Airliners-India.com Flickr Group & Facebook    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  TR - SQ - BLR-SIN-SFO Goto page 1, 2  Next          Airliners-India.com Forum Index -> Trip Reports View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 5:41 am    Post subject: TR - SQ - BLR-SIN-SFO Currently restricted to photos hosted at: http://picasaweb.google.com/nimishguptablr/Feb2007SingaporeAirBLRSFOBLR Will write out and embed the photos a little later! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:29 pm    Post subject: Nimish...i could find only 7 pictures??? _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:32 pm    Post subject: Yes - that was only the first leg on a 772 - BLR-SIN. The second leg on a 773ER just got over, but I've not had the chance to upload the pics yet. The 3rd leg on the 773ER is about to start (ICN-SFO). WIll post all the pics when online next in SFO. Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:57 pm    Post subject: all pics uploaded Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:57 pm    Post subject: Nice pics nimish....by the way the MH next to you is A330...winglets u sse _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top DELAPPROACH Member Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 53 Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:06 pm    Post subject: Excellent Pics especially the SQ 77W from the Airtrain. Regards, Mayank Back to top avbuff Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031 Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:10 pm    Post subject: nice pics nimish loved the pics at ICN Back to top AKLDELNonstop Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1066 Location: Auckland Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:13 am    Post subject: Nice Pics and very impressive Y seats. _________________ Geniuses are always misunderstood in their lifetimes. Back to top stealthpilot Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: BLR, DXB Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:14 am    Post subject: Brilliant Nimish- looks like an amazing trip. The new 77W layout of SQ looks.... what can I say… going by your pics they smashed the current bar and set even higher standards. Waiting for the return trip pics! _________________ eP007 Back to top Akshay Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 315 Location: Mumbai Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:17 pm    Post subject: Very good work.. Liked all photographs. I was especially impressed by this photo. What a great looking seat . Seats in Economy too look good. Akshay _________________ MRVC Mania. My blog dedicated to the new violet-white suburban rakes of Mumbai. Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:20 pm    Post subject: Nimish when u get time...uplaod the pics to MyAvition.net expecially the food picture, the one cliked from the train of ur 773ER and the MH, KE aircrafts _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top sri_bom Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 2365 Location: Singapore Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:35 pm    Post subject: Nice Photos... Back to top vivekman Member Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 1897 Location: BOM Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:54 pm    Post subject: Nice pics Nimish! Loved the J seats and that huuuge 23" TV screen in F!! Awesome... Back to top Aiel Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 927 Location: Bangalore Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:21 pm    Post subject: Nice pics. Like the ones taken at SIN. _________________ My Flickr photos My JP.net account Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:04 pm    Post subject: Very Good Pics. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top justbala Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1898 Location: Bangalore Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:03 pm    Post subject: Nice TR nimish.. BLR international departure seems to be a big mess.. but i guess its part of the security beef up around republic day. I was flying out of DEL last week and it was an horrific experience.. there were serpentines queues at every possible place!! ... Thx to the SQ IFE I am glad tht u didnt hv to tolerate the Mistress of Spices.. amazingly the same movie was shown on my OS flight from VIE to TLV!! drop down screens , no IFE Doesnt Juhu runway have JUHU painted on it at one end?!.. remember seeing tht during a take off from BOM.. Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:51 pm    Post subject: justbala wrote: Doesnt Juhu runway have JUHU painted on it at one end?!.. remember seeing tht during a take off from BOM.. Which end.The Sea side.Is the painting on the Tarmac. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top himmat01 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:25 pm    Post subject: Excellent pictures Nimish. When do we get the actual TR? _________________ Save Maharashtra! Back to top justbala Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1898 Location: Bangalore Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:48 pm    Post subject: HAWK21M wrote: justbala wrote: Doesnt Juhu runway have JUHU painted on it at one end?!.. remember seeing tht during a take off from BOM.. Which end.The Sea side.Is the painting on the Tarmac. regds MEL The sea side.. its painted almost at the end of the runway.. Back to top Megatop Member Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 257 Location: Bangalore Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:27 pm    Post subject: Good news for BLR flyers with SQ increasing SIN-BLR to daily & upgrading it to a 777-300 on all days. SQ serves the best Indian Vegetarian food out of SFO & nothing can beat the service on SQ 16 & SQ 1. I for myself would'nt mind the 8 hour layover at Changi on return just for the experience. Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:36 pm    Post subject: Megatop wrote: SQ serves the best Indian Vegetarian food out of SFO & nothing can beat the service on SQ 16 & SQ 1. Service is fabulous on pretty much most SQ flights, on my recent flight (SQ503 + SQ16), I always requested for a rum+coke, and had the drink delivered to me all 4 times without fail! I don't know about AVML - I never take that meal option. But the standard food and presentation is great (even in economy)! Back to top stealthpilot Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2325 Location: BLR, DXB Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:51 am    Post subject: Nimish, do both the new J and F cabins have a 1-2-1 layout? _________________ eP007 Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:04 am    Post subject: stealthpilot wrote: Nimish, do both the new J and F cabins have a 1-2-1 layout? Good question - I don't remember unfortunately Wait - I'm on the again tomorrow morning - will take a look at that time Last edited by Nimish on Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:17 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:13 am    Post subject: I've changed my return sector seats to Aisle, so unfortunately won't be able to click any pics while taxiing. I found being on the Window seat a real pain - since I drink tons of water and need to frequently empty my bladder! Much prefer a window on a 330/340 - where it's easy to jump over 1 person. OLCI (on line check in) was pretty weird on SQ, it failed for the first few hours with some silly error message, so I called SQ support. They said they can't do anything about it and I should check in at the airport. Then when I tried in the evening, it worked fine and I was able to select my seats. I'm finally on seat 42H on the first hop - click here for seat map: https://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/images/company_info/eot/fleet_info/77W/B777_300ER.gif I'm on seat 32D on the second hop - click here for seat map: https://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/images/company_info/eot/fleet_info/773/B777-300.gif Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:18 am    Post subject: Nimish wrote: Good question - I don't remember unfortunately OK - the information is on the seat maps! Yes - both J and F have 1-2-1 combination - though the F has more legroom and more privacy. Back to top avbuff Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031 Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:26 am    Post subject: hey nimish by chance do they operate a B77W to BOM ... or is it the 773 iam flying to LAX this summer may be in april or may so any chances of a B77W Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:56 am    Post subject: avbuff - SQ flies 77W only on long haul routes. 773 is for short haul sectors like BOM/BLR etc. So you'll be unlikely to see the 77W on BOM-SIN, and it's not scheduled for SIN-LAX either. Maybe you fly to SFO and then connect to LAX from there Back to top avbuff Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031 Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:00 am    Post subject: so sad i know they fly the 77W on the long haul ...... but ok it was expecting a lot ..... getting an A340-500 on 2.5 hr run has really elevated my hopes btw on a personal note may i ask which s/w co u work for ... iam a comp engg student myself thats why a bit curious to know!!! Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:02 am    Post subject: avbuff wrote: btw on a personal note may i ask which s/w co u work for ... iam a comp engg student myself thats why a bit curious to know!!! Sent you a PM with details. Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:13 am    Post subject: Good news - managed to get an exit row Window seat (31K) at the airport - so meets both my objectives. Only problem is that it's over the wing! The check-in clerk was really a b***h, asked me to go the United RCC (lounge) instead of the SQ SKL! When I asked her why - she said the flight was full so the lounge would be crowded. I just said OK, and walked into the SKL and it's still empty 15 minutes before boarding... Imagine the horrors of the RCC - limited drinks, no food, no wireless, huge crowds etc! Back to top avbuff Member Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031 Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:45 am    Post subject: good u got the desired seat o btw wat a/c is on the SIN - BLR sector ? Back to top Megatop Member Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 257 Location: Bangalore Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:52 am    Post subject: dear avbuff, currently its a mix of 772 on sun,mon,tue,fri & 773 on thu, sat. its gonna be a 773 daily eff. mar 25. Back to top justbala Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1898 Location: Bangalore Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:44 pm    Post subject: justbala wrote: HAWK21M wrote: justbala wrote: Doesnt Juhu runway have JUHU painted on it at one end?!.. remember seeing tht during a take off from BOM.. Which end.The Sea side.Is the painting on the Tarmac. regds MEL The sea side.. its painted almost at the end of the runway.. Looks like the marking for JUHU has been painted/covered up. You can still make out the 'J' & 'U' on google earth snaps. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=+mumbai&ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=19.097646,72.829469&spn=0.002256,0.005397&t=h&om=1 Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:49 pm    Post subject: Guys - I've posted many pictures from my return trip - at the same place: http://picasaweb.google.com/nimishguptablr/Feb2007SingaporeAirBLRSFOBLR There's also a video of the take off roll of the 77W at SFO. Enjoy ! Back to top AKLDELNonstop Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1066 Location: Auckland Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:52 pm    Post subject: Nice pics. How do you manage to take pics of the food. I eat as soon as I see it. Cheers _________________ Geniuses are always misunderstood in their lifetimes. Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:53 pm    Post subject: nimish...great pics...awaiting to see them on myav.net _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:15 pm    Post subject: AKLDELNonstop wrote: Nice pics. How do you manage to take pics of the food. I eat as soon as I see it. hehehe, I guess I'm well fed in the lounge so not starving when the food arrives Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:47 pm    Post subject: the_380 wrote: nimish...great pics...awaiting to see them on myav.net Uploading to MyAv.net is such a royal Pain in the A$$. Managed to upload 2-3 pictures only, hopefully they'll be online in a few days time. Back to top Megatop Member Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 257 Location: Bangalore Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:24 am    Post subject: Nice pics Nimish, did take notice of the Indian Veg meal. Was also intrigued by the LH Bangalore Express. No doubt LH gets you fastest to BLR, I presume if the Bangalore Express title is a misnomer for LH because, me for one beleives the share of BLR pax (biz+vfr) on SQ 1 / SQ 16 & that of SFO pax on SQ 502 / SQ 503 is significant & soaring to be accounted for in the wake of fresh capacity infusion. So, why not crown the SQ service with suitable sobriquets like Bay Express Silicon Interchange Tech Commute Techjet Geek Crossover Tech Shuttle I also wonder at people cribbing at singapore & changi which are excellent transit points to rest & releive stress off a 14 hour trans-pac flight & refreshed for the connecting flight to India. Changi is a huge cry from the cattle sheds of FRA, LHR & CDG that are used by LH,BA & AF, not to mention the soccer stadium airports of DFW, ORD, ATL in North America. Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:45 pm    Post subject: Megatop wrote: Was also intrigued by the LH Bangalore Express. No doubt LH gets you fastest to BLR, I presume if the Bangalore Express title is a misnomer for LH because, me for one beleives the share of BLR pax (biz+vfr) on SQ 1 / SQ 16 & that of SFO pax on SQ 502 / SQ 503 is significant & soaring to be accounted for in the wake of fresh capacity infusion. Hi Megatop - here's the story behind the term "Bangalore Express" http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/16641211.htm This was in one of the local papers in the Bay area, and though the article is very hyped in many ways, it's also true in many ways. Especially for folks from the bay, there's a strong preference to LH (compared to SQ), due to the dislike of the 9 hour layover in SIN. 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