Singapore: Jetstar Review and Landing at Changi International Airport (Video)

Singapore: Jetstar Flight JQ 007 Review and Landing at Changi International Airport (Video)

21/8/2017

Flying over Batam, Indonesia at sunset - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Flying over Batam, Indonesia, on descent in to Singapore. Jetstar flight JQ 007.

Video of Jetstar Flight JQ 007 landing at Singapore's Changi International Airport. Plus a quick review of my first experience flying internationally from Melbourne, on the low-cost airline, Jetstar.

Whenever I travel abroad from Australia, I tend to stick to the main game players in aviation. This trip, I searched low-cost carriers as it was important to remain budget conscious. I couldn't say no once I noticed the low-airfare. This experience would be my first flying internationally from Melbourne on a low-cost airline. Technically a short haul flight; however, still an 8-hour journey - considering Jetstar is a budget airline, and I was on board a Dreamliner-787, I wasn't going to complain.

Aerial view of Kata Tjuṯa (The Olgas) - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Flying over Kata Tjuṯa (The Olgas) within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.

Aerial view of Lake Torrens National Park, South Australia - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Flying over Lake Torrens National Park, South Australia, Australia.

Aerial view of Lake Amadeus, Northern Territory, Australia - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Flying over Lake Amadeus, Northern Territory, Australia.

I did not purchase the onboard entertainment. a) how could I when the I was flying over some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Australia, and b) I have the impressive ability to be able to sleep through roughly 70% of every flight - only waking when I can smell food or sense the drinks cart is nearby. I knew I'd either be eating, looking out the window or sleeping. I did, however, peruse the entertainment options, and although there isn't a huge selection, there is enough to occupy you on an 8-hour flight if you wish to engage.

Albeit not pre-purchasing a meal, I was able to buy some Pringles, a toasted sandwich, and three little bottles of wine onboard the flight for happier travels.

Flight path screen - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Melbourne to Singapore Jetstar Flight JQ 007.

Onboard flight snacks - Jetstar Melbourne to Singapore Flight JQ 007.

Onboard snacks.

Approaching Changi International Airport, I was sitting on the opposing side of the plane to have a view of Singapore city. You win some; you lose some. Looking through my window, my scenery on the descent was the coast of Batam, Indonesia and the North Eastern Islands of Singapore.

Once the plane landed, I found navigating Changi International Airport to be very straightforward. Signage is clear and labelled in English. I was able to transfer terminals and find the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) train station efficiently and without having to ask anyone for directions. Thus, making my arrival and self-transfer to my accommodation in the city (22kms away), the smoothest of any overseas adventure yet.