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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 4:43 pm
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goback
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Originally Posted by QF WP

Touch-down at ADL was 8.45pm (local time) - had no idea of the runway. ADL airport never changes - when will then upgrade their facilities to include gates - surely it is the laughing stock of the mainland capital cities, still having to de-plane on the tarmac and the walk over to the terminal.
You will pleased to learn that the new ADL terminal is speeding towards completion. I think it is due for opening in September. The only problem is.....

Originally Posted by QF WP
Thankfully, my bag was first out as I was walking to the Belt, so I hoisted it without breaking stride and made my way first to the taxi rank for the trip to the Hilton.
...the quick walk from the plane to kerb will come to an end.

PS The runway was probably 23 (it always is unless there is a northerly blowing).
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