Photo Trip Report: Work Visits in Kuala Lumpur & Singapore-A Galore of SQ Flights!
Sep 15, 2011, 11:17 pm
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Photo Trip Report: Work Visits in Kuala Lumpur & Singapore-A Galore of SQ Flights!
Just like trips to Toronto, Kuala Lumper and Singapore have been on work itineraries often this year. KL and SIN each filled with rich history of multi-cultural heritage, world class airports, fine eateries and suject matters and sites that are photographers' dreams.
Unfortunately, just like other busy business travellers, I don't really have the time to truly explore all those wonderful things. Each location deserves a long trip report filled with interesting travel stories and photographs that reflects the true colors and lives of these two facinating cities.
To celebrate making PPS on Singapore Airlines this week (still not too sure about what benefits PPS will bring to my future travels), I thought I share some of the photos from several business trips made to KL and SIN in recent months. The flights into SIN and KL are the only reasons I have made PPS. In addition, I am falling in love flying SQ. It is just that much better than the airlines I usually fly for loyalty programs and upgrade benefits in Continental, United and Lufthansa. If the new United phases out or reduces its million-miler incremental benefits (2, 3 million and above), SQ and NH (just did a couple of NH flights and was truly impressed) will likely be my choice of airlines going forward on transpac and Asia-EU travel. SQ also does transatlantic flights and with Virgin as its partners, I am sure I can find ways not to fly Continental/United as often.
Back to topic, I will have photos of the following in this photo trip report:
1. photos from 8 flights on Singapore Airlines
2. Le Meriden and Shangri-La Trader's Hotel in KL
3. Four Seaons and Grand Hyatt in Singapore
4. KUL and SIN terminals and Transit Hotel at SIN T3
5. Photos from a few spots in KL and SIN
6. Food
......stay tuned!
My other photo trip reports can be accessed by click on the titles below:
Glimpse of Niagara Falls and Toronto - Experience Air Canada!
Rainy Night at Union Square! Experience UA & CO Premium Products!
The German Odyssey! Berlin/Mainz/Munich/Neuschwanstein/Rhine River
1st Time in Delhi! Experience 4 Different SQ 777 J Seats/Cabins
Colorlessly Stuck in A Time Trap - Another LH Asia-EU C Trip!
Discover Malta's Past and Present! LH C & 1st Time on Air Malta!
The Macau Differences -Turbojet Across the Mouth of Pearl River!
This is London! - Inaugural LH A380 Frankfurt-Beijing Service!!
Hi Seoul, Soul of Asia! - First time flying Asiana!
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:EU-Asia on LH F & 1st time on Lux Air
Shanghai – An Old City with Modern Make-Ups; LH C from EU to Asia!
Guinness, Trinity, Walking around Dublin- Another LH C Trip Report!
Sleepless in Taipei - Cattle Class over Taiwan Strait on CA/CX!
Colorlessly Stuck in a Time Trap - Not Another UA F/C Transpac Trip!
Plaza Mayor/Heldenplatz, MAD/VIE, LH & 1st time on Austrian/Adria Airways!
Time Square Loses its Colors...Not Just Another UA Trip Report!
Godiva, Neuhaus - Sweeties of Brussels, LH/KA C, CX Wing & SAS Lounge
iPhone Photo Report:PEK-FRA-ZRH-MUC-PEK on LH/LX Business Class
Round-the World on UA (new F Suite), SQ A380/77W (Business), LH 744 (Business) and BD A320 (Business)
Unfortunately, just like other busy business travellers, I don't really have the time to truly explore all those wonderful things. Each location deserves a long trip report filled with interesting travel stories and photographs that reflects the true colors and lives of these two facinating cities.
To celebrate making PPS on Singapore Airlines this week (still not too sure about what benefits PPS will bring to my future travels), I thought I share some of the photos from several business trips made to KL and SIN in recent months. The flights into SIN and KL are the only reasons I have made PPS. In addition, I am falling in love flying SQ. It is just that much better than the airlines I usually fly for loyalty programs and upgrade benefits in Continental, United and Lufthansa. If the new United phases out or reduces its million-miler incremental benefits (2, 3 million and above), SQ and NH (just did a couple of NH flights and was truly impressed) will likely be my choice of airlines going forward on transpac and Asia-EU travel. SQ also does transatlantic flights and with Virgin as its partners, I am sure I can find ways not to fly Continental/United as often.
Back to topic, I will have photos of the following in this photo trip report:
1. photos from 8 flights on Singapore Airlines
2. Le Meriden and Shangri-La Trader's Hotel in KL
3. Four Seaons and Grand Hyatt in Singapore
4. KUL and SIN terminals and Transit Hotel at SIN T3
5. Photos from a few spots in KL and SIN
6. Food
......stay tuned!
My other photo trip reports can be accessed by click on the titles below:
Glimpse of Niagara Falls and Toronto - Experience Air Canada!
Rainy Night at Union Square! Experience UA & CO Premium Products!
The German Odyssey! Berlin/Mainz/Munich/Neuschwanstein/Rhine River
1st Time in Delhi! Experience 4 Different SQ 777 J Seats/Cabins
Colorlessly Stuck in A Time Trap - Another LH Asia-EU C Trip!
Discover Malta's Past and Present! LH C & 1st Time on Air Malta!
The Macau Differences -Turbojet Across the Mouth of Pearl River!
This is London! - Inaugural LH A380 Frankfurt-Beijing Service!!
Hi Seoul, Soul of Asia! - First time flying Asiana!
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:EU-Asia on LH F & 1st time on Lux Air
Shanghai – An Old City with Modern Make-Ups; LH C from EU to Asia!
Guinness, Trinity, Walking around Dublin- Another LH C Trip Report!
Sleepless in Taipei - Cattle Class over Taiwan Strait on CA/CX!
Colorlessly Stuck in a Time Trap - Not Another UA F/C Transpac Trip!
Plaza Mayor/Heldenplatz, MAD/VIE, LH & 1st time on Austrian/Adria Airways!
Time Square Loses its Colors...Not Just Another UA Trip Report!
Godiva, Neuhaus - Sweeties of Brussels, LH/KA C, CX Wing & SAS Lounge
iPhone Photo Report:PEK-FRA-ZRH-MUC-PEK on LH/LX Business Class
Round-the World on UA (new F Suite), SQ A380/77W (Business), LH 744 (Business) and BD A320 (Business)
Last edited by UA_Flyer; Sep 17, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Sep 16, 2011, 8:21 am
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I agree. I look forward to your TR's, UA_Flyer! ^ Never knew what SQ's PPS Club was until you said you qualified for it. The benefits after looking online seem to be the same as a *G member.. nothing special or is there some special about it other than qualifying off revenue?
Sep 16, 2011, 4:06 pm
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Thanks very much for your comments. I am sorting through the photos now and hope to start posting soon.
I scratch my head on the true incremental benefits of PPS. I guess there is priority waitlist of PPS members. Other than that, I don't see it matches what I have with United GS. I have posted a question on SQ Forum about PPS benefits, and has not got a lot of responses. As far as I can see, the only incremental benefit to me is able to access United/US/CO lounges when I travel domestically on those three carriers.
I agree. I look forward to your TR's, UA_Flyer! ^ Never knew what SQ's PPS Club was until you said you qualified for it. The benefits after looking online seem to be the same as a *G member.. nothing special or is there some special about it other than qualifying off revenue?
Sep 17, 2011, 9:20 am
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Flight 1: PEK-SIN Dinner Time Flight 1 of 2
The late aftenoon dinner flight is operated with a 77W. More photos of 77W cabin photos can be found at 1st Time in Delhi! Experience 4 Different SQ 777 J Seats/Cabins
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Sep 19, 2011, 1:06 am
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Flight #2: PEK-SIN Lunch Time Flight 1 of 2
The morning lfight has been operated using 777-200 Configured with newly installed J seats.
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Sep 19, 2011, 2:09 am
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The start of yet another brilliant trip report filled with magnificent photos! A true inspiration to all FTers and you seem to outdo yourself every time.
Very annoyed though because I didn't get the SQ Satay Sticks on my last flight! I had been waiting years to try them and was so depressed when they weren't on the menu. But that's ok, I'll just have to live vicariously through your TRs
Very annoyed though because I didn't get the SQ Satay Sticks on my last flight! I had been waiting years to try them and was so depressed when they weren't on the menu. But that's ok, I'll just have to live vicariously through your TRs
Sep 19, 2011, 7:41 pm
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The start of yet another brilliant trip report filled with magnificent photos! A true inspiration to all FTers and you seem to outdo yourself every time.
Very annoyed though because I didn't get the SQ Satay Sticks on my last flight! I had been waiting years to try them and was so depressed when they weren't on the menu. But that's ok, I'll just have to live vicariously through your TRs
Very annoyed though because I didn't get the SQ Satay Sticks on my last flight! I had been waiting years to try them and was so depressed when they weren't on the menu. But that's ok, I'll just have to live vicariously through your TRs
Yes, satays are definitely a nice treat on SQ. I think they are offered on most of the dinner flight. Definitely between SIN and North Asia flights during dinner hours. I just flew FRA-SIN-BNE, but cannot remember exactly what I ate (too much flying). Let me check the photos taken on the flight to see if Satays were served.
Sep 20, 2011, 8:24 am
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I don't know what you look for while on vacation, and also I am a business traveller and typically not travelling much for vacation. Because I am on the road so much, I tend to stay home during vacation.
I think some of the Malyasia has some really nice beaches and there are enough culture venues for those who are looking for something more than just pool/ocean and outdoor activities.
I think some of the Malyasia has some really nice beaches and there are enough culture venues for those who are looking for something more than just pool/ocean and outdoor activities.