Flying Jetstar. Dos and Donts?

[danniellabella]

I've never flown with Jetstar but my Uncle has bought me return tickets Adelaide to Sydney for a few weeks time. I'm wondering a few things (also wondering these things because I"m not a seasoned flyer - this will be my first flight in almost 6 years).

1. Can I take my own food/drink
2. Can I take an mp3 player
3. Can I use a laptop to watch my own DVD
4. Can I take photos during the flight
5. I take prescription medication, do I need to have authority from my doctor to take these in carry-on (thyroxine)

[luna moth]

1. Can I take my own food/drink
Yes, although nothing hot

2. Can I take an mp3 player
Yes, but you can't use it until pilot gives the OK for electronic devices

3. Can I use a laptop to watch my own DVD
Yes, but as above for when you can't use it

4. Can I take photos during the flight
Check with cabin crew, but pretty sure it's OK. Again, not until after you get the OK for electronic devices

5. I take prescription medication, do I need to have authority from my doctor to take these in carry-on (thyroxine)
No.

Other stuff:
DO get there early
DO get on the plane fairly early to get settled (and claim some overhead baggage space, it's limited)
DON'T expect anyone to help you (they might, but don't count on it)
DON'T take ridiculous amounts of carry-on. It's 7kg per person, in a bag that fits in those little frame things.

[Little Chicken]

If you can check-in online 24 hours beforehand, do it and get the seat you want.

[danniellabella]

If you can check-in online 24 hours beforehand, do it and get the seat you want.

I plan to. I want a window seat (As this will be only about the 6th time I've flown, it's still a novilty to me and I like to look out the window - sound like a kid huh!)

[Phteven]

I don't think it matters how often you fly, the window seat is still the bestest. I always have to give it to a small these days, sigh

[Floweryfields]

Just from my recent Jetstar experience - don't expect the staff to be friendly or helpful, do expect a senior officer with an attitude, do expect cramped seats and do expect the guy a couple of rows back to chunder in the toilet....others may have had good Jetstar experiences, mine were not, even though the flight was only 1/4 full the passengers still seemed an inconvenience.
Virgin blue on the other hand were lovely and that flight was full up.

[danniellabella]

1. Can I take my own food/drink
Yes, although nothing hot

2. Can I take an mp3 player
Yes, but you can't use it until pilot gives the OK for electronic devices

3. Can I use a laptop to watch my own DVD
Yes, but as above for when you can't use it

4. Can I take photos during the flight
Check with cabin crew, but pretty sure it's OK. Again, not until after you get the OK for electronic devices

5. I take prescription medication, do I need to have authority from my doctor to take these in carry-on (thyroxine)
No.

Other stuff:
DO get there early
DO get on the plane fairly early to get settled (and claim some overhead baggage space, it's limited)
DON'T expect anyone to help you (they might, but don't count on it)
DON'T take ridiculous amounts of carry-on. It's 7kg per person, in a bag that fits in those little frame things.

Thanks for the response.
When you said "No" about my medication question I just want to make sure that's "No you don't need authority from the doctor and yes you can take it on"
I'm planning to take my laptop and camera bag as carry-on (I have an SLR so can't fit the 2 in one bag). I (my uncle) has paid for me to have checked in baggage.

With regard to the medication, Would it be a good idea to take a copy of my prescription with me because I don't plan on taking the tablets in the box they come in, but rather will have them in pill boxes.

[Liminal]

When you said "No" about my medication question I just want to make sure that's "No you don't need authority from the doctor and yes you can take it on"

With regard to the medication, Would it be a good idea to take a copy of my prescription with me because I don't plan on taking the tablets in the box they come in, but rather will have them in pill boxes.

They are very unlikely to notice or care about your medication in any way. It's international journeys where that is much more of an issue. That said, it's a good idea to carry the prescription while travelling in case of some actual medical concern: for example, if you are hospitalised after an accident and someone needs to explain what meds you are on, you lose them and need a refill, things like that. So I'd take it along.