Another Round with Narita

I Hate Narita - Round 10

Another miserable transit at Narita, but this time it was a Singapore Airlines failure as I was unable to check-in online. And despite partner ANA proudly displaying a Star Alliance sign at its transit desk, ANA and SQ systems can’t communicate so they couldn’t check me in. 

The only good part of the transit was that I was the only one at International Transfer security.

Up to the ANA Suites Lounge to try to check in.

Nope, ANA can't check me in.  So I had to enter Japan, head up to departures and check in at the Singapore counter. Except that the SQ counter wasn’t open for another 45 minutes.

At the point I was pretty hungry.  McDonald's?  Why not?

It's been year, maybe decades, but man this was tasty. 

Back at the SQ counter, finally open.

After my Big Mac meal and finally checking in, off to Narita security for the 2nd time this afternoon. Then a 10 minute walk bac to the lame ANA Suites “First Class” Lounge for an hour and a half.

It may be a First Class Lounge but ANA Suites Lounge is nothing special with limited serve yourself options although you can scan the menu bar code and order some rather uninspiring options. 

After my ordeals, I thought a shower might be nice.  #20 in line and over an hour wait.  LOL.  Thanks ANA.

The best part of the ANA "First Class" Suites Lounge..

My Instagram video or my lovely afternoon at Narita.