OZDUCK
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OK, as it is about -8C outside at 20:45 we are hiding out for an evening. As I have also been allowed access to the laptop for a little while I will attempt to catch this up a little bit.
Changi Airport had a big Christmas presentation at Terminal 3
There was also the fanciest coffee store that I have ever seen.
Vietnam Airlines use the SATS lounge at Changi. It is just adequate. The seats are comfortable and the drinks cold. The food selection was pretty limited and the toilet/shower area far too small.
We boarded pretty much on time but were behind about 10 planes waiting to take off so it was a very long and slow taxi out.
The J Seats on their A321 are very old fashioned but comfortable. On this aircraft there were 2 rows of 2 + 2. The legroom is very good and a reclined seat in front of you is of no concern. The table comes out of the armrest.
They have a streamed entertainment program but it looked very basic. The best thing e=was the flight map on the overhead screens.
You will notice the feet on the bulkhead of the guy in front of my wife. His behavior during the flight and afterwards really showed that we were now travelling under a different system. At check-in he stood about 2 metres from the desk while his two, probably, PA's did all the work. As soon as he got on board he reclined his seat completely and pulled down the sunshades. Meanwhile the 2 female FA's pushed his big and heavy pigskin case down the aisle and then struggled together to put into the overhead locker. He offered no assistance or word of thanks. On his wrist was a very large likely solid gold watch and he had a silver or platinum signet ring with a huge diamond. He was politely asked to lift up his shutters and bring up his seat or takeoff which he did. After the FA's sat down and there was a bit of delay he again reclined his seat and pulled down the shutters. It is possible because of the angles of sight that his actions were hidden from the FA's. He maintained this sort of attitude for the entire flight but did grudgingly prepare his seat properly for landing. He was first off the plane after the FA's again struggled to bring him his case - once more without a word of thanks. To his chagrin he had to share the Business Class Bus for the short trip to the terminal but on entry a flunky rushed up to relieve him of all his cases and he turned right while everyone else turned left. He was obviously very 'well connected' either as a politician or a rich businessman - in Vietnam i would guess that you could not become rich without extremely good political connections.
Anyway back to the flight. The flight crew was very cautious with the use of the seatbelt light putting it on very quickly and keeping it on for a fair while. The FA's were very polite and efficient and spoke fair English. For those who like their PDB's we were offered Champagne or Juice. Two others asked for and received whisky and soda while on the ground.
My meal of a sweet chicken curry.
My wife had a braised beef dish
Changi Airport had a big Christmas presentation at Terminal 3
There was also the fanciest coffee store that I have ever seen.
Vietnam Airlines use the SATS lounge at Changi. It is just adequate. The seats are comfortable and the drinks cold. The food selection was pretty limited and the toilet/shower area far too small.
We boarded pretty much on time but were behind about 10 planes waiting to take off so it was a very long and slow taxi out.
The J Seats on their A321 are very old fashioned but comfortable. On this aircraft there were 2 rows of 2 + 2. The legroom is very good and a reclined seat in front of you is of no concern. The table comes out of the armrest.
They have a streamed entertainment program but it looked very basic. The best thing e=was the flight map on the overhead screens.
You will notice the feet on the bulkhead of the guy in front of my wife. His behavior during the flight and afterwards really showed that we were now travelling under a different system. At check-in he stood about 2 metres from the desk while his two, probably, PA's did all the work. As soon as he got on board he reclined his seat completely and pulled down the sunshades. Meanwhile the 2 female FA's pushed his big and heavy pigskin case down the aisle and then struggled together to put into the overhead locker. He offered no assistance or word of thanks. On his wrist was a very large likely solid gold watch and he had a silver or platinum signet ring with a huge diamond. He was politely asked to lift up his shutters and bring up his seat or takeoff which he did. After the FA's sat down and there was a bit of delay he again reclined his seat and pulled down the shutters. It is possible because of the angles of sight that his actions were hidden from the FA's. He maintained this sort of attitude for the entire flight but did grudgingly prepare his seat properly for landing. He was first off the plane after the FA's again struggled to bring him his case - once more without a word of thanks. To his chagrin he had to share the Business Class Bus for the short trip to the terminal but on entry a flunky rushed up to relieve him of all his cases and he turned right while everyone else turned left. He was obviously very 'well connected' either as a politician or a rich businessman - in Vietnam i would guess that you could not become rich without extremely good political connections.
Anyway back to the flight. The flight crew was very cautious with the use of the seatbelt light putting it on very quickly and keeping it on for a fair while. The FA's were very polite and efficient and spoke fair English. For those who like their PDB's we were offered Champagne or Juice. Two others asked for and received whisky and soda while on the ground.
My meal of a sweet chicken curry.
My wife had a braised beef dish
