Jetstar’s 787 Dreamliner fleet will soon get an upgrade.I arrive 2.5 hours before departure to two business class check-in desks – one with no queues . Express Path cards for business class passengers does a speedy job of customs and security. Basic business fares don’t include lounge access , so I take my time winding through Melbourne Airport’s labyrinth of duty-free and designer shops on the long stroll to Gate 9. At least priority boarding means we’re first onboard.
A pillow and felt blanket is provided – the latter labelled “Yours to keep”, with some cute suggestions on how to reuse . There’s also an amenity kit that, on inspection, unveils itself as a tote bag rather than a boring wallet , stocked with hand lotion, cleansing wipes, a toothbrush kit, eyemask, socks, earplugs and a pen. It’s also unbranded, and thus will indeed get some future use, along with my new pet snuggle/picnic rug/car blanket.