Blows my mind that you can fly to the other side of the world in just one go! Brilliant report - a very entertaining and thorough review. The food on board looks absolutely delicious 😋 as well. I didn't think you could get menus with so much variety on a plane. Awesome!
I have not been on an international for so long. This video reminds me of how travelling on an international flight is. Thanks for the wonderful footage. The view of take off is amazing.
Great that Qantas told you to get there 4 hours in advance & that you were able to book in luggage & then go back to the hotel. My friend recently flew in from London via S'pore and the baggage queue was around 3 hours. Then it was a massive trot to get on the plane which was 1 hour late leaving. The Qantas flights in the '60s for Europe always stopped in Darwin for refuelling and I remember the getting out into the heat plus the wattle blossom decoration on the cabin walls. I can't wait to get back on a Qantas flight again!
When the Russian KGB tried to force Mrs Petrov (wife of the Russian attache who was defecting to Australia - He was KGB), the flight had to land to refuel in Darwin. There was a huge kerfuffle on the tarmac, but they managed to get Mrs Petrov away from her handlers and she returned to Canberra to be with her husband. This was in the 1950s.
Yes and she was given a new identity and remained in Australia for the rest of her life. She lived in a suburb of Melbourne in a modest house and passed away in the 1990's.
I've not been on a plane for years and it's lovely to watch these videos to see how things have changed. I'd love to fly to Australia as have family in the country, need to start saving
Wow what a stupendous report. One of the best I've ever seen. Very informative both verbally and visually. And what an array of food and drink over a period of less than a day!
The airport in Darwin has certainly enlarged a great deal since I was there first going in the middle of the night, then stopping again late morning in May 1970. And yes it was certainly hot and humid!
just a small detail; QF 2 is the London to Sydney flight which normally stops in Singapore so in this case the Darwin stop was instead of Singapore not Perth. This is unusual & may have been in order to avoid a stop at Changi as a Covid precaution. QF 10 is the London to Perth flight which then continues to Melbourne. Resumption of QF 9/10 will have to wait until WA opens its borders. QF 2 normally utilises an A 380, QF 10 the B 787.
The commentary was a surprise and very welcome. Having to read subs makes one miss the scenery and visual experience of the flight, even if you have enough time to read them. Nice post. Thanks.
It was 15 or so years ago on a flight from LA to Sydney that Qantas served up the best scrambled egg that I had ever tasted before and, now, can add, since. Scrumptious!
Great film and really useful to see for my next planned trip over to see my folks. Please can you ditch the repetitive music though. It got on my nerves after a while. I haven’t flown with Qantas for years now as I need to fly into Brisbane. Compared to my flight with them on a jumbo it looks to have improved a great deal. Still not sure I would change from Singapore though. . . . One to think about. Thank you.
Why would you honestly for what you are saving in time . I was hoping to go back with Cathay this year but that looks more risky every day. One of the reason I have to stop somewhere so it might as well be as close to half way as possible . If for any reason like the person in front winding there seat all the way back for most of flight for the whole flight or a very dry cabin like the A380 I was in , your trip is going to be hell. When the MD markets these flights it for Business & Economy plus (wrong term for Qantas only ).
I absolutely loved that. I feel like I have been somewhere. I Havn't. Great narration. Right to the point and not over the top. If you go anywhere else please post it on You Tube. It would certainly save me the trouble.
Many thanks to let us joining you on this flight. Miss the smell of cerosin. Got the feeling to spent some time downunder and to see and meet my friends again.
A pastie is English from Cornwall. It started as food the miners took into the mines. Rick Steins says that in that time it was savoury on 1 end & sweet at the other.
Ah, you obviously missed my irony. Yes, a pasty, a traditional variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall, is certainly British. However, this was the Australian version, a pastie, which looks and tastes very different. Good too, but not British. Plus, if you listen to my surprise in my voice, I was reacting to it being an unusual item to serve on a plane!
For those claiming a English dimension to the Cornish pasty it has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) - in other words, it can only be called a Cornish pasty if it is made in Cornwall - moreover like the Scots, Welsh and Irish the Cornish people are recognised as a national minority in the UK. Unfortunately, relying on the Oxfordshire born Rick Stein for information on all things Cornish is akin to asking me to ruminate on the cultural significance of Yarmouth bloater.
Great review .. I'm only 9 minutes in, and will watch the rest over the next few days. As an AvGeek, it's great to be part of your trip .. I don't have to pack a suitcase or experience jet lag, and I feel I have enjoyed a trip .. 'thank you'
@Sananda Allsgood You are right. Even worse I flew Sydney-Frankfurt a while back on a 787. Six hrs into the flight, around midday, the crew turned the windows pitch dark.....that was it.....good night kids....hahaha.
Stunning video! What was strange was when you said the water bottle from Harrogate was replaced with Australian water, it made me home sick for Harrogate, even though i live in Leeds, which is 45 mins from Harrogate.
In 1967, tourist class London to Sydney by Qantas, then Ansett-ANA on to Adelaide took two days and cost just shy of a thousand pounds. And that was serious money in 1968. But planes were less crowded back then, airline food was better, and the stewardesses were angelic. Happy days.
I was all set to object to the use of pounds, as Australia had changed to dollars in February 1966... Then I realised that perhaps you were buying the ticket in England somewhere. O o p s ! ! !
Wow what a fabulous video and narration 👍👌 Just found your channel and have now become a subscriber 🥰 thank you for taking the time to produce a great informative video 🙌
I wonder whether the captain's announcement about the passengers having ' a gun crew to look after you tonight' alarmed the non- Aussis on board. Alarmed passenger to her husband," Did he say something about a GUN crew??!!"
Great review! Gotta love a trip on the flying Roo! I'm glad they had no Vegemite.....that stuff is REVOLTING haha (my mother loves it, she grew up in Oz)
Thanks for the great review mate. Will you be doing an updated review for London to Perth or Perth to London business class now Qantas have reopened that route?
@@Thursdaym2 better you fly premium economy class and take the money and enjoy it with your family in good restaurants at home instead of eating the plastic food in business class.....
Love it. !! Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸nice well done video I am from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷long flight !! From Los Angeles California USA 🇺🇸 to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 5 hours and 15 minutes to me seems to long
Imagine doing that journey all the way to Sydney in economy. Not even in premium economy could you do that trip. You wouldn’t be well after it. When Austraila re open to foreigners I have to go see my cousin in Sydney & I’m dreading the journey. Fantastic vlog, very informative. I’d better get saving!
I've done it in economy too: It isn't TOO bad - video here th-cam.com/video/c8ReatfSJhY/w-d-xo.html and trip report here: lux-traveller.com/2018/Qantas-787-Perth-London-Tripreport-Economy.htm
@@loungeindex economy isn't too good either. There's a very high risk of deep vein thrombosis squashed in with little leg room like a sardine for so long.
Brilliant report. Why doesn't the flight go via Perth anymore?. Was the Cathay Pacific lounge at London not open? Economy class seems ok with such a light load lol
Alas the only lounges open at the moment at LHR T3 are BA, EK and No1. Cathay are firmly shut, and directing all pax to BA. I know, I should have gone to the Emirates lounge, which reopened this week.
Good report but I think you need to change your music it is a little annoying . I have done this flight via Perth before Covid but I was in premium economy .
22 hours is bonkers!! I would kill to work that flight. Qantas...call me!! 4-yr CRJ Captain from the states here, I'm keen on that ULH life. Let's talk ❤🛫🦘
great video absolutely loved it! You mentioned that citizens do not have to quarantine for 2 weeks upon arrival, is this the same for unvaccinated permanent residents or must one be vaccinated? Cheers
Great review and love the content, only comment would be is that I would invest in a DJI Osmo or something similar just to reduce the camera shake 😀 love the video otherwise
Alas none of the current aircraft in production can make the distance LHR to SYD with a full load of passengers and cargo. Qantas are working with Airbus on a special ultra-long range version of the A350-1000 which will also be fitted with an extra fuel tank in the hold, and may have the aircraft in the next 3 to 5 years. For now, the only option is a Darwin or Perth pit stop.
I agree with your comments about Australian Citizens at the end there. I won't go into my situation but needless to say, I am not very happy about it. However, with regard to your trip report, well done.
Blows my mind that you can fly to the other side of the world in just one go! Brilliant report - a very entertaining and thorough review. The food on board looks absolutely delicious 😋 as well. I didn't think you could get menus with so much variety on a plane. Awesome!
The idea that when I step on a plane in Australia that my next step on land will be in the UK is pretty amazing.
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Actually, it's not a direct flight from Sydney to London.
Stop in Darwin.
@@capitainebonhomme1609 I didn’t say it was from Sydney. They run from Darwin and have run from Perth, next stop LHR
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Beautiful ride. I love Qantas beautiful service. ❤ 😊
I have not been on an international for so long. This video reminds me of how travelling on an international flight is. Thanks for the wonderful footage. The view of take off is amazing.
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Great that Qantas told you to get there 4 hours in advance & that you were able to book in luggage & then go back to the hotel. My friend recently flew in from London via S'pore and the baggage queue was around 3 hours. Then it was a massive trot to get on the plane which was 1 hour late leaving. The Qantas flights in the '60s for Europe always stopped in Darwin for refuelling and I remember the getting out into the heat plus the wattle blossom decoration on the cabin walls. I can't wait to get back on a Qantas flight again!
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When the Russian KGB tried to force Mrs Petrov (wife of the Russian attache who was defecting to Australia - He was KGB), the flight had to land to refuel in Darwin. There was a huge kerfuffle on the tarmac, but they managed to get Mrs Petrov away from her handlers and she returned to Canberra to be with her husband. This was in the 1950s.
Yes and she was given a new identity and remained in Australia for the rest of her life. She lived in a suburb of Melbourne in a modest house and passed away in the 1990's.
I've not been on a plane for years and it's lovely to watch these videos to see how things have changed. I'd love to fly to Australia as have family in the country, need to start saving
Wow what a stupendous report. One of the best I've ever seen. Very informative both verbally and visually. And what an array of food and drink over a period of less than a day!
Is the first one you've seen?
The airport in Darwin has certainly enlarged a great deal since I was there first going in the middle of the night, then stopping again late morning in May 1970. And yes it was certainly hot and humid!
Tin shed back then lol
Mental that flights like this are possible in the modern world, thanks for the video!
Scheduling an AM arrival into Darwin is very sensible - especially during summer.
One of the best flight reviews i have ever seen👍
Great review. Did this flight yesterday. Stayed at the Hilton too! They Qantas lounge at Heathrow is open now.
just a small detail; QF 2 is the London to Sydney flight which normally stops in Singapore so in this case the Darwin stop was instead of Singapore not Perth. This is unusual & may have been in order to avoid a stop at Changi as a Covid precaution. QF 10 is the London to Perth flight which then continues to Melbourne. Resumption of QF 9/10 will have to wait until WA opens its borders. QF 2 normally utilises an A 380, QF 10 the B 787.
One of the best flight commentaries I've heard -- thank you! Please stay safe nd healthy.
Thanks for this. I’m doing this trip next Monday so it was good to get an orientation on how things look at Heathrow.
This was very relaxing to watch. Very much appreciated your presentation style
The commentary was a surprise and very welcome. Having to read subs makes one miss the scenery and visual experience of the flight, even if you have enough time to read them. Nice post. Thanks.
Great ASMR - loved the calm way of speaking and the relaxing music...
It was 15 or so years ago on a flight from LA to Sydney that Qantas served up the best scrambled egg that I had ever tasted before and, now, can add, since. Scrumptious!
Great film and really useful to see for my next planned trip over to see my folks. Please can you ditch the repetitive music though. It got on my nerves after a while. I haven’t flown with Qantas for years now as I need to fly into Brisbane. Compared to my flight with them on a jumbo it looks to have improved a great deal. Still not sure I would change from Singapore though. . . . One to think about. Thank you.
Why would you honestly for what you are saving in time . I was hoping to go back with Cathay this year but that looks more risky every day. One of the reason I have to stop somewhere so it might as well be as close to half way as possible . If for any reason like the person in front winding there seat all the way back for most of flight for the whole flight or a very dry cabin like the A380 I was in , your trip is going to be hell.
When the MD markets these flights it for Business & Economy plus (wrong term for Qantas only ).
I absolutely loved that. I feel like I have been somewhere. I Havn't. Great narration. Right to the point and not over the top. If you go anywhere else please post it on You Tube. It would certainly save me the trouble.
Many thanks to let us joining you on this flight. Miss the smell of cerosin. Got the feeling to spent some time downunder and to see and meet my friends again.
Nice to have a flight review with a real foodie fan! Like your channel a lot. Happy Xmas from the Sandpit
Great work qantas, looking forward to flying with you internationally again asap.
Thank you for an incredible trip report. I intend to book this trip soon.
You should!
A pastie is English from Cornwall. It started as food the miners took into the mines. Rick Steins says that in that time it was savoury on 1 end & sweet at the other.
Ah, you obviously missed my irony. Yes, a pasty, a traditional variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall, is certainly British. However, this was the Australian version, a pastie, which looks and tastes very different. Good too, but not British.
Plus, if you listen to my surprise in my voice, I was reacting to it being an unusual item to serve on a plane!
A lot of Cornish miners ended up in South Australia... And we have pretty much adopted the pasty... Other states not so much!
@@EarlJohn61 I'm from nsw the older generation loved a good pastie .
For those claiming a English dimension to the Cornish pasty it has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) - in other words, it can only be called a Cornish pasty if it is made in Cornwall - moreover like the Scots, Welsh and Irish the Cornish people are recognised as a national minority in the UK. Unfortunately, relying on the Oxfordshire born Rick Stein for information on all things Cornish is akin to asking me to ruminate on the cultural significance of Yarmouth bloater.
Great review .. I'm only 9 minutes in, and will watch the rest over the next few days. As an AvGeek, it's great to be part of your trip .. I don't have to pack a suitcase or experience jet lag, and I feel I have enjoyed a trip .. 'thank you'
Fyi: there's a hotel inside LHR terminal 3 as well: Aerotel. Not as fancy as the Hilton but saves quite a walk
Fantastic flight review and absolutely loved the commentary.
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Just one note, sir. There are no window 'blinds' on the 787. The windows use a tinting device that are quite effective.
I think they are US, more people tint their screens than those with blinds and if you are in the middle then fat chance of seeing out!
@Sananda Allsgood
You are right.
Even worse
I flew Sydney-Frankfurt a while back on a 787.
Six hrs into the flight, around midday, the crew turned the windows pitch dark.....that was it.....good night kids....hahaha.
Great description. Thoroughly entertaining
Many thanks this was a brilliant report and the review was complete and thorough
I love your video, I will try Qantas one day. I like the blue sky seen @ 16.49 Brilliant Well done!!!
Done the LHR route to Perth a few times then onto broome hopefully do it again in November
Fantastic report
Stunning video! What was strange was when you said the water bottle from Harrogate was replaced with Australian water, it made me home sick for Harrogate, even though i live in Leeds, which is 45 mins from Harrogate.
In 1967, tourist class London to Sydney by Qantas, then Ansett-ANA on to Adelaide took two days and cost just shy of a thousand pounds. And that was serious money in 1968. But planes were less crowded back then, airline food was better, and the stewardesses were angelic. Happy days.
I was all set to object to the use of pounds, as Australia had changed to dollars in February 1966...
Then I realised that perhaps you were buying the ticket in England somewhere.
O o p s ! ! !
Wow what a fabulous video and narration 👍👌
Just found your channel and have now become a subscriber 🥰 thank you for taking the time to produce a great informative video 🙌
Qantas lounge has now reopened as has Cathay Pacific so you can visit all 3 lounges now if you want to.
Great review. Thanks for all the footage and information.
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@@ManmohanMohanty why not.
On my channel pls
I can’t wait to fly on the Boeing 787. 💛🙏🏼
Nice review & views of Darwin airport - one not seen so often in trip reports.
A really enjoyable video. Thanks for doing this. Greetings from Melbourne.
I wonder whether the captain's announcement about the passengers having ' a gun crew to look after you tonight' alarmed the non- Aussis on board. Alarmed passenger to her husband," Did he say something about a GUN crew??!!"
Well arguably, thanks to Australias border rules only Aussies would have been onboard.
Great review! Gotta love a trip on the flying Roo!
I'm glad they had no Vegemite.....that stuff is REVOLTING haha (my mother loves it, she grew up in Oz)
I grew up without it being in our household then my wife introduced it to me but you really only put a tiny smear on top of butter
Thanks for the great review mate. Will you be doing an updated review for London to Perth or Perth to London business class now Qantas have reopened that route?
I've done it! Watch the trip report here: th-cam.com/video/qoBFhjVNMOI/w-d-xo.html
@@loungeindex thanks mate 👍🏻
QF2 has never flown via Perth. Before March 2020 it was LHR-SIN-SYD
Very enjoyable food and drink video.
@@Thursdaym2 better you fly premium economy class and take the money and enjoy it with your family in good restaurants at home instead of eating the plastic food in business class.....
@@klausschumacher7126 The flat bed is worth it. You don’t waste days recovering from 30 hours without sleep
Great Video! Hope you enjoy/ed your time in Australia!
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Excellent report!
Love it. !! Greetings from California USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸nice well done video I am from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷long flight !! From Los Angeles California USA 🇺🇸 to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 5 hours and 15 minutes to me seems to long
26:44 It's been a pretty wet November in Sydney this year.
I would never want to fly on such a long flight. A380 is my perfect commercial plane.
Amazing video thank you 🙏 greetings from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
watched from start to end.....good job :)
Thanks for this excellent review. Did you have to wear a mask during the flight ?
That was my question as well. Any reply ? Thanks
Imagine doing that journey all the way to Sydney in economy. Not even in premium economy could you do that trip. You wouldn’t be well after it. When Austraila re open to foreigners I have to go see my cousin in Sydney & I’m dreading the journey. Fantastic vlog, very informative. I’d better get saving!
I've done it in economy too: It isn't TOO bad - video here th-cam.com/video/c8ReatfSJhY/w-d-xo.html and trip report here: lux-traveller.com/2018/Qantas-787-Perth-London-Tripreport-Economy.htm
@@loungeindex economy isn't too good either. There's a very high risk of deep vein thrombosis squashed in with little leg room like a sardine for so long.
Did you do anything other than eat and drink?
Amazing, congratulations!!!
LOL @ "now that we're post-Covid"...
Qantas starts the first flights, a few months after the KLM
I love Qanta . ❤😊
Did you get same seat from Darwin to Sydney
You do indeed; infact same boarding card all the way through.
@@loungeindex nice would do that flight ✈ again
Question… as Qantas change to Darwin temporary do you think they will go back to Perth when things gets better or stick with Darwin permanent?
Great trip report. 👍
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@@ManmohanMohanty Just did. It’s good! 👍
'In the evening it gets pretty lively up here'
(Panning shot of the empty cocktail lounge) #Irony
Excellent video. Cheers.
Brilliant report. Why doesn't the flight go via Perth anymore?. Was the Cathay Pacific lounge at London not open? Economy class seems ok with such a light load lol
The WA Premier still has his borders closed to both domestic and international travellers, hence Qantas moving operations to Darwin.
Alas the only lounges open at the moment at LHR T3 are BA, EK and No1. Cathay are firmly shut, and directing all pax to BA. I know, I should have gone to the Emirates lounge, which reopened this week.
@Hey U Correct - they have just announced Rome direct services launching from PER
Perth has much stricter entry requirements so Qantas won't restart the Perth Flight until next year.
Only QF9 & QF10 flew via Perth. QF1 & QF2 flew via Singapore
How long was the flight from London to Darwin?
Just booked our direct flights to Perth we are emigrating 😀
Fortress Oz. What a treat..
Fantastic video
How is going via perth a slightly easier flight compared to Darwin?
Wow. I wouldn't like to sit in eco on that long haul. Business seems to be cozy.
anyone know where the economy passengers get put for the darwin stop 😂
Just out in the terminal by the gate. There are bench seats, a vending machine, and I believe a small shop.
@@loungeindex that's if they're not dead from deep vein thrombosis.
Just Wow! 22 hours. I wonder how the folks in coach fared?
Good report but I think you need to change your music it is a little annoying . I have done this flight via Perth before Covid but I was in premium economy .
Darwin city was on the other side of the aircraft you were seeing Casuarina
Post covid?
Italy ?
Are you able to book only London to Darwin sector?
I believe not
22 hours is bonkers!! I would kill to work that flight. Qantas...call me!! 4-yr CRJ Captain from the states here, I'm keen on that ULH life. Let's talk ❤🛫🦘
great video absolutely loved it! You mentioned that citizens do not have to quarantine for 2 weeks upon arrival, is this the same for unvaccinated permanent residents or must one be vaccinated? Cheers
Nope, only those who are fully vaccinated (2 doses + 2 weeks) are exempt from quarantine.
Unvaccinated will be forced in to prison camp in Howard Springs.
Kill the music 🎵
accurate but very sad food and beverage in flight and on ground , not the premium you'd expect.
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The Hilton Heathrow used to be at Terminal 3
Great review and love the content, only comment would be is that I would invest in a DJI Osmo or something similar just to reduce the camera shake 😀 love the video otherwise
Interesting trip report. Could care less about the wines, however. Never touch the stuff. Straight to Brandies and Cognacs for me.
Excellent quality 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤶🤶🤶🤶😆😆😆😆
Darwin airport is soooo small !
Like a country town airport !
london to darwin to sydney qantas flight very good to ride
Did they wheel you off the plane in Sydney? Looks like you're trying to break Boonie's record! 😃
5:47 Yeees, Tervetuloa matkustamaan Finnairin! Home sweet home...
very interesting thanks
Qantas Frequent Flyer miles?
You mean points, don't you?
Same thing
Five star coverage
They CAN fliy direct to Sydney why haven't they? i thought they already started ding that?
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Alas none of the current aircraft in production can make the distance LHR to SYD with a full load of passengers and cargo. Qantas are working with Airbus on a special ultra-long range version of the A350-1000 which will also be fitted with an extra fuel tank in the hold, and may have the aircraft in the next 3 to 5 years. For now, the only option is a Darwin or Perth pit stop.
I agree with your comments about Australian Citizens at the end there. I won't go into my situation but needless to say, I am not very happy about it. However, with regard to your trip report, well done.
144k miles one way?.
I lov3 to have ticket on flight like that awesome
Great!