South East Asia's favorite destinations
#1
Posted 23 November 2010 - 12:16 PM
Stay tuned for the report
Flight Details
KUL-SIN Singapore Airlines/SilkAir (to be confirmed)
SIN-BKK Cathay Pacific B777-300 (swapped from -200)
BKK-SIN Singapore Airlines B777-200
SIN-KUL Singapore Airlines A330-300
Widebodies on regional hops? A norm in this part of the world
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#2
Posted 23 November 2010 - 02:15 PM
Widebodies on regional hops? A norm in this part of the world
Man thats lucky...
On the SIN-KUL equivalent here, only Q400s, CRJs, ERJs, A320s and 737s are operated on it (with the occasional 767 to transfer it between hubs).
R6 - NSW Airlines
#3
Posted 24 November 2010 - 01:56 AM
Before the arrival of the 777s, 747s were used on 50 min flights during Chinese new year here!Man thats lucky...
On the SIN-KUL equivalent here, only Q400s, CRJs, ERJs, A320s and 737s are operated on it (with the occasional 767 to transfer it between hubs).
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#4
Posted 24 November 2010 - 11:29 AM
Even in Brunei (Flying on anything but Royal Brunei airlines that is )
Planes I've travelled on:
A319, A320, A330, A380, B767, B777-200, B777-200ER, B777-200LR, B777-300, B777-300ER, ERJ-175,
#5
Posted 25 November 2010 - 02:16 AM
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#6
Guest_andre77_*
Posted 27 November 2010 - 11:03 AM
#7
Posted 28 November 2010 - 03:05 AM
I love flying RBA 772s!At least they're leasing SQ's 772s. Which is bad news for me Less chances of flying their 772s
You could fly 'em to BWN (Not like you're going there)
Planes I've travelled on:
A319, A320, A330, A380, B767, B777-200, B777-200ER, B777-200LR, B777-300, B777-300ER, ERJ-175,
#8
Posted 28 November 2010 - 05:47 AM
Btw, hello from Singapore!
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#9
Posted 28 November 2010 - 06:44 AM
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#10
Posted 29 November 2010 - 03:50 AM
At least they're leasing SQ's 772s. Which is bad news for me Less chances of flying their 772s
SQ will be using their new A330-300Es mostly on these shorter routes, as well as their 777-200/300 aircraft.
#11
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:35 PM
Airline/Flight: SilkAir MI333
Departs/Arrives: 1025/1120
Duration: 50 mins
Aircraft/Registration: Airbus A320/ 9V-SLM
Class: Economy (new seats)
I know this flight is probably flown thousands of times by fellow SQTalkers (incl me), but since I've taken a few pics :tongue3:
On this particular day, I have experienced my fastest checkin in KUL. I handed my passport to the smiling lady at the counter (she seemed to be the only one in SQ uniform, not MI's), and literally after a few clicks on the computer, my BP was handed to me. Within seconds!
Immigration was quick despite only 2 or 3 auto lanes working, and I was off to the bus station (the aerotrain which links the main terminal and the satellite terminal is not available). The process was orderly, and it actually gave me a good view of a few aircraft on the tarmac up close!
Today also marks the day where I saw the most A330s ever!
At the satellite terminal
Had 30 minutes to spare, so I was off planespotting! Here is a China Southern A320, bound for Guangzhou shortly.
Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines' B777-200. You can always find a few of them hanging around at any time of the day.
A few widebodies queuing up for takeoff (1 A330 in the background)
Interesting! Two Air Asia sisters parked away from the LCC. Also near their rivals. (another A330)
A Cathay 773
An Emirates 77W
My ride for today 9V-SLM[/QUOTE]
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#12
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:36 PM
A cloudy day
In no time, we're in Singapore airspace.
What island is that? Indonesia or Singapore?
The skyscrapers downtown. Glad I'm seated in 20A for the views
MRT depot. Was this where the Swiss guy got into trouble?
Welcome to Singapore
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#13
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:36 PM
A private B732?
9V-SYB (I think)
And..... we're here. Good thing we're parked near the arrivals!
I know I know, a TR which is a bit long for a short flight, but thanks for reading! Next stop: Bangkok
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#14
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:38 PM
Singapore >> Bangkok
Flight:CX712
Aircraft:B777-300 (swapped 772) 4 year old
Dep: 1355 Arr: 1535
Seat:42A
(more pics if photobucket won't stop telling it cant upload. Can anyone help?)
When the OLCI started for CX712, I quickly snagged 42ABC as I could not reserve my seats earlier on (no thanks to redemption tickets). The seatmap showed the B772 layout, so row 42 seemed pretty decent. I arrived at T1 pretty early, early enough for them not to confirm the gate. The smiling lady handed over our boarding passes, but as SQFG advised me, CX is notorious for aircraft swaps, so I reconfirmed the equip with the staff. Surprisingly, I was told it was a 773! I knew their 773s are better equipped than the 772s, so I was pleasantly surprised.
With so much time to spare, I took out my camera and went plane spotting!
Valuair A320. Always wondered what's the diff with Jetstar
Here's something you dont see everyday - Air Seychelles B762. Never even knew there was such an airline
My ride - B-HNQ, delivered only in 2006 accordingly.
I was told the flight was only half full, which was a joke, considering the huge number of people waiting at D46. Security was swift, but this security officer who didn't seem to enjoy her job, was yelling "Line up! One STRAIGHT line or we won't let you in!". The boarding calls were as per normal, going by rows, but at the first boarding call everyone was rushing to board, and they seemed to get away with it. They even ran faster than the J pax. So I joined in the stampede
As I made my way to row 42, I was shocked to find it near the lav. Too late for seat changes, and I don't think there are many empty seats onboard anyway. It's short flight too.
These seats didn't look like the new seats, but they were almost like it. The seat slides out when you recline, there's AVOD, a cup holder, coat hook etc.
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#15
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:39 PM
A Garuda B738 next to us
Here's a bird I wanna fly: A 737-900ER
Full thrust ahead! Somehow, the takeoff roll of the 773 isn't as "sporty" as the 772.
CX is asking for donations too. I'm fairly skeptical of where the money really ends up :tongue:
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#16
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:39 PM
Lunch was fish and potatoes, plus fruits and a blueberry cheesecake (yuck)
Overall, it wasn't bad, except for the cake
I fell asleep and before I knew it, we landed in BKK. Had this view of these rare birds. Really wish I could be on the 747SP, but Tehran isn't quite a place I would wanna visit.
Welcome to Bangkok! As this flight continues to HKG, transit pax stay onboard, while pax leaving here need to present their BPs to the ground staff upon disembarketion.
First thing I heard at the airport was the annoying "End of the travellator! Ding! Ding!"
Immigration at BKK = long queues, but thankfully, today wasn't terribly crowded. At the baggage reclaim, this screen had crashed or something
End of this segment. Thanks for reading! Next up, BKK-SIN
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#17
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:40 PM
Bangkok >> Singapore
Flight: SQ979
Aircraft: B777-200
Dep: 1830 Arr: 2155
Seat: 46K
I've been to BKK many times before, but never for a holiday, so this time, I went shopping at MBK, Siam Paragon, Siam Square, Central and everywhere in between (like on the streets ), plus the floating market and the royal palace. Before I knew it, my bags were full to the brim!
I had tens of thousands of miles expiring end of this year, so I thought I'd burn some miles for me and buddies for this sector. Was going to redeem J but the booking engine won't allow 5 people per booking, so I saved the hassle of doing two bookings and just went with Y
BKK is closer to the city than I thought, and the taxi driver took us from the Holiday Inn in Ploenchit to the airport in just 25 mins. The fare was THB860, don't know if i was ripped off.
In Thailand, they really respect their King. Maybe because it was HM's birthday, so they had this pic on the windows of the airport
Walking to the checkin
As a *G member, I skipped the long queues to check-in. Ahh, the pleasures of being a an EG SQ979 is also codeshared by LX and MS
To the SKL!
It's rather small, but is a nice place to chill before boarding the flight nevertheless. It's also stocked with Haagen Daaz
Up next: The flight
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#18
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:41 PM
Warm towels given out on this flight, even for this short flight. SQ really sets the standards for pre-takeoff service
A Thai 772 next to us.
The new safety video. Terrible if you ask me. I miss the old video's music
Taking off into the night sky
IFE turned on pretty soon
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#19
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:41 PM
Cabin view
Today's flight time is just nice to catch up on my favorite comedy episodes, especially The Simpsons.
Meal service. The carts were stocked with alcoholic drinks today.
Dinner
Bangkok to Singapore
Roll
Roll and butter
Main course
Fish with potatoes
Dessert
Blueberry Cake (I think?)
Drinks
Drinking Water/ Coffee-Tea
I chose the Fish and potatoes (CX serves the same thing too), but it ran out, and the FA offered me lamb (it may have been a crew meal or J food) instead. I accepted the offer, and she went into the galley. When she came back, she told me I was the lucky Y pax who got the last serving of Fish
The taste was rather bland, and the dessert was as bad as CX's cake
First to fly - Airbus A350, B787-9 in AE8
#20
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:42 PM
Very few connecting flights from T2 tonight. Most were in T3. Seems we're arriving at T2.
The approach was rather scary. The pilot told us it was raining at SIN but by the time we were there there the rain had stopped, but the flight was still very bumpy. We were being tossed around a lot, and an FA nearly fell. Landing lights on, and all I could see was clouds, until the final approach. The pilots had a hard time getting the aircraft lined up to land, and then the engines went into full thrust. I presumed it was a missed approach, but then moments later the pilots pulled back on the thrust to idle, and then touchdown!
Back in Changi
There was a Jett8 747 behind us, followed by a Garuda B738 seconds behind us. Naturally, the pilots didn't want to linger around the runway for long, so we braked hard and turned on the nearest exit. I've heard this joke that if an MH aircraft lands with an AK aircraft queuing to land, the MH pilots take their time to leave the runway. Interesting if true
Parked next to SVN
After leaving the aircraft and walking towards the arrivals, I noticed the all the travellators sealed off with an officer standing nearby. Then there was a security check! We queued for a long time, and it seemed this check was even more strict than the checks before departure.
End of this segment, next up: a short hop back to KUL! Thanks for reading
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