My very first time on a plane was to Saudi Arabia when I was a wee four-year-old. I don’t remember much about the experience, except that they gave us kids pack to keep ourselves entertained for the duration of the flight. I think my parents bought me a tiny Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft model too.

Back then, I’ve always wanted to hop on a flight to somewhere far. I’ve always been the one standing at departure gates waving people off, wondering what’s on the other side. Because of family commitments, school and the lack of low-cost carriers 10 years ago…. travelling on a plane was a privilege.

That’s why I was so excited when my parents announced we’re going to Melbourne. I was 17 and 13 years have passed since my first flight, I was FINALLY getting on a plane far, far away! After discovering the existence of low-cost carriers and realising how well-connected Singapore is to the rest of the world, I’ve never looked back.

When I came across this video of two, lovely old ladies flying for the first time, I knew I had to share it. Their feelings, excitement and thrill of doing something for the first time mirrored mine. Watch it, your day will be made.

I spend half my time in the air, and though I’ve taken so many things for granted at times, it’s always exciting to be up there. There’s always something to see, from the beautiful fluffy cloud formation to the twinkling stars scattered across the night sky… the best had to be sharing the experience with first time flyers. I love the look on their faces when we invite them for a tour around our little aircraft, marvelling at everything from the galley to the toilets. Once we told them that a locked toilet was a secret passageway to the cargo. (Shhhh.)

An empty cabin, pretty awesome and pretty scary at the same time!

With the Jetstar Asia crew who brought us to Osaka!

Even I discover something new and exciting about flying every day! I’ve watched countless of planes taking off from the airport, sat through numerous takeoffs and landings as a passenger. I’ve had the privilege to sit in the flight deck to see for myself what the Captain or his First Officer does to land a plane. It was an experience I’ll never forget.

Have yet to fly? Go for it, you will not regret a single second of it.