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| DEPARTURES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Flight | Destination | Gate | Remarks |
| 10:45 | XZ 3265 | Chennai | 17 | Departed |
| 10:50 | SQ 0972 | Amsterdam | 23 | Departed |
| 11:00 | SQ 2509 | Mexico City | 19 | Departed |
| 11:05 | RT 9122 | Buenos Aires | 34 | Cancelled |
| 11:10 | XZ 6005 | Los Angeles | 05 | Final call |
| 11:20 | QE 0078 | Beijing | 33 | Final call |
| 11:25 | TY 2053 | Christchurch | 56 | Delayed |
| 11:25 | ER 7452 | Seoul | 25 | Boarding |
| 11:30 | XZ 0352 | Moscow | 12 | Boarding |
| 11:35 | XZ 0569 | Kuala Lumpur | 27 | Gate change |
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I never been plane. But I wish that it will happen very soon. Will enjoy it. Chao!
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