The 100-pound FAs appreciate it when taller/stronger people take care of their own bags. I know it's their job to help, etc, etc, but they are human as well and handling heavy bags on a daily basis takes it toll on the body. I would know since my gf is one of those 100-pound FAs...
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Segment 2: Hong Kong (HKG) à Singapore (SIN)
Airline/Flight: Cathay Pacific 715
Departure Time: 19:55pm Hong Kong Time
Landing Time: 11:35pm Singapore Time
Seat: 14H
After arriving in Hong Kong airport and being the second person off the plane, I quickly made my way to the E2 Transfer Point, down to the subway and up to gate 41 to catch CX715 to Singapore. The connection time was tight yet manageable, so I didn’t get to visit the CX lounge. I’ll do that on Saturday when I make my way back through Hong Kong. I scampered to the gate and fired up my laptop to download emails and check on a few things.
Today’s flight features a Boeing 777-300 – a two-class plane for CX. The first impression of the jet indicated it looked somewhat newer, yet the seats looked somewhat older. I showed my BP to the FA and she quickly escorted me to my seat and even helped me put my bags in the overhead. I didn’t need the help, and felt bad that this ~100-pound flight attendant – she looked like an 18-year-old girl!! – was going out of her way to help me. They did this for everyone!
My seatmate came and made herself comfortable and just before backing from the gate, a flight attendant came to ask both of us if we’re traveling together. We both answered no and the FA then asked if we would like to spread out a bit as business class had many open seats. I guess I really hadn’t noticed, but I looked around and there were just 11 people in J. 48 seats left empty! So I moved back 3 rows and took up camp next to the window. I knew I’d be sleeping quite a bit and as soon as we got airborne it was lights out for me. Sleeping mask on and I was out for the 4-hour flight.
Near landing, one of the FA’s came over and woke me up, indicating it was time to prepare for landing and to put my seat forward. The captain was on at the time too indicating we had a half hour left. I also noticed the hustle and bustle about the cabin of the FA’s. I’ve never seen that many FA’s on a flight, let alone just serving J. We had 9 FA’s for 11 people. Crazy! Excellent service though.
I noticed I missed the dinner. I didn’t get to transcribe the menu, but suffice it to say the options were a ling fish (no idea what that is), abalone and rack of lamb.
Before long we made the final turn and approach into Singapore’s Changi airport and pulled up to the gate. Immigration had no lines and after getting $100USD worth of Singapore Dollars, I quickly grabbed my bag, cleared customs and found my taxi to the hotel.