High Style

A nonstop journey from Singapore to Los Angeles in Business Class

- JILL SCHILDHOUSE

AFTER COMPLETING a short leg from Siem Reap to Singapore, I was prepared for my 16-hour flight to Los Angeles. As a loyal Oneworld customer, I felt a bit disloyal being eager to finally experience the renowned service and cuisine that Singapore Airlines Business Class is known for.

This trip would be operated on the Airbus A350-900 Ultra Long Range, the same airplane used on the longest flight in the world: Singapore to New York-JFK. And I was hopeful that forfeiting my highly cherished Oneworld miles and corresponding status boost would be worth it.

CHECK-IN

During my 4.5-hour layover in Singapore, I headed to the SilverKris Lounge. Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed, checked in, and directed to the Business Class section. The lounge featured a long bar, a variety of comfortable seating options, and large displays of hot food. I started with a madeto-order bowl of steaming hot and delicious char kway teow from the soup station. An hour later, I enjoyed a plate of dim sum and beef curry with rice.