Jumpseat LAX-SYD
08-18-2017, 08:46 AM
#11
Not on Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2011
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Went on family vacation to SYD December 26th to January 9th last year.
Bought tickets.
Might have got a few of us on LAX-SYD. Coming home no pass riders had left SYD for several days.
Lucky you have a place to stay. We rented a very nice 3 bedroom/3 bath townhouse for 9K US.
Bought tickets.
Might have got a few of us on LAX-SYD. Coming home no pass riders had left SYD for several days.
Lucky you have a place to stay. We rented a very nice 3 bedroom/3 bath townhouse for 9K US.
08-19-2017, 10:55 AM
#13
Gets Weekends Off
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08-22-2017, 12:32 AM
#16
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Joined APC: May 2014
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I recently did the SYD trip. Down on Atlas out of HNL (keep track of their delays); and back on Hawaiian with a lie down 1st class - several more were open.
You have to check in at the ticket counter very early, then intercept the Captain prior to Customs. Once you get that signature, the counter will charge you $75 departure fee and issue a boarding pass.
Hawaiian crew was specific to let them know I made it, or else he planned to come back looking for me. Nice to hear it, and then the seat was great.
Depending on day of the week you can come back via Brisbane. I couldn't find a usable option to come back on Atlas. But Atlas will take you, cater you a hot meal or two, and list you on the GENDEC. You might get a crew rest bunk room depending on the crew.
You have to check in at the ticket counter very early, then intercept the Captain prior to Customs. Once you get that signature, the counter will charge you $75 departure fee and issue a boarding pass.
Hawaiian crew was specific to let them know I made it, or else he planned to come back looking for me. Nice to hear it, and then the seat was great.
Depending on day of the week you can come back via Brisbane. I couldn't find a usable option to come back on Atlas. But Atlas will take you, cater you a hot meal or two, and list you on the GENDEC. You might get a crew rest bunk room depending on the crew.
08-22-2017, 12:40 PM
#17
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Joined APC: May 2011
Posts: 66
SYD is one of those moonshot destinations to get on as a standby passenger. Load factors are exceptionally high and standby passengers typically have 30 years+ seniority. There are exceptions, but that's the norm. Add to the uncertainty that those flights are double-augmented, there are no available jumpseats (never mind the offline requirement to have a seat in the back).
Aside from the electronic visa, listing at the gate is fine, just be aware that you're on the hook for any customs fees. More info here:
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/m...questions.html
Good luck!
Aside from the electronic visa, listing at the gate is fine, just be aware that you're on the hook for any customs fees. More info here:
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/m...questions.html
Good luck!
09-27-2017, 10:34 PM
#18
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2009
Position: 747-400 Capt.
Posts: 5
I do the trip regularly out of SFO...find it easier to go via HNL both ways. Hawaiian has been great every time. Cockpit follows up and makes sure you get on...F/A's take care of you in the back.....great attitude and that aloha spirit goes a long way. 
Atlas or HA down to either SYD or just HA to BNE. The BNE trip only goes a few days a week..SYD is daily both ways. QF or Jetstar can get you to SYD in an hour out of BNE. Don't forget the option of Jetstar to HNL out of SYD on the way back. Mid week trips are best for HNL legs. A box of Host Choc Macadamia nuts out of HNL does wonders at the QF and Jetstar service desks I have found just fyi.
Fly Safe
Atlas or HA down to either SYD or just HA to BNE. The BNE trip only goes a few days a week..SYD is daily both ways. QF or Jetstar can get you to SYD in an hour out of BNE. Don't forget the option of Jetstar to HNL out of SYD on the way back. Mid week trips are best for HNL legs. A box of Host Choc Macadamia nuts out of HNL does wonders at the QF and Jetstar service desks I have found just fyi.
Fly Safe
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