HORN ISLAND to CAIRNS (HID-CNS) on Qantas Dash 8-300 in economy class
Again just enough time in transit to stretch the legs before boarding is called. This flight was not quite as full with half a dozen empty seats, but not the one next to me.
Lunch was a brioche (yes the same one), cupcake, water, tea or coffee.
Another clear day for flying so great views. Our approach into Cairns was odd, I think due to a couple of landing wide-bodies. We flew out to the point to the southeast of the town, turned as if to land from the south but kept going around to head towards the northern beaches (eg Palm Cove). After a few minutes flying in that direction we turned south again, flew along the coast and turned back almost directly over the Cairns Hilton to land to the north.
Due to quarantine regulations for Torres Strait our carry-ons were checked by sniffer dogs on the way landside.