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Routes & Flight Schedule For Singapore Airlines NEW A380 Cabin Products (2019)

August 16, 2019 by Bino 9 Comments

As of current, these are the routes and days when Singapore Airlines’ new A380 products will be made available. I will update this list as and when new routes and schedule changes are announced.

In case you missed it, Singapore Airlines announced in November 2017 a refurbishment of its A380 fleet which feature new suites class, business class, premium economy class and economy class seats. If you would like to try one of these seats, these are the flights where SQ deploys the relevant planes.

Singapore – Sydney – Singapore

SQ221 (SIN to SYD) – Daily

SQ232 (SIN to SYD) – Daily

Singapore – London – Singapore

SQ 322 (SIN to LHR) – Daily

SQ 317 (LHR to SIN) – Daily

Singapore – Hong Kong – Singapore

SQ 856 (SIN to HKG) – Daily

SQ 861 (HKG to SIN) – Daily

Singapore – Shanghai – Singapore (starting 2nd August 2018)

SQ 830 (SIN to PVG) – Daily

SQ 833 (PVG to SIN) – Daily

Singapore – Zurich – Singapore (starting 2nd August 2018)

SQ 346 (SIN to ZRH) – Daily

SQ 345 (ZRH to SIN) – Daily

Singapore – Tokyo (NRT) – Singapore (from 1st January 2020)

SQ 638 (SIN to NRT) – Daily

SQ 637 (NRT to SIN) – Daily

Singapore – Mumbai – Singapore (from 1st September 2019)

SQ 424 (SIN to BOM) – Daily

SQ 423 (BOM to SIN) – Daily

Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: a380, singapore airlines

Review: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3

August 12, 2018 by Bino 1 Comment

The KrisFlyer Gold Lounge operated by Singapore Airlines in Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 is accessed by passengers who are KrisFlyer Gold members (plus one guest) flying on a Singapore Airlines/Star Alliance flight regardless of the class they’re traveling in. In this way, it differs from the SilverKris Lounge which is being used by Business Class passengers. During a recent trip to Osaka and despite flying in Business, I decided to check out the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.

entrance to krisflyer gold lounge changi terminal 3

entrance to krisflyer gold lounge changi terminal 3

It is worth noting that there are two of such lounges in Changi Airport. One is in Terminal 2 while the other is in Terminal 3. I was in the airport for an evening flight and thus witnessed the lounge when it is at its most crowded.

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Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: changi airport lounge, singapore airlines

Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Dreamliner 787 Business Class

July 4, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Singapore Airlines took delivery of its new Dreamliners in March 2018 with the aim of deploying up to 49 of these planes across regional destinations in Japan, Korea and Australia. These new planes offered fully-flat beds in business class, a good step-up from the 777-200s and A330s that Singapore Airlines tends to utilize for its Asian destinations.

I found myself having to fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX) one summer morning when I took part in the “My Secret Wakayama” project. I love Japan but summer isn’t really my favorite time to go there. It gets unbearably hot – even more than Southeast Asian destinations at that time of the year. Anyway, I digress. I wanted to fly to KIX in the fastest way possible and the only options were with Singapore Airlines or Scoot. The latter doesn’t fly there daily which left me with SQ. To go on the red-eye flight to KIX, I chose to redeem my miles – 43,000 to be exact for a one-way flight.

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Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: business class, dreamliner, singapore airlines

SilverKris Lounges in Changi Airport Terminal 2 & 3 – Which Is the Better Lounge?

May 16, 2017 by Bino Leave a Comment

As I had quite a bit of time before waiting for my flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, I decided to check out the SilverKris Lounge in both Changi Airport Terminal 2 and 3 in order to find out once and for all which is the better lounge.

Who can access the SilverKris Lounge?

The lounges I am covering here are the business class lounges of Singapore Airlines which are found in both Changi Airport Terminal 2 and 3. The business class section of the SilverKris Lounge in Changi Airport (both of them) are open to the following passengers:

  • Passengers flying with Singapore Airlines / Silkair / Star Alliance partner airline on business class
  • PPS Club members flying with Singapore Airlines / Silkair regardless of class plus one guest as long as the guest is flying on a Star Alliance partner airline

SilverKris Lounge, Terminal 2 (Changi Airport)

Advantages:

  • Higher shower-to-passenger ratio with passengers less likely to use the shower overall = easier to take a shower if you need to
  •  Relatively quieter than the T3 lounge during peak hours

Disadvantages:

  • The lounge is not as expansive as the T3 lounge

Singapore Airline’s SilverKris Lounge in Terminal 2 is admittedly a lot smaller than its Terminal 3 sibling but it would be a mistake to write it off simply because of that.

silverkris lounge terminal 2

The lounge in Terminal 2 is relatively quieter than the one in Terminal 3 despite the smaller size. The area is filled with comfortable brown armchairs – equipped with power outlets by the side. For extra privacy, there are a couple of small booths where you can take personal calls.

You will also find a number of PCs at the computer station from where you can surf, although the quantity is nowhere as large as the one you find in Terminal 3.

buffet section

There is one buffet spread which features a number of hot items. The variety is typically similar to the one you find in Terminal 3 except that the one in Terminal 3 has duplicates of the same spread within the buffet area to cater to the greater number of passengers.

shower room

Do note that users of the lounge in Terminal 2 are typically those heading to nearby destinations (flight time of 4 hours or less) and as such you won’t find as many showers. But the upside is, you will not find much of a queue there. I visited both Silverkris lounges on a relatively busy day (just before labor day) when the showers at the lounge in Terminal 3 actually had a snaking queue while the one at Terminal 2 only had one person in the queue. If you urgently need a shower and find the queue at Terminal 3 lounge unbearable, consider coming here.

SilverKris Lounge, Terminal 3 (Changi Airport)

Advantage:

  • The biggest airport lounge in Changi Airport
  • If you need to use the lounge computer, you will have plenty to choose from

Disadvantage:

  • Can get really crowded during peak hours
  • If you are in need of a shower, you may find yourself having to queue

As the bulk of Singapore Airlines flights have moved to Changi Terminal 3, the SilverKris Lounge here is considered as the defacto flaghship lounge of the airline. It is quite impressive and is probably one of the largest airport lounges in the world.

silverkris lounge terminal 3

Despite its sheer size, the lounge was busy when I visited in the evening. I could hardly find a place to sit.

champagne available upon request

tea from twg

There is plenty of food and drinks available in the lounge. There are two bar / hot drink counters from which one could concoct their favorite beverage while three buffet counters contain plenty of hot items – some of which are multiple containers of the same dish.

computer room

The PC room here is shared with the First Class Lounge and the sheer number of computers and the layout reminded me a bit of my computer classes back in the day.

The bathroom is where I find the T3 lounge to be a bit tricky. First thing you will notice as you come in is the array of sinks which is nicely displayed in the middle. At first, I found it odd that a lot of people were not washing their hands but merely standing by this area. That is, until I saw where this agglomeration of people led – which was to the shower area.

If you are in quick need of a shower, you are better off at the T2 lounge. There are only 4 shower rooms in the T3 lounge and the bulk of the SQ flights departing from this lounge are long-haul with passengers more likely to go for a shower.

Verdict

Both the T2 and T3 SilveKris Lounges are essentially the same. There isn’t one that will up the other in terms of comfort, amenities or food selection. The T3 lounge is admittedly larger but may be crowded. This is one instance where T2 may prove to be a better choice despite its smaller size. Outside of peak hours, you should just choose the one located at the terminal where you are departing from.

Filed Under: Aviation Tagged With: airport lounges, changi airport, singapore airlines

Review: The Private Room at Changi Airport (Singapore Airlines) – Best Food I Had In An Airport Lounge

April 19, 2017 by Bino 6 Comments

One of the perks of flying in Suites Class with Singapore Airlines is the golden ticket you get at the check-in counter which gives you access to The Private Room – a lounge which SQ has carefully carved out from the Silverkris Business Class and even the First Class Lounge.

“If SQ already has a First Class Lounge, then what is the purpose of The Private Room?“, you might ask. Simply put, The Private Room is the lounge for passengers traveling on SQ First Class (including Suites) while the First Class Lounge is for passengers flying on Star Alliance partner airlines or those with PPS Solitaire frequent flyer status.

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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class – Still One of the Widest Out There

March 26, 2017 by Bino Leave a Comment

On a recent trip back to Singapore from Beijing, I had a couple of flight options. I had wanted to take the 777-300ER flights initially, hoping I would land on one of the refurbished planes but as the flight time was not very convenient (departure was at 00:05), I opted to fly business class on the Airbus A380 instead. SQ807 from PEK to SIN had a more reasonable departure time of 4:40pm with an arrival time in SIN 40 minutes before midnight. Total damage was 29,750 miles thanks to the pre-devaluation 15% discount for online redemptions.

the singapore airlines a380

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An Unbelievable Experience in Singapore Airlines Suites on the A380

March 9, 2017 by Bino 3 Comments

My journey towards the SQ Suites experience on the A380 was a haphazard one. After returning from a holiday in Pakistan and Taipei, I realized I had little time to prepare for my next trip. A quick glance through the weather channel showed that the temperature was -20 celsius in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, where I was supposed to be two days later. With my connecting flight to Beijing leaving early the next morning, I quickly dumped the thickest coats I could find and hailed a cab to take me to Changi Airport.

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Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Business Class on the Boeing 777-200 (Retrofitted)

January 3, 2017 by Bino 14 Comments

While short-haul flights don’t usually offer the best value for Krisflyer redemptions, I decided to fork out some miles when I had to fly from MNL to SIN right smack during the busy new year holidays. For this particular route, the miles required for business class were still quite reasonable – at 17,000 Krisflyer miles as MNL is considered under Zone 3. The flight time is about 3.5 hours which makes this route the farthest (and best value!) among Singapore Airlines’ Southeast Asian destinations (ex-SIN).

Expecting it to be particularly busy, I arrived at MNL’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport extra early to find a snaking queue already forming by the entrance. You’ll need to go through a baggage scanner just to enter the departure terminal. Thankfully, there was no queue when I got to the business class counters of Singapore Airlines and I was handed my boarding pass in no time.

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