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Review: Singapore Airlines B772 | Business Class | SIN-SGN

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Review: Singapore Airlines B772 | Business Class | SIN-SGN

Note9.4/10

Flight Carrier
Singapore Airlines
Departing Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Arrival Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Flight Number
SQ186
Duration
2:10
Aircraft
Airbus A330
Cabin Class
Business Class
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In the continuation of my trip to Asia thanks to Aeroplan miles, here’s my short-haul flight with Singapore Airlines.

After a pleasant stay in the city-state where we enjoyed the cosmopolitan culinary culture, we leave for Ho Chi Minh City. This is a stopover on an Aeroplan award ticket that allows up to two.

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Uber car to Changi airport

We arrive after about twenty minutes in front of the doors dedicated to the front classes.

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dedicated Business and First Class gates for Singapore Airlines at Changi Airport

A counter is reserved for the business class, few people at that time, so we are quickly taken care of.

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Business Class counter at Changi Airport
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After a long passage at the passport control, we follow the indications to reach the lounge.

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Changi Airport is known for its decoration, especially its carpets. It may be a bit busy but it’s better than some terminals with a very sterile environment.

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The SilverKris Show

The lounge is located on the second floor of the terminal but it is blind, too bad because I would have liked to spot the aircraft with companies that I rarely see in North America.

In the restaurant area, there are common high tables with stools.

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high table in the lounge
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dining area in the KrisFlyer lounge

The food offer is really correct: good and diversified.

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Soba kit
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Salad and fruit point
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hot dishes
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the offer of drinks is also satisfactory
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The local and some international press are present. I read an article about a Saudi diplomatic representative accused of molesting a female employee in a hotel, does this remind you of anything?

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The living room is classic in its design but a bit old-fashioned, the armchairs have seen better days.

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I take the opportunity to have something to eat. The problem with doing reviews like this is that it feels like you are always eating or drinking.

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It’s time to head for the gate. Changi Airport is an attraction in itself. I hope to come back and enjoy it more.

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Our aircraft, an Airbus A330-300, is the equivalent of the Airbus A320 used in Europe for short and medium-haul flights. We arrive as often in Asia by a closed boarding room where we pass the security control.

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View on the tarmac
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Boarding room with security checkpoint
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Airbus A330-300 of Singapore Airlines
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Boarding room

Flight Singapore – Ho Chi Minh City

The boarding begins and the carpeting continues even in the pier.

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thrown towards the device

The interior is a bit old, but it is light years ahead of the business class in Europe and even in North America.

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Business class cabin – Airbus A330-300 of Singapore Airlines
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Blanket and pillow
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the headset
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closed storage in the front seat…
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and on the side with also sockets
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the power outlets in the seat

A glass of champagne is served before takeoff. Flight attendants are already very present.

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The flight lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes but a dinner is served with starter, main course and dessert.

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wine list
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continuation of the wine list
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menu

It’s time to leave. We take off directly towards the West then towards the North in direction of Vietnam.

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take-off from Changi airport
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departure from Singapore
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The « snack » is served, it’s still a lot of food!

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It’s time to eat and take a nap and we approach our destination. The arrival will be a little tumultuous because in the middle of a thunderstorm at the beginning of the evening in these regions with tropical climate. In any case, it makes beautiful clouds.

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Early evening arrival in stormy weather
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Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Bottom line

I have already done some regional flights in Asia with Asiana and Thai Airways. The trend is confirmed: pleasant flights on large aircraft with long-haul service and Singapore Airlines did not disappoint.

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