Hamilton Island

A last minute decision last night to film a vlog flight review for this flight after I opted for a last minute points upgrade to business class. This is just a short snapshot of the flight ahead of hopefully a full review when I get around to editing it. The Embraer 190, operated by Alliance for QantasLink has 9 business class seats in a 1-2 layout. I had seat 1A (yeah that number is exciting for an avgeek), a comfortable but a tad hard solo seat up the front. Legroom slightly limited due to the bulkhead but I’m average height so all good. No footrest but I rarely find them useful anyway.

Meal choice was a ‘chicken or beef’ (like could you get more stereotypical). I opted for chicken as my last Qantas beef choices left me with a beef. Chicken was good, chocolate dessert was delicious and the butter was super spreadable.

Didn’t use the onboard entertainment (streamed via the app) but it’s there if you want it. Solo crew member in business did well to serve the flight in the short hop down to Brisbane. Their day was Brisbane to Hamilton Island and then Canberra returns. Talk about hot n cold.

Take off views of the islands was on point. Would seriously consider spending a full weekend on Hamilton island again. Airport terminal in dire need of expansion. Was crowded and loud as. Perhaps a regional lounge from our friends at Qantas?

Also got to try out the external microphone with the GoPro. Hoping for better quality sound in future reviews. Will find out if it worked when I get on the ground.

Flight not long enough, but still enjoyable.Lue lisää