Reindl vacation - part one (flights)

So the last time we went on vacation was way back in 2015... so over 2 years ago. Well we finally managed to get away again, unsurprisingly to Bali again (favourite among many Australians) but this time was a fraction more stressful as even though this time Ivy was three and a half instead of under one, she still likes to whinge, whine and throw a good tantrum or two whenever things aren't quite going her way which, paired with an equally temperamental 18 month old made mummy drink more than usual.

This time we figured we'd splash out and buy business class flights to increase enjoyment and relaxation. It cost us roughly $2500 for return business class flights to Bali from Perth for 2x adults, 2x children and 1x infant with malindo (batik) air which was $1500 cheaper than most business class flights as the company gave only recently started doing this flight pattern and are trying to get bums in seats. 

The food on the flight was delicious. On both flights we were served a packet of nuts each and a fruity juice before take off. On the flight to Bali (08:30-12:10) we were served a delicious breakfast of omelette, sausage, tomatoes and hash browns along with water and a small bowl of fruit and were offered tea, coffee or Pepsi as an accompaniment. 

The flight home to Perth (12:55-16:30) we were given an option of marinated chicken, rice and Bok-choy or a saucey pasta with chicken and mushrooms. Each was served with a pot of watermelon, rockmelon and honeydew melon, a mouthwatering chocolate cake and a glass of water to wash it down with. Again we were offered tea, coffee or Pepsi to go with our meal. 

The space we had on the flight was amazing, business class (both ways) was only half full so we didn't have to worry too much about the kids stressing anyone out, and the individual TV sets with preloaded Tv shows and movies were a real lifesaver. Each seat had plenty of adjustment options to ensure each persons comfort and a table that folded out of the arm rest.

On the way to Bali we had been pre-warned but fellow Bali bogans (Facebook group) to bring our own headphones/earphones so we did some. I had plenty in our cable cabinet from each time we purchase a new phone, so I used those for myself, the reindl man and Lexi. With miss Ivy's ears being quite small I felt it was best to invest in some over ear headphones which luckily Kmart had on clearance for $7 when we went to the shop to get our last minute supplies. 

When we left Perth it was cold, rainy and very early in the morning so we were all warmly dressed so didn't have any temperature discomfort until we got out of the airport and into the heat and humidity in Bali. On the flight home we were all dressed for the warmer weather (singlets, shorts/dresses) and we all froze on the plane (even with the heaters on the plane and the blanket given to us). Myself and Lexi had jackets we wore but unfortunately for the reindl man Bonnie had fallen asleep in his footwell cuddled up in his jacket haha

Enjoy progressing through the holiday with us!