Photo Report from a Vegetarian Traveller on SQ(C), TG(F+C), TK(F+C), BA(C) & LX(F+C)
Jul 23, 2010, 3:24 am
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SIN
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Photo Report from a Vegetarian Traveller on SQ(C), TG(F+C), TK(F+C), BA(C) & LX(F+C)
Itinerary:
1) Route: SIN - BKK
Flight: SQ 976
Dep: 16:00 PM
Arr: 17:25 PM
Class: C
2) Route: BKK - NRT
Flight: TG 676
Dep: 07:35 AM
Arr: 15:45 PM
Class: F
3) Route: NRT - IST
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 13:35 PM
Arr: 19:40 PM
Class: F
4) Route: IST - MAD
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 08:15 AM
Arr: 11:40 AM
Class: C
5) Route: MAD - PRG (Will not be covered)
Flight: W6 840
Dep: 15:10 PM
Arr: 17:55 PM
Class: Y
6) Route: PRG - LHR
Flight: BA 855
Dep: 12:15 PM
Arr: 13:25 PM
Class: C
7) Route: LHR - BRU
Flight: BA 396
Dep: 14:05 PM
Arr: 16:15 PM
Class: C
8) Route: BRU - ZRH
Flight: LX 781
Dep: 14:50 PM
Arr: 16:10 PM
Class: C
9) Route: ZRH - DXB
Flight: LX 242
Dep: 12:45 PM
Arr: 20:50 PM
Class: F
10) Route: DXB - BKK
Flight: TG 518
Dep: 22:20 PM
Arr: 08:05 AM + 1
Class: F
11) Route: BKK - SIN
Flight: TG 413
Dep: 11:15 AM
Arr: 14:30 PM
Class: C
1) Route: SIN - BKK
Flight: SQ 976
Dep: 16:00 PM
Arr: 17:25 PM
Class: C
2) Route: BKK - NRT
Flight: TG 676
Dep: 07:35 AM
Arr: 15:45 PM
Class: F
3) Route: NRT - IST
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 13:35 PM
Arr: 19:40 PM
Class: F
4) Route: IST - MAD
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 08:15 AM
Arr: 11:40 AM
Class: C
5) Route: MAD - PRG (Will not be covered)
Flight: W6 840
Dep: 15:10 PM
Arr: 17:55 PM
Class: Y
6) Route: PRG - LHR
Flight: BA 855
Dep: 12:15 PM
Arr: 13:25 PM
Class: C
7) Route: LHR - BRU
Flight: BA 396
Dep: 14:05 PM
Arr: 16:15 PM
Class: C
8) Route: BRU - ZRH
Flight: LX 781
Dep: 14:50 PM
Arr: 16:10 PM
Class: C
9) Route: ZRH - DXB
Flight: LX 242
Dep: 12:45 PM
Arr: 20:50 PM
Class: F
10) Route: DXB - BKK
Flight: TG 518
Dep: 22:20 PM
Arr: 08:05 AM + 1
Class: F
11) Route: BKK - SIN
Flight: TG 413
Dep: 11:15 AM
Arr: 14:30 PM
Class: C
Last edited by luv_flying; Aug 22, 2010 at 2:00 am
Jul 23, 2010, 3:25 am
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I have booked in total 8 sectors with open jaw between Madrid and Brussels. 1 sector from Madrid to Prague by LCC Wizz Air and 2 Sectors (1 award business class ticket) from Prague to Brussels by British Airways with 4 days stopover in London. I intentionally booked some layovers exceeding 10 hours in BKK (to maximise lounge usage in TG F class lounge and massage 
, NRT (to visit Narita city) and ZRH (to enjoy an authentic rosti dinner and a cup of hot chocolate @ Sprungli) . I also had 1 night 5* hotel stay in IST provided by TK due to onward morning flight to MAD the next day.
In summary, SIN-BKK-NRT-IST-MAD-PRG-LON-BRU-ZRH-DXB-BKK-SIN
1) Route: SIN - BKK
Flight: SQ 976
Dep: 04:00 PM
Arr: 05:25 PM
Class: C
Seat: 15K
I had 2 airlines to choose between Thai and SQ for this sector and the obvious choice was SQ - for the lounge in Changi T3 and BTC Roasted Vegetables for the vegetarian.
SQ Lounges in T2 and T3 - nothing impressive about SQ business lounges. Basic amenities - food, internet, shower and reading materials. The food varieties were basically on par with many airlines in Asian airports (although better than most European lounges). On the plus side, there were plenty of seats in T3 which I think is more than enough for people travelling to Europe. One thing I have observed that bars (champagnes, liquors and wines) are not anywhere near the food buffet, they are hiding in another corner that no one will ever notice! A smart move by SQ
T3 Lounge
Take note of the mini massage shower holes located at the centre
T2 Lounge
, NRT (to visit Narita city) and ZRH (to enjoy an authentic rosti dinner and a cup of hot chocolate @ Sprungli) . I also had 1 night 5* hotel stay in IST provided by TK due to onward morning flight to MAD the next day. In summary, SIN-BKK-NRT-IST-MAD-PRG-LON-BRU-ZRH-DXB-BKK-SIN
1) Route: SIN - BKK
Flight: SQ 976
Dep: 04:00 PM
Arr: 05:25 PM
Class: C
Seat: 15K
I had 2 airlines to choose between Thai and SQ for this sector and the obvious choice was SQ - for the lounge in Changi T3 and BTC Roasted Vegetables for the vegetarian.
SQ Lounges in T2 and T3 - nothing impressive about SQ business lounges. Basic amenities - food, internet, shower and reading materials. The food varieties were basically on par with many airlines in Asian airports (although better than most European lounges). On the plus side, there were plenty of seats in T3 which I think is more than enough for people travelling to Europe. One thing I have observed that bars (champagnes, liquors and wines) are not anywhere near the food buffet, they are hiding in another corner that no one will ever notice! A smart move by SQ
T3 Lounge
Take note of the mini massage shower holes located at the centre
T2 Lounge
Last edited by luv_flying; Aug 21, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Jul 23, 2010, 3:28 am
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Location: SIN
Posts: 543
In flight - Overall, good service by the airline crews, nothing to complain about.
Ordered BTC Roasted Vegetables. For the vegetarians, do not assume by ordering BTC roasted vegetables, you will get vegetarian appetizers. (You need to make a call to customer service to remind them)
Had Heidsieck for pre takeoff, Apple Bliss for post takeoff, followed by Riesling with the meals (not in the menu) and end with Colombian Supremo coffee.
Some exclusive offerings that you might not find on other airlines: Blue Mountain coffees in F, premium TWG teas in premium class and mouth wash found in all classes lavatories =p
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BTC Roasted Vegetables.
Menu
Ordered BTC Roasted Vegetables. For the vegetarians, do not assume by ordering BTC roasted vegetables, you will get vegetarian appetizers. (You need to make a call to customer service to remind them)
Had Heidsieck for pre takeoff, Apple Bliss for post takeoff, followed by Riesling with the meals (not in the menu) and end with Colombian Supremo coffee.
Some exclusive offerings that you might not find on other airlines: Blue Mountain coffees in F, premium TWG teas in premium class and mouth wash found in all classes lavatories =p
.
BTC Roasted Vegetables.
Menu
Last edited by luv_flying; Aug 21, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Jul 23, 2010, 6:21 am
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Location: SIN
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TG F Class Lounge at BKK Airport
Upon arrival, I had a full body oil massage at Royal Orchid Spa and dinner at the F class lounge. As the lounge is not operating 24hrs, I booked a nearby airport hotel for a short nap before continue my flight to NRT the next early morning.
With fully escorted service and buggy ride within the airport, spacious lounge with ala carte dining, private corners & slumber rooms facilities and lastly the famous Royal Orchid Spa ..... I am truely convinced why TG ground service can consistently achieved top spot in many avaiation awards. Excellent service ^
F Class Lounge on the day of arrival
Dinner with vegetarian tom yum soup, salad, egg fried rice accompanied with Moët & Chandon champagne and red wine.
Pre-massage seating area
Private corner for foot and shoulder massage
3 Spa Suite - full body oil massage with jagucci and 'tropical rain fall'
Post-massage seating area with Thai snacks and herbal tea
With fully escorted service and buggy ride within the airport, spacious lounge with ala carte dining, private corners & slumber rooms facilities and lastly the famous Royal Orchid Spa ..... I am truely convinced why TG ground service can consistently achieved top spot in many avaiation awards. Excellent service ^
F Class Lounge on the day of arrival
Dinner with vegetarian tom yum soup, salad, egg fried rice accompanied with Moët & Chandon champagne and red wine.
Pre-massage seating area
Private corner for foot and shoulder massage
3 Spa Suite - full body oil massage with jagucci and 'tropical rain fall'
Post-massage seating area with Thai snacks and herbal tea
Jul 23, 2010, 7:50 am
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BKK - NRT F Class
2) Route: BKK - NRT
Flight: TG 676
Dep: 07:35 AM
Arr: 03:45 PM
Class: F
Seat: 2K
Fleet: B777-300ER leased from Jet Airways
Arrived 4.30 AM in the morning, dedicated check-in was not ready until 5 AM. The entire check-in process took 20 min before boarding pass was issued to me. Strangely, I was asked to pay 700 baht airport tax for getting out of the airport and checking in again. (I thought for less than 24 hours of layover, airport tax is exempted? Can somebody confirm this? )
Anyway, after collecting my boarding pass, I was escorted to the F class lounge by buggy and the 1st class treatment continued .....
TG private room
Buggy ride to the boarding gate
Pre-ordered 'BTC' vegetarian semolina gnocchi with mushrooms & zucchini which I requested the crew to serve prior landing and on the spot prepare a simple vegetarian breakfast after take off. No menu pics for Thai as they were collected back prior landing. I'll let the pictures do the talking..
Ice tea for pre take-off
Vegetarian semolina gnocchi with 1999 Bollinger champagne
Flight: TG 676
Dep: 07:35 AM
Arr: 03:45 PM
Class: F
Seat: 2K
Fleet: B777-300ER leased from Jet Airways
Arrived 4.30 AM in the morning, dedicated check-in was not ready until 5 AM. The entire check-in process took 20 min before boarding pass was issued to me. Strangely, I was asked to pay 700 baht airport tax for getting out of the airport and checking in again. (I thought for less than 24 hours of layover, airport tax is exempted? Can somebody confirm this? )
Anyway, after collecting my boarding pass, I was escorted to the F class lounge by buggy and the 1st class treatment continued .....
TG private room
Buggy ride to the boarding gate
Pre-ordered 'BTC' vegetarian semolina gnocchi with mushrooms & zucchini which I requested the crew to serve prior landing and on the spot prepare a simple vegetarian breakfast after take off. No menu pics for Thai as they were collected back prior landing. I'll let the pictures do the talking..
Ice tea for pre take-off
Vegetarian semolina gnocchi with 1999 Bollinger champagne
Last edited by luv_flying; Jul 23, 2010 at 8:06 am
Jul 25, 2010, 5:02 am
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