It's that time of the year again. I'm overwhelmed with assignments. I start to drool over TRs as I long for a getaway. Somewhere, anywhere, away from home. I've already blown much of my travel budget on the SQ 747 retirement flights. Should I even be thinking of this trip?
I scrutinize the Internet for any travel deals. Then I start to get ambitious. I realized I haven't been on any full service airlines since the farewell trip. My attention shifts to Krisflyer and the award chart. I could afford a one way J award to Korea or Japan. Then, a wonderful new FFP pops up - Lifemiles. The next few days were spent hunting for return availablity on the ANA tool.
The following events happen quickly - the saver award waitlist clears. My LM ticket is promptly issued. A new Japanese visa is added to my passport, without the need for any interviews/interrogations. The hotel reservation is made. 11K becomes wide open.
My itinerary is finalized: SQ638 SIN-NRT on 30 Nov, HND-BKK on 6 Dec (0030 departure, so I leave Tokyo on the 5th). Both flights are scheduled to be operated by the 77W, which feature both airlines' latest cabin products. I know, I know - I'm stupid to expect TG not to disappoint, but I'd rather not worry about that for now. Besides, the J cabin seems to be 40/42, so they can't send a 773 or 772 over as it exceeds the J capacity. Then again, it would be interesting to see how TG surprises me.
Stay tuned as I enjoy days of great food, sights and people. Who knows, all that might just get lost in translation!
I scrutinize the Internet for any travel deals. Then I start to get ambitious. I realized I haven't been on any full service airlines since the farewell trip. My attention shifts to Krisflyer and the award chart. I could afford a one way J award to Korea or Japan. Then, a wonderful new FFP pops up - Lifemiles. The next few days were spent hunting for return availablity on the ANA tool.
The following events happen quickly - the saver award waitlist clears. My LM ticket is promptly issued. A new Japanese visa is added to my passport, without the need for any interviews/interrogations. The hotel reservation is made. 11K becomes wide open.
My itinerary is finalized: SQ638 SIN-NRT on 30 Nov, HND-BKK on 6 Dec (0030 departure, so I leave Tokyo on the 5th). Both flights are scheduled to be operated by the 77W, which feature both airlines' latest cabin products. I know, I know - I'm stupid to expect TG not to disappoint, but I'd rather not worry about that for now. Besides, the J cabin seems to be 40/42, so they can't send a 773 or 772 over as it exceeds the J capacity. Then again, it would be interesting to see how TG surprises me.
Stay tuned as I enjoy days of great food, sights and people. Who knows, all that might just get lost in translation!
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