Here's a very short trip report on SQ's new regional business class seats. SQ's first A330 - 9V-STA - officially started revenue service this morning (16/02/2009). I did a quick turnaround trip to CGK to try out the new seats. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any.
9V-STA (MSN:978) at F54 (T2 SIN) taking me to CGK and back.
New Regional J Cabin
Y Cabin (Seats similar to 388/77W)
Very comfortable new seats! Looks like modified Spacebeds but very much better.
Note that there isn't a side compartment as shown in the initial mock up shots.
Seat belts - those who drive the new generation of Merc will find this all too familiar.
Privacy Screen
Customary leg shot
Storage for water bottles
2 Storage cabinets with secure locks
Locked
Unlocked
Coat hook
Seat Control Panel - 4 preset modes. You have to press and hold to get to that position. It isn't one touch.
Seat fully reclined - more comfortable than Spacebed despite having the same recline angle. No lumpy contours, just soft leather.
Not large feet friendly but still more room than the Spacebed
Inseat reading light (Off)
Inseat reading light (On)
Notice that the No smoking sign has been relocated.
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I think it would be great trip reports. I am really like it on A330 aircraft. it's look gorgeous aircraft. Is that brand new Business Class? So which route is already revenue first flight coming from SIN-PER or etc. I am not sure which specific route is already existing service on operate A330 aircraft.
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Amazing - saw this on A.net. Looks great, fantastic photos, and fantastic report. Have some miles to burn, and hope to try the new regional C/J sometimes soon!
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I think it would be great trip reports. I am really like it on A330 aircraft. it's look gorgeous aircraft. Is that brand new Business Class? So which route is already revenue first flight coming from SIN-PER or etc. I am not sure which specific route is already existing service on operate A330 aircraft.
Thanks for your sharing the trip reports.
Yup. It's the brand new regional business class product. As for now, the 333 is plowing CGK & KUL on the following flights. These flights are classified as crew familiarisation flights. The official launch of the 333 will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the commencement of SQ flights between SIN & BNE on 30MAR09.
Amazing - saw this on A.net. Looks great, fantastic photos, and fantastic report. Have some miles to burn, and hope to try the new regional C/J sometimes soon!
It's available as a Saver award and hence open for *A redemptions.
Flew on it today SIN-KUL SQ108. Seat 11C. I like the foot space in front row, even though there aren't the same storage options as other rows. Overhead bin 11A/C is full of oxygen equipment, so not for pax use (even FA had to open it to see what was in there!). Put stuff in OHB above 11D, at least there are middle OHBs.
Didn't have time to fiddle with anything, but managed to lose seat belt buckle down one side (easy to pull out as attached to belt) and spoon down the other in the gaps between seat and arm rest. It took two of us (FA and me) to get the spoon out!
