Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer - Cathay Pacific First vs. Singapore Airline Business

I'm currently booked on Cathay first from JFK to HKG to SIN. I'm considering swapping for a fee to Singapore Airlines to ride the A380 from JFK to SIN with a brief stop in FRA. I've never flown Cathay First or Singapore Airlines business. Which should I choose?

This is an absolute no brainer. Stick with what you've got. There would be a debate to be had if you were talking SQ F vs CX F and then you'd probably find 50/50 responses. Anyone who suggests SQ J is on a par with CX F needs to put down whatever they are drinking or smoking.

Enjoy CX!

No question CX F --- SQ's A380 in J is nice but not way near CX F.

F is F, 'nuff said.

To think of downgrading at a fee... out of the question. :)

If it was EWR-SIN in J vs a route with a stop in F it might be worth debating. But as both routes have stops I think F trumps J when on comparable airlines.

F is F. J is J. No comparison.

What you get in CX F and not in SQ J: pajamas, proper amenity kits, caviar, very personalized service including handwritten welcome note, wider bed, exquisite meal, eggs cooked and rice freshly steamed on-board.

It's a no brainer - definitely stick with CX F.

I'm currently booked on Cathay first from JFK to HKG to SIN. I'm considering swapping for a fee to Singapore Airlines to ride the A380 from JFK to SIN with a brief stop in FRA. I've never flown Cathay First or Singapore Airlines business. Which should I choose?

If you can swap for a fee to SQ Suites (their F class on the A380), then it will be a different matter.

I know the pics look great advertising the enormous SQ seat, but you're talking about CX F, one of the best F class products out there.

For me CX F = SQ Suites > SQ F so personally I think you would be crazy :p

Thanks to everyone for helping me feel better about my Cathay decision!

Cathay F !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First is first.

Remember, you can ask for a second serving of caviar.

The SQ J seat looks great... and IMO is fine for sleeping.. but it isn't a great "seat"...

If the CX F you are booked in is the same as the "suite" I experienced (once!:() on their 747 then it is AS good a bed.. and a much, MUCH better "loungng" proposition...

Add to that the F service (which was amazing) and it really is a no brainer....;)

Enjoy!

Remember, you can ask for a second serving of caviar.

And even a third which I have been offered before.

The only unfortunate part of this is that this route is served by 777's, and F in the nose of a 747 is even better.

To be fair, the new SQ J longhaul seat is the perfect airline seat in the sense that it offers everything one could sensibly ask for a great seat on a plane: privacy, noise insulation, proper sleeping, proper storage, good IFE, great area to work with a computer, unrestricted access to the aisle.

Anything more than the SQ seat is just pure luxury and many F seats could learn from its features. But of course CX longhaul F is not among them. So if someone is paying for the ride in CX F and the OP doesn't depend on *A miles, the decision is easy.

If my own finances were involved however ....

CX F every time, even if just for the awesome pajamas :D

CX F is no brainer.
I'd just make sure it's not JFK-YVR-HKG-SIN.

I am always remarkably disappointed with SQ A380 Biz seats. They are already showing real signs of age (many are dirty) however the real issues are the fact that at 6'1" the legroom is minimised by the design of the seat in front and you need to sit at an angle, (with your feet towards the window) in order to fully stretch your legs. Sitting at an angle is of course painful on the back and is actually made worse by the width of the seat in that there is no comfortable 'armchair' feel as a result. SQ now provide a bolster pillow for the sides of the seat, clearly as a result of feedback.

Did I just imply that SQ listens to feedback?!...apologies if I did!

Cx F definitely! The service & provisions are much better..

Andrew Solers
CEO
GGAus Pty Ltd

CX F without question! Have been on A340 non-stop and A380...., no comparison!