Across the Globe in 5 Continents Again
Oct 18, 2006, 7:11 pm
#121
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Auckland to Singapore (AKL-SIN) Raffles (Business) Class on SQ 747, again
Just a few days later and I'm heading off to the airport again. At least I'm back on longhaul, so this will be much more comfortable than the recent few trips around New Zealand.
Rejuvenated's recent report My Longest Flying Hours: SQ First Class AKL-SIN-LHR (Text & Photos) reminded me that what I think of as normal - flying for a 24 hours or more (sometimes much more if I am trying to maximise mileage or minimise price) - is not normal for most people who don't live or regularly visit the far side of the world. For most people a 5 hour flight is long, but not for me.
Since my previous post, Singapore Airlines have unveiled their new product on the new 777-300ER (see SQ forum discussion). Already I am thinking up ways to reroute my travels in order to experience the improved product. Am I addicted? Maybe so, maybe so.
But I digress. The end of the (non-calendar) month is approaching and I will revert to the comforts of the trip at the beginning of the month - long haul on SQ. As I head to the airport already I feel a calmer state of mind taking over.
Just a few days later and I'm heading off to the airport again. At least I'm back on longhaul, so this will be much more comfortable than the recent few trips around New Zealand.
Rejuvenated's recent report My Longest Flying Hours: SQ First Class AKL-SIN-LHR (Text & Photos) reminded me that what I think of as normal - flying for a 24 hours or more (sometimes much more if I am trying to maximise mileage or minimise price) - is not normal for most people who don't live or regularly visit the far side of the world. For most people a 5 hour flight is long, but not for me.
Since my previous post, Singapore Airlines have unveiled their new product on the new 777-300ER (see SQ forum discussion). Already I am thinking up ways to reroute my travels in order to experience the improved product. Am I addicted? Maybe so, maybe so.
But I digress. The end of the (non-calendar) month is approaching and I will revert to the comforts of the trip at the beginning of the month - long haul on SQ. As I head to the airport already I feel a calmer state of mind taking over.
Oct 19, 2006, 6:55 am
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As I read your last post I started laughing as I myself am doing LAX-SYD-HKG-LHR-JFK-LAX in 96 hours and when I am not flying I am planning the next jaunt... I am presently in the REGAL AIRPORT HOTEL in HKG awaiting my AM departure on CX 257 to LHR.... It is so good to know that I am in such good company....
Oct 19, 2006, 1:56 pm
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Before I forget I should mention how well the flights have credited. So far no problems.
SQ PPS sectors post instantly (usually before landing or not long after), miles to another FFP appeared within several days.
QF flights posted within 24 hours of each flight.
BA flights posted in batches, seemed to be roughly every 3 days.
AA flights posted in batches, seemed to be roughly every 3 days.
LA flights posted in a single batch, several days after my last flight (over a week after my first).
NZ flights posted to another FFP within 3 days.
Not bad.
SQ PPS sectors post instantly (usually before landing or not long after), miles to another FFP appeared within several days.
QF flights posted within 24 hours of each flight.
BA flights posted in batches, seemed to be roughly every 3 days.
AA flights posted in batches, seemed to be roughly every 3 days.
LA flights posted in a single batch, several days after my last flight (over a week after my first).
NZ flights posted to another FFP within 3 days.
Not bad.
Oct 20, 2006, 7:28 am
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Auckland to Singapore (AKL-SIN) Raffles (Business) Class on SQ 747, again, continued
I arrive at the airport in good time and while the 2 Raffles and 1 First check in agent are all busy there is no queue. I see one of them is new so I decide to wait in front of my favourite agent. However the new one finishes up first and I am directed to her. Several moments of tapping (I don't remember it usually taking this long) later out spits a boarding pass. It is looking promising, for the agent spots straight away the PPS double dip isn't going to work. However she struggles to get my FFP number in, even after getting assistance from a colleague. Eventually I end up with a boarding pass for the first flight that is correct, a boarding pass for the second flight that is incorrect (I'll sort it out in Singapore) and I don't even bother asking for the boarding pass for subsequent flights.
At the elite immigration desk I also encounter a new immigration officer - kiwi flyer do you know how the pre-clearance works, have you used it before? Yes just a few (dozen) times, thank you. Upstairs there is no queue at immigration but the security check has bad queue at all 4 WTMDs open at the moment, so that the small area between security and immigration is jammed full of people. I'm not sure what the issue was.
After a brief stop to get something from one of the shops I enter the lounge and get the usual friendly welcome. I have enough time to catch up on email and FT before my flight is called.
By the time I reach the gate boarding has already started but I'm quickly settling in my seat - yup got my favourite (other than first of course) once again, upper deck exit row window.
We push back on time and take off into the murk. Due to the cloud cover there is no view of Auckland and the coast which we'd normally get on this flight.
I noticed the hot towel has changed slightly, more rectangular and slightly coarser than before. Maybe I fly too much to have noticed such a trivial thing? Nah, no such thing as flying too much I reckon.
Since it is a month since my last flight on Singapore Airlines there are many new movies and tv shows on the Kris World entertainment system. So I spend the flight lazily mixing reading some overdue papers and watching some more movies.
I don't recall doing so, but at some point I must have dozed off since I found I'd been missed in the meal orders for dinner (the 2nd meal) and nearly didn't get my choice of mains.
With a flight time of 10 hours 20 minutes, this is much longer than rejuvenated's recent flight. There is considerable variation I find depending on winds, position of jet stream, and of course traffic/routing into Singapore.
For a change we pull up, not at the F50-60 pier but instead at E12.
I arrive at the airport in good time and while the 2 Raffles and 1 First check in agent are all busy there is no queue. I see one of them is new so I decide to wait in front of my favourite agent. However the new one finishes up first and I am directed to her. Several moments of tapping (I don't remember it usually taking this long) later out spits a boarding pass. It is looking promising, for the agent spots straight away the PPS double dip isn't going to work. However she struggles to get my FFP number in, even after getting assistance from a colleague. Eventually I end up with a boarding pass for the first flight that is correct, a boarding pass for the second flight that is incorrect (I'll sort it out in Singapore) and I don't even bother asking for the boarding pass for subsequent flights.
At the elite immigration desk I also encounter a new immigration officer - kiwi flyer do you know how the pre-clearance works, have you used it before? Yes just a few (dozen) times, thank you. Upstairs there is no queue at immigration but the security check has bad queue at all 4 WTMDs open at the moment, so that the small area between security and immigration is jammed full of people. I'm not sure what the issue was.
After a brief stop to get something from one of the shops I enter the lounge and get the usual friendly welcome. I have enough time to catch up on email and FT before my flight is called.
By the time I reach the gate boarding has already started but I'm quickly settling in my seat - yup got my favourite (other than first of course) once again, upper deck exit row window.
We push back on time and take off into the murk. Due to the cloud cover there is no view of Auckland and the coast which we'd normally get on this flight.
I noticed the hot towel has changed slightly, more rectangular and slightly coarser than before. Maybe I fly too much to have noticed such a trivial thing? Nah, no such thing as flying too much I reckon.
Since it is a month since my last flight on Singapore Airlines there are many new movies and tv shows on the Kris World entertainment system. So I spend the flight lazily mixing reading some overdue papers and watching some more movies.
I don't recall doing so, but at some point I must have dozed off since I found I'd been missed in the meal orders for dinner (the 2nd meal) and nearly didn't get my choice of mains.
With a flight time of 10 hours 20 minutes, this is much longer than rejuvenated's recent flight. There is considerable variation I find depending on winds, position of jet stream, and of course traffic/routing into Singapore.
For a change we pull up, not at the F50-60 pier but instead at E12.
Oct 20, 2006, 7:32 am
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AKL-SIN Raffles Menu
LIGHT MEAL MENU
A Savoury Note
Seared tuna loin with mizuna and seaweed salad
Sesame soya dressing
The Main Event
Beef noodle soup
Egg noodles soup garnished with beef fillet and vegetables
Panfried blue eye cod fillet in white wine sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes
Indonesian curry chicken, spicy vegetables and steamed rice
A Sweet Note
Ice cream
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
SNACK MENU
Fancy a snack?
Simply take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Focaccia sandwich with smoked chicken
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Kjeldsens cookies
Fruit bar
Arnotts pizza
Cadbury chocolate bar
Potato chips
Bananas
DINNER MENU
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Salad of feta cheese, tomato, olives with marinated prawns and mesclun
Balsamic coriander dressing
Honey mustard lime dressing
The Main Event
Pan roasted beef fillet with bourgnignonne sauce, sauteed mushrooms with bacon and potato mash
Braised hapuku fillet with Oriental XO sauce, seasonal vegetables and egg noodles
Seared chicken in herb jus, roasted vegetables in olive oil and polenta
Lamb curry Madras, spicy vegetables and pilaff rice
A Sweet Note
Passion fruit creme brulee
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
2004 St Clair Marlborough Sauvignon
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Red Wines
2003 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot
Churton Marlborough 2003 Pinot Noir
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
LIGHT MEAL MENU
A Savoury Note
Seared tuna loin with mizuna and seaweed salad
Sesame soya dressing
The Main Event
Beef noodle soup
Egg noodles soup garnished with beef fillet and vegetables
Panfried blue eye cod fillet in white wine sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes
Indonesian curry chicken, spicy vegetables and steamed rice
A Sweet Note
Ice cream
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
SNACK MENU
Fancy a snack?
Simply take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Focaccia sandwich with smoked chicken
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Kjeldsens cookies
Fruit bar
Arnotts pizza
Cadbury chocolate bar
Potato chips
Bananas
DINNER MENU
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Salad of feta cheese, tomato, olives with marinated prawns and mesclun
Balsamic coriander dressing
Honey mustard lime dressing
The Main Event
Pan roasted beef fillet with bourgnignonne sauce, sauteed mushrooms with bacon and potato mash
Braised hapuku fillet with Oriental XO sauce, seasonal vegetables and egg noodles
Seared chicken in herb jus, roasted vegetables in olive oil and polenta
Lamb curry Madras, spicy vegetables and pilaff rice
A Sweet Note
Passion fruit creme brulee
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
2004 St Clair Marlborough Sauvignon
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Red Wines
2003 Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot
Churton Marlborough 2003 Pinot Noir
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
Oct 20, 2006, 9:51 am
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Singapore to Osaka Kansai (SIN-KIX) Raffles (Business) Class on SQ 777
Even the short distance on the airbridge the current smog problem in the region was apparent. I headed to the lounge and got my boarding pass fixed plus checked in for another couple of flights. Then to a shower to freshen up before having a leisurely dom or three while surfing FT and awaiting my next flight.
I noticed the boiled lollies have gone both from the lounge check in facility and from the inner desk. That's a shame since my current nagging tickly throat sure could use some soothing.
When I first checked there was very little food on offer, pretty much everything used up. This despite the lounge appearing to be fairly empty. However later the food was replenished, and the lounge filled to become almost crowded for a period.
Even the short distance on the airbridge the current smog problem in the region was apparent. I headed to the lounge and got my boarding pass fixed plus checked in for another couple of flights. Then to a shower to freshen up before having a leisurely dom or three while surfing FT and awaiting my next flight.
I noticed the boiled lollies have gone both from the lounge check in facility and from the inner desk. That's a shame since my current nagging tickly throat sure could use some soothing.
When I first checked there was very little food on offer, pretty much everything used up. This despite the lounge appearing to be fairly empty. However later the food was replenished, and the lounge filled to become almost crowded for a period.
Oct 20, 2006, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
[b]
I noticed the hot towel has changed slightly, more rectangular and slightly coarser than before...
I noticed the boiled lollies have gone both from the lounge check in facility and from the inner desk. That's a shame since my current nagging tickly throat sure could use some soothing.
I noticed the hot towel has changed slightly, more rectangular and slightly coarser than before...
I noticed the boiled lollies have gone both from the lounge check in facility and from the inner desk. That's a shame since my current nagging tickly throat sure could use some soothing.
Otherwise though, these reports are quite entertaining - you should think about getting a newspaper to offer you a column (your powers of observation other than the above have proven that you have a good eye and the ability to write lucidly about your experience). Try drafting something for the FT, t'would make a change from Tyler Brule moaning about the carpets at LHR... 
Oct 20, 2006, 6:46 pm
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Singapore to Osaka Kansai (SIN-KIX) Raffles (Business) Class on SQ 777 continued
Gradually the lounge emptied, for this red eye flight is one of the last of the night for Singapore Airlines, until it was time for me to also leave. The onward flight had gate E28 - not the closest gate (it is closest to Terminal 1) but not too far away either.
By leaving the lounge fairly late I miss the queues at gate security and straight through. I am asked to swap my aisle seat for a window to allow a couple to sit together - I say sure. I may have thought about declining for a daytime flight, but for a redeye a window is fine be me. Boarding was already well underway so I head straight on to my new seat. I have some water and they take my order for breakfast.
The flight is full and we push back a few minutes late. With the number of late night departures from Singapore, sometimes a small delay at the gate can end up as a half hour (or more) hold on the apron. Fortunately that is not the case tonight. Nevertheless by time we are airborne I am already asleep.
About 2 hours 20 minutes before arrival we are woken for breakfast (cabin lighting put on and anyone other than those who requested to sleep through is tapped on the shoulder). Given only about half the passengers (at least in business) have asked for breakfast there is no need in my view to start so early, especially on these short red-eye flights. Id like to see breakfast start say 80 minutes prior to landing, giving a valuable extra hour sleep.
Breakfast is merely okay. They forgot my special coffee order and I had to ask for it again. By then it was cold
By chance the timing coincided with sunrise which seemed so peaceful in these cloudless skies.
Later on we see the early morning light over Japan. The sun shining on the cliffs. Shadows marking out valleys while ridges bathed in soft light. A thick mist filled one valley system marking it out like a white sea complete with bush clad islands from a few hills in the middle poking through and complex "coastline" highlighting the rugged terrain.
The further north we go the more coastal towns and cities we fly past, and the fishing boats and container ships are visible below as we descend over the waterways into Kansai.
We have a straight in approach and short taxi. The gate is close to the main terminal, yet we have to walk away, up a level, take the train to the main terminal, then down a level, to arrive at immigration/transfers which was only a few metres away from the gate Id started at. Hey, maybe Auckland Airport is mimicking their layout (with the addition of more shops)?
Id arrived shortly after Air Calin, which has lots of passengers connecting through to Paris. I am not sure why but the transfer queue was hardly moving and I contemplated clearing immigration (which had no queues at all), going up a level and then back through immigration. Nah - it wont take long. Sure enough the queue starting moving much more efficiently again. Perhaps the screener had needed to go to the bathroom? Once through security it was the same process in reverse, take the train, down a level, then backtrack to the lounge. For some reason the Silver Kris Lounge is not on the main concourse between shops like all the other lounges, but instead down this back alley which is devoid of everything.
Gradually the lounge emptied, for this red eye flight is one of the last of the night for Singapore Airlines, until it was time for me to also leave. The onward flight had gate E28 - not the closest gate (it is closest to Terminal 1) but not too far away either.
By leaving the lounge fairly late I miss the queues at gate security and straight through. I am asked to swap my aisle seat for a window to allow a couple to sit together - I say sure. I may have thought about declining for a daytime flight, but for a redeye a window is fine be me. Boarding was already well underway so I head straight on to my new seat. I have some water and they take my order for breakfast.
The flight is full and we push back a few minutes late. With the number of late night departures from Singapore, sometimes a small delay at the gate can end up as a half hour (or more) hold on the apron. Fortunately that is not the case tonight. Nevertheless by time we are airborne I am already asleep.
About 2 hours 20 minutes before arrival we are woken for breakfast (cabin lighting put on and anyone other than those who requested to sleep through is tapped on the shoulder). Given only about half the passengers (at least in business) have asked for breakfast there is no need in my view to start so early, especially on these short red-eye flights. Id like to see breakfast start say 80 minutes prior to landing, giving a valuable extra hour sleep.
Breakfast is merely okay. They forgot my special coffee order and I had to ask for it again. By then it was cold
By chance the timing coincided with sunrise which seemed so peaceful in these cloudless skies.Later on we see the early morning light over Japan. The sun shining on the cliffs. Shadows marking out valleys while ridges bathed in soft light. A thick mist filled one valley system marking it out like a white sea complete with bush clad islands from a few hills in the middle poking through and complex "coastline" highlighting the rugged terrain.
The further north we go the more coastal towns and cities we fly past, and the fishing boats and container ships are visible below as we descend over the waterways into Kansai.
We have a straight in approach and short taxi. The gate is close to the main terminal, yet we have to walk away, up a level, take the train to the main terminal, then down a level, to arrive at immigration/transfers which was only a few metres away from the gate Id started at. Hey, maybe Auckland Airport is mimicking their layout (with the addition of more shops)?
Id arrived shortly after Air Calin, which has lots of passengers connecting through to Paris. I am not sure why but the transfer queue was hardly moving and I contemplated clearing immigration (which had no queues at all), going up a level and then back through immigration. Nah - it wont take long. Sure enough the queue starting moving much more efficiently again. Perhaps the screener had needed to go to the bathroom? Once through security it was the same process in reverse, take the train, down a level, then backtrack to the lounge. For some reason the Silver Kris Lounge is not on the main concourse between shops like all the other lounges, but instead down this back alley which is devoid of everything.
Oct 20, 2006, 6:56 pm
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SIN-KIX Raffles Menu
MENU
To allow you a longer period of undisturbed rest, please let us know your preference for the following meal service options:
- To be served your meal soon after take-off
OR
- To be served your meal about 2 hours before arrival
To Start With
A choice of apple, tomato, freshly squeezed orange juice or soya bean milk
The Main Event
Chicken basil mayonnaise in croissant served with potato chips
Dim sum
Steamed rice sheet cake with char siew, pork siew mai and prawn har kow
American Breakfast
Fruit yoghurt
Spinach omelette with chicken sausage, roasted roma tomato, hash brown potatoes
Bread selection with preserves
Continental Breakfast
Assorted bread with preserves
Your meal will be served with a selection of sliced fresh fruits
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
HANAGOYOMI MENU
"Finding the change of the four seasons in a flower and translating it into cuisine."
An array of nine appetisers and entrees together with miso soup, served in Japanese style.
Sakizuke
Spinach with chyrsanthemum flower and matsutake mushroom salad, hijiki seaweed salad
Aemono
Jelly fish and mountain vegetables in sesame dressing, salmon roe
Yakimono
Grilled miso soya flavoured salmon trout, pickled turnip
Takiawase
[i]Scallop with beancurd skin dumpling, spinach sauce[i]
Kuchitori
Omelette, cod roes, prawn, kelp
Owan
Miso soup
Gohan
Mushroom flavoured steamed rice
Steamed rice with white bait
Kounomono
Assorted pickles
Mizumono
Assorted fresh fruit
Ocha
Green tea
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Cold Japanese Oolong Tea
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
MENU
To allow you a longer period of undisturbed rest, please let us know your preference for the following meal service options:
- To be served your meal soon after take-off
OR
- To be served your meal about 2 hours before arrival
To Start With
A choice of apple, tomato, freshly squeezed orange juice or soya bean milk
The Main Event
Chicken basil mayonnaise in croissant served with potato chips
Dim sum
Steamed rice sheet cake with char siew, pork siew mai and prawn har kow
American Breakfast
Fruit yoghurt
Spinach omelette with chicken sausage, roasted roma tomato, hash brown potatoes
Bread selection with preserves
Continental Breakfast
Assorted bread with preserves
Your meal will be served with a selection of sliced fresh fruits
A Connoisseur's Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
HANAGOYOMI MENU
"Finding the change of the four seasons in a flower and translating it into cuisine."
An array of nine appetisers and entrees together with miso soup, served in Japanese style.
Sakizuke
Spinach with chyrsanthemum flower and matsutake mushroom salad, hijiki seaweed salad
Aemono
Jelly fish and mountain vegetables in sesame dressing, salmon roe
Yakimono
Grilled miso soya flavoured salmon trout, pickled turnip
Takiawase
[i]Scallop with beancurd skin dumpling, spinach sauce[i]
Kuchitori
Omelette, cod roes, prawn, kelp
Owan
Miso soup
Gohan
Mushroom flavoured steamed rice
Steamed rice with white bait
Kounomono
Assorted pickles
Mizumono
Assorted fresh fruit
Ocha
Green tea
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Cold Japanese Oolong Tea
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
Oct 20, 2006, 9:27 pm
#130
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Summary days 1-28
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- 3 seated in higher cabin than paid
Oct 20, 2006, 9:42 pm
#131
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
The gate is close to the main terminal, yet we have to walk away, up a level, take the train to the main terminal, then down a level, to arrive at immigration/transfers which was only a few metres away from the gate Id started at. Hey, maybe Auckland Airport is mimicking their layout (with the addition of more shops)?
Terrific report - the instalment style gives me an incentive to take little 10 minute breaks from the work I'm drowning in.
Oct 20, 2006, 9:46 pm
#132
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For most gates the short train ride wouldnt require backtracking, just my luck to get one that does. Having said that, surprising there isnt a non-train option since it isnt very far. Maybe I just missed seeing it?
As for instalment style. While Id like to say it was for readers convenience I cant. It was for my convenience - if I had to write it up all in one go it just wouldnt happen.
As for instalment style. While Id like to say it was for readers convenience I cant. It was for my convenience - if I had to write it up all in one go it just wouldnt happen.
Oct 21, 2006, 6:16 am
#133
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
For most gates the short train ride wouldnt require backtracking, just my luck to get one that does. Having said that, surprising there isnt a non-train option since it isnt very far. Maybe I just missed seeing it?
building and merely goes behind the domestic gates which are glassed off from the 2 international wings on level 3. Years ago I did an international to international connection which entailed only walking through immigration(no checks ) and up a staircase to back to level 3..........
Oct 21, 2006, 9:39 am
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KIX-BKK Raffles Menu
LUNCH MENU
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Smoked salmon garnished with nicoise salad served with thousand island dressing
The Main Event
Beef fillet stuffed with wild mushroom and herb duxelle, sauteed spinach and potato leek gratin
Chinese style roast chicken with hot garlic sauce, assorted vegetables and fried rice
Spaghetti pasta with assorted mushroom bolognese, shaved parmesan cheese
A Sweet Note
Haagen Dazs rum and raisin ice cream with grapes and yuzu
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur`s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
HANAGOYOMI MENU
"Finding the change of the four seasons in a flower and translating it into cuisine."
An array of nine appetisers and entrees together with miso soup, served in Japanese style.
Ha-Sun
Chicken terrine, gingko nut, sweet potato
Kuchitori
Eel with burdock, chestnut, chrysanthemum petal and leaves
Yakimono
Grilled scallop with sea urchin glaced, matsutake mushroom
Aemono
Chicken and mushroom in ponzu dressing, salmon roes
Sunomono
Marinated deep fried salmon
Takiawase
Simmered herring, eggplant
Gohan
Prawn sushi
Abalone flavoured rice
Steamed rice with kelp
Tome-Wan
Miso soup
Men
Cold buckwheat noodles
Mizugashi
Haagen Dazs rum and raisin ice cream with grapes and yuzu
Ocha
Green tea
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Cold Japanese Oolong Tea
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
LUNCH MENU
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Smoked salmon garnished with nicoise salad served with thousand island dressing
The Main Event
Beef fillet stuffed with wild mushroom and herb duxelle, sauteed spinach and potato leek gratin
Chinese style roast chicken with hot garlic sauce, assorted vegetables and fried rice
Spaghetti pasta with assorted mushroom bolognese, shaved parmesan cheese
A Sweet Note
Haagen Dazs rum and raisin ice cream with grapes and yuzu
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur`s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
HANAGOYOMI MENU
"Finding the change of the four seasons in a flower and translating it into cuisine."
An array of nine appetisers and entrees together with miso soup, served in Japanese style.
Ha-Sun
Chicken terrine, gingko nut, sweet potato
Kuchitori
Eel with burdock, chestnut, chrysanthemum petal and leaves
Yakimono
Grilled scallop with sea urchin glaced, matsutake mushroom
Aemono
Chicken and mushroom in ponzu dressing, salmon roes
Sunomono
Marinated deep fried salmon
Takiawase
Simmered herring, eggplant
Gohan
Prawn sushi
Abalone flavoured rice
Steamed rice with kelp
Tome-Wan
Miso soup
Men
Cold buckwheat noodles
Mizugashi
Haagen Dazs rum and raisin ice cream with grapes and yuzu
Ocha
Green tea
BEVERAGES MENU
Special cocktail
Golden Spice
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Orange Cooler
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon's Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Premium Ginjo Sake Tamanohikari
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
Rheingau Riesling Kabinett 2004 Weinhas Ress
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Oolong
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Cafe Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Carbonated mineral water
Non-carbonated mineral water
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
A range of regular or low-calorie drinks is available
Cold Japanese Oolong Tea
Iced Drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
