Qantaslink QF1604 Perth To Darwin | 2022 Photos and Video

hkore · Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:52 pm

Qantaslink QF1604 Perth To Darwin

Flight Details:
Airlines: QantasLink
Flight: QF1604 PER - DRW
Reg: VH-UVQ
Aircraft: Airbus A320-200
Class: Economy
Departure Perth Terminal 4: 11.45am
Arrival Darwin International: 4.50pm
Flight time: 3 hours 10 mins
Distance: 2646 km or 1429 miles[/text]

VIDEO: QantasLink QF1604 Perth to Darwin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xaLZN9K9Rw

Introduction

This trip report is from Dec 2022. This trip report is the continuation of "Great Aussie Fly" series. I had flown to Perth few days ago, read trip report: Qantas QF9 Melbourne To Perth.

I had rented a car and drove to Albany, Esperance, Norseman and Kalgoorlie - Boulder and returned back to Perth. Driving videos will be available after few months as I haven't edited the files.

If you enjoy long drive, check Youtube channel: @Roadcamz

See map below.

Pre-Departure

After returning, I stayed close to airport. Two days before departure, received notification to check-in.

I was able to check-in online but was unable to generate boarding pass. I found later that the flight was flown by Qantas subsidiary, Qantaslink - Network Aviation.

Pre-departure information

Carry-on details

Qantaslink Airbus A320-200 seating

Arriving at Airport

As I had return car back, left early to fill fuel. Drove to airport early and returned the car key. As I had pre-paid the rental car, I left key in the box and walked towards the terminal. As I was flying with Qantas group, drove to Terminal 3/4. Virgin Australia, Alliance and all international flights depart from Terminal 1 and 2 which is located on the other side of the runway. It also has rental return car parking. I was informed to drop car at Terminal 3 car park at the time of pickup.

Check-In

I entered through Terminal 3 and tried to check-in through the self-check kiosk. My details were not showing. Check-in counters were unmanned.

I asked the security and was informed to head towards Terminal 4 , where domestic check-in counters are located. Both Terminal 3 and 4 are interconnected.

As I was early, I waited for the check-in counter to open.

While seated in front of the arrivals area, view of the flight schedule.

As there were interstate flight, sniffer dogs used in arrivals to detect unreported food. Noticed few people pulled aside for checking.

Check-in

Check-in was open for the flight. I went to the self-check kiosk but the system was unable to recognise my details. I checked with ground staff, who checked my id and then printed the boarding pass, receipt and baggage tag.

Dropped my check-in bag, which was weighed.

I checked the boarding information - Gate 17C in Terminal 3 would be used for Darwin flight.

Security

Security queue was long and took about 20 mins to clear.

Departure Area

After completing security, walked up the stairs to the departure area. Walking towards the gate.

Boarding

By the time, I reached boarding gate. Boarding for the flight had commenced.

Boarding gate 17C is towards the left.

Boarding pass was self-scanned and then allowed to walk through the corridor towards the aircraft.

View of the Qantaslink Fokker 100 and Terminal 1 and 2 in the background.

Qantaslink Airbus A320-200 VH-UVQ operating QF1604 Perth to Darwin

Closeup view of the aircraft

On Board

On reaching the aircraft door, cabin crew checked the boarding pass and directed passengers. This aircraft had all economy seating. Single aisle 3-3 leather seats.

Settled in seat, noticed aircraft was 50 percent full. I did not have a neighbour nor the opposite side.

Window view and noticed the Qantas Airbus A330-200 is VH-EBJ "Margaret River" which I had travelled on from Sydney to Melbourne few days ago, Read report here: Qantas QF427 Sydney to Melbourne

Boarding in progress.

Boarding almost complete.

Crew made announcement to welcome passengers.

Pushback and Taxi

Captain announced pushback would commence shortly, doors were closed. Safety demonstration was conducted manually.

Pushback commenced on time, Pilot had informed that due to tailwind, arrival time would be 4.40pm.Slightly ahead of schedule.

Doors closed.

Pushback to commence.

View of Safety card and individual airvents on the Airbus A320-200.

After pushback, aircraft had a long taxi to runway 21.

Aircraft following was Airbus A330 to Melbourne.

Aircraft did not hold for long upon reaching the runway, engines roared and gained speed. Up in the sky within few seconds.

View of Terminal 3 and Perth skyline in the background.

View of Terminal 4

Regional airline terminal

View of Swan river after departure

Perth, Western Australia is known for mines, view after departure heading West.

More mines

Seat Pocket Material

Checked the seat pocket and got inflight magazine, air sickness bag and safety card

Reverse

Qantaslink Airbus A320-200 safety card

Qantas inflight magazine

Printed boarding pass

Baggage receipt

Cabin view

Got up to stretch and use the toilet, which was clean.

Cabin view of Airbus A320-200

Bright day and hot, had to keep the window shades down.

Cabin Service

Cabin service commenced after an hour, choice of meal was chicken or beef .

I chose the chicken salad and received water bottle.

Crew checked if I would like drink. I chose beer.

Wooden cutlery made it difficult to pick food as the the spoons are shallow.

Chicken was dry but the rest of the salad was ok.

Crew checked if passengers would like more drinks. Some had second serve of beer.

Reminded me of the good old times and the Australia that is disappearing from the East coast.

Qantas logo with safety card

Qantas route map.

World map

In about 2 hrs of flying crossed over to Northern Territory and the landscape changed below.

Crew distributed cookies

Another 35 minutes to arrival.

Landing in Darwin

Announcement was made, descend would commence soon. Crew cleared the cabin of rubbish and conducted safety check.

Landing gears came out.

Landed smoothly

View of Terminal as a Virgin Australia aircraft holds

Braking to slow down.

Exiting the runway

Heading towards the gate.

Airbus A320 waiting for Virgin to depart

Almost reached the gate.

View of Qantaslink Embraer ERJ-190AR VH-UZI

Upon reaching the gate, disembarkation was orderly. with those seated in front exit first.

Thanked crew and disembarked the aircraft.

QantasLink VH-UVQ

Walking towards the exit.

I had arrived early and the bags were not loaded. I noticed the car rental counter was next to the baggage claim. I went to the counter and got the car key and they bags had started to arrive. Got mine withing few minutes.

Exit Terminal

Exited the terminal and walk towards the rental car parking which is to the left. I had received a swipe card to exit the car park. Loaded the bags and drove to hotel.

By the time I reached the hotel, i was past 5.30 pm as the time zone changes to Central time. Street view from balcony.

Flight Information

Checked the flight information after reaching hotel.

Flight details

Aircraft rotation

I hope you enjoyed reading this trip report.

Thanks for reading the report and watching the video.

jrfspa320 · Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 am

I used to fly this route all the time, on 737s and 717s via ASP.

The seats are the exact same as when it was flown by Jetstar, so its a jetstar experience for the price of qantas.

DY789 · Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:03 am

Really enjoyable trip report. Thanks for sharing

hkore · Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:46 am

Sharing some beautiful views from Western Australia.

Camera - Samsung S22 Ultra

Cottesloe Beach sunset - Perth

Cape Leeuwinis - the most south-westerly mainland point of the Australian continent, in the state of Western Australia.

Cape Leeuwinis - Two oceans meet

Albany, Western Australia

Gull Rock Beach, Kalgan

West Beach, Esperance

Norseman - Kalgoorlie Highway

KCGM Superpit - Gold mine, Kalgoorlie

Rest Area - Driving to Perth

Trigg Beach, Perth

DY789 wrote:
Really enjoyable trip report. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for your comment.

jrfspa320 wrote:
I used to fly this route all the time, on 737s and 717s via ASP.

The seats are the exact same as when it was flown by Jetstar, so its a jetstar experience for the price of qantas.

My view of this flight:

Paid economy ticket and got a business class seat. No one sitting in the row.

Food wise, it was past mid-day and had meal earlier. non-issue.

Entertainment and WiFi - I don't find anything entertaining in media, hardly missed.

WiFi - few hours without internet is good to refresh.

Flight arrived on time.

Everything was a expected. Overall a good experience.

Thanks for the comments.

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