Review of SilkAir flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore in Economy

After checking out of the hotel and a 2.5hr massage session at a spa across from the hotel, we headed back to the airport via Grab. It was again a maximum of 15min and RM12 ride back to the airport. The terminal was not too busy at this time of the day.

SilkAir check-in counters were located at Row A. By Dec this year, the Kota Kinabalu route would be transferred to Scoot.

FIDS

Visited the only lounge in the International section of the airport, Plaza Premium Lounge. This lounge was also used by all airlines. The lounge was separated into 2 sections. There was a smaller and cosy lounging area with some snacks and beverages near the entrance.

There is another bigger section of the lounge.

Which led to the buffet and dining area. To be frank, the selection is quite sad, with a pathetic looking salad bar and a small selection of cook-to-order dishes, apart from the usual snacks, instant noodles, nuts and beverages.

My light dinner, which is not too impressive….

It was only a short walk to the departure gate, where boarding had just commenced.

24 March 2019
SilkAir
MI 395
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - Singapore (SIN)
B737-800
9V-MGP
Economy Class
Flight Time: 2H03M
Boarding the aircraft.

Business Class seats. Nope, I would not be sitting here tonight.

Where I belong.

Boarding in progress

Legroom was only slightly better than AirAsia. Tight but bearable for the short flight. Blankets could be requested from the crew.

Special livery AirAsia A320 parked at the gate beside.

Inflight magazines and safety card.

After boarding was completed, crew came round to distribute packaged wet towels.

Safety video was played as we pushed back.

Departure from Rwy02.

Service commenced shortly after takeoff, first with the special meals distributed, followed by the normal meals. There were 3 male crew and a female crew serving in economy. The purser and another female crew were in Business, with a total of 6 cabin crew onboard. Service was friendly, professional and efficient.

For this flight, I had pre-ordered the Hindu Non-vegetarian special meal. It was served with fruits and a cup of water.

The Hindu meal was, as expected, spicy and flavourful, and seemed better than the normal choices offered.

My friend had pre-ordered the Indian Vegetarian meal, which was tasty as well.

View of the cabin while crew were clearing the trays. Service was very efficient despite the very full flight in economy.

Standard lavatory with the basic amenities only.

Rest of the flight was spent with a nap and soon the cabin was turned blue as we started our descent into Singapore.

Landing on Rwy02L.

Taxied to Terminal 2 but we actually parked at a Terminal 1 gate D40.

Disembarking