Gatehold room. The flight was pretty full! I was so glad to have upgraded to Business Class! Found out that the load is 3F/31J/222Y. Chock-a-block in economy today!
SQC still being refueled.
03 May 2011
Singapore Airlines
SQ 917
Manila (MNL) - Singapore (SIN)
B777-200
9V-SQC
Business Class
Boarding started quite late at about 1400hrs for a 1410hrs departure. No reasons given for the late boarding though. I was welcomed aboard (but not greeted by name at the door, opposite of my last 4 SQ flights where I was greeted by name even though I was flying economy). Proceeded to my seat at the first row of the aft business cabin. A big pillow and a blanket were already on the seat. Menu and headphones were preset in the magazine rack at the seat.
Boarding in progress.
At the gate.
Legroom at Row 15. Nice! Newspapers were also offered but not magazines.
Following that, hot towels and welcome drinks were offered. What better way to start my first Business Class experience than a Bollinger Special Cuvee champagne!
Boarding was completed quickly and we started our pushback 10min late. Flight time was estimated to be 3hrs.
Safety video was shown and we had a short taxi to Rwy06.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y07AJL3e9T0
There was no queue for takeoff! Unlike an hour ago when I saw a long queue of planes waiting for takeoff, some even waited for almost half hour!
Takeoff from Rwy06. Downtown Makati can be seen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zly96lvloZY
Office towers in Makati can be seen!
Making a right turn towards Singapore.
Climbing
After seatbelt signs were off, the crew came around with the Business class amenity kit of sockettes and eyeshades.
Noise-cancellation headphones.
All the inflight mags and menu.
Lets take a look at the beverages available:
Champagne and Wines
More Wines and Port
Cocktails and Spirits
Coffees and Teas. The selection is mind boggling!
Of course, juices and soft drinks (similar to economy) are also available.
Now for the food menu! Light meal would be served on this flight.
The crew then came around with post-takeoff drinks and a packet of nuts. I had ordered a Silver Kris Sling earlier on. Choices of main meals were also taken.
