I do like this new look for SQ a lot more than the old. As of May 16, 2020, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 will be closed indefinitely. Whoops!

Before we pushed back from the gate, I asked for a glass of the Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuvée, which I consumed enthusiastically.The lunch service officially kicked off with another round of drinks. I asked if it could be an hour before landing instead, since it was just a continental breakfast.

As I made my way through the concourse, I thought briefly about how it would be a pretty pleasant place to kill time, as there was an abundance of high-end stores and plenty of places to get a bite to eat or something to drink. If you’re booking separate tickets I’d allow at least two hours for the connection in Frankfurt. You have a huge seat with a massive TV and big ottoman which can double as a buddy seat.The Suites Class cabin was totally full except for one seat, so I wasn’t able to score the famous “double bed.” The guy seated across from me did, however, as 2C was the only seat to remain empty. I’ve certainly had better service on Singapore, though I imagine this is also one of the toughest sectors for the crew to work.Half of the passengers wanted to go to bed right away, which probably explains why the service was slow to start — two crew members basically spent the first 30 minutes just making beds.After dinner I requested my bed be made, which was promptly taken care of.
When the compartments were closed, it made a nice, wide shelf for storing various items, though I made sure to put my belongings away in case we met any turbulence while I was napping.Since this was a daytime flight, I personally didn’t mind that my seat didn’t recline to a fully flat position. The flight attendants were so relaxed but also professional. The A380 in particular is being hit hard by the pandemic, and it looks like that could also be the case at Singapore Airlines. Not sure if it changes things as you’d be connecting to LH/LX, etc. In my experience those are usually offered with the amenity kits and pajamas, though I guess they were a bit rushed on the ground.I think the ultimate #FirstWorldProblem on airlines like Singapore is balancing sleep with enjoying a great meal. The size and sheer variety of the city make it an ideal destination for travellers. By the way, speaking of the window, did I mention how old school Singapore’s A380 windows are? Or more accurately the crew has to do that. Bros could totally skip the gym on arm day and just raise and lower these puppies throughout the flight.Breakfast on this sector simply consists of a fruit plate and items from the bread basket. So it rendered your argument moot. Maybe it’s just me, but for an airline as cutting edge as Singapore, their safety video sure is right out of the 90s.Our taxi to our departure runway was quick, and we were airborne by around 8:45PM.Our climb out was smooth, and about 10 minutes after takeoff the seatbelt sign was turned off. New York City, New York, is famous for its nightlife, fashion, style, attitude and street life. Waiting 45 minutes for a drink, and taking up several hours on a 7 hour flight to do dinner isn’t good.Ben, can you explain further why you thought the crew taking a picture with someone is tacky? they will price it separately as SFO – NRT for one way award seat redemption and then NRT – SIN as another one way redemption?
I asked mine on the SIN-NRT leg to wake me up at 1pm so I could eat. Photo: HiFly. But several months out I wouldn’t “gamble.”Thanks Ben! Upon requesting champagne, I was presented both of my options — Dom and Krug. Also, I do think a lot of these flights, no matter how much they cost, for these public figures, don’t come from out of their own pocket anyhow!Oohh… they’re served Penfolds RWT!