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Seek Advice: ANA Premium Economy vs SQ Economy

Old Aug 29, 2014, 5:45 am
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Originally Posted by lighthand
2. If you plan to catch up on movies or tv shows, and the flight is short (7 hr or less) go with SQ
There's a TPAC sector in there somewhere, possibly on UA, so my suggestion is always err on the side of comfort.
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Old Aug 29, 2014, 6:30 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
There's a TPAC sector in there somewhere, possibly on UA, so my suggestion is always err on the side of comfort.
^ fully agree on that.
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Old Aug 29, 2014, 9:10 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
You didn't mention United before! Even more reason to take ANA!
Sorry for the wrong information,


My choices are:
Ana - sin to japan to Chicago to OMA (last leg will also be UA)
Sq - sin to Frankfurt to JFK to Chicago to OMA (2 legs on UA)
SQ - sin to Hk or other city to LAX to Chicago to Oma ( 2 legs on UA)
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Old Aug 29, 2014, 9:20 am
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Here is my advice:

Originally Posted by VOSGP
Ana - sin to japan to Chicago to OMA (last leg will also be UA)
This is your best option. I think at least one of the NRT-ORD is a 77W, which is very nice.

Sq - sin to Frankfurt to JFK to Chicago to OMA (2 legs on UA)
This is crazy. SIN to FRA is a long flight to do in economy. Then you've got another long haul to JFK...no way.

SQ - sin to Hk or other city to LAX to Chicago to Oma ( 2 legs on UA)
HK to LAX is also a long flight to do in an economy seat. For $250, the choice is clear to me.
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Old Aug 29, 2014, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by VOSGP
Sorry for the wrong information,


My choices are:
Ana - sin to japan to Chicago to OMA (last leg will also be UA)
Sq - sin to Frankfurt to JFK to Chicago to OMA (2 legs on UA)
SQ - sin to Hk or other city to LAX to Chicago to Oma ( 2 legs on UA)
Agree with LondonElite. ANA is your best bet. Fewest connections and more comfortable long-haul cabin.

Another thing to note is that there is no non-stop JFK-ORD flight on UA. You'd either have to connect through IAD or transfer to LGA or EWR.
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Old Aug 31, 2014, 8:47 am
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Thanks All for your advices, especially to LondonElite. I shall take ANA
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Old Aug 31, 2014, 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by VOSGP
Thanks All for your advices, especially to LondonElite. I shall take ANA
How about you write a trip report about it (with pictures) and post it in the TR forum. That sort of contribution is always greatly appreciated by others!
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Old Aug 31, 2014, 8:55 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
How about you write a trip report about it (with pictures) and post it in the TR forum. That sort of contribution is always greatly appreciated by others!
That's a good idea. I wil try to do it
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Old Sep 1, 2014, 11:39 am
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Originally Posted by VOSGP

LondonElite, it's about Us$250 more for ANA vs SQ+United.

PS: I am krisflyer gold so lounge access and priority queue are not in my considerations. Purely comfort/rest is my top priority.
Are you sure it is only a $250 difference ? As NH's premium economy usually cost $1000 more, close to the discount business range.

The cost difference more like is for economy NOT premium economy.

Also, your SIN-NRT leg would NOT have premium economy at all, only for NRT-ORD.



Originally Posted by VOSGP

My friend told me ANA seats doesnt recline. It moves "forward" and it's not so comfortable..... anyone has any experience?
That's correct, but that is for economy, not premium economy, did you look at the NH site yet ?

I think you are confused between the two, there is a big difference between the price as well.

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Old Sep 2, 2014, 7:26 am
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Originally Posted by ORDnHKG
Are you sure it is only a $250 difference ? As NH's premium economy usually cost $1000 more, close to the discount business range.

The cost difference more like is for economy NOT premium economy.

Also, your SIN-NRT leg would NOT have premium economy at all, only for NRT-ORD.

That's correct, but that is for economy, not premium economy, did you look at the NH site yet ?

I think you are confused between the two, there is a big difference between the price as well.
Yes you are right , Sin to NRT is Economy not PE.

To get to my destination: cost from Travel Agent:-
SQ - Via LAX -> Total S$4,171
SQ FARES SGD1995 TAXES SGD893
AA FARES SGD1074 TAXES SGD129
FEES SGD80

SQ - via SFO -> Total S$4,399
SQ FARES SGD1995 TAXES SGD854
AA FARES SGD1319 TAXES SGD151
FEES SGD80

NH via Chicago -> Total S$4,639
NH FARES SGD3650 TAXES SGD909 FEES SGD80
CHANGES ALLOWED SUBJECT TO REISSUE FEES PLUS

I looked at ANA website, cant tell the difference. Looked at youtube and searched for ANA Premium Economy....same animation video found in ANA website. 777-300ER has 2 types of seats..... nothing mention on the "sliding" type of seat.

I am not sure what do you think I am confused with.

Thanks for your reply.

PS: Just found out it's AA and not UA.
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Old Dec 7, 2014, 2:27 pm
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That's a good idea. I wil try to do it
Finally took my ANA flight. I am at the Chicago airport waiting for my flight to final destination.

Overall it's better than SQ because of 2 transits instead of 3.
Seat was wider, more space between my "neighbour, tray at the side with pockets for storage right under the screen (cos no tray table), noise cancelling headphones. I asked stewardess to fill up my water bottle and was pleasantly surprised that they use Evian mineral water.

PS: Sorry no photos yet.

Thanks for the advice, once again. Cheers.
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Old Dec 9, 2014, 3:39 am
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Glad it worked out for you! Safe travels.
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Old Jan 4, 2015, 10:58 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
Glad it worked out for you! Safe travels.
Thanks LondonElite.

BTW,

I prefer the following from ANA over SQ :-
Noise Cancelling headphones.... much more comfortable compared with the ones from SQ biz class.
Rice crackers are nicer than peanuts.
Evian water was served.....
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Old Jan 5, 2015, 7:19 am
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Still curious about this one.

Originally Posted by alexisonsmith
If long haul I would go for SQ
I am still wondering about this comment. Why on earth would you choose long-haul regular economy over premium Y? Prohibitive cost is about the only logical reason I can come up, but OP states that the difference was only $250, which is well worth it, IMHO.
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Old Jan 6, 2015, 7:10 pm
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NH economy on some 787 are sliding squab with no recline, absolutely awful, PE is as someelse said like US domestic F. The only reason to take SQ would be for the IFE, but surely not woth it considering the time involved
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