Review of Jetstar Airways flight from Melbourne to Sydney in Economy

JQ - Jetstar Airways

Flight taken on 08 June 2016

JQ510

Melbourne Sydney

MEL

SYD

10:50 01h 00m 11:50

Model Airbus A321

Class Economy

Seat 5A

Welcome to my latest trip report, detailing a recent journey I took from Melbourne to Sydney flying Jetstar Airways!

As I had already checked-in online, all I needed to do upon arrival at MEL was to go through security at Terminal 4.

The Jetstar livery is very attractive when up-close!

I was one of the first to board the very long A321, my favourite aircraft!

Company A321 across the way.

United 787-9 taxiing for takeoff to LAX

MEL was busy.

Here's the takeoff video:

After the very powerful takeoff (the IAE-powered A321 can really be a rocket sometimes!), we quickly reached cruising altitude. The flight time was exactly one hour, so the cruise period was passed quickly. It was cloudy below so there was not much to see out the window. Things got a little more interesting as we descended towards Sydney however!

Landing at SYD:

It was exciting to see Qantas A380s and 747s side-by-side!

We quickly reached our parking stand and exited via jetway. Within a matter of minutes I was waiting at the Airport Link train platform for a short 15 minute ride to Sydney's city centre.

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Product ratings

Airline

Jetstar Airways 6.5

Cabin8.0 / 10
Cabin crew9.0 / 10
Entertainment/wifi5.0 / 10
Buy-on-board menu4.0 / 10

Departure airport

Melbourne - MEL8.5

Efficiency9.0 / 10
Access8.0 / 10
Services8.0 / 10
Cleanliness9.0 / 10

Arrival Airport

Sydney - SYD9.5

Efficiency10.0 / 10
Access10.0 / 10
Services9.0 / 10
Cleanliness9.0 / 10

Conclusion

Although it is a low-cost carrier, I had a very positive experience flying Jetstar Airways. The cabin crew were exceptionally friendly and the seating onboard their A321 (the same model used by British Airways) is comfortable - although on a longer flight I would probably like to have an adjustable headrest! Both Melbourne and Sydney airports are well-connected to their respective city centres, and the transport options for both are reasonably priced!