Trip Report: Tiger Airways TT271 Sydney - Melbourne
Flight Details
Airline: Tiger Airways
Flight No. TT271
Reg : VH-VNB
Aircraft: Airbus 320-232
Departure Sydney: 06:10 pm
Arrival Melbourne: 07:45 pm
Time : 01h 35m
Distance : 713 km or 443 miles
Introduction
This report is from 2014 trip report. I was visiting Melbourne for a short visit.
Arriving at Airport
Arrived at airport by train after work. Got off at domestic terminal and then proceeded to departure area.
CHECKIn and SEcurity
I had printed the boarding paper while checkin for the flight. Headed for security check. Had some food before proceeding to gate.
Waiting Area
Boarding was not opened for the flight. Waited close to gate.
View of Jetstar A320 boarding to Perth, Western Australia
Flight details of JQ
Boarding complete, Ready for pushback to Perth.
Flight Schedule
Boarding
Boarding call was made, boarding paper was scanned and was allowed to continue on the aircraft.
Onboard
Crew checked boarding pass details and continued towards seat.
Seating view - I had selected window view
VIDEO: TigerAir TT 271 SYD - MEL Onboard
It was a full flight. Cabin filling with passengers,
Seat pocket stocked with safety card
Crew assisting passengers with bags
More passengers boarding.
Window view - Jetstar airways in special livery.
Pushback and Taxi
Pushback commenced few minutes late as passengers were boarding late.
Safety demonstration was manually conducted by crew.
Cabin made ready for departure
Crew conducted safety check and then took seats for departure.
VIDEO: TigerAir TT 271 SYD - Mel taxi to runway
Departure
Departure for this flight was from runway 16L. It took almost 15 mins to reach the runway. Departure was towards South and then cruise altitude and onward to Melbourne.
SEAT pocKET MATERIAL
Seat pocket contained Tigertales, Tigerbites and safety card
Tigertales
Tiger Airways A320 safety card
VIDeO: TigerAir TT 271 SYD - MEL Inflight
BUY ON BOARD SERVICE
Crew conducted buy on board service, I did not require any things. Used tray to support the reading material.
Leg space was enough for me.
Tiger Airways A320, 3-3 seating in single aisle
Landing in Melbourne
Time passed resting, Pilot announced descent to commence, crew collect cabin rubbish and then safety check. Landing was smooth.
Video: TigerAir TT 271 SYD - MEL arrival in Melbourne
Arrive at parking bay
Disembarkation and eXIT Airport
Disembarkation was through stair and then walk to baggage collection. As I wasn't carrying check-in bag, exited terminal 4 without delay.
Walked towards the Virgin Terminal to buy SkyBus ticket. After reaching Southern Cross station, caught train to destination.
Hope you enjoyed this trip report. Thanks for reading.
:)
Hello, Koresh
So... whatever happened to your window seat? :O How did you end up in the middle seat?
That might explain why LATAM has kept their tray tables even after they replaced their meal service with a lousy cup of water.
Thanks for sharing! :)