Review of Air China flight from Singapore to Beijing in Economy

CCA

CA - Air China

Flight taken on 02 July 2018
CA970
23:36 05h 35m 05:11
Model Boeing 787-9
Class Economy
Seat 56A
Harry_He
6,155 · 41 · 3 · 10

12 Hours layover in Singapore Changi


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Just arrived at SIN from my Scoot flight
Now heading to Terminal 1 to check-in for my Air China flight  


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Had lunch at KFC
I thought that was Ketchup…Turns out it's not…I dipped my potato wedge with massive amount of Chilli…


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Apron View at Terminal 1


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Having been to Changi numerous times in the past, I proceeded straight to Terminal 3 after immigration because it's the best terminal imo.


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Terminal 3 is amazing! I could live here if I had to…



Air China Singapore → Beijing

Butterfly Garden


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Sunflower Garden


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Still can't believe that I'm in an airport.


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View from the Sunflower Garden



Air China Singapore → Beijing

Koi Pond…


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Terminal 3


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Louis Vuitton store 


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Singapore Airlines A350-900


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Finnair A350-900 arriving from HEL (no pun intended)


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Singapore A380
Flashback to my first ever A380 flight when I was 9 going to Singapore


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Went to Terminal 2 for the video game arcade
Scoot A320 


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Close-up


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Another koi pond


Air China Singapore → Beijing

A swimming pool at Terminal 1


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Boarding


Air China Singapore → Beijing

B-1431, 12 month old dreamliner


Air China Singapore → Beijing

I really like 787's cockpit windows


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Walking down the jet bridge for the 11th time this year


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Take-off
I somehow slept through the entire taxi
BTW 787-9 is really quiet 


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Night photography skills = 0 lol


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Bye Singapore


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Boarding pass
I credited my miles to United
Earned 1718 miles and 3432 PQM 
Not too bad for a $300 flight 


Air China Singapore → Beijing

BSI is beautiful


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1 AM breakfast?
Eggplants salad
Assorted fruit
Bread with butter
 Main Dish: Choice of Chinese or Western
Chicken curry with rice 
Wait, how is curry western??? 
Anyway, this is the BEST EVER meal I've had on Air China. The curry is so flavorful and the rice is quite watery.
The eggplant salad is savory and refreshing 
 


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Going to sleep. I woke up at 5 am this morning


Air China Singapore → Beijing

The crew locked the electronic window.


Air China Singapore → Beijing

Almost there
No second meal, or any snack before landing 


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Descending


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Rainy Beijing


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Taxing to remote apron


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Disembarked. Where is the shuttle?


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Speed tape


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Economy passengers were stranded under light rain for 10 minutes… Nice job Air China


Air China Singapore → Beijing

I have a 2 hours 50 minutes connection. Will I make it?


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Product ratings

Airline

Air China 8.1

  • Cabin9.0 / 10
  • Cabin crew7.0 / 10
  • Entertainment/wifi9.0 / 10
  • Meal/catering7.5 / 10
Departure airport

Singapore - SIN10.0

  • Efficiency10.0 / 10
  • Access10.0 / 10
  • Services10.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness10.0 / 10
Arrival Airport

Beijing - PEK5.5

  • Efficiency2.0 / 10
  • Access5.0 / 10
  • Services6.0 / 10
  • Cleanliness9.0 / 10

Conclusion

I enjoyed my flight on Air China's new Dream)liner.
The seat was really good and comfy, with 32'' pitch in economy.
The entertainment system is great as well, although I didn't get to watch a movie on this short flight.
The meal was very good, as I would generally expect from Dnata.
The ground experience at PEK was subpar, passengers were left under rain for 10 minutes 6 AM in the morning.
After a refreshing shower (rain), I cleared immigration, re-checked my bags in 2 hours. Barely made my connection to Harbin.

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Comments (3)

  • Thanks for your report. I think it is time for Air China to update their livery to be honest. It is quite dated and it makes the 787 looks old.

  • Hi Harry_he, nice report! SIN is such an awesome airport, definitely deserving of 10/10. Changi sets the trend for all other airports. It's great that CA run 789s on this regional route. Nice night shot of your plane, it almost makes the bland livery look good, haha.

    Thanks for sharing!

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