JFK_SIN or EWR_SIN J class
Sep 11, 2011, 8:56 am
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JFK_SIN or EWR_SIN J class
a friend of mine needs to fly NY to mel after XMAS using pts
obviously no seats NY MEL on UA
so thought about the NY FRA SIN 747 but found a seat on the EWR SIN direct
which would be more comfy? the 747 is 2.5 hrs longer.
any advice appreciated.
obviously no seats NY MEL on UA
so thought about the NY FRA SIN 747 but found a seat on the EWR SIN direct
which would be more comfy? the 747 is 2.5 hrs longer.
any advice appreciated.
Sep 11, 2011, 9:02 am
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There was a seat from EWR-SIN? Really?
I would go with the A345 that operates the EWR-SIN route since it is J configured aircraft. The A345 has the new C seats and I don't think the 747 does.
Easy choice for me other than a lame lounge at EWR.
I would go with the A345 that operates the EWR-SIN route since it is J configured aircraft. The A345 has the new C seats and I don't think the 747 does.
Easy choice for me other than a lame lounge at EWR.
Sep 13, 2011, 6:42 am
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Definitely EWR as it has the latest J seats.... JFK has the 747 with old J spacebeds... Similar to UA F transcon seats.
Surprised your friend can use miles on EWR unless it is SQ miles in which case it will be more miles than JFK-SIN.
Surprised your friend can use miles on EWR unless it is SQ miles in which case it will be more miles than JFK-SIN.
Sep 14, 2011, 4:26 pm
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Code:
** BRITISH MIDLAND INTERNATIONA - AD ** SIN SINGAPORE.SG 165 SU 26FEB 0000
1 SQ 021 I2 /EWR B SIN 2300 0640+2E0.345 18:40
NO MORE LATER FLTS 26FEB EWR SIN
** BRITISH MIDLAND INTERNATIONA - AD ** SIN SINGAPORE.SG 162 TH 23FEB 0000
1 SQ 037 I2 /LAX B SIN 2000 0600+2E0.345 18:00
3 SQ 011 I2 X4 /LAX B NRT 1 1415 1905+1E0.388
SQ 633 O0 I1 X4 /HND I SIN 0030+2 0655+2E0.773 24:40
Sep 14, 2011, 5:17 pm
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EWR-SIN, no doubts about it... The experience must be something. Longest non-stop scheduled flight and the aircrafts are fully fitted with the new business seats.
Sep 15, 2011, 2:47 am
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Just FYI, for some reason SQ has opened up ALOT of availability in J for the A380, A345, and 77W flights to BD. It's very, very strange that only BD can see and book these flights because they don't show up with other carriers (ANA, LH, etc.). Example:
I was just able to ticket SQ37 using BD miles
Code:
** BRITISH MIDLAND INTERNATIONA - AD ** SIN SINGAPORE.SG 165 SU 26FEB 0000
1 SQ 021 I2 /EWR B SIN 2300 0640+2E0.345 18:40
NO MORE LATER FLTS 26FEB EWR SIN
** BRITISH MIDLAND INTERNATIONA - AD ** SIN SINGAPORE.SG 162 TH 23FEB 0000
1 SQ 037 I2 /LAX B SIN 2000 0600+2E0.345 18:00
3 SQ 011 I2 X4 /LAX B NRT 1 1415 1905+1E0.388
SQ 633 O0 I1 X4 /HND I SIN 0030+2 0655+2E0.773 24:40
Sep 19, 2011, 12:25 am
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These guys are talking KrisFlyer miles as this is the SQ thread. There is no such thing as cash + miles (like on BD DC) here. There isn't even a so called Saver award for those routes meaning if you can snatch the seats using another *A FFP miles other than Kris Flyer you would be able to redeem for half the miles than a KF member can before even thinking about cash + miles in the case of BD miles.
Sep 19, 2011, 10:20 am
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First class and business class Flight Awards cannot be used on some aircraft models (A380, B777-300ER, and A340-500) operated by Singapore Airlines. Please take note of this.
I would bet money that SQ is actually throwing this inventory open to all of *A, instead of just BD- it's just the tools we normally use like ANA can't see it. (I've already seen reports of people being able to book HKG-SIN-SYD on A388 C). Anyone want to try Aeroplan?
Last edited by eponymous_coward; Sep 19, 2011 at 10:27 am
