When I arrived at the gate, the ground staff informed a passenger that their carry-on wouldn't fit in the overhead bins because it was a baby plane. When I saw it, I gritted my teeth and boarded. I was not looking forward to this flight.

Terminal

Departure gate


Dash8 waiting for me

There was a special ramp for boarding. I wasn't paying attention as I stepped onto the aircraft and only heard "Watch Out!" I quickly ducked as I entered the door. The cabin crew complimented my fast reflexes, as they were worried I would hit my head due to the tiny door.

Seats

Cabin



This flight (QF1432) was operated by Sunstate Airlines with a scheduled departure time of 9:40. After everyone (around 15-20 passengers) had boarded, the crew closed the door. A ground staff member checked the right wing before giving the pilots the okay to depart.


At 9:43, we left CBR, and I started counting the seconds until landing. I felt the wind was causing the plane to sway from right to left and back. I could see other passengers gripping the armrests. Fortunately, it only lasted a few minutes, and 4 minutes after takeoff, the pilots switched off the seatbelt sign. The cabin crew then started to serve snacks, coffee, and tea. This time, we were given small chocolate muffins. The rest of the flight was smooth. Thirteen minutes into the flight, the captain asked the crew to prepare the cabin for landing. At 10:15, we landed smoothly in Sydney.
I was glad I didn't book a flight with Rex's tiny Saab. I was tempted to book some flights when I saw it in Brisbane.
Back to SYD
I also wanted to mention the crew. They were very professional and helpful but somewhat distant and could have been more approachable. It may be due to the short duration of the flight.