Medical case on SQ322 this morning

[quik!]

Just arrived home, so much drama on the SQ322 this morning...with 4 more hours to go before landing into LHR, a passenger suddenly collapsed and medical help was sought immediately from fellow passengers. Initially, didn't look too good and captain was called to divert to nearest airport, but luckily 3 volunteers managed to stabilised the pax and a diversion was not required.

Also because of this, full breakfast service was not served, only cereal and buns were served.

Question though: if a diversion is required, can any airport other than the A380 ready airports receive the A380?

[Singapore_Air]

Oh dear, well at least the pax is OK but disappointing that you and your fellow passengers didn't get breakfast I imagine.

Frankfurt can definitely handle the A380 and I think most airports with sufficiently big taxiways and runways can if they just parked the A380 away from the terminal if the gate area isn't big enough.

[quik!]

Yeap, it was quite an unfortunate first A380 flight experience for me. Was looking forward to breakfast but when served with just cereal, fruits and a very cold bun, it did spoil the experience for me (was hungry). They had more than 2 hours when they served breakfast, and thought they had more than enough time to serve a full service.

The official explanation was that they had be on alert and prepared at all times in case the condition of the pax deteriorate and need to land immediately.

[jjpb3]

The official explanation was that they had be on alert and prepared at all times in case the condition of the pax deteriorate and need to land immediately.

Am I detecting skepticism about the official explanation? It's not as though SQ cabin crew are known to be slackers.

They had more than 2 hours when they served breakfast, and thought they had more than enough time to serve a full service.

I suspect the service protocol on an A380 might be a wee bit more involved than what you're used to on the 744. I think that's partly why additional training is required (the other reason being the different emergency procedures).

I'm happy to be corrected on that point.

[kelvgoh]

and given sq's penny pinching ways of late i don't think they'll voluntarily waste an entire load worth of breakfast.

[SQFAN]

Yeap, it was quite an unfortunate first A380 flight experience for me. Was looking forward to breakfast but when served with just cereal, fruits and a very cold bun, it did spoil the experience for me (was hungry). They had more than 2 hours when they served breakfast, and thought they had more than enough time to serve a full service..

quik!, I am not implying anything. It's just a different viewpoint.

I had a medical case from LHR-SIN and we had to land in PEN. It must be very serious as we were so near to SIN..just another 30mins...It was very sad to see a almost-in-tears female board the aircraft in PEN and rushed back to her relative. PEN ground crew was not expecting us and after we landed, it took them a good 20mins to come onboard.

As far as breakfast was concerned, I ended up with only an orange juice. I did think to myself it was no big deal as I will soon be in SIN and will get food anyway. SQ ground crew also offered breakfast vouchers for those who wanted it. I just put things into perspective ~ someone life could have ended just like that.

I agree with jjpb3 since I too suspect a A380 meal service is more involved. Only had a rushed meal service on an A380.