Suites service - better in which direction?
Jul 28, 2015, 4:18 pm
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Suites service - better in which direction?
Hi all,
Redeeming Krisflyer miles for Suites. I'm based in LAX so my question is:
In terms of service and catering, would you recommend flying LAX to SIN or Sin to LAX?
I understand that westbound flights are usually longer so better bang-for-the-mile in that direction; however, it seems like catering and crews out of SIN are better. I'm leaning towards SIN-LAX at this point.
Will be good to hear from some Flyertalkers.
Redeeming Krisflyer miles for Suites. I'm based in LAX so my question is:
In terms of service and catering, would you recommend flying LAX to SIN or Sin to LAX?
I understand that westbound flights are usually longer so better bang-for-the-mile in that direction; however, it seems like catering and crews out of SIN are better. I'm leaning towards SIN-LAX at this point.
Will be good to hear from some Flyertalkers.
Jul 28, 2015, 8:31 pm
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Well it's the same crew ex-SIN (to LAX) as ex-LAX. So I don't think crew quality is really a factor.
Jul 28, 2015, 9:16 pm
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Hi all,
Redeeming Krisflyer miles for Suites. I'm based in LAX so my question is:
In terms of service and catering, would you recommend flying LAX to SIN or Sin to LAX?
I understand that westbound flights are usually longer so better bang-for-the-mile in that direction; however, it seems like catering and crews out of SIN are better. I'm leaning towards SIN-LAX at this point.
Will be good to hear from some Flyertalkers.
Redeeming Krisflyer miles for Suites. I'm based in LAX so my question is:
In terms of service and catering, would you recommend flying LAX to SIN or Sin to LAX?
I understand that westbound flights are usually longer so better bang-for-the-mile in that direction; however, it seems like catering and crews out of SIN are better. I'm leaning towards SIN-LAX at this point.
Will be good to hear from some Flyertalkers.
Jul 29, 2015, 10:58 pm
#6
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I redeemed miles last year for SIN-NRT-LAX. On the SIN-NRT leg, I flew the infamous SQ638. To be avoided at all costs (or, don't burn miles for F, Y or J will do), it's a redeye sleeper service, i.e. no caviar, no satay, only breakfast (lucky I BTC-ed).
Jul 30, 2015, 4:14 am
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I can't even bring myself to devote time and effort giving reasons why F is better than Y, but even in comparison to J:
Do you not get to sit on the bigger seat/suite and have significantly more space, including a much better bed with less restrictions around the head and legs? (and this is just the 77W - the A380 is Suites so end of story, period)
Do they not allow you to access the TPR where the food is good enough to enjoy a proper pre-flight dinner (not to mention miles ahead of SKL J) and maximise sleep time onboard?
J might well be "good enough", but to suggest that SQ638 is "to be avoided at all cost" is bewildering to me. Especially as it gets an A380 for half of the year and therefore Suites.
Jul 31, 2015, 4:26 pm
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I agree with others here that accessing The Private Room weighs in favor of flying SIN-LAX rather than vice versa. In fact, if your schedule permits and you've never spent time in the airport itself before, I'd recommend getting there early and, after a meal and/or some bubbly in TPR, leaving your bags at TPR and wandering around the airport a bit. It's got some fun spots, especially its Butterfly Garden.
Jul 31, 2015, 8:30 pm
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I agree with others here that accessing The Private Room weighs in favor of flying SIN-LAX rather than vice versa. In fact, if your schedule permits and you've never spent time in the airport itself before, I'd recommend getting there early and, after a meal and/or some bubbly in TPR, leaving your bags at TPR and wandering around the airport a bit. It's got some fun spots, especially its Butterfly Garden.
Aug 1, 2015, 2:53 pm
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Enjoy!
Aug 1, 2015, 5:39 pm
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Aug 21, 2015, 8:48 pm
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Hihi, if you are into Japanese food, I will recommend to choose the 2nd option. However, I feel that Option 1 by flying westwards will enable you to cope jet-lag better.
Aug 21, 2015, 8:53 pm
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