You Trip Report

	DATE	FLIGHT NUMBER	SEAT	AIRCRAFT
26 Nov 18	SQ 872	48K	777-200ER
CLASS	VIEWS	LANGUAGE	AUTHOR
Economy	90515	English ,Spanish	jetsetpanda

Prologue:

This report covers the return portion for my SIN-HKG trip back in Nov. 2018. This time it will be a regular 777-200ER. It's not a new airplane but service is just as good as the outbound.

SIN is an excellent airport and it is a stunning looking place. No wonder that is has received many awards as the "best airport" in the world. However for *A Gold members, SQ does not allow you to access its Business Class lounges which is a common practice with other members. Instead you are invited to go to the Krisflyer lounge - designated for its low tier elite members.

Having said that, the Krisflyer lounge is a comfortable space with decent catering. It is better than what is passed for "business" lounges by other members at their hubs. The only drawback is that there are no WC's inside and you need to exit the lounge if you need to use one.

The limousine from the hotel took us to the airport.

On our way to SIN Changi airport.

We are at T3.

Impressive terminal.

SQ counters.

I was invited to check in at the F class counter.

Red carpet.

Once we passed Immgration control we were inside the terminal. At SIN each gate has its security check.

Entrance.

Reception.

The lounge is divided into several seating area allowing for a semi private environment.

Interior.

There were two main buffet areas. This one had dim sum.

Chicken pockets.

Siu mai (pork) and har gow (shrimp).

Chicken rice.

Char siu (roast pork) buns.

Seating area by the reception with another buffet next to it..

Soup.

Sandwiches.

Nuts and fruits.

Liquor.

Cheese pastry.

Hot food.

Curry chicken.

Noodles.

Sambal chili.

Mexican fried chicken wings.

My snack.

My flight.

Cabin.

Seat pocket.

Coat hook? Never seen one like this before.

Another detail that sets SQ apart. Each seat in Y has a mirror built in.

Festive decoration.

SQ girls.

Hot towel service.

Hot towels distribution.

Menu distribution.

WC.

Full length mirror.

Impressive supply of toiletries for a regional flight.

Cabin after take off.

Drink service from a tray in Y. Which airline does this nowadays?

OJ

Beverage service. These wines were the same available at the Krisflyer lounge.

Meal service.

This time I went for the Western option - chicken with grain mustard and vegetables.

Tuna with salad.

Generic brand strawberry ice cream.

My stay at the Intercontinetal Singapore was excellent. The hotel is centrally located with easy access to transportation and shopping.

IC SIN - lobby.

IC SIN - hallway.

IC SIN - suite living room.

IC SIN - desk.

IC SIN - room.

IC SIN - pool early morning. I had the place for myself.

IC SIN Club

Club interior.

Buffet.

IC Club - buffet.

IC Club - dim sum.

IC Club - Nasi Lemak - local speciality with rice cooked in coconut milk an pandan leaves accopanied by sambal cucumber slices fried chicken eggs and little anchovies.

IC SIN - gym.

IC SIN - Ash & Elm restaurant.

Ash & Elm - noodle station.

Ash & Elm - egg station.

My breakfast.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.

Chinatown Sin.

Chinatown SIN.

Gardens by the Bay.

Amoy hawker centre.

This place is famous for its fish porridge judging by the line.

Fish porridge.

Chicken rice stand.

Chicken rice.

Telok Ayer St.

Temple on Telok Ayer.

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

Security/Immigration efficiency: 10/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 10/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

========== KrisFlyer Gold Lounge T3 ==========

Staff Service: 10/10

Entertainment: 8/10

Business Center: /10

Food: 7/10

Lounge Design: 8/10

Spa and Bathroom: 1/10

Wifi: 10/10

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

Cabine comfort: 9/10

Crew: 9/10

Entertainment: 10/10

On-time performance: 10/10

Appetizer: 7/10

Starter: 0/10

Main Meal: 8/10

Main Meal-2: 0/10

Cheese: 0/10

Desserts: 6/10

Alcohols: 0/10

Mid-flight snack: 0/10

Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 0/10

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

Security/Immigration efficiency: 9/10

Access and parking: 10/10

Services and activities: 9/10

General cleanliness: 10/10

Summary:

Flying SQ is always an enjoyable experience no matter which cabin you choose.

It's unfortunate that *A Gold members can only access the Krisflyer lounge at SIN when flying Y instead of a proper J one, but the lounge is comfortable and has decent food.

14 Comments

Thomas — May 04,2019

Another fantastic TR Adan. Well it's a shame to separate *G from J pax but QR does the same. SQ remains a pleasure to fly. Thanks for the lovely TR.
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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Thomas,

It bothers me a bit to see *A Gold pax assigned an alternative lounge, even thought it is quite acceptable in terms of comfort and food sans WC's. i guess it's the principle of it.

Thanks for your comments.
GG_007 — May 04,2019

Thanks for sharing this report

The food offer in the Silver Kris lounge seems to have improved
It looks yummy

Another good flight with SQ but I prefer the Chinese option for the meal

Great hotel report

"My breakfast."
I would have liked it ;)

I like Singapore food a lot

See you soon

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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Bonjour GG,

The food at the Krisflyer lounge was actually quite decent.

The Chinese option was fish in black bean sauce. I eat black bean sauce dishes quite often at home so I wanted to try something different. ;) Variety is the spice of life as they say.

I love the IC SIN.

"I would have liked it ;)"
- Glad you approve. I think I have good taste. :P

i also like Singaporean food. Maybe we should do a trip together to compare notes. ;)

Thanks.
Capoune — May 04,2019

Hello Adan,
Thank you for this wonderfull TR. SQ is realy very good and the hard product for Y is just waooowwww!
The lounge is very good too.
The bonus is just amazing!
Thank you for sharing with us.
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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Seb,

My pleasure. We have to keep inspiring each other here. ;)

Thanks.
Emile — May 04,2019

Very nice YTR Adan, SQ is great. Period! Thanks for sharing!
Reply

jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Emile,

Happy to share it here with all of you.

Merci.
Casper — May 04,2019

Thanks Adan for this great YTR. A pleasure reading it.
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jetsetpanda — May 05,2019

Hi Casper,

It's my pleasure.

Thanks for your visit.
andenken — May 05,2019

Gracias for this report Adan.
The Krisflyer lounge does not have WCs??? It is a joke for me!
The 772 seat looks a bit old but still better than lots of carriers. But I think the meal is not on par with your HKG-SIN flight despite it is still good.
Beautiful tourist bonus of Singapore. I haven't been there and I wish I will go in the future.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi Aussenrist12,

Unfortunately that is the only negative point about the Krisflyer lounge. However the WC's are just around the corner from the lounge but I know what you mean.

The seats are showing their age, but this plane is supposed to have one of the most generous pitch of the fleet and it was roomy. Yes, the meal was a bit below compared to what i had on the inbound, especially the ice cream.

SIN is a worthy destination and it is so compact and easy to get around.

Thanks for your comments.
Flyera — May 05,2019

No WC ??? What the heck !
Other than that, a well written report Adan. Thank you for sharing.
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jetsetpanda — May 06,2019

Hi there AAFlyer,

i know, it is a "minor" inconvenience but I guess we can't have it all. Maybe it's use as a differentiator. :P

Thanks for stopping by.