Off course you can go that route. My point was that you can not start in SFO if you will go eastbound as SQ does not have any eastbound route out of SFO.
Anybody know what the price would be if you start this trip from Europe? And how much is the price in Business Class?
BFN
The First to Business Class differential was not that much, about $1,400.
From the US,
First US$6,699*
Business US$5,299*
Economy US$2,266*
*Plus tax and fuel surcharge which amounted to about 7% on mine.
Great trip report!!! One question, can you make stop overs along the way? FRA, BKK, HKG etc?
Unlimited stopovers theoretically, but the SQ rules are pretty restrictive so you're probably limited to 4 or 5 max, as long as you keep going in the same direction. The big restriction is that you can't visit the same city twice (even SIN) even for a connection... so once you've stopped or connected in SIN, you can't go back. I believe SQ has a BKK-NRT NS so you could do JFK-FRA-BKK (connecting in SIN)-NRT-LAX.
SQ's local US sales offices are the best to test and help you on a potential itinerary. DO NOT call the 800 number... goes to India and that call center is pretty much useless for this type of fare, even if you can understand them.
Now back home and have finished posting the last of the trip leg reports.
It was a great trip and one that we will both remember forever. On a personal note, Dad and I shared a lot of memories and laughs, and enjoyed more time together than we had in 35+ years, ever since I left for college and never moved back close to home. For all those in the same boat, I would heartily recommend it. My Mom arrived yesterday for a couple of days, so they both can see their new great grand-daughters (one here in SF, the other in LA) for the first time.
I would like to thank all the people of Singapore Airlines for making our trip so enjoyable. Although I had heard and read about this legendary carrier, it is not until you experience it first hand can you understand how special it is.
I am so thoroughly and utterly impressed with Singapore Airlines... the incredible inflight service and the people of SQ. I can't wait to return for another memorable experience and on the 380 which replaces the 744 on SIN-HKG-SFO in a few months.
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I can't wait to return for another memorable experience and on the 380 which replaces the 744 on SIN-HKG-SFO in a few months.
Hi SFO777.
From where did you hear that the SQ1/SQ2 (SIN-HKG-SFO) will be replaced by the 380? If I booked the RTW now in A on this route and later they switch equipment from 747 to 380, will I luck out? I hope they won't bump me down to J, they would bump me up to R, wouldn't they? I'm excited now.
From where did you hear that the SQ1/SQ2 (SIN-HKG-SFO) will be replaced by the 380? If I booked the RTW now in A on this route and later they switch equipment from 747 to 380, will I luck out? I hope they won't bump me down to J, they would bump me up to R, wouldn't they? I'm excited now.
SQ1-SQ2 seem to be high on the list of the next 744-380 upgrade based on discussion in the Singapore forum, with timing pending delivery schedules. Senior SQ FAs on my recent RTW told me "by the end of the year" and my SFO sales rep told me "end of the year or early next year". While this is certainly not hard proof, someone is giving them a general time frame and the chatter would seem to point to a switch sooner than later.
A possible "free bump" from A to R is also discussed in the Singapore forum. Based on actual experience, it would appear that those who have booked an A class seat prior to an announced equipment change have been grandfathered and bumped to R on the 380. I don't recall reading a post where someone was denied an R seat in this situation. Once the equipment change is announced and in the system, you are SOL. You may want to check out those threads.
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SQ1-SQ2 seem to be high on the list of the next 744-380 upgrade based on discussion in the Singapore forum, with timing pending delivery schedules. Senior SQ FAs on my recent RTW told me "by the end of the year" and my SFO sales rep told me "end of the year or early next year". While this is certainly not hard proof, someone is giving them a general time frame and the chatter would seem to point to a switch sooner than later.
A possible "free bump" from A to R is also discussed in the Singapore forum. Based on actual experience, it would appear that those who have booked an A class seat prior to an announced equipment change have been grandfathered and bumped to R on the 380. I don't recall reading a post where someone was denied an R seat in this situation. Once the equipment change is announced and in the system, you are SOL. You may want to check out those threads.
I see. Thanks. I'm new to the SQ forum. I will check out more on this forum and learn more. But thank you. I will book the first RTW for early July next year. So in 2 weeks, I will be able to make the bookings. Hopefully they will issue the tickets before they announce the change of equipment.
Congratulations on a fabulous trip. My father only lived to be 57 yrs old. To hear the phase "your father is already here (in the lounge) and having a martini" is priceless.
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