South Pacific Circle – MNL-SYD

Arriving at MNL, I checked into the Cathay Pacific lounge before it dissapeared (MNL is moving to an all airline club concept). 

Here I was able to order a soup (sorry I forgot the name) and pasta.  Yum  It was amazing. 

The trip starts with an evening flight from MNL-SYD Business Class. We departed MNL at 19:20 and arrived in SYD in the morning the next day at 6;40. Since I slept and there really wasn’t much happening, again not many photos.

After landing in SYD It was quite a trek to get to the Transfer area. Once through on very little sleep and not feeling 100% I began looking for the lounge. In my mind, I was focused on the “Qantas Club Lounge’. While walking around for just a few minutes, I saw a sign for “Qantas First Lounge”. Realizing that I have Platinum (Emerald) status with Alaska Air I walked up and asked if I have access. The answer was absolutely. I was processed in and enjoyed the next 5 or so hours there.

I first went to the shower.

Then had breakfast in the restaurant.

Then found a quite sitting area, and drank a lot of Ginger Tea due to not feeling well

Went back to the restaurant for lunch.

Then headed down to my gate. I like to be a little early, so that I can get some walking in before sitting on a long ass flight. My next leg from SYD-NAN.