Review of Singapore Airlines flight from Phuket to Singapore in Economy

Introduction

Had a fun 5 days in Phuket but it's time to go home now. I haven't been to Phuket for years so it's nice to see it again although after the pandemic, the locals are still recovering.

Singapore Airlines
SQ725
Phuket International Airport (HKT) - Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN)
B737-800
9V-MGM
Economy Class
Gate 15

ETD: 10:10AM
ATD: 10:35AM (25 minutes late)
ETA: 01:05PM
ATA: 01:36PM (31 minutes late)

check-in

SQ uses Row H for check-in. Seems like the flight will be full so there was a long queue to check-in.

Boarding pass for this sector today.

The rest of the airport is comparatively quieter. SQ also uses Row F but for the earlier flight.

Nothing much around so time to head airside.

Airside

HKT is pretty busy as well now.

Duty-free shopping and F&B outlets dot the entire terminal airside.

Seats at Gate 15

Gate 15's staff counter.

Boarding seemed like a two-step process. After checking boarding passes, we were guided to another holding area on the lower floor.

After which we were then allowed to board after 15 minutes. Maybe there was a miscommunication and the plane just wasn't ready.

The small body of a 737-800.

On-board

Making my way down the aisle.

Again, I decided to visit the lavatory before the flight to avoid the crowd.

I boarded early so the other passengers weren't here yet.

Leg space is probably slightly below average(?), acceptable on this short flight.

In the seatback pocket, you get a safety information card, a KrisShop magazine and a airsickness bag.

The last passengers filter onboard.

Once the doors were closed, we pushed back and the safety video plays from the screens which unfold from above.

The crew making sure everyone is wearing their seatbelts before take off.

Once we get to cruising altitude, the crew begins handing out the meals.

Today's meal is fried rice with sweet and sour fish. I also got a nice cake for dessert.

An uneventful flight means that after under 2 hours, we have landed in Singapore.

Disembarkation

Making my way down to immigration.

I'll be collecting my bags from Belt 38 today.

I was tempted to get some duty free but I didn't see anything which interested me.

Waiting for my bag to end the trip.