SIN-NRT
SQ12 Business class
Dep. 09.45AM
Boeing 747-400
Seat 17A

The next morning I checked out, had a quick breakfast of omelette and smoked salmon before I did the 3 minute walk from the hotel to my check-in desk in T3. The economy check-ins had huge lines, so I was happy to just wait a minute at Business Class check-in at row 6. I was welcomed to the lounge, but when I asked them to confirm my BTC I was told "insufficient time" was noted in my record, so no guarantee. Oh well.

Immigration was a few minutes wait, no fast track available for business. The nice and airy space in T3 had some great shopping available, but a bit pricey. So I headed to SKL where I was warmly greeted to the business class section. An expansive lounge, with a pretty good food selection, I opted for some fresh fruit and a ginger ale as I had just eaten and and was still hoping for my lobster BTC. Free wifi of course, and some nice shower facilities.

I was departing from A16, so I left 15 minutes to scheduled boarding time to catch the skytrain. Priority boarding was just commencing as I came to the gate area, so I was quickly on board and welcomed by 2 SQ girls at
2L. Up the stairs, and another SQ girl awaited, taking my jacket and showing me my seat, the exit row window seat 17A with tons of legroom.

Newspapers and pre-departure drink of orange juice was delivered, while I got settled in. Liked the personal windowstorage box on upper deck window seats, nice feature. Ordered a Silver Kris Sling for my first drink after take-off
followed by Charles Heidsieck Champagne. Several top-ups were offered as I enjoyed the succulent Satay appetiser, followed by a fresh seafood starter with glass noodles.

Funny thing happened, an elderly British gentleman in the row behind seated himself and greeted his seatmate, saying: "you are a lucky man. I have a deal for you." He then went on to explain,that his wife was in First, and would he mind switching seats with her so they could sit together. The Japanese gentleman in question obliged, though he did not let on that he was excited. I put this down to Japanese politeness. At the same time, I sat there wishing it had happened to me, and I would certainly have alighted if I was offered such a proposition. The switch took some time, and needed the attention of the senior crew member who obviously took care to check all the facts before facilitating the switch. I tell you, if my wife had been in F, I would have asked her to stay there and enjoy it. But of course people have different priorities

The SQ girl came around taking orders for main meal, and I asked if she had a BTC lobster for me. She confirmed she had, and I thanked her commenting I had only ordered it last night. Well, than you are lucky, Sir. Indeed, lucky is
what I felt. A superb Slipper Lobster Thermidor was served me, I opted to have more champagne with, having tried the slightly fruity Chardonnay with the assorted Asian appetiser starter.

Following the lobster main course, I had the ice cream with berries. This was followed by a cheese plate. After that I had another glass of champers, I was going to enjoy this to the fullest extent I thought while enjoyed my 5th top-up.

Watched an episode of The Office US on the KrisWorld AVOD, and listened to some music as well. Surprisingly good headphones, noise reduction set on the SQ longhaul routes. I did not try it out on my previous trip in SQ F as I used my own Bose QC2 set - which is superior no doubt. But this is the best set I have experieced in any business class.

Now on my 6th glass of Charles Heidsieck, I went for a necessary visit to the front of the uppder deck. No, not the flight deck, but the bathroom. Upon existing, I met the SQ girl who informed me that she had topped up my glass of champers, asking "is that OK?" I think my huge smile was answer enough for her

Excellent crew once again on SQ, once you get to book your actual tickets, everything is pure bliss. I officially love SQ. How will I get these rewards once the 747s are phased out? The regional 777s also have great service yet lack the hardproduct for now, but for longhaul SQ is absolutely top notch.

I'd wowed to stay awake the entire flight (this was day time), but after all that consumption I did not stand a chance. The SpaceBed was quite comfy too, in it's lie-flat position.

Descending on Narita I filled out my immigration and customs forms while enjoying the winter sun setting in late afternoon.


Pictures:
T3 Silver Kris Lounge Business class
My seat, 17A
Plenty of legroom in row 17
SQ A345 lined up in the distance
Airborne
Satay
Assorted Asian starter
Book the cook Lobster Thermidor
In flight sunset