Finally, after booking months ahead, I get to travel to Jetstar's inaugural flight from Singapore to Okinawa. After missing out on the Silkair's inaugural to Hiroshima, I managed to fit the Okinawa trip into my schedule.
Anyway, Jetstar' timing for this outbound flight was perfect. A red eye flight departing Singapore at 0150 for an 0800 arrival into Okinawa. Looking forward to a fun day ahead in Naha.
Jetstar has many self check-in kiosks at Changi airport terminal 1. Even the bag drop is automated now, following terminal 4's adoption of bag drop technology. A point to note, to check-in multiple bags, I need to confirm and receive the baggage tag one by one.
At the gate area, there were some decorations put up, some Jetstar personnel present, mascots for photo taking opportunities and door gifts for every passenger.
The door gifts were quite generous.
Anyway, Jetstar' timing for this outbound flight was perfect. A red eye flight departing Singapore at 0150 for an 0800 arrival into Okinawa. Looking forward to a fun day ahead in Naha.
Jetstar has many self check-in kiosks at Changi airport terminal 1. Even the bag drop is automated now, following terminal 4's adoption of bag drop technology. A point to note, to check-in multiple bags, I need to confirm and receive the baggage tag one by one.
At the gate area, there were some decorations put up, some Jetstar personnel present, mascots for photo taking opportunities and door gifts for every passenger.
The door gifts were quite generous.
Each passenger was handed a Jetstar goodie bag upon clearing security at the gate area.
It contains the Jetstar amenity kit, empty bottles, notepads and a pen. Quite impressive.
The amenity kit contains toothbrush, toothpaste, ear plug, tissue, inflatable pillow and eye mask.
Upon entering the aircraft, a cabin crew hang a chain of fake flower on every passenger. They could have use real flowers though!
Jetstar is a budget carrier, so theoretically no complimentary foods or drinks are provided. However, on this occasion, there are celebrations held at about 6am en-route. A couple renewing marriage vows and a few birthdays, so Jetstar provided every passenger with a muffin and a tiny cup of champagne.
I actually saved $4 on the muffin haha!
Sitting by the window on the right side gave me great views of the sunrise en-route.
The flight was smooth during cruise, probably at this time of year in Asia. This, coupled with fantastic views, is why I enjoy flying and being in the air. π
It allows me to ζη¦ζΌζε°δΉιδΊε€！
Upon landing, at the arrival hall, there were staff handing out another bag containing Okinawa tourist map and info. I saw that a podium was set up at the arrival hall for Jetstar personnel to give a speech.
All in all, a good flight on a budget airline. If only all budget airline flights were like this. Haha!
