After a short taxi, waited at holding point for arrivals and departure on runway 16R.
View of remote bays
Video: Holding for other landings
After a Qantaslink Dash landed, Jetstar was cleared to enter runway 16R
Video: Sydney Departure
SEAT pocket and Safety Card
Seat pockets on A321
Yes its a A321 - 1st trip on a A321, This was a new aircraft type for me. Jetstar had about 5 or 6 A321's in its fleet.
Jetstar Logo
Seat pocket material
Side View
Video: After Departure
After a smooth takeoff, flight continued South towards Melbourne.
SEAT Pocket Material
Jetstar Airways A321 safety card
Menu - Being a Low Cost Carrier, Buy On Board [BOB] commenced shortly after departure.
Jetstar magazine
international route map
Domestic route map
Compact seat pocket - good use of space for short haul aircraft.
Meal tray - As i had my meal before boarding, skipped the BOB service.
Cabin View
Most passengers resting being a mid-day short flight.
Video: Window View
Side view of cabin
Leg space and bag stored under seat
View of starboard side of aircraft. It was start of summer, blazing outside.
Closed window shade till before landing.
Cabin View
Had a stretch and toilet visit before returning to seat.
Cabin view of Jetstar Airways A321 - All economy A321 seating 3-3.
Video: Cabin View
Melbourne APPorach
Pilot announced on speaker aircraft to commence descent soon. Crew began check and clearing cabin of rubbish.
Seat belt fastened, tray table up for landing.
Video Approaching Melbourne
Descent commences. Landed smoothly on main runway 16.
View on apporach
Video: Landing
Airside View
Exiting runway
View of Virgin Terminal
International terminal extension
Aerobridges
Video: Airside View
Side view of international terminal extension
Off-peak for international section
Qantas Airbus A380 probably to Los Angeles
Sichuan Airlines A330
Qantas Domestic Terminal
Qantas A330
Heading towards Jetstar pier
Qantas jets preparing for next domestic flights.
Sunny day in Melbourne
Jetstar Airways A320 with aircraft marshall waiting for A321 to arrive.
Jetstar pier
Arriving at gate
Video: Arriving at the gate
View of the East -West runway
Qantas A330 arrives
Engines shut, disembarkation to proceed.
Disembarkation
Seated in the rear, disembarked for the front door as only 1 stair was used for disembarkation. Walked short distance to enter the terminal building.
View of aircraft registration, VH-VWY
Exit Airport
After arrival, headed towards exit
To City
After exiting the terminal, arrived at the Skybus kiosk to buy ticket to Southern Cross Station.
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Verdict
Jetstar Airways
6.1/10
Cabin7.5
Cabin crew7.0
Entertainment/wifi5.0
Buy-on-board menu5.0
Sydney - SYD
7.5/10
Efficiency7.5
Access7.5
Services7.5
Cleanliness7.5
Melbourne - MEL
7.5/10
Efficiency7.5
Access7.5
Services7.5
Cleanliness7.5
Conclusion
Jetstar Airways was booked to try the A321, flight departed and arrived on time, BOB service was available, Being a short flight, rested during the flight. Wifi was not available on board aircraft in those days. Overall I had a satisfactory flight.
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