…HEAVEN!
Boarding was uncomplicated for this a 767-300, seat pitch is a very generous 50” (Air Pacific do not offer F class). Pre take-off drinks were offered then we were in the air.
Another very well made bloody mary and then luncheon was served. Choice of meals and wines were not too bad but not to the standard of the larger airlines. The real treat is the genuine service given by the FA’s. They really are friendly and make up for most short-comings that you could identify. The cabin was rather plain but very well maintained. Seating was comfortable but a little out of date – perfectly comfortable for a journey of just over 3 hours. As an aside, AP are acquiring 2 new 747-400’s from SQ in a few months to service the LAX/NAN/SYD routes so I think that things will change dramatically there. IFE was either the main screen or they offer a selection of DVD’s on a Sony player.
Arrival into Nadi was on time. The airport is undergoing extensive renovations and not before time. Fiji was a delight and the people very friendly.
On the return, check in was manual as the computer system was down. The lounge at Nadi is adequate and thankfully air-conditioned.
The all male crew on the return to Sydney were even better than the girls were on the way up and the special gifts of locally made soaps were a nice touch.
In all a friendly and comfortable airline that is investing in its future and that of its Nation.
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Sydney to Nadi Business Class:
Check in at the Qantas J counters at Sydney airport. The security guy says “where you goin?” I say “ Nadi”. Where’s that - he says. Go check a map mate. ......!
No waiting at check-in then it’s off to get a few purchases before a visit to the business/QC lounge. For those that haven’t been, the lounge was opened in the first half of 2002 and is a real prize for Qantas. Make your way to the extreme right of the lounge and sit back with a bloody mary on a recliner lounge and watch the action on the ramp…HEAVEN!
Boarding was uncomplicated for this a 767-300, seat pitch is a very generous 50” (Air Pacific do not offer F class). Pre take-off drinks were offered then we were in the air.
Another very well made bloody mary and then luncheon was served. Choice of meals and wines were not too bad but not to the standard of the larger airlines. The real treat is the genuine service given by the FA’s. They really are friendly and make up for most short-comings that you could identify. The cabin was rather plain but very well maintained. Seating was comfortable but a little out of date – perfectly comfortable for a journey of just over 3 hours. As an aside, AP are acquiring 2 new 747-400’s from SQ in a few months to service the LAX/NAN/SYD routes so I think that things will change dramatically there. IFE was either the main screen or they offer a selection of DVD’s on a Sony player.
Arrival into Nadi was on time. The airport is undergoing extensive renovations and not before time. Fiji was a delight and the people very friendly.
On the return, check in was manual as the computer system was down. The lounge at Nadi is adequate and thankfully air-conditioned.
The all male crew on the return to Sydney were even better than the girls were on the way up and the special gifts of locally made soaps were a nice touch.
In all a friendly and comfortable airline that is investing in its future and that of its Nation.
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