RTW16: Singapore Suites FRA-SIN
Introduction
United Economy Plus SFO-ORD-LGA, New York City
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse JFK
Singapore Suites JFK-FRA
Lufthansa Senator Lounge FRA
Singapore Suites FRA-SIN
Singapore, The Private Room SIN
Singapore Suites SIN-SYD
Sydney
Thai Royal First SYD-BKK
Thai Ground Services BKK
Thai Royal First BKK-HKG
Macau and Hong Kong
ANA Business HKG-NRT, Hilton Narita
ANA Business NRT-IAH
United Economy Plus IAH-ASE, United First ASE-SFO
Singapore Suites FRA-SIN
Singapore 25
Frankfurt (FRA) — Singapore (SIN)
Monday, January 18th
Depart: 11:59AM (Scheduled 11:40AM)
Arrive: 7:00AM (+1) (Scheduled 6:50AM)
Duration: 12:01
Equipment A380–800 (9V-SKS)
Seat: 1F (Suite)
Once again, I arrived to the gate well after boarding was underway. Once my ticket was scanned by the gate agent, I headed down the jetway. As I was turning left to the Suites jet bridge, I was stopped by an employee who requested my boarding pass. After flashing the gold strip atop the boarding pass, she granted me passage. Once I got to the aircraft door, I was directed to my seat, which again was 1F.
The pre-flight experience was nearly the same as on the previous flight, although I only had one glass of Krug, instead of three. Once again, I was informed that due to my nut-free meal request, they had a special chicken dish for me. I requested a Singapore Sling along with a Coke for my after takeoff beverage. In the interest of non-repetitiveness, you can see details of the seat on the report of the previous segment (Singapore Suites JFK-FRA). Same goes for other general pictures from around the seat/aircraft.
The taxi to the runway offered great views of several aircraft, some of which are pictured below:
About ten minutes after takeoff, the seatbelt sign was extinguished, at which time I proceeded to the lavatory to change into a new pair of pajamas. As this flight was decidedly more full than the flight from New York, I had to wait a few minutes for one of the two Suites lavatories to open up.
Upon to returning to my seat, prior to my table being set, I was served a starter along with my two previously requested drinks. I think it may have had mushroom or something, but whatever it was, I only touched it so that it would be clear I was done with it when one of the stewardesses came by five minutes later. Due to a seafood allergy, I had to skip the appetizers and salad, so only ended up only getting the soup. Below is the regular menu, which I had the option to order off of, but didn’t. Since the drink menu was identical to the previous flight, I won’t include it again.
Once my table was cleared, I asked for my bed to be made, during which time I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. Upon returning a few minutes later, my bed was ready (unfortunately, no bedroom/office setup this time). I informed the flight attendant that I would like to be awakened for breakfast.
After a full eight hours of sleep, one of the stewardesses awakened me and after giving me a second to get my bearings, asked if I would like orange juice, coffee, or tea. Naturally, I selected orange juice, and probably surprising her, asked for a Silver Kris Sling along with it. It took a few minutes for my bed to stowed, but immediately after that, my drinks were served and table set.
The breakfast consisted of several courses, including one which I would think was dinner, if not for the timestamp on the photo.
By the time I was done with breakfast, we were already on descent into Singapore, so I quickly went to the bathroom to change out of my pajamas. Just a few minutes behind schedule, we landed in Singapore and taxied to terminal 2, which was only my second time there in over 30 flights. This presented significant issues, as all the good first class services are in terminal 3, which is quite a hike. On the way off the plane, the lead steward and the stewardesses thanked me for flying Singapore Airlines and wished me a great flight down to Sydney.