Singapore Airlines Suites SQ 26 (Singapore to New York)

In April 2016 I had the chance to try the Suites on board Singapore Airlines.  The product was first launch in October 2008, although it is a 8 years old product it is still consistently being ranked one of the top first class cabin in the world.

Since the product has been reviewed many times on the internet I shall just briefly cover it.  A look at the suite.

The cabin is very spacious which has enough space for 2 people to dine together.

Everyone in suites is given an amenity kit, pyjamas, sleepers, socks and eye mask.

A closer look at the content of the amenity kit.

The seat when converted into a bed.

As the flight was quite full 10/12 I didn't have a luxury to have the center double bed.  But this is enough for a good night sleep.  The key for a good rest onboard is a flat bed and a pair of good earplugs.

Singapore Airlines allow all business class and first/suites class passenger to book their meal before the flight if you do not want to leave it to chance on what is offered on board.  The service is called book the cook (BTC), you can do it up to 24 hours before flight departure.  I BTC all my meals.

Supper: Double boil chicken soup

Supper: Grilled Chilean Seabass

Supper: Giandula Chocolate Cream with Sable Crumbs.

Breakfast: Kyo-Kaiseki (Appetiser) 

Breakfast: Kyo-Kaiseki (Main) 

After breakfast we disembark at Frankfurt, although we will be carrying on the journey to New York (JFK) on the same plane all passengers heading to United States have to clear security screening again.  The security screening airport wasn't crowded and we were among the first to reach there hence it was quite fast.  Here you have the choice to head to the Lufthansa lounge or the Maple Leaf Lounge by Air Canada.  I head to the Maple Leaf Lounge which is just after the security screening.  Didn't have any photo as I wasn't feeling too well after eating and sleeping so much.

After we board the flight, we were given a fresh set of pyjamas, amenity kit, sleepers, socks and eye mask.  Brunch was served soon after take-off and then light lunch.

Brunch: Lobster Thermidor 

Light Lunch: Suckling Pig with Dark Beer Sauce 

Light Lunch: Warm Chocolate Ganache Cake

Arriving soon in JFK after over 23 hours of flight and transit.  After arriving in JFK the custom clear was a breeze, there wasn't too many flights arriving at this time.  I still had quite alot of time before my JetBlue flight to Orlando.  As I still wasn't feeling too well there is no photo of JFK nor the JetBlue flight, anyway its just a short flight with complimentary drinks being served onboard.  As JetBlue operates out of Terminal 5 in JFK we took a AirTrain which is free as well unless you travel out of the terminals.

SilverKris Lounge (Singapore Terminal 3)

Just made a trip on Singapore Airlines to Taipei recently and wanted to share what is there in the SilverKris Lounge in Singapore Terminal 3 (Business Class).  Will write about my onboard experience and my Taipei trip after my trip.

The SilverKris Lounge is located just one floor above the departure hall.  After you have clear through the immigration turn left and you will see signs leading you to the lounge.

After you clear the reception where they check your boarding pass you will enter this corridor, if you see to the end there is another reception checking the boarding pass again if you are going into the first class lounge.

The first turn into the lounge for business class passenger.

The different area in the lounge, it is a very big lounge which isn't surprising since it is Singapore Airlines hub is here.  Pretty empty at 10.30am.

Quite a huge selection of magazines and newspaper.

This is the dining area and the buffet behind, quite a spread just like some four star hotel buffet breakfast.

The fried carrot cake but very little left and was not replenish throughout my stay there around an hour which is quite embarrassing  for a 5 star airline, they should either replenish it or remove it from the table.

Again the braised ee fu noodle with a few strands left again not replenish, disappointed.

There is pretty much left for the chicken congee but the condiments also looks empty.

This looks more decent except for the sauce.  I took 2 baked egg without the sauce.

Mini hot cakes with maple syrup by the side.

Steam BBQ Pork Bun but no other dim sum which I am looking forward to.

Didn't really open this dish, assume not much left as well.

No more grilled spinach as listed but just 4 sausages left.

The spread.

There are also some Indian dishes like Dalcha, Roti Jala and Curry Potato, they still looked filled maybe not too many indian travellers in the morning.

Braised tofu, at last 1 non-indian dish where there is more than just a few pieces or strands left.

Glass noodles, looks like it just came out also.

Chwee Kuay, alot left don't think it is a favourite for travellers.

Dau Suan.

The drinks section, many choices from soft drinks to fruit juice to water.

This is the bread, fruits and dessert section.

These fruits were replenish at around 11.

The dessert section, most seems like yogurt.

They dish out some soba and sushi much later.  Guess its a bad time to be at the lounge from 10.00-11.30am, mostly are left over food.

This is the hot drinks section where they have a good selection of tea from TWG.

And for the coffee lover, the coffee machine.  There is also a bar in another corner of the lounge which I didn't take any photo.  You can request for wine, beer or even hard liqueur there.

Some assorted sandwiches.

This is what I had at the lounge.  Quite disappointed with what is left.

There is also a business centre alike there, where you can finish some work or check your emails before you board the plane.

There are lots of amenities in the washroom just like a 5 star hotel.

The bathing facilities is also very good.

Feature some of the items you can purchase from the Krisshop when you are walking out of the lounge.

Overall the lounge is very well equipped but the left over food which is not replenish or remove is really very disappointing and not up to the standard of a 5 star airline.  I guess if I am there at noon it would have look much better.

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