Singapore JFK-FRA-SIN-HKG-SFO First Class with pics
Dec 30, 2008, 11:35 pm
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Old planes do have a smell, if not smoking, there is still some kind of smell even if they change the seats. I still remember flying 742 on NW, it smell rather bad, even my mother smell that. I had also flown on 744 with NW, it never has any smell. I believe NW is the first carrier ban smoking on planes.
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Jan 10, 2009, 3:15 pm
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Somehow I missed this over the summer. Thanks for a truly excellent literary and visual report. Your father is a lucky man to have such a kind and generous son. All the best to you both in future travels
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You are a lucky man, those memories with your father will stay with you for ever. My dad passed away 10yrs ago yesterday and he was one of those lucky SOB who used to fly FRA-SIN in TOP class on SQ in the 60s and 70s. He used to tell me stories when I was growing up about F cabin which were unreal. The top floor of the 744 had a bar with couches and a piano man, smoke was everywhere and they served cuban cigars after dinner to enjoy up there, needless to say it didnt last long. My how have times changed!
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OK, so I know this thread is 5 years old now, but I finally got around to reading it! Superb trip report as ever, SFO777.
It was interesting to read your report and compare with how things are now on SQ, since the 744s were withdrawn from service.
I always liked the look of the 744 F cabins on SQ, although the slopey J seats never floated my boat.
I don't think this fare is available anymore, which is a shame, but certainly good value at the time.
It was interesting to read your report and compare with how things are now on SQ, since the 744s were withdrawn from service.
I always liked the look of the 744 F cabins on SQ, although the slopey J seats never floated my boat.
I don't think this fare is available anymore, which is a shame, but certainly good value at the time.