The SQ A350 - shockingly bad J-class seat
May 23, 2017, 9:51 am
#182
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ TPPS, BA Silver
Posts: 333
Anything that isn't 1-2-1 is a regional J seat and doesn't go full flat. Avoid.
Having flown all the types of long haul J seats I would say that even the 2006 seat on the A380 and 77W is still an excellent seat and that flight timings should still be your priority.
Having flown all the types of long haul J seats I would say that even the 2006 seat on the A380 and 77W is still an excellent seat and that flight timings should still be your priority.
May 23, 2017, 8:01 pm
#183
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, GHA Titanium
Posts: 1,961
Can't decide what is the best flight timing now, i.e. whether I should do a red eye to have more time in Aus to do sightseeing, etc ... or whether I should do a daytime flight (but the entire day is basically wasted) ...
Last edited by shuigao; May 23, 2017 at 9:31 pm
May 23, 2017, 9:48 pm
#184
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ TPPS, QR Gold
Posts: 380
) I'd take the day flight to make most use of the experience. In J, though, it's all about the bed and rest. I'd take the redeye and maximise my time. In fact, given the short flight time SIN-MEL, I'd even eat in the lounge and skip the food onboard and sleep. But it really depends on your priorities.
Jul 1, 2017, 3:25 am
#187
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 856
They are still the 3 prong plugs, for both sets of plugs per seat (ie 1 for power, 1 for left, 1 for right). If that is what you mean by 2 prong headphones (ie 1 standard headphone plug plus 1 for power). I do quite like the idea that they have 2 sets of headphone plugs for which position you prefer. I didn't try plugging in with my normal headphones plug as I've brought the adapter for my whole party (those using own headsets).
Jul 1, 2017, 4:45 am
#188
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Krisflyer
Posts: 588
Jul 21, 2017, 8:17 am
#189
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 8
I flew SIN -> SFO the other day in 11A. Being tall (6'4" / size 15 feet), I was a bit nervous that even the bulkhead would be too small. The seat was plenty comfortable in both sit and sleep mode. Laying flat on my back, my head and feet were touching the wall, but for the most part I was fully stretched out. As a side sleeper, I had no issues getting comfortable.
If I had been in a non-bulkhead seat, I probably would have been in a world of hurt.
If I had been in a non-bulkhead seat, I probably would have been in a world of hurt.
Jul 21, 2017, 3:47 pm
#190
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,878
I flew SIN -> SFO the other day in 11A. Being tall (6'4" / size 15 feet), I was a bit nervous that even the bulkhead would be too small. The seat was plenty comfortable in both sit and sleep mode. Laying flat on my back, my head and feet were touching the wall, but for the most part I was fully stretched out. As a side sleeper, I had no issues getting comfortable.
If I had been in a non-bulkhead seat, I probably would have been in a world of hurt.
If I had been in a non-bulkhead seat, I probably would have been in a world of hurt.
Aug 5, 2017, 6:58 am
#191
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sydney, Australia
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I'm only 5"4, so height not an issue.
Flying Sin-Mun next May on this. Rows 11 and 19 showing as blocked out. Are there any other recommendations/avoid more for noise/light?
thanks
Flying Sin-Mun next May on this. Rows 11 and 19 showing as blocked out. Are there any other recommendations/avoid more for noise/light?
thanks
Aug 5, 2017, 9:44 am
#192
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 654
19 may be where the bassinet seats are for business class, as well as gallery. I haven't taken A350 myself but I've come across a few babies on the A380 on this row. The map on the website should indicate if you're close to galley too.
Aug 5, 2017, 10:07 am
#193
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
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Aug 6, 2017, 2:58 pm
#195
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: LONDON
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177cm / 5'10'' here, and even I find the A359 J seats uncomfortable - I cannot even imagine how annoying it must be if you are 6ft plus tall!
While the finishing looks nice, the screen is also far too close to one's face now - to the point that if I almost got motion sickness simply by watching a film, and I am by no means a feeble flyer.
While the finishing looks nice, the screen is also far too close to one's face now - to the point that if I almost got motion sickness simply by watching a film, and I am by no means a feeble flyer.