FLIGHT: SINGAPORE AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS, HEATHROW-SINGAPORE

THE FLIGHT I flew Business Class on flight SQ 317, an A380-800 series aircraft. Flying time was 13 hrs, 10 mins.

THE CHECK-IN There were long lines for most check-in desks at Terminal Two, including for my flight. I was grateful I was flying Business Class and stood in line for less than 10 minutes.

BOARDING I had an hour or so in Singapore Airline’s Silverkris Lounge, serving warm food and light snacks. Although mid-morning, there was none of the usual breakfast fare, bar a bacon roll that, with Covid rules still in place, was served to your seat. Masks were required whilst walking around the lounge. It was a short walk to the gate. Two cabin crew greeted me with smiles.

THE SEAT The entire top deck of the plane was dedicated to Business Class. My window seat (95A) was in classy premium hand-stitched full-grain leather in warm purple, grey and yellow colours. It was spacious and ultracomfortable, with multiple compartments for stowing essentials and cleverly-placed small shelves for drinks, earphones, phone, etc. The foot cubby was positioned at an angle that points towards the window, which took a bit of getting used to. Seat arm ‘wings’ made it feel very private. Flattening the seat into a bed was quick and easy, with a plush pillow, duvet and sheet which fitted over the head rest. Some centre seats in the cabin opposite me folded into a double bed for two. A free Wifi package of 100M is available to

Business passengers and additional packages are available to purchase.

THE SERVICE Superb from start to finish. Lunch was a sumptuous king prawn and salmon starter with satay sauce, roasted halibut in parsley sauce with perfectly-cooked sautéed green beans and roast potatoes. Snacks such as a salmon and cheese roll, crisps and nuts were available through the flight and an equally delicious breakfast, with a fresh fruit bowl and egg-filled croissant, was served two hours before landing.

AN ATTENTIVE AND CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE WITH LOTS

OF SMILES THROUGHOUT

THE VERDICT Stunning! An attentive and conscientious service with lots of smiles throughout, an extraordinary high standard of cuisine and a seat with all mod-cons, comfort and space made this a memorable and very enjoyable flight.

THE DETAILS The lead-in return Business Class London-singapore fares is £3,472, Heathrow to Sydney £5,103. singaporeair.com