Originally Posted by
Caspavio
so i interpret OP question as what is he losing out on (e.g. airline safety) by going scoot basic.
Agreed, that was a concern too from the OP, though for me personally I never thought that safety was an issue with any reputable carrier, budget or not.
Originally Posted by
80proofGalleyCart
the pros of ScootPlus (it's a great seat, like "Domestic First" in the US, actually preferable for me for short haul) are massively outweighted by the cons of not flying SQ metal in coach as *Gold: forfeiting access to Suvarnabhumi Fast Track as well as several good-to-fantastic lounges serving hot food and champagne (among them SilverKris, a real premium lounge, unlike the *Gold lounge at SIN) as well as 20kg less checked luggage.
Yes, if you factor in the *G benefits then it makes sense to try to to fly SQ or TG in order to make full use of them. The lounge is the big one here (especially since you've mentioned it's a proper lounge and not just any *G one) so on what is a relatively short flight I'd be prepared to fly in a less comfy seat (SQ econ) compared to Scoot Biz. And if you need the 20kg luggage then *G has got you covered.
I haven't flown through BKK in ages but I assume the Fast Track can be very helpful during busy times?