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Sorry folks, I've been busy running around and doing some things. But, here it is, the last part, I hope you enjoy it!Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 12 SIN-LAX via NRT Part I: SIN-NRT
Departs: 9:35 am SGT
Arrives: 5:20 pm JST
Flt Time: 6 hours and 15 minutes
Departure Gate: A10
Three days before, I had gotten a nasty case of food poisoning, and I unfortunately couldn't enjoy the wonderful Singaporean cuisine without getting sick to my stomach. I spent the night before we were to leave getting up and going to the bathroom every 2 hours. So, that wasn't fun. Regardless, I was feeling much better than I was the night before, and I was ready to eat some food...Anyways, I woke up at about 5 in the morning, got my stuff together and hailed a taxi to the airport.
Check-in was long and arduous
, there were few staff members and a lot of people. Which, I guess is to be expected of an A380 flight.After Check-in, we went through immigration and after some tea, I headed through security and to the gate. Boarding commenced about 15 minutes later. I was seated and ready to go...
Once everyone boarded, we were about a good 25 minutes late. This was mostly due to the fact that a couple on the manifest hadn't showed up. As a result, they had to dig through the mountains of luggage and find theirs and take it off the plane before we could depart.
Neighboring SQ 308 heading to London
After the slight delay, pushback was initiated, and off we were
Taxiing to the runway
SQ 777
Cathay Pacific 777-200 off to Hong Kong
After waiting for a neighboring Tiger A320 to take-off, we were soon off on our way
Cluttered Singapore Waterway
Off into the Clouds. Bye Singapore!
After take-off, I lowered my window shade and began playing around with the IFE. Flight attendants were up and about above 10,000 handing out hot towels and drinks and snacks and dinner. I think I had the Japanese option. Nothing much else happened except for a few bumps here and there.
6 hours later, we were starting our descent into Tokyo...
Descending through some thick clouds...
Still going...
Japanese landscape
Before landing, I decided to try out the video function on my Cannon to see if I could get quality video as well...
https://www.youtube....4Z7pJMXBP4kH22g
I don't think it was quality....stupid Cannon, it's only good for stills...oh well, enjoy the video...Sorry about the quality...
Once on the ground, it took us a good 10 minutes to taxi to the gate. So, enjoy some of the spots I managed to do in the fog...
ANA 787-8 and Qantas Boeing 747-400
Air Canada 777-300ER and ANA
United Boeing 777-200ER
Korean Air Airbus A330-300
Is that a United Airlines Boeing 787-8? By jove I think it is! First One I spotted...
So, we finally made it to our gate and disembarked. I managed to pass by an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER on my way out...
Not sure what they're doing here...
Singapore Airlines Flight SQ 12 Part II, NRT-LAX
Departs: 7:15 pm JST
Arrives: 1:10 pm PST
Duration: 9 Hours and 30 minutes
So, we made it through transit security and back to the gate again. It was another half-hour before I got back on the plane to LAX. It was dark outside, so no shots or spots again, sorry.
But, we were on our way after a few minutes of taxiing. Dinner was served and the lights were dimmed so we could sleep. I stayed up a bit to watch a few movies. Afterwards, I tried to pass out. However, the guy in the seat next to mine's was snoring ridiculously loud. I didn't want to be rude and wake him up, so, I just had to take it at that point...A few hours later, the lights were turned on once more so that breakfast could be served. I think I had the eggs (Western Option). A bit of time after that, we were on our descent into Los Angeles. I raised the shades, hoping I wouldn't get any nasty looks for some picture time...
Ah the Cali Countryside...
Los Angeles
More of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Skyline
I tried the video function on my cannon again, hoping the better visibility would make a difference.
https://www.youtube....h?v=9RtZ-l9kCOU
It was ok...but still crappy quality...man maybe I should use my Itouch next time...Oh well. Enjoy the landing.
After landing on 24R, we made our day almost to the end of the runway, and out to the gate. It was another glorious spotting opportunity, so I made sure to take a pic of everything I thought was interesting. Enjoy...
Off the active
I have absolutely no clue where these gates are. Maybe those of you who frequent LAX can shed some light on why these gates are here...But, enjoy the Air Tahiti A340-300 and LAN
A LAN 787!!! Tail Registration CC-BBC
Better angle of CC-BBC
FED-EX DC-10F N68051
Two Qantas A380s being serviced with a Volaris A320 getting into the shot as well...
Air France A380 getting some engine maintenance at the gate?
Waiting for our tow and the Asiana Boeing 747-400.
Teeny Tiny Embraer 120...heheh
Edited by shamupilot, 29 April 2014 - 02:48 PM.
