You Trip Report

	DATE	FLIGHT NUMBER	SEAT	AIRCRAFT
23 Nov 18	SQ 863	41K	A350-800
CLASS	VIEWS	LANGUAGE	AUTHOR
Economy	90265	English ,Spanish	jetsetpanda

Prologue:

Last November when I went to HKG I decided to do a side trip to SIN. It was the perfect opportunity to fly on SQ's new A350 since that airplane was deployed on the SIN-HKG route.

Fares were around USD 350+ (EUR 313+) but when I saw it drop to below USD 280 (EUR 250) I decided to book it. I could have taken a cheaper flight on Scoot or any other competitor but flying a full service airline like SQ has its appeal.

The downside is that with that fare there was no way to earn mileage on any *A partner and only 25% if you credited to SQ's program.

That was not a deterrent and in the end I decided to fly to SIN with SQ and enjoy its legendary service with or without miles.

The HK Airport express is the most convenient way to get from the city center to the airport and viceversa in just 20 min.

Check in was smooth and quick. Soon I was inside the terminal.

HKG is a plane spotter paradise. KA in old livery.

Lounge entrance. At the time the WC's were being renovated and you had to go outside to use the facilities.

Buffet.

Chinese dessert - soy beancurd with syrups.

Syrup.

Soy beancurd - generally it is tasteless.

My snack.

You could also order laksa or wonton soup.

Fried goods.

Sandwiches.

Movenpick ice cream - only panna cotta was available.

Movenpick ice cream.

Plane at the gate.

SQ A350.

Gate.

Boarding commenced in an orderly fashion. Priority was given to the elderly families and pax in premium cabins.

A warm welcome by the crew.

Cabin.

Premium Economy in front.

Bulkhead row.

My seat. It spills over the aisle.

IFE.

Bulkhead.

SQ boy.

Hot towel distribution even in Y. A touch that sets SQ apart from the rest.

Printed menu - another touch that sets SQ apart.

Western choice.

Asian choice.

Plugs under the seat.

Take off.

IFE.

Beverage service before the meal.

Deep fried pork with Mandarin peel sauce.

Main dish.

Salad with baby squid.

Haagen Dazs chocolate ice cream.

Ice cream.

Tea to finish the meal.

Cabin.

Galley.

Sunset layers.

Sunset.

Landing in SIN.

Airplane at the gate.

I stayed at the IC Grand Standord in HK which is in the Kowloon side. The staff is always professional especially the ones from the Club.

Lobby.

Club executive room.

WC.

Shower.

The views were spectacular.

View from the room.

Room view.

Room view. - Sunrise.

Room view - Sunrise.

Club Lounge.

Club.

Club - evening cocktails.

Club

Club - cheese plate.

Club

Club - Truffled croque monsieur.

Chi Lin Nunnery.

Street art.

Microbus.

Skyscrapers.

Yung Kee restaurant famous for its roast goose.

Yung Kee - roasts.

Yung Kee - Chinese charcuterie.

Roast goose.

========== Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 10/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

========== Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Lounge ==========

Staff Service: 9/10

Entertainment: 8/10

Business Center: 8/10

Food: 9/10

Lounge Design: 8/10

Spa and Bathroom: 1/10

Wifi: 10/10

========== Singapore Airlines - Airline ==========

Cabine comfort: 9/10

Crew: 10/10

Entertainment: 10/10

On-time performance: 10/10

Appetizer: 9/10

Starter: 9/10

Main Meal: 9/10

Main Meal-2: 0/10

Cheese: 0/10

Desserts: 10/10

Alcohols: 0/10

Mid-flight snack: 0/10

Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

========== Changi Intl Arpt (SIN) - ==========

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 10/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

Summary:

Flying on SQ's new A350 was an exciting experiencet and the Y cabin looked nice and comfortable. The only minor complaint is that if you are seating in the bulkhead aisle you might run the risk of being bumped by the cart or pax since you are a bit out in the aisle.

Catering and service were above average which is usually the case with SQ.

15 Comments

Thomas — May 03,2019

The meal looks great and flying a 350 is a pure delight. I love the shape. The bonus is +++
Thanks Adan for sharing your great TR ;)
Reply

jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Thomas,

Always a pleasure to share here. Glad you liked it.

Thanks.
Emile — May 03,2019

Lovely YTR Adan. So many SQ girls and boys !!! Lol. I can't deny they are all great. A pleasant trip ! Thanks for sharing with us!
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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Emile,

Got to love SQ. Even in the back you are treated with dignity. ;)

Thank you.
Casper — May 03,2019

Gracias Amigo for this YTR. SQ it's a league on its own. Never flown on the 350 yet. Nice lounge as well.
Reply

jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Casper,

i wouldn't expect less from the #1 airline in the world. When you fly the A350 we'd be expecting a great report, right? ;)

Gracias
GG_007 — May 04,2019

Thanks for sharing this report

A good food spread in the SQ lounge

You didn't have time enough for a lounge hopping ?
My personal pleasure in HKG airport :)
I'm missing Hong Kong so much

"SQ A350."
She is beautiful

"Salad with baby squid."
"Deep fried pork with Mandarin peel sauce."
Looks yummy

How did you take outside pictures sitting in an aisle seat ?

A good flight with SQ

Great hotel report

"Roast goose."
Was Yung Kee's goose that good compared to other places ?

See you soon

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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Salut mon cher GG,

Surprisingly the food spread is quite decent. Maybe enough *A Gold members have complained. :P

Don't assume. I actually went over to the TG lounge for a quickie. I just did not feature it here. ;)

Yes, A350 is a beauty. It's prettier than the 787 I dare to say.

"Looks yummy"
- Chinese food is always yummy. You should know that by now. After you eat it you crave it later. ;)

"How did you take outside pictures sitting in an aisle seat ?"
- i just over reached and snapped the shot. Maybe I'm a decent photographer. ;)

"Was Yung Kee's goose that good compared to other places ?"
- The place that I really wanted to try was closed so i went to Yung Kee which was nearby. I guess I should I will have to go back to HK for more "research".

Merci.

jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Oops. the comment about the food spread at the lounge is not meant for the SQ HK. For some reason I got it mixed up and was thinking about the Krisflyer one in SIN.

The SQ HK lounge has always had great food, especially the laksa and wonton noodle soup on request. I love them.
Capoune — May 04,2019

Thank you Adan for this very Nice TR!
Very good flight with SQ, the meal looks very good.
Very nice bonus, your room is very very nice.
Thank you.
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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Seb,

"your room is very very nice."
- And your AF F experience was very very nice too. Now I have to follow your steps and get to fly AF F one of these days. ;)

Merci.
andenken — May 05,2019

Thanks for this report Adan. The SQ A350 looks excellent! From the crew to the food SQ would not disappoint you.
I always think SQ is serious on that route in order to attract the HK passengers so they have the lounge in HKG.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi Aussenrist12,

The A350 is a great plane and when you fly with SQ your expectations are set high.

Somewhere I have read that the SIN-HKG route is one of the most lucrative ones and that is why SQ puts some emphasis on it. Besides SQ has a continuing flight HKG-SFO from there so it makes sense to have a lounge after all.

Thanks.
Flyera — May 05,2019

Thanks for this lovely TR Adan. SQ is a great airline.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi AAFlyer,

You are very welcome and I'm happy that you enjoyed it.

See you and thanks.