'JETSTAR NOW BOARDING FOR OZ'

My dears, would it not be odd if this old geezer missed an opportunity to poke a little fun at one soon to embark on a journey?  Another of me favoured things...

The Big Kahuna is to depart Hilo for his digs in OZ, a trip made ever so oft.

The Big Kahuna has been running round town sorting out all of the loose ends before his holiday 'down under' and have no doubt that he will much appreciate his time visiting with family and winding down.  Mind, one would think that given the recurring theme of this event, The Big Kahuna would have the process down pat, 'a piece of cake' so to speak...

Were it so...

The Big Kahuna has all of the 'bits & bobs' sorted out, just needs to close the travel case, after checking it more than a few times.  Quite something to watch all of the pieces come together in a rush on the last day.

Our fearless leader is not known to waste cash and has booked himself on 'Jetstar'.  Despite its low-cost ethos,  "All day every day low fares", Jetstar offers StarClass on its A330-200 aircraft. The StarClass cabin is fitted with 38 leather premium class seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, similar to Qantas domestic Business Class or Qantas international premium economy class. The service is inclusive of all meals and beverages, in-flight entertainment, International Qantas Club access where available, and includes an increased baggage allowance of 30 kg.  The Big Kahuna is travelling Economy Class - pre-purchased meals on board or buy on board service with food and beverages. Portable in-flight entertainment devices are available for an extra fee.

Jetstar is not without drama and has received some rather bad press in the past.

On 14 November 2009, Jetstar passenger Paralympian Kurt Fearnley was involved in a well publicised confrontation with Jetstar Fearnley refused to give up his independence and crawled through the terminal instead.

Again in November 2009, Jetstar came under more scrutiny after they refused to book a guide dog of a visually impaired couple. Jetstar later apologised for the incident and blamed it on a break down in communications.

One wonders if Jetstar will allow seeing-eye hamster The Big Kahuna travels with to board with, or makes allowances for all of the "Hawaiiana" carry-on.

Feeling much put upon, it has been said that The Big Kahuna begins to unwinds as the wheels leave the ground and the trolley bearing G&T's makes way down the aisle of the low rent portion of the plane.  Proving once again that he is 'not dead yet'...