SQ - "Capital Express" SIN CBR WLG Service
May 20, 2018, 4:50 am
#76
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: MEL
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Just flew SQ248 WLG-MEL in Y. Service was great, food excellent (seafood hor fun + ice cream), typical SQ style which is a big change for trans-Tasman flyers...
The plane is however old, seats lack any sort of support, the poor resolution on the IFE screen is noticeable, and it was amusing watching at the start how many people thought it was touch screen.
Load was 99% full in Y - upon disembarkation at MEL looked about 50/50 as to who was going 'upstairs' to continue to SIN and who was going straight ahead to leave at MEL.
The plane is however old, seats lack any sort of support, the poor resolution on the IFE screen is noticeable, and it was amusing watching at the start how many people thought it was touch screen.
Load was 99% full in Y - upon disembarkation at MEL looked about 50/50 as to who was going 'upstairs' to continue to SIN and who was going straight ahead to leave at MEL.
May 20, 2018, 12:18 pm
#77
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Just flew SQ248 WLG-MEL in Y. Service was great, food excellent (seafood hor fun + ice cream), typical SQ style which is a big change for trans-Tasman flyers...
The plane is however old, seats lack any sort of support, the poor resolution on the IFE screen is noticeable, and it was amusing watching at the start how many people thought it was touch screen.
Load was 99% full in Y - upon disembarkation at MEL looked about 50/50 as to who was going 'upstairs' to continue to SIN and who was going straight ahead to leave at MEL.
The plane is however old, seats lack any sort of support, the poor resolution on the IFE screen is noticeable, and it was amusing watching at the start how many people thought it was touch screen.
Load was 99% full in Y - upon disembarkation at MEL looked about 50/50 as to who was going 'upstairs' to continue to SIN and who was going straight ahead to leave at MEL.
I do agree IFE on 772 is pretty dated, as I have taken that flight as a regional J a few times.
May 21, 2018, 5:55 am
#78
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May 21, 2018, 5:14 pm
#79
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Interestingly there are plenty of J redemption seats CBR-SIN at the Saver rate showing up, but they don't show up at all for SYD-SIN on the same dates even though it's the same aircraft that now flies SYD-CBR-SIN. According the SQ app on my phone, SQ288 is a 777-300ER aircraft, which I understand has lie-flat seats. Only downside is the 60-minute stopover in CBR with no lounge (First World problem).
Unrelated: is anyone going to the SQ new seat demonstration in CBR tomorrow?
May 21, 2018, 6:01 pm
#80
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I flew SIN-MEL-WLG last week (and had flown it twice when it was SIN-CBR-WLG). Although they're still using an older plane I was much happier with it vs what they used for SIN-CBR-WLG. Two things I appreciated: much wider range of entertainment library, and the presence for USB outlet for charging phones.
I took as a downgrade however their doing away with dessert item for meals, replacing it with ice cream in cup.
I took as a downgrade however their doing away with dessert item for meals, replacing it with ice cream in cup.
May 26, 2018, 10:08 pm
#81
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Jul 16, 2018, 11:34 am
#82
Join Date: May 2017
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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?
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?
Jul 16, 2018, 1:39 pm
#83
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If you need an airside transit visa will depend on your passport, etc
Airlines use TIMATIC to check passengers eligibility to travel. You should not rely on posts from FT, but use official sources
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav
General sites. Some airlines have links to TIMATIC
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timatic
- https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/travelinformation.php
- https://www.emirates.com/nz/english/...uirements.aspx
- https://www.traveldoc.aero/Passenger/Check
MEL airport thread. Click to open the wiki.
Airport info MELBOURNE (MEL) - amenities, transfers, transport
Jul 16, 2018, 6:30 pm
#84
Join Date: Sep 2005
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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?
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?
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
Jul 16, 2018, 10:56 pm
#85
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Ended up booking a one-way redemption AKL-SYD-BKK-KIX (NZ C/ TG F/ TG F) for 65K United Miles (vs the 50K it was going to cost for the SQ slanted beds!) so it all worked out for me.
Thanks for the replies here anyway!
Thanks for the replies here anyway!
Looking for Business Class redemption ex-WLG, I see the new SQ flight WLG-MEL-SIN on the (I presume old old) 777-200. Would that be the old slanted Biz seats?
I assume so, since booking SQ C with UA miles is limited to non-flat beds, right?
That said, even for this itinerary, it might be ok in SQ C considering lounges in SIN, catering, service, etc.
Thoughts/ comments? Thanks!
I assume so, since booking SQ C with UA miles is limited to non-flat beds, right?
That said, even for this itinerary, it might be ok in SQ C considering lounges in SIN, catering, service, etc.
Thoughts/ comments? Thanks!
Jul 17, 2018, 12:09 am
#86
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Yes, according to SeatGuru it's the old 772 planes - https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Si...htno=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
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
Jul 17, 2018, 12:11 am
#87
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mauritius
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You will have to disembark at MEL. You will remain airside and do not formally enter Australia. Go through the transit door from arrivals side to departures side.
If you need an airside transit visa will depend on your passport, etc
Airlines use TIMATIC to check passengers eligibility to travel. You should not rely on posts from FT, but use official sources
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav
General sites. Some airlines have links to TIMATIC
MEL airport thread. Click to open the wiki.
Airport info MELBOURNE (MEL) - amenities, transfers, transport
If you need an airside transit visa will depend on your passport, etc
Airlines use TIMATIC to check passengers eligibility to travel. You should not rely on posts from FT, but use official sources
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav
General sites. Some airlines have links to TIMATIC
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timatic
- https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/travelinformation.php
- https://www.emirates.com/nz/english/...uirements.aspx
- https://www.traveldoc.aero/Passenger/Check
MEL airport thread. Click to open the wiki.
Airport info MELBOURNE (MEL) - amenities, transfers, transport
Jul 17, 2018, 1:51 am
#88
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Or just apply on-line.
When do you want to travel?
Do you have a NZ visa or other entry?
Jul 17, 2018, 3:51 am
#90
Join Date: May 2017
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In August, I don't need a visa for New Zealand. Just need one for the Australia transit.