I woke up about 3 hours later, when the aircraft was tracking over DPS. I used the ‘Room Service’ button to call the galley and ordered some light bites. I asked what was available, and was told that everything on the menu was still available except for the mushroom soup. The table was set and the food was served.



Salmon and Sand Crab Terrine


Tandoori Chicken Breast Sandwich


Small desserts


I watched older episodes of Top Gear and drank more Dom to while the time away. It was soon time to start the descent into Singapore. The mood lighting system has a dazzling array of colours, which simulated a sunrise within the cabin, oddly at 11pm local time.



The high ceiling in its entirety


We tracked north over Johor before turning to intercept the ILS for runway 20R.

Final approach for 20R off the nose camera

We touched down on schedule and taxied quickly to the gate.

Parting shot of the Suite, with the mattress pad and duvet

Going nowhere (at the gate)


I was first off the aircraft, as opposed to being first on in MEL, and cleared immigration swiftly through the automatic gates. I waited about 5 mins before the priority baggage was delivered.

All in all, this flight was beyond my wildest dreams, especially since I’m a normal university student on a student budget when travelling. This itinerary was particularly lucrative, as I was also offered the email upgrade for the return two weeks later, which I gladly paid for. So for a grand total of about AUD1600, I flew F MEL-SIN and then J SIN-MEL, which is in every possible scenario excellent value for money.

I never thought I’d get the chance to fly F again, but funnily enough, the next section of this report will detail my next F experience on EK, going on EK404 back to MEL in Feb earlier this year. The circumstances of my flying F on this next leg would astound even the most frequent travellers. Till then, enjoy this part of the report. It’s my first ever, so all comments are most welcome.

V