Originally Posted by
maortega15
I'm not sure if anyone agrees with me on this one or not, but I think SQ is overrated. I have never been on SQ before but by reading reports and looking at pictures, it doesn't really appeal to me. SQ does have some flaws to me. Like leather seats opposed to fabric, cabin colors, and the screens are kind of too big for me. Although I will give SQ a short try later this year from HKG-SIN.
Anyways, we actually have plans to replace the regional product. I assume this year or next. But yeah, I can see where you're coming from. The regional product (both J and Y) need a refreshment. Some of SQ's aircraft have the new J like the ones on their A330's.
Hmm...we might be in the wrong forum...but since SQ was discussed here..
SQ won the best in economy..which I do agree.. I've taken 2 SQ regional flights in the last 6 months.. you want to know what set apart SQ from other airlines in economy?
Based on my actual experience, the food and drinks. Among the airlines, SQ has a higher budget for their economy food than other airlines. Not only they use non disposable utensils, I still can't believe they served a choice of either turkey or big prawns in an economy flight..
And for the drinks? So far they are the only airline I know that serves mixed cocktails on economy flights.. they have singapore slings, bloody mary vodka mix, screwdriver, and another cocktail (spite based) that I forgot.. on a long haul flight, you can actualy get drunk with all those unlimited singapore slings in economy.
Compared to CX economy that only serve red and white wine in economy..
Aside from the food, it is really hit and miss, if you lucky enough to get the newer regional aircraft, its full AVOD and bigger economy screen than CX. But if you are unlucky to get the old aircraft.it really suck.. not only small screen, you can't pause the movie.
That is my experience with SQ.. again, I know wrong thread, but this is reg Skytrax airline awards.. and SQ was mentioned.
but of course, I fly CX more, I don't have status and lounge access in SQ but I do in CX... but just sharing my experience in SQ.. and a little biased on food and drinks on board being a foodie.. which SQ defintely wins over CX economy, but only on this department