I visited Canberra Airport briefly, but it wasn't B2B. I flew on a different aircraft back. I did it just to experience flying on a new type of aircraft.
My day started with a lovely morning view.
Good morning, Sydney
It only took 30 minutes from my hotel room to the airport security. I wish every journey to the airport was so short.
Arrivals
Departures
Before heading to the gate, I had a quick breakfast and coffee in the Qantas lounge. Boarding started at 7:20 for business class passengers and groups 1 and 2.
Here it is, waiting for me...
The reason for my crazy action this morning was this 20-year-old Boeing 717-2BL (VH-YQS). The aircraft had two rows of business class seats in a 2-2 configuration, and the economy cabin had seats in a 2-3 configuration.
Business class seats
Business class seats
Economy cabin
I sat in the exit row and found a leaflet waiting on my seat. The cabin crew gave a thorough briefing and checked if we were prepared to open the door in case of an emergency.
So much space I can stretch my legs
Special card for the emergency row
Special card for the emergency row
Regular safety info
Regular safety info
After a long taxiing to the runway, we took off at 7:58, a little later than the scheduled time of 7:35. I had a fantastic view of the city.
Airport
Sydney
The flight was short, around 40 minutes, and the cabin crew offered everyone in economy class banana bread, coffee, or tea. I took the banana bread but declined the coffee. I tend to forget about the snacks I put in my bag and find them several weeks later when they are in an unrecognisable form
. But this time its destiny was better, I ate the banana bread later in the day.
Snack onboard
As we approached Canberra airport, I confirmed that I don't enjoy flying on small planes due to the turbulence. I felt like a leaf in the wind, completely powerless. I knew that the pilots had everything under control. I was not looking forward to the way back when I was in a smaller aircraft.
We landed at 8:41, only 11 minutes later than scheduled. We disembarked at gate 11, and passengers for the return flights were already queuing. It was an easy B2B trip.
Would I fly on the same aircraft again? I don't think so as I prefer not to repeat the experience.
Geting ready back to SYD