Qantas First Lounge in Singapore

[RooFlyer]

Too easy to please?

Nah. Just swannin' around in style.

 

[pagingjoan]

Yep. The only way to go!

 

[Townsend]

Do not get me wrong, I love it to. It is just strange that they use those noodle

 

[MH_fan]

They need to use rice vermicelli. No one uses those noodles for laksa!

 

[QFFHntrGthr]

They need to use rice vermicelli. No one uses those noodles for laksa!

That's right. These noodles are rice flour and corn or tapioca flour mix and so do not absorb any laksa soup therefore stays tasteless. The Sin lounge uses it because it's short and stays in the spoon and slurped up with the soup, it will at least have some flavour. However nothing will overcome that firm texture when it's only parboiled for laksa. Hence it's traditional use in slow braised noodle dishes. You would think even though NP would have no idea of this finer distinction, the Sin chefs would enlighten him and spare us this travesty.

 

[AIRwin]

You would think even though NP would have no idea of this finer distinction, the Sin chefs would enlighten him and spare us this travesty.

Chef Linda?

 

[QFFHntrGthr]

I will give her credit for the perfectly cooked crispy skin barramundi paired with versatility to the ever changing sauces. Any barra swimming in NT, dying in Sin would be proud to end up as a culinary masterpiece.

 

[markis10]

You would think even though NP would have no idea of this finer distinction, the Sin chefs would enlighten him and spare us this travesty.

I think the SIN cooks might be the issue given he specifies Vermicelli as one of the noodle options

 

[QFFHntrGthr]

I think the SIN cooks might be the issue given he specifies Vermicelli as one of the noodle options

That then makes it worse. The Sin chefs knowing better but going ahead with their inappropriate option is just treating us as grateful ignoramous; dress it up with lobster and we won't know any better.

 

[Sprucegoose]

No complaints from me about the SIN Lounge.
We are always looked after beautifully, with Host escort, reserved showers and table, and the food service is always excellent. Another visit yesterday, and the record is intact.
Always something on the menu that hits the spot for me.
Too easy to please?

My thoughts exactly - clearly my favourite.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

I’m honestly still yet to be wowed in SIN. Had good experiences in all others but feel SIN still is a bit generic.
I know it’s tough but any tips on how best to enjoy SIN. Never really felt any P1 love

 

[vhojm]

I’m honestly still yet to be wowed in SIN. Had good experiences in all others but feel SIN still is a bit generic.
I know it’s tough but any tips on how best to enjoy SIN. Never really felt any P1 love

P1/CL/First passengers should be escorted from the entrance to the very back left section of the lounge to the reserved section. Should also be offered hot towels, nuts and olives and if you ask nicely you can skip the shower queue.

 

[Princess Fiona]

P1/CL/First passengers should be escorted from the entrance to the very back left section of the lounge to the reserved section. Should also be offered hot towels, nuts and olives and if you ask nicely you can skip the shower queue.

If it’s busy they overflow onto the tables opposite.
I have sometimes not been escorted there particularly if crowded at the entrance. If not taken I just make my way there and introduce myself to the staff.

There are off menu wines available and offered to you in the reserved service area.

 

[pagingjoan]

If it’s busy they overflow onto the tables opposite.
I have sometimes not been escorted there particularly if crowded at the entrance. If not taken I just make my way there and introduce myself to the staff.

There are off menu wines available and offered to you in the reserved service area.

Skipping the shower queue is a bonus, too!
And if you have an escort back to the plane, that reduces queuing again.

 

[eminere]

And if you have an escort back to the plane, that reduces queuing again.

When is that/to whom is that offered?

 

[jamesatfish]

When is that/to whom is that offered?

I've had the offer of an escort from the plane to the lounge and back to the plane at boarding time every time I've been through SIN as a P1 in F. The one time in recent months when I stayed overnight in SIN I also had the offer of an escort from the F check-in to the lounge.

Prior to that, as a WP in F I never had an escort once over dozens of transits.

 

[vhojm]

I've had the offer of an escort from the plane to the lounge and back to the plane at boarding time every time I've been through SIN as a P1 in F. The one time in recent months when I stayed overnight in SIN I also had the offer of an escort from the F check-in to the lounge.

Prior to that, as a WP in F I never had an escort once over dozens of transits.

Flew twice in F from Sin to Australia in the last 4 months, both times everyone in F was escorted from the lounge to the gate and the second time we were escorted onto the plane because we asked to board first.

Wonder if it is a newer thing that they are being more conscious of.

 

[kermatu]

I've had a lounge host meet me onboard and escort me through immigration, baggage and into a taxi. Have also had an escort from the lounge when flying EK (until handed over to an EK staff member). Not 100% of the time though, even when flying F, but more consistent than SYD for example (not surprisingly).

In lounge yes offered off-menu wine and whiskey. No problem customising items off the food menu as well (though I suspect they'd do this for any pax within reason).

 

[Sprucegoose]

I’m honestly still yet to be wowed in SIN. Had good experiences in all others but feel SIN still is a bit generic.
I know it’s tough but any tips on how best to enjoy SIN. Never really felt any P1 love

If you’re chasing P1 love, SIN is the least of your problems. The real issue is the broader apathy creeping into the airline and the high turnover of staff.