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Singapore Airlines Business Class – Male to Singapore

June 14, 2025Tagged airline, business-class, singapore, singapore-airlines, travelLeave a comment

Singapore Airlines Business Class – Male to Singapore

The boat docked back at Male around 9am and I had an hour to kill before the check-in desks opened. Camped out in the AC section of the food court area.

At T-3, I made my way up to security before heading into the check-in hall. The Y line up was massive, so I just walked up to the J class line, told the security “Singapore Business class” and he let me through without even a document check. After passing through security, I proceeded to check in and was the first person to do so. I inquired if any business class seats were available for cash upgrade and indeed there was one available. After a quick swipe of the credit card and a few signatures, I received my BP and made my way to immigration.

There were separate lines for J passengers in the immigration area and for secondary security. I was through after 20 minutes and made my way to the lounge.

I remember reading an influencers post on IG that this was the worst lounge he had ever seen but I told him that he’s never been to the Air India lounge at Delhi airport.

At T-70, an announcement was made in the lounge that boarding for the SQ flight would begin soon. Took that as a cue to leave and made my way downstairs to the bus gates.

Lovely views during the bus ride

The vibe felt off with the cabin crew this time around. I chalked it up to the fact that I was a last minute upgrade and set my expectations low for the flight.

11A

Bubbles

Hot towel

Safety video

Taxi to the runway

See you in a few months, MLE!

This view never gets old

Not long after, the lunch service began.

Appetizer – meh

Garlic bread

Mee Siam Goreng – perfect!

Dessert was meh

Settled down for a snooze after the meal service and not long after, the lights of SG came into view.

Next up – Serangoon House and a couple days in Singapore

Singapore Airlines Economy Class – Singapore to Male

June 11, 2025Tagged airline, business-class, photography, singapore-airlines, travelLeave a comment

No business class award seats available – so had to rough it out at the back of the bus. Truth be told – everything was good, set my expectations low and I got the opportunity to witness how the crew works in Y.

Checked out at 7am and the Jewel was quiet and peaceful. Followed the connecting bridge to T2.

The Wonderfall

Step 1 – check to see if my flight exists, check!

Got here just in time to see the show – love this thing.

No SKL access, so camped out at the PP Sats lounge which was good enough.

Didnt get a chance to take pics of the buffet but it was a good selection – even had a DIY laksa station.

Got early to the gate and the security line was long but move as quickly as it could. Unfortunately due to bad luck and bad timing, I could not snag a last minute cash upgrade to J as the couple in front of me grabbed the last two. After a short 10 minute wait in the holding pen, eventually made it onto the plane.

Going from 1A to 70A is a humbling experience. 😭

At least I had 3 windows 😀

Cabin crew were coming around with hot towels

STEAMY towel

No seat buddy for me, so more space.

Bit of a queue for the runway but we eventually made it to the front

Peace out, SIN.

After the seat belt signs went off, the crew were in action. Love these snax.

Drink service

Asked if I wanted a chicken or fish dish. Went with Chicken – forgot to take a pic, so imagine saucy noodles with chicken pieces. Was decent.

Crew came around after to hand out ice cream and WOW, it was good! Pro tip – if you dont like the dessert in F or J, you can request ice cream from Y.

The flight was as uneventful as it could get – I watched a movie to pass the time and before I knew, we were over the Maldives and began our descent.

Male

Taxi

Love remote stands

Last off the plane and on the last bus to the terminal. Once we got into the immigration area, a new lane magically opened up and I was able to bypass the snaking lines. Processed quickly, through bag scans and I was pulled aside to show a maple syrup bottle in my suitcase and show it was not alcohol. After that, I went outside into the heat of the arrivals area to find the boat to take me to Dhigurah island.

Next up – a sun filled week in the Maldives

Singapore Airlines Suites Class – Frankfurt to Singapore

June 4, 2025Tagged business-class, first-class, singapore-airlines, star-alliance, travel, trip-reportLeave a comment

At 6pm, checked out and took the train back to the airport.

Wandered over to the C check in desks to spy on the SQ activity.

Security was as convoluted as it gets at FRA but eventually got through as well as immigration. Had a lot of time to kill before boarding, so wandered around. I did want to visit the AC MLL but it was closed.

Nice plane spotting.

The Condor livery is growing on me.

Only lounge choice left was the Senator lounge.

No complaints about the lounge as it was my first time experiencing it – felt big enough and separated into different sections. Not a lot of people were in the lounge during the time I was there and therefore felt roomier and peaceful.

Dining area

Was super hungry since I skipped lunch and was happy with the selections

The spa seems enticing …

T-60 and I made my way to the gate and found the gate lice.

There was an agent manning the Suites area and in typical Canadian fashion, I apologetically yet politely inquired if the line up was here. She responded with “you are welcome to board now!”. She undid the rope and let me know, scanned my BP and I was off towards the boarding tube.

I was welcomed onboard by the purser and handed off to the LSS who escorted me to my seat.

1A – the holiest … you know what I mean 😀

Staircase to heaven if you are boarding from the bottom level

Libis came by to introduce himself and asked if I wanted a PDB. Went with the Tattinger to start.

After downing the first glass, I snuck into the washroom to change into PJs.

When I got back to my seat, Libis poured round 2.

Perusing the menu while boarding was wrapping up.

The SIN to FRA menu which I honestly thought was way better than the FRA to SIN menu.

FRA to SIN section

Fast forward past take off and cabin crew got into action once the sign came from the captain. Served with some more Tattinger.

Show time

Round 3 but this time back to Cristal

Bit of a funny moment here when the LSS attempted to pour during a bumpy part of the flight and some of the delicious liquid spilled over to the floor.

Caviar to start

Caviar from China – I guess SQ doesnt purchase Russian anymore? Or never did?

Saw the trend, didnt understand it but YOLO

Should it be caviar on the top or bottom

Double boiled pork shank soup – Love a good broth

BTC Lobster Ballotine – meh but you know, lobster. Also, they didnt have Lobster Thermidor in the BTC selection which itself was quite poor ex FRA.

Finale – Buchette Cerise

After dinner, I requested the cabin crew to make the bed while I went to the washroom.

I set my alarm to wake me up in 3 hours but I was still groggy and went back down for another 3 hours LOL. After freshening up, I ordered a mid flight snack.

Egg noodles with Prawn