I flew First ... and I liked it!
Jun 22, 2019, 8:15 am
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Singapore / Bangkok
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I didn’t see it unfortunately, sorry! I imagine it is a popular dish.
Jun 22, 2019, 10:44 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London | Sydney
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At least 2, if you count the inflight manager then 3, but in reality it can be 1 as the other is on rest and the manager is ...doing whatever they do. Definitely wouldn’t select SQ F 777 again out of choice as it was unbearably uncomfortable to sleep...A380 is fantastic. My call bell also went unanswered for 15 mins, I eventually tracked down a water bottle in the forward galley, nobody around.
Fwiw the second crew in SQ 4F is usually in the galley during service. This isn’t unusual, even for 8F services on other airlines.
Jun 22, 2019, 10:59 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Ok so this is completely unusual for SQ. If you wrote this as feedback to them, I’d expect a bottle of Krug in the mail. Completely unacceptable by SQ standards and, unlike BA where they don’t care and it’s luck of the draw if you get a good crew or not, SQ will be horrified and actively try to fix this for you. Please let them know.
Fwiw the second crew in SQ 4F is usually in the galley during service. This isn’t unusual, even for 8F services on other airlines.
Also would appreciate the back up for "BA where they don't care".
Jun 22, 2019, 11:58 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 189
I often feel that even though the planes may not be up to scratch, the crew can make all the difference in our experience of the flight
Have had great crews on planes that .. well should not be flying, and at the same, have had so so crews on a newer plane
I will take the great crew first
Have had great crews on planes that .. well should not be flying, and at the same, have had so so crews on a newer plane
I will take the great crew first
I just got back from a flight on SQ in J. Outbound was great, but in-bound the crew was less than attentive. I was not impressed on the in-bound.
Jun 22, 2019, 12:38 pm
#20
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: BA GGL, LH FTL
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I'm not sure I follow on the LHR ground experience being a favourite. Taking a train to C gates is not my idea of a great experience. Having said that, I don't think any of the other airlines have a much better ground experience at LHR (I think SQ offers a buggy - but I'll gladly wait another 30 years before I use that).
Jun 22, 2019, 1:03 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 189
I'm not sure I follow on the LHR ground experience being a favourite. Taking a train to C gates is not my idea of a great experience. Having said that, I don't think any of the other airlines have a much better ground experience at LHR (I think SQ offers a buggy - but I'll gladly wait another 30 years before I use that).
Jun 22, 2019, 1:34 pm
#22
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,624
Yes travelling from 'the regions' you miss out on any experience gained via First Wing although you miss security again arriving direct into T5. CCR good but not mind blowing. Transfer to B/C could be made better with escort /car/ buggy maybe. I'll learn to live with it though, although that may not be the right approach when a paid F at £3K !
Nice to hear positives for a change
Nice to hear positives for a change
Jun 22, 2019, 1:41 pm
#23
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 189
Yes travelling from 'the regions' you miss out on any experience gained via First Wing although you miss security again arriving direct into T5. CCR good but not mind blowing. Transfer to B/C could be made better with escort /car/ buggy maybe. I'll learn to live with it though, although that may not be the right approach when a paid F at £3K !
Nice to hear positives for a change
Nice to hear positives for a change
I don't care about an escort to the plane. I don't need that. I want to have a good time in the lounge, on the flight, and get my steps in on the way, especially since I won't be on my bike while abroad.
Jun 22, 2019, 2:58 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
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I'm looking at flights in May 2020 right now ex US for ~$2k each way. To me, that's totally worth it. AA is $10k right now for the same route.
I don't care about an escort to the plane. I don't need that. I want to have a good time in the lounge, on the flight, and get my steps in on the way, especially since I won't be on my bike while abroad.
I don't care about an escort to the plane. I don't need that. I want to have a good time in the lounge, on the flight, and get my steps in on the way, especially since I won't be on my bike while abroad.
Jun 22, 2019, 3:10 pm
#25
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New York, NY
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BA F can IMO be very good, and I agree the bed on the SQ 777s is hard and I like firm, but it's hard. That said, there is really nothing where BA can touch SQ from seat size and roominess to aircraft always being spotless - cleaning is an issue with BA - food quality is close I will say although on BA it's not always a given you can choose what you want and the Book the Cook menu is quite extensive - some very good - others so-so.