Last Friday, I asked some of you guys over at the Holy Smithereens Facebook page if there were any aviation lovers out there and what, pray tell, would your favourite aircraft be?
I loved that the FB community seemed not only to have a lot of frequent travellers but those who are in the aviation and travel industry too.
And with it came some strong opinions on the favourite aircraft, and the main voice seemed to be:
Well this is a good sign.
Because Boeing is celebrating a major milestone. In June 2014, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has operated over 100,000 commercial flights, and have carried over 20 million passengers.
This figure is kind of astounding to me.
20 million passengers…
That’s FOUR TIMES the entire population of Norway!
However, what’s more astounding to me is that I have NEVER been on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner yet!
But, all that is soon going to change.
When I received an invite to experience the Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Jetstar Australia, I of course said,
“Holysmith– I sure want to be officially added among the 20 million!”
And trust Boeing and Jetstar Australia to tickle my travelling feet in true Holy Smithereens style.
They are flying me to Bali where I am to stay at one of Seminyak’s newest luxury resorts, Double Six.
This is going to be a really short trip over the (semi-long) weekend but I am hitting THREE firsts:
- – My first international flight with Jetstar Australia
- – My first experience with Boeing Dreamliner 787
- – My first time in Bali, Indonesia
🙂
I’m leaving on Friday and what happens in Bali….
..will be on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Be sure to follow , and I will be using the following hashtags:
#jetstar2bali
#FlytheDream
And for the resort lovers and connoisseurs, be sure to also follow:
#doublesixseminyak
Now as for the flight , I will be travelling in both Economy and Business class so I can really relay what the sensory experience onboard the 787 Dreamliner is on all cabin classes.
I have read and heard great things about the Dreamliner experience – like bigger windows, higher ceilings, and higher cabin humidity levels.
And I of course cannot wait to see how they are IRL (in real life).
I would love to know, from those who are aviation experts, and those who’ve experienced the Boeing Dreamliner 787:
— What things should I look out for in the flight? Any interesting experience or facts about the Dreamliner?
And to those who haven’t been yet, let me know what in particular you’d like me to look out for in the flight.
Oh, and have you been to Bali? Any tips on what I can do there in 1-2 days?
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*thumbnail photo from freedigitalphotos.net*
Hi Holly
The Boeing 747 is my favourite plane. It takes of with such beauty and grace and is unmatched by any other. Hope you have a nice time in Bali
The Boing 747 beast of all planes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQbSZNH2H6Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmD7Hjg-qDI&index=2&list=LLBB4NGqruxSEJsHhVE2C1HA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmD7Hjg-qDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zruyexhuY
Thanks Tony! Will try to pack as much R & R and fun on the weekend. I agree, in shape and form nothing beats the Boeing 747. Such a pity it is slowly being phased out 🙁
Hi Holy,
Thanks for your post! I’m so pleased to hear that we have the opportunity to welcome you on board one of our 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Friday! I hope you enjoy the experience. 🙂
Thanks-Jo
Thank you Jetstar Australia! am quite excited and looking forward to the experience!
Awesome! Have an amazing time! We’ve never flown on a Dreamliner and would love to someday!! We’d love to gaze out the big windows and experience an amazing sunset 50,000 km in the sky! 😀
Thanks Alex and Bell! I hope and am quite positive you guys will fly the Dreamliner soon especially now being based in the US. as more and more airlines fly them 🙂
Thank you, its my 1st dreamliner experience as well. Hope you guys get to hop on it soon as more airlines use them 🙂
Travelling again… enjoy…
Thanks Dol 🙂 we are due for another couples getaway lets plan something!
This is AWESOME! I didn’t know Jetstar were carrying the new Boeing Dreamliners, I guess that’s what happens when I’m out of Australia for too long! I’m a bit of a plane nerd, I get excited when I get to fly the A380’s between Aus and the US so I can’t imagine the size and amazingness of this plane. Can’t wait to read your review 🙂
Hi Lynda, I wasn’t aware either! I’m not much of an aircraft fanatic but I do have my preferences as well. I used to think the A380 was just a hype until I got on one and there really was a difference 🙂 I’m also quite excited to experience the Dreamliner. Brand new aircraft too!
Wow have an amazing time, I would definitely recommend going to Ubud it’s beautiful and so tranquil!
Thanks for the suggestion Becky! Yes would love to go to Ubud it does looks so serene from the photos I’ve seen. Hope I have enough time, if not I will save it for next time when I go on a much longer trip 🙂
There are so many airline enthusiasts-a good friend of mine who has a blog Freaky Flier is one of them. I’ve never flown a 787 but I know that people are really interested in it.
Hi Lorraine, yes I agree. Some people even base their schedule to get a flight on an aircraft that they like, even on the same airline. Thanks for the introduction to Freaky Flier! I’m now just enjoying his blog, definitely an aviation enthusiast! 🙂
I’ve never been on one either… my fave is the A380, specifically the long Sydney-Dubai flight in Business Class… my idea of a holiday! I’ll be interested in your take on the Dreamliner… great to go both Business and Economy. Enjoy Bali, it’s a beautiful island… I loved seeing the rice paddies there but the best bit is meeting the lovely Balinese people.
Thanks Seana 🙂 I’m going to try and explore as much as I can in the short time I’ve got. But I know I will be back for a longer stay one day!
That’s great, my first experience on the A380 is on business class as well and I was surprised at how much more massive and spacious it really is ( I used to think it was just a hype haha!) Agree, my idea of a holiday is anywhere preferrably in the pointy end of the plane 😉
Hey Jean, all this talk of flying is making it hard to stay focused on doing the job and the working. Sigh!
I am off to Bali early January, so I am super keen to hear and see ALL the things you do.
Hi Anna, that’s me every day! (distracted and thinking of travel 24/7) 🙂 To be honest, this trip will be like a teaser to a real Bali trip that I will do in the future. I’m only there for 2 nights but will try to get and see as much as I can. I’m excited for your January trip how long will you be there for? I may be the one asking you for tips then 🙂
What a wonderful opportunity!! Have an amazing time!! All of your firsts here would be firsts for us too….We can’t wait to fly the Dreamliner, me even more so than Bell as I’m more interested in airplanes than she is. I most definitely love Boeing’s 777- there’s usually one very spacious bathroom in the back of economy class on that plane which is super unusual on an aircraft. Room to move!! 🙂
Be sure to take lots of photos out of those big Dreamliner windows, which are a huge selling point to both of us. Again, have an awesome time and we look forward to seeing what you get up to!
Thanks Alex it really is an awesome opportunity! Thanks for sharing what you love about the Boeing 777. It seems to be very popular. I also like the neat layout of the 777.
Will definitely take lots of photos 🙂
It’s my country, love to hear it that you visited Bali.
Even I don’t live in Bali but at least I can suggest you to have short class of Traditional Dance and cooking there and other city in Indonesia.
I live in Bandar Lampung, we have some beaches with a beautiful waves ideal for surfing and also there is a spot for you to enjoy the dolphins. Bandar Lampung also has a special school for the Elephants and it’s well known.
Try to visit my town someday 🙂
<3 to hear your trip story
Greetings from Indonesia