So, who's taking me to LA this Saturday?

[Buster Hyman]

Ex MEL...just in case I need to rebook it...:}

[Howabout]

Howabout Jetstar to Honolulu and then a US domestic.

[Buster Hyman]

You might want to read my JetStar thread Howabout...;)

Anyway, its already booked on QF...(pertinant info that may have been helpful in the opening post I reckon!):rolleyes::ugh:

[mrpaxing]

getting through customes in LAX for a change. cant see them being too busy over there.:eek:

[flyergirl]

Flight looks full to me according to figures available....:)

[Howabout]

See my comments on your thread, a-la 'never have, never will.'

My suggestion was a tongue-in-cheek wind-up! It's a boring afternoon and I was after a bite!

[Buster Hyman]

Err...righto Howabout. I thought that little wink at the end might've given you an idea that I got it.

Might have a problem understanding them in Customs Mr P. All those face masks & that accent!!! I might need a chalk board.

Full eh? No stretching out for me then. Maybe if I flash my Bronze FF card they'll look upon me with reverence & upgrade me? (They used to try it all the time at AN):rolleyes:

[jportzer]

Howabout Jetstar to Honolulu and then a US domestic.I know this was in jest, but I actually tried to do this back when JQ had some $199 fares to HNL. The problem is you're looking at an all-day layover on the way there, and an overnight stopover on the return, as pretty much all domestic Hawaii->mainland flights leave and arrive in the evening, and JQ comes in and departs early AM. The HNL mainland terminal is absolutely deserted in the morning for JQ's flights - a bit eerie. (I ended up just not going on to the mainland and got my relatives to come to Hawaii.)

[Jabawocky]

If you are not in a hurry its not a bad option, break up the trip a bit!

[hoss]

no your all wrong, i was talking to a refueller today who said qantas are paying cash for fuel and catering. he reckons they'll be closing doors this friday. so it looks like v australia will be taking you buster.


have a nice holiday mate.

[Obie]

...so the bombers are playing in LA this week end?...

I didn't know that! :suspect:

[Wideglider]

Hey Buster, I'll take you, as soon as I find my medication!!!!!!!:E:ok:

[No Body]

I don't expect they'll let me drive, butI'm booked on that flight also!

[Wideglider]

Mate you can drive, and then if something goes wrong, well
"No Body" did it! :E:E:E

[Explicitus]

I have deliberately flown to SYD - HNL followed by HNL-ORD where I used to have to go a lot. I highly rate it. I got a cheap hire car for $45 a day (there were no counters open so I couldn't recheck my bag in) and kept my gear in the boot. I went to Pearl Harbor and took in a tour and then spent a few hours at a beach before heading back to the airport in time for the red-eye to ORD. I was exhausted and slept all the way. I personally recommend breaking your trip at HNL if you can manage it!

[Fliegenmong]

Buster, whilst in LA a trip out to Van Nuys Airport is an absolute must do. Hollywood Aviators for a great hour or so flying around the LA area, easily done with a US instructor in the LHS seat:ok:

And check out the model aircraft at the end of 16L, can't see anything like that being alllowed in Oz, yet it seems to work so smoothly there!!!

Look up on the internet, and get yourself a copy of "16 Right" a truly truly fabulous film if you are an aircraft lover...and are we not all here??:hmm::8:E:ok::D:D:D


Oh, 'Ere it is.....gorgeous stuff..........;););)

[Eastwest Loco]

Booked yourself on the web did you Buster?

When it all goes pear shaped, make sure you have the phone number for the Internet.

:E:E:E:{

Have a great trip all the same mate.

Done your ESTA?

Best regards

EWL

[Buster Hyman]

Yes, sorry LocoBloko. Saw those $868 return fares & the red mist rose, eyes glazed over, and before you knew it, I was a lot poorer! Bluddy internet!:ugh: ESTA all done...approved, but they're appealing! ;)

Fliegenmong. I'll see what I can do but that sounds like a plan to me.:ok: It's really a trip for the kids...5 day pass to Disneyland, days at Knotts Berry & Universal...I'm also catching up with the guy that developed the heat shields on our Tanker that saved Busters arse!!! Do those model aircraft fly & do they have cameras on them??? :E:ouch::suspect:

No Body. Direct or via Baa-Baa-stan???

Obie...have DVD, will travel!!!:ok:

[Eastwest Loco]

You still get 20% off your insurance if you haven't already bought that from Dodgy and Co Buster.

You are such a let down at times.

*sigh* I thought I trained you better.

EWL:(

[Buster Hyman]

I've paid the price Ron, I'm sorry...:(...JetSet Airport West got that one. (Organised by the Missus) :ugh:

[Eastwest Loco]

Good work Buster.

At least it was a Jetset - in the group.

Have a great trip mate:)

EWL

[No Body]

QF25 - via NZ

[Buster Hyman]

Ah, sorry NB, I'm direct. However, I have been reliably informed that there will be a Prooner on your flight! ;)

(No names, no pack drill...):oh:

[qfguy]

Why would you fly to LAX when you can fly to SFO?! Way nicer airport up there without the ****fight of LAX!

[Buster Hyman]

No Disneyland in SFO...although, I hear there's quite a theme park up there...:bored:

[qfguy]

No Disneyland in SFO? Try heading down to the Castro area...!

[mustafagander]

Buster, don't forget a warm jacket. It's been surprisingly cool in LAX this week.

[No Body]

The weather channel promises (guesses?) 30 degree days by Wednesday

[blow.n.gasket]

What 30 degrees Farenheit?
That sounds chilly.

[Buster Hyman]

I shall pack a jumper & see what the weather has in store for me but, I have heard, that it never rains in California.

(-2)

[No Body]

The weather channel said it would do that too.

Almost time to board!

[Buster Hyman]

Well, that was fun.

Good flights, good crews, good service...can't complain at all. :ok: Even the landings were smooth.

One thing has puzzled me though...is it common for the Captain to interview the FO over the PA??? :confused:

Capt: "So Pete, what's the weather like for our flight tonight?"
FO: "Well Brian, it's looking quite good for a smooth flight tonight"
Capt: "And Pete, what time do you think we'll be arriving in AKL?"
FO: "I think we'll be a little early into AKL Brian....."

:confused::confused::confused:


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