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-===Terminal 1 Public Indoor Viewing Gallery===
+===Terminal 1 Public Indoor Viewing Mall===
-Located one floor above the departure hall. Escalators are located next to both immigration entrances. This is the best public place within the airport to spot as there is a clear view of aircraft being parked at the gate and there is a good chance of spotting aircraft taxiing past the three "North-Cross" taxiways. Usual aircraft parked in view of the viewing gallery include Garuda 737s, Qantas 747s and A330s, Indian Airlines A320s and ANA 767s. Do note however, that there is a slight brown tinge on the glass but it usually does not affect the colour of the photograph. There are also food courts and restaurants located near the viewing gallery (some are opened 24 hours, others close at about 9pm). A lens of 28mm to 200mm would be more than enough to spot here.
+This area, spanning the entire T1 central apron, provides a clear view of the central apron, as well as movements along the three North Cross taxiways. Aircraft parked at the remote bays off the terminal, the cargo terminal and at SIAEC hangars are also visible from a distance, although near impossible to photograph due to the many obstacles that make a full, unblocked view of the aircraft there impossible. You can also see takeoffs from 02L and 02C (during November to April) and landings on 20R and 20C (during May to October), but from a distance.
-Note: Due to the upgrading at T1 this spot could be closed soon.
+The usual aircraft parked at the central apron include Garuda 737s, Qantas A330s, Cathay Pacific and Indian Airlines. It is advisable to check the gates of the flights online at the airport website (information is usually online up to 12 hours before, although for shorter flights this may only be available about 2 hours before the arrival of the flight) as on some days there are very few flights using the central apron whilst on other days it can be full house there.
+The viewing mall is located one floor above the departure hall. Escalators to the viewing mall are located next to Immigration East (near check-in row 9 and 10) and Immigration West (near check-in row 7 and 8).
+Note: Due to the upgrading at T1 which has already started in some parts of the terminal this spot could be closed soon as it is also affected by the upgrading.
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