SIN Run 2006
Jan 6, 2006, 12:38 am
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Kev,
What is this? Some kind of attempt to see if I really can play with HTML that fast? :-)
No worries sir, I have the updates in place as I type. See you soon,
Mike
What is this? Some kind of attempt to see if I really can play with HTML that fast? :-)
No worries sir, I have the updates in place as I type. See you soon,
Mike
Originally Posted by kluau88
Change in plans...Still arriving on Thursday evening, but now departing on Monday AM. Should be around for Friday evening and Saturday day activities. Have plans Saturday evening and most of Sunday.
Jan 6, 2006, 12:47 am
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Originally Posted by serfty
Personally I round-up S$0.5-1 in taxis as I have chatted to enough drivers to know how tough things are for them.
Jan 6, 2006, 1:19 am
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Originally Posted by Hunki
We are thinking about going to Kuala Lumpur after this party. Does anybody have any advice on how to get there and what to do when we arrive?
I'd recommend first class with Transtar Travel: +65 6299 9009 :: http://www.transtar.com.sg
There is also www.plusliner.com or www.aeroline.com.my
Jan 6, 2006, 9:20 am
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Originally Posted by shortfinals
If you're on SQ1 connecting through there's no time to have a shower as you've got be rescreened at security. Besides, it'd be at some really early hour and probably a little cold too.
Jan 6, 2006, 9:21 am
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Originally Posted by manar
I'd recommend first class with Transtar Travel: +65 6299 9009 :: http://www.transtar.com.sg
Jan 6, 2006, 9:24 am
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Thanks manar
Seems a bit wrong suggesting this on a mileage run, but if cost is moderately important and you still want to take in KL then you should seriously consider taking a luxury coach.
In true FlyerTalk fashion, however, we were swayed to flying first on SQ and MF so we could check out their respective first-class lounges and, thereafter, be in a position to properly compare them with the UA RCC.
BTW, mjm, we will probably be spending Sunday evening with our Singaporean friends and not make the night safari.
Jan 6, 2006, 5:02 pm
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Thanks for the help, Manar.. I appreciate all I can get. ^
Originally Posted by manar
As mjm said, tipping is not needed in Singapore. Just think of it as a European city in terms of how most things work. It's certainly a match in terms of development, though much cheaper. I say European as restaurants charge service and waiters/waitresses are paid reasonably so tipping there is a nicety rather than required.
Personally I round-up S$0.5-1 in taxis as I have chatted to enough drivers to know how tough things are for them.
Personally I round-up S$0.5-1 in taxis as I have chatted to enough drivers to know how tough things are for them.
Jan 6, 2006, 6:03 pm
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Originally Posted by ws8n
Got plenty of time...done it b4 buddy! The water is a tad cold though....not sure if they fixed it already...o well, will find out next week.
Jan 6, 2006, 7:55 pm
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Originally Posted by CGK
....yes, you have time for the shower, as long as you walk fast towards the security and to the lounge. But again, it depends on the other pax who takes shower before you. I know some would really take a very long shower...
Jan 6, 2006, 8:33 pm
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Originally Posted by belle3388
I would also bring clorox or tilex and a pair of beach slippers. The tiled floor is visibly moldy and yucky. Last April I was there, the purple towels were smelly, torn with holes and stained. I showed them to the agent, she said ''oh, sorry", and put them aside.
Jan 7, 2006, 6:54 am
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In true FlyerTalk fashion, however, we were swayed to flying first on SQ and MF so we could check out their respective first-class lounges and, thereafter, be in a position to properly compare them with the UA RCC.
IMHO the SKL SIN F and the MH F in KUL are two of the finest lounges in the world....We could only "wish" to have things like this in our RCC's.....Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!Best wishes, Dave
Jan 7, 2006, 9:58 am
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Unfortunately I really won't be able to make it all the way to SIN this year... 
Rain check, okay?
BUT I will be in HKG 01/13 to 01/16, at least if my luck as a non-rev'er on LX holds. Maybe some of you pass through there on the way to Singapore?
Rain check, okay?BUT I will be in HKG 01/13 to 01/16, at least if my luck as a non-rev'er on LX holds. Maybe some of you pass through there on the way to Singapore?
Jan 7, 2006, 2:33 pm
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Originally Posted by bseller
I can't wait to hear that comparison!! IMHO the SKL SIN F and the MH F in KUL are two of the finest lounges in the world....We could only "wish" to have things like this in our RCC's.....Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!
Best wishes, Dave
IMHO the SKL SIN F and the MH F in KUL are two of the finest lounges in the world....We could only "wish" to have things like this in our RCC's.....Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!Best wishes, Dave
