Trip Report : Shanghai(Pudong) - Singapore on Singapore AirlinesAirlines: Singapore Airlines
Flight :SQ 825 PVG - SIN
Reg : 9V-SYL
Aircraft:
Boeing 777-312Dep - PVG(T2) :12:10 AM
Arr - SIN(T2) : 5:45 AM
Flight time : 4h 43m
Distance: 3801 Km (2361.90 Miles)
IntroductionThis trip was undertaken in 2009. After returning from Beijing, see trip report :
Shanghai Airlines FM 9108 PEK - SHAIt was time to return to Singapore. Since it was red-eye flight, didn't see much of the outside, was still dark on arrival in Singapore.
The Shanghai airport was deserted. With only few flights departing around midnight. 2 EK's to Dubai, Turkish to Istanbul and SQ to Singapore and few domestic flights.
Had arrived early to the airport and the check-in counter wasn't open.
Trip Video: Singapore Airlines 9V-SYL SQ825 PVG - SINDo watch the short video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iujfYtANpE8Terminal 2Empty terminal as most flight had their check-in completed.
Midnight ScheduleDeparture AreaSince the check-in wasn't open, had a walk around. Went upstairs to the food court, most shops were closing.
Shanghai SpottingSpotting from departure area.
After completing check-in , passed the immigration and security which wasn't busy.
Terminal view after security.Waiting areaFlight ScheduleDeparture Gate : D75 Gate area was empty as the boarding hadn't opened.
SQ 825 PVG-SIN getting ready Airside viewTug in place for pushback.Boarding was called soon. Passport and boarding cards was checked by ground staff.
Once on board, were provided with hot towel. Safety instruction were carried out. Headphones provided.
Seat viewAfter DepartureWatch the video for departure from Shanghai.
Safety CardMenu Being a mid-night flight was provided with light dinner after take off.
Cabin ViewDinner - Oriental roast chicken and riceRestingI didn't watch any programs on the IFE. After meal it was rest time, the cabin lights were switched off.
Flight informationFlight pathFeeling coldFlight PathFlight InformationConnections from Terminal 2Descend beginsCabin came back to life, as the flight neared Singapore. Crew came with immigration forms for passengers entering Singapore. Collected the headphones.
Landing was smooth, did not take the landing as the glass was scratched and it was dark to see anything outside.
DisembarkationDisembarked from the flight and took the travelators
Changi Terminal 2 early morningSince this was among the first arriving flights, most shops were closed.
Flight scheduleExiting the terminal.Took 2 mins to finish immigration as I didn't require visa to Singapore, baggage came in another 5 mins. Out of terminal in 15 mins to head for Terminal 1 for another flight.
Hope you enjoyed the report. Thanks for reading.
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