30th June 2019
JQ674
BNE-DRW
2045-0025
Seat 1A

Because sleeping in a bed in so overrated and because I was intent on being in Darwin for Territory day (I’ve only missed the previous 4 years in a row, after all), my beloved Jetstar it was
Pants had passed his sim check and came to see me off



For those of you who don’t know Jetstar, it’s great
Row 1 is by far and away more comfortable than a standard QF 737 economy seat
I would argue for someone of my dimensions any other seat is as comfortable as QF
I don’t appear to have saved the invoice for this but as is my way I took a Max bundle, giving me 40 status credits for QFF, a 30kg checked baggage allowance (never really required) and up front seats (1A <3). The menu has been changed and the much bites I used to love aren’t offered anymore, however a Max bundle still gives you $15 worth of in flight catering of your choice. Since I had eaten before boarding and given it was late I only went for a bunch of cans of Pepsi Max to keep me awake

The crew were delightful as is the default position. We pushed back and arrived on time

Darwin was an absolute zoo with about a billion school age types wandering around- I assume there was some kind of school camp or adventure trips going on
Baggage was delayed being delivered as a result as the carousels were all clogged with unclaimed baggage
However I was still out of the airport and into a taxi within about 20 minutes of arrival


Those who don’t know the territory…
Territory Day aka cracker day celebrates the anniversary of self government for the Northern Territory, which was achieved in 1978
It is also the only day that it’s legal to ?buy ?use (not sure) fireworks, hence Cracker day

After a nap I headed down to Mindil beach to take in the aerial displays, concert and fireworks



F/A18 from RAAF Tindal (Katherine NT)





Highly highly recommended for anyone that is passing- as good of a firework display as I have ever seen in Australia and less than 50% of the crowds of say Australia day fireworks in Perth. Also, it’s the territory, it’s just better