First Time To Fly With Singapore Airlines

When the fambam arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3, I was energetic. I can't help but smile because we'll come to Singapore after 8 long years in just a few hours! My son Tutapel was merely 3 when we first visited the place, and although we were there for four days, we couldn't see much because of the rainy weather. 

Note to self: Wait to fly to Singapore from late November to December.

Another reason for my excitement was flying aboard Singapore Airlines for the first time. I've heard several favorable reviews about this particular air carrier, so I am curious about what sets it apart from the rest regarding economy flights.

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I noticed containers of complimentary earphones were stationed before boarding, so you can have your pick right away.

A plethora of HD touchscreen monitors were peppered throughout the plane, quite similar to the set-up of Cathay Pacific.

Singapore Airlines New Economy Class

What distinguished Singapore Airlines' inflight entertainment from Cathay Pacific's was a vast array of movies (yes, there are Korean and Bollywood, mind you), TV programs, and games available with just a touch on the screen.

Tutapel playing his favorite game aboard Singapore Airlines.

As far as service was concerned, the flight attendants were respectful and attentive, with an auto-pilot aim-to-please button, and just downright lovely! Really!

While browsing the game selections, Tutapel and I were chatting about the food. I told him the food would be great, so he better enjoy it as much as possible.

The Fambam aboard Singapore Airlines

My cutesy nephew and niece were seated beside us. It was adorable that the three cousins from my husband's side were photographed together while inside the plane, a relatively rare occurrence.

Brekkie Time with Tutapel and his cousins Kuya RJ and Ate Erika aboard Singapore Airlines

Manila➙ Singapore

Our departure time from Manila was 7:40 AM, with an arrival time of 11:20 AM in Singapore. The food would be served an hour and a half after boarding, and indeed by that Time, Tuts would be a thrilled boy.

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My "fearless forecast" proved to be correct! Brekkie was served right on Time.

Tuts and I chose two different dishes to try both types. The selections were tasty, and the main dishes were served warm.

The sausage and potatoes topped with shredded onions were delish, but the Fish with Noodles was a hands-down winner! I can still taste the noodles' savory flavor paired with the meaty goodness from the fish.

It was a hearty breakfast and a sophisticated initiation to the fastidious and discriminating taste of the air carrier, even in its economy flights.

Selection # 1:  Sausage with Omelette, Potatoes, and Beans

Tutapel's Brekkie of Choice:  Sausage with Omelette, Potatoes, and Beans

Selection # 2:  Fish Fillet with Noodles

My Brekkie of Choice:  Fish Fillet with Noodles

Singapore ➙ Manila

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Six days later, we were back aboard Singapore Airlines, enjoying another set of food selections.

I was doing my own version of a happy dance, at least inside my head, because the dishes differed from what we had just days before.

The kids were served first to pacify their temperamental nature. Tutapel had his fair share of his Chicken Rice, and a good thirty minutes before us, adults were served our dinner choices.

Tutapel enjoying his dinner aboard Singapore Airlines

Selection # 1:  Chicken with Rice

While waiting for my dinner, I can't help but sneak in some bites from Tutapel's. I found the rice fragrant and tasty, and the chicken was cooked well and draped with a sweet appetizing sauce. The veggies were served fresh and cooked just right. 

Tutapel's Dinner of Choice:  Chicken with Rice

Selection # 2:  Pork with Mashed Potatoes

The second selection eclipsed the first. The pork was buttery-soft, sinfully good, and deliciously paired with an equally tasty serving of mashed potatoes served hot and remained warm all throughout dinner time.

My Dinner of Choice: Pork with Mashed Potatoes

The dish really deserves this close-up! 

If the food is this good in the economy, it's hard to wrap my mind around how phenomenal it would have to be in first-class or business-class. 

Pork with Mashed Potatoes served aboard Singapore Airlines.

And yes, my favorite ice cream bar was even part of dinner. What more can a girl ask for?

With my favorite Ice Cream to boot!

BLOG ON CUE:  AMAZED BY THE ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWEL CHANGI AIRPORT

Tuts at Changi Airport

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