Review of Air Asia flight Singapore → Penang in Economy

Now for the second weekend jaunt to Penang via AirAsia and Jetstar. As similar to previous, boarding passes were printed at home and we can proceed directly to the gate.




Departure Gate D34





10 June 2016
AirAsia
AK 1726
Singapore (SIN) - Penang (PEN)
A320
9M-AQQ
Economy Class
Flight Time: 54M


Aircraft had arrived early and being prepared for departure.






With the very short turnaround, boarding was soon called.




The usual budget seat pitch.




Inflight mags and stuff




View out the window




Boarding was very efficient and was swiftly completed despite the full flight.




Pushback and taxi for the 1hr hop to Penang.




Departure from Rwy20C




It was a clear night.




Overflying Changi




Climbing into the night




As soon as the seat belt signs were turned off, pre-ordered meals were delivered from trays. Not too many pre-orders on this very short flight. BOB was offered after the pre-orders were distributed.




With the very reasonable meal prices onboard AirAsia, I pre-ordered a Nasi Dagang with Chicken Curry. The meal was max-ed with a dessert of 2 vanilla cupcakes. The meal was flavourful, though the portion of chicken was a tad tiny.






We also pre-ordered a new dish, Kolo Mee. Now, this dish from Kuching tasted delicious and fairly authentic for airplane food!






Ending the supper with sinful cupcakes.




Very soon, we were descending into Penang and landing on Rwy04 15min ahead of schedule.




Taxi to the terminal.








Disembarking






Disembarked via stairs




Malindo is repainted in Batik Air colours?




Immigration and customs was quick and a short taxi ride later, we were in Georgetown within 40min from touchdown. Stayed at Hotel Jen for 2 nights. Hotel Jen was rebranded from the previous Traders Hotel, which in itself was originally branded as ShangriLa. The hotel is rather old but functional and is due for total refurbishment this year. However rooms are big and comfortable, though "classic" looking.




Next morning, headed to Tai Tong Restaurant for dimsum brunch.








Hainan association with Komtar in the background.




Passed my this roast meat stall with long queues. Gonna try it next time.




Penang Teochew Chendol to provide some respite from the heat.




Dinner at a hawker center along Jalan Macalister.




Loh Bak




Penang Char Kuay Teow




Fried carrot cake and oyster omelette.




Beehoon soup




As it is the durian season, it is a must to try some of the famous Penang durians!