Prologue
July 3, 2012 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Looking at mileage redemption options for my annual trip to Singapore, I was intrigued by United's offerings in conjunction with its then partner Qatar Airways. I decided it might be fun to take aRead more
Washington Dulles to Kuwait
July 3, 2012 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
United Airlines UA982 | IAD/KWI
Business Class
Boeing 777-200ER | N229UA
Lounge: Red Carpet Club
This was my first flight on UA's eight abreast Business Class. The Business Class cabin was veryRead more
Kuwait to Bahrain
July 4, 2012 in Kuwait ⋅ 🌙 43 °C
United Airlines UA982 | KWI/BAH
Business Class
Boeing 777-200ER | N229UA
After landing at KWI, transit passengers were asked to deplane, but we were kept in the gate area. There was a change of crewRead more
Bahrain to Doha
July 4, 2012 in Bahrain ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Qatar Airways QR157 | BAH/DOH
Economy Class
Boeing 777-200LR | A7-BBC
Transit in Bahrain wasn't smooth. When I arrived at the transfer counter, I had to press a buzzer for service. A surprisedRead more
Doha to Kuala Lumpur
July 5, 2012 in Qatar ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Qatar Airways QR624 | DOH/KUL
Business Class
Airbus A330-300 | A7-AEI
Before I embarked on this journey, I was vaguely aware that a new terminal was under construction at Doha Airport, and that theRead more
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
July 5, 2012 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Air Asia AK715 | KUL/SIN
Economy Class
Airbus A320-200 | 9M-AQL
At KUL, I had to clear immigration because my bag was only tagged to KUL, and as far as I could tell, Air Asia did not allow throughRead more
Singapore to Perth
July 11, 2012 in Singapore ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Qantas QF72 | SIN/PER
Economy Class
Airbus A330-300 | VH-QPH Noosa
Lounge: Qantas Business Lounge
I had dinner with Shareen and a number of other classmates before I headed to Changi for my flight toRead more
Perth to Adelaide
July 12, 2012 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Qantas QF590 | PER/ADL
Economy Class
Boeing 737-400 | VH-VXT Townsville
Lounge: Qantas Lounge
After landing at PER, I made my way to the Domestic Terminal where I had a refreshing shower at theRead more
Adelaide
July 14, 2012 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
I don't recall much about my time in Adelaide other than lots of good food and good company. Sadly, most of my photos were lost when my hard drive got corrupted.
Adelaide to Singapore
July 17, 2012 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Qantas QF81 | ADL/SIN
Economy Class
Airbus A330-300 | VH-QPG Mt Gambier
Lounge: Qantas Lounge
Random Pictures From Singapore
July 20, 2012 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
A collection of random shots from my time in Singapore, including shots from Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, and my old house which has been demolished.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
July 22, 2012 in Singapore ⋅ 🌫 27 °C
Jetstar Asia 3K683 | SIN/KUL
Economy Class
Airbus A320-200 | 9V-JSD
I took Jetstar as it was the only LCC flight that would get me to KUL early enough to connect to my Qatar Airways flight. I againRead more
Kuala Lumpur to Doha
July 22, 2012 in Malaysia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Qatar Airways QR621 | KUL/DOH
Business Class
Airbus A330-300 | A7-AEB
At check in, I was not offered a lounge invitation, and I was unable to get any information about what lounge I could use. ThisRead more
Doha to Dubai
July 22, 2012 in Qatar ⋅ 🌙 38 °C
Qatar Airways QR112 | DOH/DXB
Economy Class
Airbus A320-200 | A7-AHB
I arrived in a blazingly hot Doha Airport. As I was in Business Class, I was placed on the bus to the premium terminal. OnRead more
Dubai Layover
July 22, 2012 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ 🌙 39 °C
Once I cleared immigration, I navigated my way to Dubai's Metro and purchased a ticket to the Burj Khalifa for AED8.50. The driver-less Metro was quick and efficient and I found myself at the BurjRead more
Dubai to Washington Dulles
July 23, 2012 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
United Airlines UA977 | DXB/IAD
Business Class
Boeing 777-200ER | N223UA
Lounge: Marhaba Lounge
Once past security, I made a beeline for United's contracted Marhaba lounge hoping to shower as I wasRead more
Home!
July 23, 2012 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
On arrival at IAD, I got to experience their mobile lounge which took us to immigration. I believe I had a similar experience at CDG in the 1990s on a flight parked at a remote stand.










































