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Boarded after a 45 minute delay due to a severe thunderstorm - they couldn't reload provisions or do safety checks. Into 3A -a lovely single window seat. A welcome glass of champagne and a goodie bag. I had forgotten international BC! Nothing quite like a lap sash either ( little things!) We then sat at the dock for another 30 mins while the delays cleared....then another 40 mins on the runway. The head steward has asked the pilot about my connection and he says it will be tight! It looks like I will have another run through Changi to catch my Colombo flight. No good worrying about something you have no influence over so I will enjoy the flight! This will be a long post and it is becoming a long day! The pilot put the boot in but it still only left me 40 mins to exit plane and get from T1 to T3 and find Gate B5. It was quite a hustle but I got there only to find no sign of my flight on the board. Found an info desk and learnt the Colombo flight has been delayed 3 1/2 hours! Oh well - I can now have some quality time in the Singapore First Lounge. Not like last time!! ..... I have been awake for many hours now and have a few to go. I won't arrive in Colombo until a couple of hours into Christmas Day. By the time I get to the hotel it will be half over! The food and wine in the lounge was super - magic wontons and Neil Perry's signature salt and pepper squid (just quietly - Straight on the Beach rates!!) Champagne Duvel Leroy also rates! See you on the other side!Leggi altro