That Time Of The Year!

The joy of award travel!
That Time Of The Year!
  • Home
  • Flights
    • First Class
    • Business Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Economy Class
  • Hotels
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Oceania
  • Lounges
  • Credit Cards
  • Non-Travel
  • Others
  • About
  • Disclosure
  • Category: Economy Class

    • Air China Economy Class

      Posted at 1:09 pm by TTOTY, on December 18, 2019

      After trying out the Air China First Class from Houston to Panama City, here comes Air China in Economy Class on both regional and short haul flight.

      My recently concluded family trip to Fukuoka was on Air China via Beijing.  At only $2.8k for 6 person, this is an excellent price as the price for Singapore Airlines for the same date came up to $9.2k!  Top up another $400 and you can get yourself on Air China Business class which frankly is not a bad deal.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Air China, Airbus A330-300, Beijing, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 787-9, Fukuoka, Singapore, Star Alliance
    • TG 404 Business Class and TG 409 Economy Class (SIN-BKK-SIN) – an ‘upgraded’ experience

      Posted at 11:22 am by TTOTY, on October 16, 2019

      CHC and I were in Bangkok recently and we had the chance of trying out Thai Airways on their new Airbus A350-900.  We were booked in Economy Class (Q class fare, which is a semi-flex fare) and knowing of Thai Airways’ same day walk up upgrade, we decided to give it a try.

      You can check the seat availability on Expertflyer before travelling to know how full the cabin is but 48 hours before flying, this info is no longer available and one can only check at the check in counter (on the day of flying).

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Business Class, Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Bangkok, Royal Orchid Lounge, Silverkris Lounge, Singapore, Star Alliance, Thai Airways, Upgrade
    • TR 426 (SIN-PEN) and AK 1729 (PEN-SIN) review – tale of 2 budget airlines

      Posted at 10:11 am by TTOTY, on September 20, 2019

      We traveled on both Scoot and Air Asia for our most recent trip to Penang.  Although I have been on Air Asia before (Asia X to be precise), this was my first time on Scoot (formerly Tiger Air before being incorporated into Scoot).

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Air Asia, BIG Points, Penang, Scoot, Singapore, UOB Krisflyer
    • UA 2 & UA 1 Economy Class (SIN-SFO-SIN) in pictures

      Posted at 5:16 pm by TTOTY, on July 13, 2019

      It has been a busy week and I have not been able to continue – decided to take a bit of a break from my recent trip reviews and to post this from a friend’s recent trip.

      A friend recently flew on UA 2 which is the direct competitor of SQ 34.  Other than the fact that it is a direct flight and she was given the Economy Plus seat (at no extra charge), the rest of the flight was pretty forgettable.  The best (or the worst) part was the “service with a snarl”.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Changi Airport, San Francisco, Singapore, United Airlines
    • SQ 830 (SIN-PVG) and SQ 833 (SIN-PVG) Economy Class

      Posted at 4:39 pm by TTOTY, on December 12, 2018

       

      IMG_0331

      I booked this trip for my family year end trip and the price was certainly attractive!  I paid $470 per person (all inclusive) which is way cheaper than what I paid for my ticket to Wuhan.  Both SQ 830 and SQ 833 is flown on the A380, specifically the new A38R.  The last 5 A380-800 that was delivered last year spots the new Suites (6 Suites in the forward section of upper deck) and the all new Business Class (with the double bed at the bulkhead).  The Premium Economy and Economy section however is the same as that of the 2015 and 2013 design.  Besides Shanghai, the other destinations that utilizes the A38R include Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Zurich (I am still hoping for SQ25/26 to get this but I doubt this will be the case).

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 1 Comment | Tagged Airbus A380, Changi Airport, China, Economy Class, Shanghai, Singapore, Singapore Airlines
    • MI 986 and MI985 Economy Class (SIN-WUH-SIN) – my furthest flight on a 737

      Posted at 4:36 pm by TTOTY, on June 23, 2018

      IMG_4457

      SilkAir is the regional arm of Singapore Airlines which had its humble beginnings as Tradewinds Airlines back in 1989.  It was incorporated as SilkAir in 1992 and since then it has been operating regional flights spanning South East Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Northern Australia.  It operates only narrowbodies (Boeing 737 and Airbus A319/A320).  Recently, they have acquired 5 new 737 MAX as part of their fleet expansion programme.

      Although fully owned by Singapore Airlines and one can earn/redeem Krisflyer Miles on SilkAir, it is not part of the Star Alliance group.  What it means is that Business Class travellers cannot access Star Alliance Business Lounge using SilkAir boarding pass.  Nevertheless, they can still access the Silverkris Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 2 and designated SilkAir Business Lounges abroad.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Boeing 737-800, Changi Airport, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Wuhan
    • SQ974 and SQ973 Economy (SIN-BKK-SIN) – The Dreamliner makes a debut

      Posted at 5:10 pm by TTOTY, on April 8, 2018

      I just came back from a conference in Bangkok and I managed to position myself to try out the new 787-10 in which Singapore Airlines was the launch customer. The 787-10 is meant to handle the regional flights currently being managed by the A330-300s and 777-200s which is way due for replacement. While the SQ974 is still being flown on an A333, SQ973 is being used as one of the short haul route for crew familiarisation before being used for its intended purpose – regional flights (KIX and PER being the first 2 destinations). So how was the flight?

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Bangkok, Boeing 787-10, Dreamliner, Economy Class, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Thailand
    • AY412 Economy Class (KAJ-HEL)

      Posted at 8:42 pm by TTOTY, on March 18, 2018

      IMG_1961

      AY412 would be my first turboprop plane in over 30 years!  The last time (and also my first) was back in 1986 on a Fokker-27 (which was not something I was fond about).  I vaguely recalled the flight being almost like a roller coaster.

      ATR-72 is a completely different bid from what Fokker-27 was.  Although small and flying in the winter, the plane was fairly steady.  The plane is single cabin and configured in a 2-2 seating.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged ATR-72, Economy Class, Finnair, Helsinki, Kajaani
    • AY533 Economy Class (HEL-RVN)

      Posted at 8:36 pm by TTOTY, on March 18, 2018

      This was the last leg of our flight from Kuala Lumpur to Rovaniemi.  It was a very short flight on an Airbus A321 which is configured as a single cabin.  Seats as usual were arranged in a 3-3 configuration.

      Our flight was only about 2/3rd full, hence we were free to switch our seats.  As it was winter, my wife moved over to the port side (west facing) to catch the early sunset.

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Economy Class, Finnair, Helsinki, Rovaniemi
    • SA8651 Economy Class (CPT-SZK)

      Posted at 3:07 pm by TTOTY, on July 20, 2017

      Author : CHC

      This domestic flight was taken as part of my South African adventure after the completion of my visit to Cape Town and its surroundings. Slated as a 2 hour 30 min flight, I was told (and read) that domestic flights are notorious for cancelled and delayed flights but I was pleasantly surprised by a good traveling experience. 

      Continue reading →

      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Africa, Cape Town, Embraer ER3, Skukuza, South Africa, South Africa Airways
    ← Older posts
    • Posts

      • Flying once again!
      • VTL Experience Part 3 – Homecoming (SQ23 Business Class Review)
      • VTL Experience Part 2 – New York City Ground Experience
      • VTL experience Part 1 – a short getaway to NYC (SQ 26 First Class Review)
      • Intercontinental Hotel Bugis Singapore
      • SQ380 Business Class a.k.a Dine@A380 – Flight of Hope (or desperation)
      • Together, we shall prevail!
      • Review – Life in quarantine facility
      • What I fear, is the fear itself.
      • TTOTY 2020 – not a great start
      • Korean Air Business Class Second Act – The Apex Suite
      • Korean Air Business Class in pictures – KE 644 (SIN-ICN) and KE 765 (ICN-CTS)
      • Looking back at 2019
      • Air China Economy Class
      • Bank of China Elite Miles Card – my crappy experience
      • SQ 32 Business Class (SIN-SFO) in pictures
      • SQ 979 Business Class (BKK-SIN)
      • Renaissance Hotel Bangkok
      • T/G Lounge (DPS)
      • Thai Royal Silk Lounge Singapore
      • TG 404 Business Class and TG 409 Economy Class (SIN-BKK-SIN) – an ‘upgraded’ experience
      • Park Royal Kuala Lumpur – more GHA hotel review
      • Capitol Kempinski Singapore and GHA Discovery Black
      • Holiday Inn Resort Batu Ferringhi, Penang
      • TR 426 (SIN-PEN) and AK 1729 (PEN-SIN) review – tale of 2 budget airlines
      • SQ 611 Business Class (ICN-SIN) in pictures
      • NH 7 Business Class (SFO-NRT) in pictures
      • Sony WH-1000XM3 – The must have traveling companion!
      • Panama San Blas Islands & Panama San Blas Tour – Paradise in the Caribbean
      • Panama – my experience
      • Austin ATX Pass and Houston Segway Tour
      • SQ 637 Suites (NRT-SIN)
      • Intercontinental New York Barclay – an old gem in the Big Apple
      • Crowne Plaza JFK, New York
      • Changi Jewel Lounge
      • Delta One & Korean Air Business Class
      • UA 2 & UA 1 Economy Class (SIN-SFO-SIN) in pictures
      • The Westin Playa Bonita
      • Silverkris Lounge makeover …. finally!
      • Gamboa Rainforest Resort – an old gem badly in need of makeover
      • Waldorf Astoria Panama City
      • Hilton Americas-Houston
      • Lufthansa Senator Lounge (FRA) Revisited
      • Virgin Clubhouse JFK – sanctuary in a busy airport
      • Copa Club Tocumen Airport and The Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network
      • Landry’s Seafood IAH Terminal C and non-lounge use of Priority Pass Card
      • United Club and KLM Crown Lounge Houston (IAH)
      • SQ 25 Suites (JFK-FRA-SIN) – my favourite cabin once again
      • CM 804 Business Class (PTY-JFK) – Good alternative connecting into Latin and South America for Star Alliance
      • CA 885 First Class (IAH-PTY) – First Air China experience
      • UA 1045 First Class (IAH-AUS)
      • SQ 52 Business Class (SIN-MAN-IAH) – my long and arduous journey into the Lone Star State
      • That Time of The Year 2019!
      • Gardens Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur
      • First Class or Business Class redemption? A simple breakdown on Krisflyer
      • Long Haul Economy Class or Short Haul First Class?
      • SQ 218 Suites (MEL-SIN) and Silverkris Lounge Melbourne in Pictures
      • SQ 217 Suites (SIN-MEL) in pictures
      • Food in Kansai
      • Wa Yamamura – a must try in Nara!
      • Holiday Inn Osaka Namba – strategically located budget hotel
      • Mikasa Ryokan Nara – a sanctuary for relaxation
      • SQ 618 (SIN-KIX) Business Class – a fairly simple sleeper flight
      • SQ619 Suites (KIX-SIN) – A Great Way To Fly!
      • OD807 Business Class (KUL-SIN) in pictures
      • The end of an era
      • IHG Ambassador Programme
      • Upcoming Krisflyer devaluation
      • Grand Millennium Hotel Hongqiao Shanghai
      • Happy New Year 2019!
      • MH609 (KUL-SIN) Business Class & MAS Golden Lounge in pictures
      • 2018 – looking back
      • SQ 830 (SIN-PVG) and SQ 833 (SIN-PVG) Economy Class
      • MI 988 and MI 985 Business Class (SIN-WUH-SIN)
      • SQ21 Business Class (EWR-SIN) – post inaugural flight back to Singapore
      • Special feature – SQ22 Inaugural (SIN-EWR) Premium Economy
      • SIN-EWR Inaugural
      • Air China First Class Lounge Shanghai
      • SQ618 Business Class (SIN-KIX) – Pictorial review of the Dreamliner
      • SQ828 First Class (SIN-PVG)
      • Holiday Inn Express Mongkok, Hong Kong
      • Holiday Inn Munich City Centre – conveniently located within Munich City
      • Imlauer Pitter Hotel Salzburg – Cosy Boutique Hotel just a stone throw away from the Mirabel
      • Heritage Hotel Hallstatt – a hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage town
      • MI 986 and MI985 Economy Class (SIN-WUH-SIN) – my furthest flight on a 737
      • SQ22/21, here we come!
      • Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 4
      • CX712 Business Class (HKG-SIN) and The Deck Business Class Lounge
      • CX711 Business Class (SIN-BKK-HKG) – First Cathay Pacific experience
      • Holiday Inn Bangkok
      • Oman Air Business Class Lounge Bangkok
      • Adlers Hotel Innsbruck – A gem in the Tirolian capital
      • Radisson Blu Plaza Helsinki
      • Rovaniemi Scandic Hotel
      • London Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel – a luxury that is in need of some uplifting
      • SQ974 and SQ973 Economy (SIN-BKK-SIN) – The Dreamliner makes a debut
      • BA926 (LHR-MUC) Club Europe – a good way to use your Avios
      • Arctic Snow Hotel and Igloo Hotel Rovaniemi
      • SQ327 Business Class (MUC-SIN) – My first A350-900 XWB ride
      • AY412 Economy Class (KAJ-HEL)
      • AY533 Economy Class (HEL-RVN)
      • SQ 308 Suites (SIN-LHR) – a rather underwhelming Suites experience
      • Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes – March Edition
      • Helsinki Finnair Business Class Lounge
      • Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge Doha
      • Plaza Premium First Lounge KLIA (Part 2)
      • Qatar Airways A330-300 Business Class
      • QR849 Business Class (KUL-DOH)
      • Intercontinental Landmark 72 Hanoi (Club Intercontinental)
      • SQ 176 and SQ 175 Business Class Review (SIN-HAN-SIN)
      • KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Promotion
      • Hotel Jen Puteri Harbor, Johor
      • KLIA Plaza Premium First Lounge
      • OD 807 Business Class (KUL-SIN) and KLIA Premier Access Lounge
      • SATS Premier Lounge Changi Terminal 2 and MH614 Business Class (SIN-KUL)
      • Berjaya Time Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur
      • QR 852 Business Class (DOH-KUL)
      • Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Doha
      • QR40 First Class (CDG-DOH)
      • Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Paris
      • South African Airways Premium Baobab Lounge
      • Bidvest Domestic Lounge, Cape Town
      • SA8651 Economy Class (CPT-SZK)
      • Enhanced security screening going into USA from Canada
      • That Time Of The Year 2017 – Part 2
      • Royal Park Hotel The Haneda
      • Hakone Yoshino Pax Hotel
      • Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome
      • LAX Crowne Plaza Hotel
      • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
      • Banff Aspen Lodge
      • SQ478 Business Class (SIN-JNB-CPT)
      • St. Regis Hotel Vancouver
      • Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
      • SQ631 Business Class (HND-SIN) and ANA Business Lounge Haneda International Airport
      • SQ11 Business Class (LAX-NRT) and Star Alliance Lounge LAX
      • AC578 Economy Class (YYC-LAX) and Calgary Aspire Lounge
      • TS8788 Economy Class (YVR-YYC)
      • AC307 Domestic Business Class and Maple Leaf Lounge – a case of downgraded bird
      • DL 4106 Domestic First Class – A very forgettable experience!
      • SQ26 Suites (SIN-FRA-JFK) Round 2, with my first ever in-flight medical call
      • That Time Of The Year 2017 Part 1
      • Let’s talk about Avios
      • My take on the upcoming devaluation of Krisflyer Miles
      • The day we all dread …..
      • A Tale of 3 Lounges
      • Seoul Courtyard Marriott Time Square Club Room
      • MH616/66/67/607 Business Class (SIN-KUL-ICN-KUL-SIN)
      • Special! 7D 5N Parlo Tour (Malaysia) Hokkaido
      • Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
      • New Chitose Air Terminal Hotel
      • MH619 Business Class (KUL-SIN)
      • D7 551 Economy Class (CTS-KUL)
      • NH63 Economy Class (HND – CTS) – and Ninja Wifi review
      • SQ636 First Class (SIN-HND)
      • More upcoming review
      • SQ67 Business Classs (GRU – BCN – SIN)
      • Sumaq VIP Lounge, Lima
      • Premier Lounge Ngurah Rai Airport
      • ANA Suites Lounge Narita Airport
      • Changi Airport Terminal 1 Dnata Lounge
      • Upcoming review for October 2016…
      • JW Marriott Cusco
      • KL836 Business Class (DPS-SIN)
      • KL835 Business Class (SIN-DPS)
      • Next up? Bali
      • My short Malaysia getaway
      • MH628 & MH 605 Malaysia Airlines Economy (Via JAL Redemption)
      • Award redemption using Krisflyer Miles
      • Credit Cards that offer renewal miles
      • Citibank Prestige Card
      • SQ856 Business Class (SIN-HKG)
      • MH73 & MH609 Business Class (HKG-KUL-SIN)
      • SQ866 Suites (SIN – HKG)
      • The Haven by Jetquay Lounge
      • Penang Rasa Sayang Shangri La Resort and Spa
      • San Francisco Hyatt Regency
      • Los Angeles Residence Inn L.A. Live
      • Missisauga ALT Hotel
      • Niagara Sheraton On The Falls
      • Toronto Intercontinental Club Room
      • Boston Intercontinental Club Room
      • New York Residence Inn Times Square
      • Part 6(B) – SQ 15 First Class (ICN – SIN)
      • Part 6(A) – SQ 15 First Class (SFO – ICN)
      • Part 5 – Amtrak Coast Starlight, Sleeper Cabin (LAX – SFO)
      • Part 4 – AC 791 Transcontinental Business Class (YYZ-LAX)
      • Part 3 – AC 7627 Domestic Business Class (BOS-YYZ)
      • Part 2 – DL 4004 Domestic First Class (JFK-BOS)
      • Part 1(B) – SQ 26 Suites (FRA-JFK)
      • Part 1(A) – SQ 26 Suites (SIN-FRA)
      • That Time Of The Year – 2015!
      • Round The World Trip
      • SQ807 Business Class (PEK-SIN)
      • SQ802 Suites (SIN-PEK)
    • Archives

    • Follow That Time Of The Year! on WordPress.com
    • Meta

      • Register
      • Log in
      • Entries feed
      • Comments feed
      • WordPress.com
    • February 2023
      M T W T F S S
       12345
      6789101112
      13141516171819
      20212223242526
      2728  
      « Jan    

Create a website or blog at WordPress.com

That Time Of The Year!
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
  • Follow Following
    • That Time Of The Year!
    • Join 64 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • That Time Of The Year!
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...