Review of Singapore Airlines flight from Taipei to Singapore in Economy

Introduction

This was certainly an eventful trip. During my stay, I visited the cities of Taipei, Taichung and Tainan. On a side note, I finally caught COVID during my tript and was sent to a quarantine center for a week. Did not expect that after dodging the virus for almost two years. I must confess it wasn't a pleasant experience and I felt terrible for almost 3 weeks.

Singapore Airlines
SQ879
Taoyuan International Airport(TPE) - Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN)
B787-10
9V-SCC
Economy Class
Gate D8

ETD: 05:35PM
ATD: 05:31PM (on time)
ETA: 10:20PM
ATA: 09:53PM (on time)

Check-in

Made my way to Taoyuan International from Taichung via the High Speed Rain and Metro.

The airport was still not running at full capacity even though Taiwan was already opening up at this point in time.

Even the arrival hall was empty.

The check-in counter was however pretty crowded but the queue cleared with a reasonable speed.

Still not too many flights from Taoyuan.

At least we still get a proper boarding pass in TPE. Today I'm seated in 74K. 74K/75K is probably my favorite seats on SQ's 787-10 because of the extra storage space by the side.

Took a short walk around the check-in area while looking for the toilet. Very quiet.

And of course I had to visit EVA's Hello Kitty check-in area.

airside

After crossing immigration, it's time to head to the gates.

Not too far today.

Passing by the usual assortment of duty-free shops.

Finally along the main terminal.

FIDS today.

Sat around watching shows on my phone until my plane landed and rolled into the gate.

Walked down to get another view of the plane.

45 minutes before departure, boarding is announced. KF & SA premium members along with families are called to board first.

Next, boarding by rows. Since I was seated in the rear, I was in the first group.

Tickets checked, we're boarding now.

on-board

Finally onboard.

At my seat and looking out at a CI A330.

Krisflyer login in the IFE. A useful feature for connecting flights!

Let's have a look at today's flight map.

Surprisingly, the flight back is decently full. Even the seat besides me is taken.

Button and jacks.

Lights were dimmed as the door was closed.

SQ's safety video played once we pushed out from the gate.

Seatback contents. Airsickness bag, Inflight wi-fi guide, KrisShop magazine & Safety card.

A quick visit to the lavatory once the plane reached cruising altitude.

About an hour into the flight, dinner was served.

Two options were served for dinner. Can't remember the options, all I remember I was served the wrong meal. SQ's regional catering is pretty disappointing now. 

Flight update post-meal and we're cruising past the Philippines. 

An uneventful flight as I watched a movie.

On final approach to Singapore.

Touchdown!

disembarkation

Disembarkation takes a bit of time since the flight was quite full.

Arrived at Gate F60. What a walk.

After immigration, the final step. Bag collection.