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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 5:40 am
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alex0683de
 
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Originally Posted by MegatopLover
I did not fly the inaugural flight (on which I'm sure that people burst into applause), but I did take SQ 21 EWR-SIN about six months after it began. I sort of expected applause upon touchdown after 17+ hours in the air, but no one got it started. I'd say that's probably the result of having so many experienced travelers on board, as opposed to crowds of newbies who don't get to fly very often.
I would think after 17 hours of flying (and hitting SQ's fabulous booze) most people would be too tired or wasted to clap. I know I would...

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