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For the past 4 years, I've been travelling between Singapore and Pittsburgh 3-4 times a year and have accumulated a substantial amount of miles. I've flown in C many times (mostly in UA or ANA) but have never flown in SQ's non-regional business. When I got a job offer in the states and had to travel back there in February this year, I knew I had to finally try SQ's long haul business! Also, I wanted to spend the rest of my remaining BMI miles before they were taken over by BA.
With plenty of luck, BMI ran a promotion for buying miles either late last year or early this year (I can't recall) and I bought enough miles so that I could make a SIN-SEA 1-way redemption using Miles+Cash. Taxes and YQ came up to $213.70 GBP which was pretty reasonable. All in all, I spent lesser than $1000 SGD on the ticket including the cash required to buy the miles as well as pay for the taxes and YQ.
After spending a memorable 2 months back home, it was time to leave. I had initially wanted to enter the secure area early and enjoy the lounge but a whole bunch of my friends showed up leading to a teary goodbye... and I only entered the secure area when the flight was showing 'Last Call'.. I bid farewall to my GF and friends and promised that I would be back in December. (Nobody knew I would actually be back in end March to propose to my GF on her birthday
But that's another TR for another time..)
Enough of the back-story, here are the juicy details!
Today's flight would be operated by 9V-SGA, delivered on the 31st of December, 2003.
Some champagne?
My favourite magazine.
Pretty empty flight today.
Shortly after takeoff
14 hours left. Seems pretty short compared to the SIN-EWR flight!
Our origin and destination
Satay for a start. To be honest, I thought these were the best satays i've ever eaten. I'm not really a satay lover so I've not hunted for the best satays in Singapore.. but these were pretty damn good!
With plenty of luck, BMI ran a promotion for buying miles either late last year or early this year (I can't recall) and I bought enough miles so that I could make a SIN-SEA 1-way redemption using Miles+Cash. Taxes and YQ came up to $213.70 GBP which was pretty reasonable. All in all, I spent lesser than $1000 SGD on the ticket including the cash required to buy the miles as well as pay for the taxes and YQ.
After spending a memorable 2 months back home, it was time to leave. I had initially wanted to enter the secure area early and enjoy the lounge but a whole bunch of my friends showed up leading to a teary goodbye... and I only entered the secure area when the flight was showing 'Last Call'.. I bid farewall to my GF and friends and promised that I would be back in December. (Nobody knew I would actually be back in end March to propose to my GF on her birthday
But that's another TR for another time..)Enough of the back-story, here are the juicy details!
Today's flight would be operated by 9V-SGA, delivered on the 31st of December, 2003.
Some champagne?
My favourite magazine.
Pretty empty flight today.
Shortly after takeoff
14 hours left. Seems pretty short compared to the SIN-EWR flight!
Our origin and destination
Satay for a start. To be honest, I thought these were the best satays i've ever eaten. I'm not really a satay lover so I've not hunted for the best satays in Singapore.. but these were pretty damn good!
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