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    • Long Haul Economy Class or Short Haul First Class?

      Posted at 12:26 pm by TTOTY, on April 24, 2019

      One of the most common question someone new into redemption would ask:

      ISN’T IT BETTER FOR ME TO DO A LONG HAUL ECONOMY/PREMIUM ECONOMY REDEMPTION INSTEAD OF REGIONAL/SHORT HAUL PREMIUM?

      The answer is NO.  The 2 rules I will tell my friends would be:

      • No Economy / Premium Economy redemption
      • No ADVANTAGE redemption (this however may work to your ADVANTAGE)

      I have broken both rules before – and this was for a special reason – SQ22 Inaugural and SQ21 return.

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      Posted in Others | 0 Comments | Tagged Business Class, Economy Class, First Class, Krisflyer, Miles, Redemption, Singapore Airlines
    • The end of an era

      Posted at 10:13 am by TTOTY, on February 15, 2019

      26 October 2007, the historic flight of SQ380 – the inaugural of the world’s first double-decker plane.  This was the day the Airbus A380 made its maiden flight with lots of publicity and fanfare.  It was suppose to be the plane that will change how people travels in the future.

      People from all over the world made bids to be the first to fly on this mighty beast, the plane that will overtake the Boeing 747 as the undisputed champion!  For me back then, it was just another day and it happened that I watched the news from on-board Star Virgo where i was having a short holiday with my family.

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      Posted in Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Airbus A380, Business Class, Economy Class, Suites
    • SQ 830 (SIN-PVG) and SQ 833 (SIN-PVG) Economy Class

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

       

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      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).

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      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 1 Comment | Tagged Airbus A380, Changi Airport, China, Economy Class, Shanghai, Singapore, Singapore Airlines
    • Oman Air Business Class Lounge Bangkok

      Posted at 12:49 pm by TTOTY, on May 17, 2018

      It has been a while since I last used my Priority Pass card and hence the best time to use it is when I fly Economy.  Priority Pass has quite an extensive lounge list one can go in Suvarnabhumi Airport (although most of it is Miracle First and Business Class Lounge).  As I was short on time, I just chose the lounge nearest to my departure point in Concourse E which is the Oman Air Business Class Lounge.

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      Posted in Lounges | 0 Comments | Tagged Bangkok, Economy Class, Lounge, Oman Air, Priority Pass, Suvarnabhumi Airport
    • 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?

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      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

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      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.

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      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.

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      Posted in Economy Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Economy Class, Finnair, Helsinki, Rovaniemi
    • Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes – March Edition

      Posted at 12:42 pm by TTOTY, on February 23, 2018

      More Spontaneous Escapes from Singapore Airlines Krisflyer redemption – but locations this round seems more limited!

      One destination that is worth considering however, is DPS.  Only 17,500 miles for a return ticket in Business Class!  SQ uses the A330-300 for their DPS service.  It may not use the latest Business Class seats, it is still a fairly comfortable way to travel on a 2.5 hours flight.  You will get to try out the Silverkris Lounge and a BTC on the way to Bali.

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      Posted in Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Business Class, Economy Class, Krisflyer, March, Singapore Airlines, Spontaneous Escape
    • KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Promotion

      Posted at 4:55 pm by TTOTY, on October 22, 2017

      Singapore Airlines is having a promotion for Krisflyer redemption on selected destinations for travel in month of November.  There is a 30% discount to a few destinations (on both Economy and Business Class) listed in the table below.

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      Posted in Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Asia, Award travel, Business Class, Economy Class, Europe, Krisflyer, Promotion, Redemption, Silkair, Singapore Airlines
    • AC578 Economy Class (YYC-LAX) and Calgary Aspire Lounge

      Posted at 4:17 pm by TTOTY, on June 29, 2017

      I initially planned to do this flight in Business as the price difference between Y and J was minimal ($300+ vs $400+).  However, price for Tango dropped significantly and I bought the tickets at $191 (excluding seat selection and baggage fee) while the price of Business Class remained at about $460.  One month before travel, I tried my luck with a bid of $120 USD per person for upgrade but as expected the bid failed.  I wasn’t too hard up for the upgrade especially after my experience on AC 307 (this flight was operated on Airbus A319).  It has the exact hard product as the A320 (which wasn’t great).

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      Posted in Economy Class, Flights, Lounges | 1 Comment | Tagged Air Canada, Airbus A319, Aspire Lounge, Calgary, Economy Class, Los Angeles, Priority Pass
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      • 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)
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