Originally Posted by
elephentravels
Just booked award tickets in August
SIN - MEL - WLG in J, return in Y on SQ 248/247... 120k miles for 2 pax, great promo from SQ.
Would it still be the old 772 planes?
Any idea if will disembark at MEL, do I need to apply for a visa for MEL?
What food to be expected?
And which side of the plane for the best views for each leg?
Yes, according to SeatGuru it's the old 772 planes -
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Singapore_Air/Singapore_Air_Boeing_777-200_2.php?flightno=248&date=
You transit Melbourne, you do not pass through Immigration
I always take the side that's away from the sun; apart from that you can never predict the exact path the pilot will take so it's impossible to say what you'll be able to see