Having had a rather hectic 1st quarter of the year at work, I booked a rather last minute short trip over the recent weekend to a nearby city also nicknamed as the 'Paris of Java', Bandung in Indonesia. Being an increasingly popular destination for Singaporeans and Malaysians, I had wanted to see what the hype is regarding this city just a short 1h40m flight away from Singapore.
Our tickets were booked rather late, with the flight up booked on a promotional Indonesia AirAsia fare and return on SilkAir due to the favourable timings. Even with the slightly dearer fare on SilkAir back, it was still very affordable for a short trip.
09 April 2015
Indonesia AirAsia
QZ 368
Singapore (SIN) - Bandung (BDO)
A320
PK-AZA
Budget Class
Check-in for our departure flight at Changi's Terminal One and was issued the default supermarket-like receipt.
Changi is not too busy at this time of the afternoon. Spot the 2 European heavyweights (LH A380 and KL B773ER).
Jetstar A320 in "Asia's Got Talent" livery! Preparing for departure to HKG.
The inbound flight arrived on-time from Bandung for a quick turnaround. We boarded from Gate D47. Flight was not too full this afternoon.
Our plane, PK-AZA, being prepared for the flight to Bandung.
BA OneWorld B744 was parked beside us.
Soon, boarding was called and it was conducted orderly.
View from my seat at 23A.
As expected, seat pitch was tight, similar to all other LCCs' A320s.
A range of inflight magazines (both International and Indonesian versions), menu and duty free available in the seat pocket.
Boarding soon completed and we were on our way for the 1h35m flight to Bandung. It was a long taxi to Rwy02C, with quite a number departures ahead of us.
CX B773 to HKG
3K A320
Our tickets were booked rather late, with the flight up booked on a promotional Indonesia AirAsia fare and return on SilkAir due to the favourable timings. Even with the slightly dearer fare on SilkAir back, it was still very affordable for a short trip.
09 April 2015
Indonesia AirAsia
QZ 368
Singapore (SIN) - Bandung (BDO)
A320
PK-AZA
Budget Class
Check-in for our departure flight at Changi's Terminal One and was issued the default supermarket-like receipt.
Changi is not too busy at this time of the afternoon. Spot the 2 European heavyweights (LH A380 and KL B773ER).
Jetstar A320 in "Asia's Got Talent" livery! Preparing for departure to HKG.
The inbound flight arrived on-time from Bandung for a quick turnaround. We boarded from Gate D47. Flight was not too full this afternoon.
Our plane, PK-AZA, being prepared for the flight to Bandung.
BA OneWorld B744 was parked beside us.
Soon, boarding was called and it was conducted orderly.
View from my seat at 23A.
As expected, seat pitch was tight, similar to all other LCCs' A320s.
A range of inflight magazines (both International and Indonesian versions), menu and duty free available in the seat pocket.
Boarding soon completed and we were on our way for the 1h35m flight to Bandung. It was a long taxi to Rwy02C, with quite a number departures ahead of us.
CX B773 to HKG
3K A320
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