Singapore | BA first class flights, ten days at the Mandarin Oriental, out & about
Aug 18, 2013, 5:04 am
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Can't wait to read the rest of it - please hurry up and post it
(patience - not my strong point....)
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Aug 18, 2013, 5:05 am
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Thoroughly enjoying trip so far loved the comment about (bet there are not many first class pax arriving by London underground) did u not get around to booking a treatment whiChat u could have done 1 month before hand. That piece of Victoria sponge looked good bet that did not take long to wolf down. Glad had good flight to sin and look forward to hotel visit and pics.^^
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Aug 18, 2013, 5:28 am
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Very nice updates and top quality photos there Sixth Freedom. I love the big pictures and some imaginative ones there too. 
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The fact you were there for 10 days gives us all an insight to the many parts of Singapore and the things to do. Your TR will be a great tool for many when planning a stopover or indeed a holiday.
Out of curiosity what type of camera do you have?
Looking forward to the last part!
Cheers
Pete
^The fact you were there for 10 days gives us all an insight to the many parts of Singapore and the things to do. Your TR will be a great tool for many when planning a stopover or indeed a holiday.
Out of curiosity what type of camera do you have?
Looking forward to the last part!
Cheers
Pete
Aug 18, 2013, 5:37 am
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Lovely photos of sin, went there many years ago only 4 a day, and when seeing the photos odd the botanical gardens brain kicked into gear and do remember visiting and how wonderful the place is. Sometime must have to pay another visit, only tend to transit on way to Sydney. The Singapore flyer looked great lucky u had a clear day, nothing worse than it being misty same thing applies to London eye. Looking forward to next episode. Great oil of u with the Singapore sling, and the nuts, were they all for u!^
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Aug 18, 2013, 3:01 pm
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Some more great updates. I am really enjoy this report. Pics are great, especially of the wild life.
It always interests me that the Raffles hotel is now 500 meters away from the sea. However there are some parts of the world people are suggesting will be under water. If Singapore can claim more land, I am sure we can as well.
It always interests me that the Raffles hotel is now 500 meters away from the sea. However there are some parts of the world people are suggesting will be under water. If Singapore can claim more land, I am sure we can as well.
Aug 19, 2013, 1:38 am
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I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-TX20, just a little point and shoot pocket camera. I do believe though that a "proper" camera is so much better than a phone, even if it is just a small one. Maybe the difference just comes from treating the picture taking slightly more seriously when using a proper camera.
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They are only there because the barman moved them into the picture!
I heard in Singapore that the bulk of earth used for the landfill comes from Malaysia.
Aug 19, 2013, 1:39 am
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Singapore Changi airport
When it was time to go I did feel a bit sad. But that is the sign of a good holiday so a good thing really.
I took a cab to the airport (I was originally thinking about the metro but I was feeling lazy) and it only cost SGD 14.85, which was quite handy since I had SGD 0.85 in coins and was able to get rid of all of these!
Other reviewers have commented on the lounges at Changi. Suffice it to say that I spent time in the Qantas lounge and enjoyed an excellent piece of grilled salmon with green mango and herb salad from their Rockpool selection.
Approaching the airport offers fine views of the Tower:
Cactus garden (Terminal 1)
Butterfly garden (Terminal 3 – note that all terminals are accessible from each other)
Today’s in-lounge entertainment:
BA16 tonight was operated by G-STBB, a Boeing 777-300 with BA’s latest Thales IFE. The flight had arrived from a sixth freedom SYD sector a short time ago and was going on to London.
Coming up next … BA First Class to London!
When it was time to go I did feel a bit sad. But that is the sign of a good holiday so a good thing really.
I took a cab to the airport (I was originally thinking about the metro but I was feeling lazy) and it only cost SGD 14.85, which was quite handy since I had SGD 0.85 in coins and was able to get rid of all of these!
Other reviewers have commented on the lounges at Changi. Suffice it to say that I spent time in the Qantas lounge and enjoyed an excellent piece of grilled salmon with green mango and herb salad from their Rockpool selection.
Approaching the airport offers fine views of the Tower:
Cactus garden (Terminal 1)
Butterfly garden (Terminal 3 – note that all terminals are accessible from each other)
Today’s in-lounge entertainment:
BA16 tonight was operated by G-STBB, a Boeing 777-300 with BA’s latest Thales IFE. The flight had arrived from a sixth freedom SYD sector a short time ago and was going on to London.
Coming up next … BA First Class to London!
Aug 19, 2013, 3:45 am
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We will have a 5 hour layover in SIN in FEB after getting off the 747 and then joining the 777 on to SYD, so will definately be making use of the QF lounge as looking at pics it looks good and your comment on the food is making me look very forward to this long layover. The other photos of the airport look nice, so we will have to take a wander around the terminal before boarding our 777. looking forward to the last part of your TR F to LHR^
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Aug 19, 2013, 8:31 am
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First of all, very nice TR!
Also...
Yes, but all means plan on spending some time just wandering around one or more terminals. It really is one of the more fun airports around (or as fun as airports get...).
Also...
We will have a 5 hour layover in SIN in FEB after getting off the 747 and then joining the 777 on to SYD, so will definately be making use of the QF lounge as looking at pics it looks good and your comment on the food is making me look very forward to this long layover. The other photos of the airport look nice, so we will have to take a wander around the terminal before boarding our 777. looking forward to the last part of your TR F to LHR^
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Aug 20, 2013, 2:14 am
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We will have a 5 hour layover in SIN in FEB after getting off the 747 and then joining the 777 on to SYD, so will definately be making use of the QF lounge as looking at pics it looks good and your comment on the food is making me look very forward to this long layover. The other photos of the airport look nice, so we will have to take a wander around the terminal before boarding our 777. looking forward to the last part of your TR F to LHR^
^Last edited by Sixth Freedom; Aug 20, 2013 at 2:25 am
Aug 20, 2013, 2:19 am
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Flight from Singapore Changi to London Heathrow
Since the flight was scheduled to leave Singapore at 23:05 and arrive at Heathrow at 05:30 my plan was to spend the first part enjoying IFE and the second part sleeping, taking breakfast in BA’s London Arrivals facility. In the end I achieved seven hours sleep, which was quite satisfactory. Push back and take-off were more or less on time.
As I watched a splendid programme about mighty leviathans…:
…I enjoyed a glass of Sauternes:
Soon afterwards I watched Tomorrow Never Dies with Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond…:
…with a brandy (I asked for a large one but this was a bit ridiculous!)…:
…and some chocolates:
The steward made my bed and I slept well on the mattress and under the duvet:
As we approached London…:
…I watched a David Attenborough programme about both north and south poles:
Mood lighting reflected sunrise…
…and a BA A380 was on stand next to us at Heathrow Terminal 5C:
Shortly before heading off I captured an image of the comfy seat that had carried me back home from Singapore:
After the flight, which arrived at T5C, I took the train to immigration and was through in a minute or two. With another ten minute wait for the bags to come out I was in the arrivals lounge approximately 30 minutes after disembarkation.
The breakfast and shower were good as usual. I enjoyed bacon, sausage, mushrooms, black pudding, hash brown and white toast before taking London Underground back the way I came.
I felt quite good and managed to stay awake the whole day. The next day I woke up at 8am as normal and experienced no jet lag at all.
As I arrived in Pimlico and walked along to Dolphin Square with my bags the local vicar came over the road.
Sixth Freedom: “Morning Vicar, I just got off a 13 hour flight”
Vicar: “You look like it!”
And so ended my First Class trip to Singapore.
Verdict
A great flight. I was well entertained and slept in comfort. I attribute the zero jet lag to flying in First as Club World (BA's business class for those who don't know) does not deliver quite as comfortable a sleep experience.
End of Trip Report
I hope that you enjoyed it!
Since the flight was scheduled to leave Singapore at 23:05 and arrive at Heathrow at 05:30 my plan was to spend the first part enjoying IFE and the second part sleeping, taking breakfast in BA’s London Arrivals facility. In the end I achieved seven hours sleep, which was quite satisfactory. Push back and take-off were more or less on time.
As I watched a splendid programme about mighty leviathans…:
…I enjoyed a glass of Sauternes:
Soon afterwards I watched Tomorrow Never Dies with Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond…:
…with a brandy (I asked for a large one but this was a bit ridiculous!)…:
…and some chocolates:
The steward made my bed and I slept well on the mattress and under the duvet:
As we approached London…:
…I watched a David Attenborough programme about both north and south poles:
Mood lighting reflected sunrise…
…and a BA A380 was on stand next to us at Heathrow Terminal 5C:
Shortly before heading off I captured an image of the comfy seat that had carried me back home from Singapore:
After the flight, which arrived at T5C, I took the train to immigration and was through in a minute or two. With another ten minute wait for the bags to come out I was in the arrivals lounge approximately 30 minutes after disembarkation.
The breakfast and shower were good as usual. I enjoyed bacon, sausage, mushrooms, black pudding, hash brown and white toast before taking London Underground back the way I came.
I felt quite good and managed to stay awake the whole day. The next day I woke up at 8am as normal and experienced no jet lag at all.
As I arrived in Pimlico and walked along to Dolphin Square with my bags the local vicar came over the road.
Sixth Freedom: “Morning Vicar, I just got off a 13 hour flight”
Vicar: “You look like it!”
And so ended my First Class trip to Singapore.
Verdict
A great flight. I was well entertained and slept in comfort. I attribute the zero jet lag to flying in First as Club World (BA's business class for those who don't know) does not deliver quite as comfortable a sleep experience.
End of Trip Report
I hope that you enjoyed it!