Singapore (SQ) new first and business class, plus a medley of 12 F & C SQ flights
Jan 14, 2007, 10:21 am
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES NEW BUSINESS CLASS 77W
As I board and take my seat the doors close behind me. The business class cabin is full today. I had selected a bulkhead window seat in the forward, smaller, of the 2 business class cabins and now that I see it properly I am glad I have done so. The bulkhead seats are far less enclosing than the others. I think I would be slightly claustrophobic in the other seats. Also the large monitor (smaller than in first class but still larger than almost any other aircraft monitor) is further away and thus easier on the eyes, and with no seat in front there is no /\ to put legs into. (The pitch of these new seats is relatively short and the long bed width arises from a combination of the diagonal on the wide seat plus an insert shaped like /\ into the seat in front.)
The width is huge, but not as overwhelmingly wide as in first class. I find I do have to put my legs on a slight angle to stretch out fully, but there is plenty of room even for those quite tall. Here there are overhead bins so the carry on does not intrude on legroom. The seat is again slippery. This time I have 2 large pillows so I use the same wedge technique to good effect. The seat doesn’t have many pockets or cubby holes so I end up with a lot of papers and stuff on the seat beside me and on the floor.
As in first class, the crockery, cutlery and glassware have changed. The satay is now served on a tray with several square bowls. So no more choice of having the sauce served on top or on the side – it is served in its own bowl for the passenger to either pour over or dunk with. The salt and pepper shakers are cute – a little snowman!
Now that I don’t have to deal any more this trip with restrictions on liquids I use the service failure voucher and some of my PPS requalification vouchers.
I get a good deep sleep for several hours – it is comfortable for sleeping. Or maybe I am just so tired. This small cabin is very quiet.
We land in the tropical dawn.
As I board and take my seat the doors close behind me. The business class cabin is full today. I had selected a bulkhead window seat in the forward, smaller, of the 2 business class cabins and now that I see it properly I am glad I have done so. The bulkhead seats are far less enclosing than the others. I think I would be slightly claustrophobic in the other seats. Also the large monitor (smaller than in first class but still larger than almost any other aircraft monitor) is further away and thus easier on the eyes, and with no seat in front there is no /\ to put legs into. (The pitch of these new seats is relatively short and the long bed width arises from a combination of the diagonal on the wide seat plus an insert shaped like /\ into the seat in front.)
The width is huge, but not as overwhelmingly wide as in first class. I find I do have to put my legs on a slight angle to stretch out fully, but there is plenty of room even for those quite tall. Here there are overhead bins so the carry on does not intrude on legroom. The seat is again slippery. This time I have 2 large pillows so I use the same wedge technique to good effect. The seat doesn’t have many pockets or cubby holes so I end up with a lot of papers and stuff on the seat beside me and on the floor.
As in first class, the crockery, cutlery and glassware have changed. The satay is now served on a tray with several square bowls. So no more choice of having the sauce served on top or on the side – it is served in its own bowl for the passenger to either pour over or dunk with. The salt and pepper shakers are cute – a little snowman!
Now that I don’t have to deal any more this trip with restrictions on liquids I use the service failure voucher and some of my PPS requalification vouchers.
I get a good deep sleep for several hours – it is comfortable for sleeping. Or maybe I am just so tired. This small cabin is very quiet.
We land in the tropical dawn.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:22 am
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Paris to Singapore SQ333 Business Class Menu December 2006
LUNCH menu
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Mesclun with marinated Greek seafood salad
Thousand Island dressing
Balsamic and virgin olive oil dressing
The Main Event
Fillet of sole in shellfish-tarragon sauce, carrots, asparagus and boiled potato
Chicken blanquette style served with seasonal vegetables and fettuchine
Wok fried beef in hot bean sauce with seasonal vegetables and fried rice
Pan seared lamb loin served with natural jus, eggplant pureed and sautéed assorted capsicums
A Sweet Note
Chocolate pudding with raspberry
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
SNACK menu
Fancy a snack? Take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Oriental vegetarian ciabatta
Smoked ham in focaccia bun
Smoked tuna in onion ciabatta
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Snickers chocolate bar
Ritz Bits biscuits
Kettle Classic potato chips ‘Mesquite Barbecue’
Kjeldsens cookies
Bananas
BREAKFAST menu
A Fresh Start
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
A Healthy Note
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or Birchermuesli
Plain or fruit yoghurt
The Main Event
Selection of dim sum
Prawn har kow, fried radish cake and pork siew mai
Fried noodles with roast chicken, cabbage and mushroom
Chive omelette with veal sausage, grilled tomato and sautéed potatoes
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast.
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu found above
BEVERAGES menu
Mix of the Month
Orange Cooler
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Tea Selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light
Ginger Ale
Seven-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
LUNCH menu
To Nibble On
Satay
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
A Savoury Note
Mesclun with marinated Greek seafood salad
Thousand Island dressing
Balsamic and virgin olive oil dressing
The Main Event
Fillet of sole in shellfish-tarragon sauce, carrots, asparagus and boiled potato
Chicken blanquette style served with seasonal vegetables and fettuchine
Wok fried beef in hot bean sauce with seasonal vegetables and fried rice
Pan seared lamb loin served with natural jus, eggplant pureed and sautéed assorted capsicums
A Sweet Note
Chocolate pudding with raspberry
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
SNACK menu
Fancy a snack? Take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Oriental vegetarian ciabatta
Smoked ham in focaccia bun
Smoked tuna in onion ciabatta
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Snickers chocolate bar
Ritz Bits biscuits
Kettle Classic potato chips ‘Mesquite Barbecue’
Kjeldsens cookies
Bananas
BREAKFAST menu
A Fresh Start
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
A Healthy Note
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or Birchermuesli
Plain or fruit yoghurt
The Main Event
Selection of dim sum
Prawn har kow, fried radish cake and pork siew mai
Fried noodles with roast chicken, cabbage and mushroom
Chive omelette with veal sausage, grilled tomato and sautéed potatoes
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast.
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu found above
BEVERAGES menu
Mix of the Month
Orange Cooler
Cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
Aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
Spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
Beer
International Selection
Stout
Guinness Stout
Champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
White Wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
Red Wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belguardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
Port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
Gourmet Coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
Tea Selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
Specialty Coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
Other Beverages
Chocolate
Milo
Mineral Water
Sparkling
Still
Fruit Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bitter Lemon
Coke
Coke Light
Ginger Ale
Seven-Up
Milk
Full Cream
Low Fat
Jan 14, 2007, 10:23 am
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SUMMARY of NEW PRODUCT 77W
My thoughts on the new products are that the new first class is disappointing. Yes it is very nice, but not a big change from the existing skysuite. Some features I don’t like or thought could have been done better (eg storage of carry-ons, having a more comfortable seat mode). The IFE problem I experienced is likely just teething problem with the new system – I don’t expect it to be any less reliable than Wisemen 3000.
The new business class is very nice and a good step up from the existing spacebed. But, I’ll withhold judgement until I try out a non-bulkhead seat as I think the experience in those could be quite different to the bulkhead seat.
SQ has introduced significant increases in costs on 77W flights (eg surcharges on the specific flights for *A and other RTW products, double Kris Flyer mileage for awards and upgrades) and restricted availability of discounted paid booking classes and awards. Clearly they feel the products are so much better than the competition that they can do this. I am not so sure, and while I still have a choice (ie while the 77W roll out is still in early stages) it won’t be an automatic decision on my part to take the 77W flights.
My thoughts on the new products are that the new first class is disappointing. Yes it is very nice, but not a big change from the existing skysuite. Some features I don’t like or thought could have been done better (eg storage of carry-ons, having a more comfortable seat mode). The IFE problem I experienced is likely just teething problem with the new system – I don’t expect it to be any less reliable than Wisemen 3000.
The new business class is very nice and a good step up from the existing spacebed. But, I’ll withhold judgement until I try out a non-bulkhead seat as I think the experience in those could be quite different to the bulkhead seat.
SQ has introduced significant increases in costs on 77W flights (eg surcharges on the specific flights for *A and other RTW products, double Kris Flyer mileage for awards and upgrades) and restricted availability of discounted paid booking classes and awards. Clearly they feel the products are so much better than the competition that they can do this. I am not so sure, and while I still have a choice (ie while the 77W roll out is still in early stages) it won’t be an automatic decision on my part to take the 77W flights.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:23 am
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SINGAPORE to JAKARTA in Business Class on SQ A345
On disembarking I rush to the lounge for I have a shortish connection, the first of several short connections today, and lots to do. First I check my account to see if it is already too late to switch earning to another FFP – it is.
Then I get checked in for my onward flights and manage to get all 5 boarding passes – yay that makes the other transits much easier. Now a shower and freshen up. By now it is time to rush off to the gate to beat the 10 minutes before departure deadline. Phew now I can relax a bit more.
When I reach the gate I see boarding hasn’t yet commenced, but there is only a short wait. I make a mental note of how long the delay is, for as I mentioned already I have some tight onward connections.
The aircraft is full and the flight uneventful.
On disembarking I rush to the lounge for I have a shortish connection, the first of several short connections today, and lots to do. First I check my account to see if it is already too late to switch earning to another FFP – it is.
Then I get checked in for my onward flights and manage to get all 5 boarding passes – yay that makes the other transits much easier. Now a shower and freshen up. By now it is time to rush off to the gate to beat the 10 minutes before departure deadline. Phew now I can relax a bit more.
When I reach the gate I see boarding hasn’t yet commenced, but there is only a short wait. I make a mental note of how long the delay is, for as I mentioned already I have some tight onward connections.
The aircraft is full and the flight uneventful.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:24 am
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Singapore to Jakarta SQ154 Business Class Menu December 2006
BREAKFAST menu
To Start With
A choice of apple, tomato, freshly squeezed orange juice or soya bean milk
Fruit
Fresh fruit
Wholesome Beginnings
Bami goring
Indonesian fried noodles with chicken and prawns
Egg-vegetable frittata with chicken sausage, roasted tomato and gratin potato
Baked eggs served with veal sausages, roasted tomato and hash brown potato
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
Hot Beverages
Coffee – Tea
BREAKFAST menu
To Start With
A choice of apple, tomato, freshly squeezed orange juice or soya bean milk
Fruit
Fresh fruit
Wholesome Beginnings
Bami goring
Indonesian fried noodles with chicken and prawns
Egg-vegetable frittata with chicken sausage, roasted tomato and gratin potato
Baked eggs served with veal sausages, roasted tomato and hash brown potato
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
Hot Beverages
Coffee – Tea
Jan 14, 2007, 10:25 am
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JAKARTA to SINGAPORE in Business Class on SQ A345
The same drill as before, to transfer, the only differences being this time the transit security station is manned but they don’t ask me to put my carry on through xray. Perhaps they remembered me from previous transits?
The load on the return flight is lower thus the turnaround is cut short and very little time in the lounge. Back through security to the gate, pay my departure tax and take the same seat I just left some 25 minutes prior. We’ve made up the earlier small delay and are back on time.
Another uneventful flight apart from the usual circle around Singapore to land from the north and a long taxi to the end of pier E. It always amazes me how often the runway direction changes while I do a Jakarta turnaround – take off from Singapore to the north, ie the long way and by the time we get back we land from the north, ie the long way. Regulars of this flight will know what arriving at the gate at the end of pier E means – yup security check on arrival, which gets announced as a random check but is mainly for Jakarta flights (and rarely also for Bangkok). So my short transit has been further reduced.
The same drill as before, to transfer, the only differences being this time the transit security station is manned but they don’t ask me to put my carry on through xray. Perhaps they remembered me from previous transits?
The load on the return flight is lower thus the turnaround is cut short and very little time in the lounge. Back through security to the gate, pay my departure tax and take the same seat I just left some 25 minutes prior. We’ve made up the earlier small delay and are back on time.
Another uneventful flight apart from the usual circle around Singapore to land from the north and a long taxi to the end of pier E. It always amazes me how often the runway direction changes while I do a Jakarta turnaround – take off from Singapore to the north, ie the long way and by the time we get back we land from the north, ie the long way. Regulars of this flight will know what arriving at the gate at the end of pier E means – yup security check on arrival, which gets announced as a random check but is mainly for Jakarta flights (and rarely also for Bangkok). So my short transit has been further reduced.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:26 am
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Jakarta to Singapore SQ165 Business Class Menu December 2006
Main Courses
Braised salmon in hot bean sauce with seasonal vegetables and egg noodles
Beef rending
Indonesian style braised beef with vegetables in coconut gravy and steamed rice
Spaghetti pasta with stewed prawns, olives and capsicum in tomato sauce
Dessert
Gratin of fruits
Hot Beverages
Coffee – Tea
Main Courses
Braised salmon in hot bean sauce with seasonal vegetables and egg noodles
Beef rending
Indonesian style braised beef with vegetables in coconut gravy and steamed rice
Spaghetti pasta with stewed prawns, olives and capsicum in tomato sauce
Dessert
Gratin of fruits
Hot Beverages
Coffee – Tea
Jan 14, 2007, 10:26 am
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SINGAPORE to BANGKOK in Business Class on SQ 773
Nonetheless I decide to run to the lounge for a quick shower as I know from experience the later transit opportunity for a shower often ends up too short to actually get a shower. I flash my card as I dash into the lounge, quickly shower and clean up and minutes later I am on my way, checking the monitor by the escalator as I go for the departure gate. Dang F58 – a long way. Still I am glad my knowledge of Changi has enabled me to have the shower, if I was less experienced I might not have thought it possible in the under 30 minutes available from arrival to departure gate closing.
I made it onboard and kicked back. Business class and economy class were full but first class had a light load. I think I was still very tired as the flight went by in a blur even though I didn’t sleep.
We arrived in Suvarnabhumi on time, which meant an easy transfer. No need to rush down the long corridors.
Nonetheless I decide to run to the lounge for a quick shower as I know from experience the later transit opportunity for a shower often ends up too short to actually get a shower. I flash my card as I dash into the lounge, quickly shower and clean up and minutes later I am on my way, checking the monitor by the escalator as I go for the departure gate. Dang F58 – a long way. Still I am glad my knowledge of Changi has enabled me to have the shower, if I was less experienced I might not have thought it possible in the under 30 minutes available from arrival to departure gate closing.
I made it onboard and kicked back. Business class and economy class were full but first class had a light load. I think I was still very tired as the flight went by in a blur even though I didn’t sleep.
We arrived in Suvarnabhumi on time, which meant an easy transfer. No need to rush down the long corridors.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:27 am
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Singapore to Bangkok SQ64 Business Class Menu December 2006
LUNCH menu
A Savoury Note
Yam somo
Thai style pomelo with prawn salad
The Main Event
Salmon fillet with crushed green peas and pea veloute, carrot and new potatoes
Nasi Lemak
[i]Malay style coconut rice with spicy prawns, peanuts, grilled fish cake and egg omelette
Ba mee rad nar
Thai style braised egg noodles with scallops, prawns, fish and leafy greens
A Sweet Note
Fresh fruit selection
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belgvardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat
LUNCH menu
A Savoury Note
Yam somo
Thai style pomelo with prawn salad
The Main Event
Salmon fillet with crushed green peas and pea veloute, carrot and new potatoes
Nasi Lemak
[i]Malay style coconut rice with spicy prawns, peanuts, grilled fish cake and egg omelette
Ba mee rad nar
Thai style braised egg noodles with scallops, prawns, fish and leafy greens
A Sweet Note
Fresh fruit selection
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belgvardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat
Jan 14, 2007, 10:28 am
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BANGKOK to SINGAPORE in Business Class on SQ 773
Again I swept past the transit counters and up to the business class lounge. I took the opportunity to check emails for the first time in days, which kept me busy until it was time to leave for the gate.
Even though my boarding pass was on Raffles Class stock I knew I had a first class seat so I was wondering whether I had gotten an op-up or whether I had gotten a first seat with business service due to no first class passengers on the flight. In my experience the latter is fairly rare on SQ (as indeed is an op-up), slightly more common is to have a 3-class aircraft assigned to a 2-class flight. However this flight is normally sold as 3-class.
I found out on boarding that there were no first class passengers and so the first class seats were assigned to some high status passengers instead, with business class meal and drink. The business class cabin was full but in the first class cabin we had plenty of spare seats.
We left on time and since we weren’t getting first class food or drink I decided to make the most of the comfy seat and space and get some more sleep. We arrived on time, which means just enough time to visit the lounge and get a Dom Perignon on the way to another gate for the last flight of this trip.
Again I swept past the transit counters and up to the business class lounge. I took the opportunity to check emails for the first time in days, which kept me busy until it was time to leave for the gate.
Even though my boarding pass was on Raffles Class stock I knew I had a first class seat so I was wondering whether I had gotten an op-up or whether I had gotten a first seat with business service due to no first class passengers on the flight. In my experience the latter is fairly rare on SQ (as indeed is an op-up), slightly more common is to have a 3-class aircraft assigned to a 2-class flight. However this flight is normally sold as 3-class.
I found out on boarding that there were no first class passengers and so the first class seats were assigned to some high status passengers instead, with business class meal and drink. The business class cabin was full but in the first class cabin we had plenty of spare seats.
We left on time and since we weren’t getting first class food or drink I decided to make the most of the comfy seat and space and get some more sleep. We arrived on time, which means just enough time to visit the lounge and get a Dom Perignon on the way to another gate for the last flight of this trip.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:29 am
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Bangkok to Singapore SQ67 Business Class Menu December 2006
LIGHT MEAL menu
A Savoury Note
Marinated prawns with nicoise salad
Caesar dressing
The Main Event
Seared beef fillet in red wine sauce, roasted vegetables and sautéed potatoes with capers
Pan fried seabass in tarragon sauce with sautéed vegetables and linguine pasta
Thai style pandan chicken, braised beancurd with vegetable and fried pineapple rice
A Sweet Note
Fresh fruit selection
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belgvardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat
LIGHT MEAL menu
A Savoury Note
Marinated prawns with nicoise salad
Caesar dressing
The Main Event
Seared beef fillet in red wine sauce, roasted vegetables and sautéed potatoes with capers
Pan fried seabass in tarragon sauce with sautéed vegetables and linguine pasta
Thai style pandan chicken, braised beancurd with vegetable and fried pineapple rice
A Sweet Note
Fresh fruit selection
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
Montagny 1er Cru 2004
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Serrata Belgvardo 2003 Igt Maremma Toscana
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat
Jan 14, 2007, 10:29 am
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SINGAPORE to AUCKLAND in Business Class on SQ 747
By the time I reach the gate boarding is well underway. Boarding always starts well before departure on flights to New Zealand. I take my preferred exit row seat (well preferred apart from first class of course). Surprisingly the flight is not full.
For about the fifth time this year on an SQ aircraft the aircon isn’t working properly and the cabin is very hot. Fortunately I don’t have long to wait until we pushback and the aircon then comes on, but it takes nearly an hour for the cabin temperature to be comfortable.
After dinner I fall asleep once more. I usually switch the monitor to flight path before I go to sleep so that if I wake I can easily tell how much longer we have – whether to wake up or go back to sleep. Yet, as usual, while I was asleep an FA turned off my screen so that I wouldn’t be woken by the glare.
I get woken up about an hour out of Auckland for breakfast. We have made good time with a very strong jetstream tailwind – ground speed is currently 1150 km/h or more than 700 mph. So breakfast is a rush but I don’t mind – I needed the sleep more.
We come straight in to land and have beaten some other Asian flights. I am surprised to see no queues at the upstairs immigration desk for Australian and New Zealand residents. However I do end up being delayed. The agent takes an age muttering about how the computer won’t accept the entry, all the while I am wondering if it is real or a delay tactic to get an officer into position downstairs. Eventually he calls his supervisor who advises him to reboot, but let me through first.
Then I head across town to work. Thus ends my quick trip on SQ. I hope you enjoyed the report.
By the time I reach the gate boarding is well underway. Boarding always starts well before departure on flights to New Zealand. I take my preferred exit row seat (well preferred apart from first class of course). Surprisingly the flight is not full.
For about the fifth time this year on an SQ aircraft the aircon isn’t working properly and the cabin is very hot. Fortunately I don’t have long to wait until we pushback and the aircon then comes on, but it takes nearly an hour for the cabin temperature to be comfortable.
After dinner I fall asleep once more. I usually switch the monitor to flight path before I go to sleep so that if I wake I can easily tell how much longer we have – whether to wake up or go back to sleep. Yet, as usual, while I was asleep an FA turned off my screen so that I wouldn’t be woken by the glare.
I get woken up about an hour out of Auckland for breakfast. We have made good time with a very strong jetstream tailwind – ground speed is currently 1150 km/h or more than 700 mph. So breakfast is a rush but I don’t mind – I needed the sleep more.
We come straight in to land and have beaten some other Asian flights. I am surprised to see no queues at the upstairs immigration desk for Australian and New Zealand residents. However I do end up being delayed. The agent takes an age muttering about how the computer won’t accept the entry, all the while I am wondering if it is real or a delay tactic to get an officer into position downstairs. Eventually he calls his supervisor who advises him to reboot, but let me through first.
Then I head across town to work. Thus ends my quick trip on SQ. I hope you enjoyed the report.
Jan 14, 2007, 10:30 am
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Singapore to Auckland SQ285 Business Class Menu Christmas 2006
DINNER menu
A Savoury Note
Smoked salmon with apple salad
The Main Event
Roast Christmas turkey with chestnut stuffing and gravy, carrot, Brussel sprouts and candied sweet potatoes
Roasted beef fillet served with red wine sauce, sautéed mushrooms, buttered vegetables and roasted potato
Thai style minced fish with coconut cream, pumpkin fried egg and steamed rice
Grilled marinated lamb chops served with black peppercorn sauce, buttered vegetables and mashed potato
A Sweet Note
Roasted pumpkin crème brulee for the festive season
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
SNACK menu
Fancy a snack? Take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Oriental vegetarian ciabatta
Smoked ham in focaccia bun
Smoked tuna in onion ciabatta
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Chocolate bar
Biscuits
Potato chips
Kjeldsens cookies
Bananas
BEFORE TOUCH-DOWN menu
A Fresh Start
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
A Healthy Note
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or Birchermuesli
Plain or fruit yoghurt
The Main Event
Selection of dim sum
Steamed rice roll with chicken, Shanghainese pork dumpling and shrimp dumpling
Grilled beef fillet and veal sausage, vegetables frittata, tomato, asparagus and roesti potato
Asparagus omelette served with chicken sausage, roasted tomato, sautéed mushroom and hash brown potato
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast.
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu found above
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2005 Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Churton Marlborough 2003 Pinot Noir
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat
DINNER menu
A Savoury Note
Smoked salmon with apple salad
The Main Event
Roast Christmas turkey with chestnut stuffing and gravy, carrot, Brussel sprouts and candied sweet potatoes
Roasted beef fillet served with red wine sauce, sautéed mushrooms, buttered vegetables and roasted potato
Thai style minced fish with coconut cream, pumpkin fried egg and steamed rice
Grilled marinated lamb chops served with black peppercorn sauce, buttered vegetables and mashed potato
A Sweet Note
Roasted pumpkin crème brulee for the festive season
The Cheese Board
Gourmet cheese with garnishes
Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
and pralines
SNACK menu
Fancy a snack? Take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Noodles
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Sandwiches
Oriental vegetarian ciabatta
Smoked ham in focaccia bun
Smoked tuna in onion ciabatta
Snacks
Roasted mixed nuts
Chocolate bar
Biscuits
Potato chips
Kjeldsens cookies
Bananas
BEFORE TOUCH-DOWN menu
A Fresh Start
A choice of apple, tomato or freshly squeezed orange juice
Fresh fruit
A Healthy Note
Choice of cereals or yoghurt
Cornflakes with milk or Birchermuesli
Plain or fruit yoghurt
The Main Event
Selection of dim sum
Steamed rice roll with chicken, Shanghainese pork dumpling and shrimp dumpling
Grilled beef fillet and veal sausage, vegetables frittata, tomato, asparagus and roesti potato
Asparagus omelette served with chicken sausage, roasted tomato, sautéed mushroom and hash brown potato
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter – Fruit preserve
A Connoisseur’s Choice
Gourmet coffee
Selection of tea
Your Breakfast Choice
This convenient breakfast option lets you enjoy all the sleep you want, uninterrupted. Please inform our crew of your choice before lights out – if they do not receive your selection, you will be awakened in time for The Complete Breakfast.
The Complete Breakfast*
Take your pick of the Main Event from our scrumptious selections.
Served earliest 2.5 hours prior to arrival
Continental Breakfast*
Delight in this simple yet wholesome meal.
Served earliest 1.5 hours prior to arrival
* Kindly refer to the breakfast menu found above
BEVERAGES menu
special cocktail
Orange Cooler
cocktails
Singapore Sling
Silver Kris Sling
Gin Fizz
Cloud Nine
Screwdriver
Bloody Mary
Daiquiri
Red or White Wine Cooler
aperitifs
Campari
Dry Vermouth
non-alcoholic cocktails
Citrus Royale
Tropical Sparkle
Golden Spice
Fruit Spritzer
Sunrise Surprise
spirits
Cognac XO Otard
Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
Gordon’s Dry Gin
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka
Bacardi Carta Blanca
liqueurs
Cointreau
Tia Maria
Baileys Original Irish Cream
beer
International Selection
stout
Guinness Stout
champagne
Piper Heidsieck 1999
white wines
2005 Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Riesling Kabinett Balthasar Ress.
red wines
Chateau Cissac 1998 Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc
Chateau Beau-site 2000 Saint-Estephe
Churton Marlborough 2003 Pinot Noir
port
Dow 2001 Late Bottled Vintage Port
tea selection
Pure Ceylon Tea
Earl Grey
Darjeeling
Camomile
Decaffeinated Tea
Japanese Green Tea
Chinese Jasmine Tea
Chinese Oolong Tea
gourmet coffees
Brazil Santos Bourbon
Colombian Supremo
Kenyan AA Kilimanjaro
specialty coffees
Brewed Coffee
Café Royal
Espresso
Cappuccino
Decaffeinated Coffee
Mocha
other beverages
Chocolate
Milo
mineral water
Sparkling mineral water
Non-sparkling mineral water
fruit juices
Apple, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato
soft drinks
Bitter Lemon, Coke, Coke Light, Ginger Ale and Seven-Up
iced drinks
Iced Tea
Iced Coffee
Iced Mocha
Iced Chocolate
Iced Milo
milk
Full Cream or Low Fat