The Changi Experience
February 3, 2009 carolynchoo
Flying back home from Changi airport was such a delight. Mum, being 82 years old, was automatically given priority boarding. And the wonderful lady at the check in counter decided that she should be accompanied by us, so my daughter and I were automatically given this same priviledge.
And with ample shops and food outlets, we enjoyed a leasurely breakfast at Toast Box and walked around the shops. I even managed to get a good deal for my sports shoes!
With our priority boarding, we were one of the first few to enter the plane. We got the 2nd row seats as the first row was reserved. As the plane filled up, 2 guests took their seats at the front row, and were warmly greeted by the flight attendants. I was then reading the inflight magazine. One of the men looked like the CEO of AirAsiaX.
There was a slight delay in our take off as we were waiting for another passenger to board. The HE came in. It was Tony Fernandez himself and he sat in the seat right infront of us. It would have been nice if he had addressed the passengers, but he was busy with the other two, in deep conversation over business.
When food was sold, it was interesting to note that those in front of us actually paid for the food they ordered.
When we touched down, it was a long walk to the international arrival. Renovations were ongoing. The new arrival hall was great compared to the old one which was always crowded with so few baggage carousels to handle the many incoming flights. This one had about 8, I think. However, it was again a very long walk to the taxi stand.
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