Flying finale

I've flown about a dozen times on inaugural flights - the first time an airline flies a route, or starts a network. The other day I flew my first flight finale - the last time an airline flies a route or network.

Qantas (Jetconnect) has stopped flying domestically in New Zealand after 7 years, to be replaced by low cost carrier Jetstar. This is a shame - the Jetconnect staff & crew are by far the friendliest and most helpful people in the Qantas group, and many have been redeployed or lost their jobs. The domestic lounges have a reprieve, but this will only be temporary.

The finale was a sad day for many of their frequent flyers also, and I'm glad I got one last chance to fly Qantas in New Zealand, and to visit the domestic Qantas Clubs one last time.