SQ222 (SYD-SIN) ordered to divert to Darwin by family court

In article , Leo Hamulczyk
wrote:

It was the afternoon flight. I've flown the late evening TG and MH flights
as well as QF to NRT and the good old Ansett to KIX and I don't think I've
had a meal service quite so long. QF's seem to be short, but they're a bit
short on service anyway (they do seem to have improved compared to the last
time I flew them internationally, which was 4 years ago).

Yes, service level can make a difference. I still recall my first ever
trans-Pacific flight in F. By the end of my meal service, I was already
half asleep, the courses just kept coming and coming...

Not that there could be that much difference in Y service (1 food tray
and drink top ups), although there could still be significant
differences b/n "throwing and rushing" the trays to taking it at a more
civilized pace. A key rate limiting factor seemed to be time separation
b/n delivery the tray and tray collection. Some FA would barely wait
for you to finish your last scoop of desert. A full load and being at
the end of the cabin may also make a difference.