SQ A380 Business Class Seat Questions
Aug 11, 2022, 2:15 pm
#407
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Aug 11, 2022, 2:40 pm
#408
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Sep 26, 2022, 11:03 pm
#409
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Disney Land
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Made the same mistake on my recent flight and assume the bulkhead seats were equivalent to the A350 or other wide bodies that SQ flies! On my return I was able to snag Row 96, which has the "double bed" configuration with the wider foot rest. The seat is still rock hard vs. the old business, which I already felt was much less comfortable than the CX business seat, which I used to fly a lot.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
Sep 26, 2022, 11:59 pm
#410
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Made the same mistake on my recent flight and assume the bulkhead seats were equivalent to the A350 or other wide bodies that SQ flies! On my return I was able to snag Row 96, which has the "double bed" configuration with the wider foot rest. The seat is still rock hard vs. the old business, which I already felt was much less comfortable than the CX business seat, which I used to fly a lot.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
Sep 27, 2022, 12:52 am
#411
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Disney Land
Programs: Lifetime Plat; SQ PPS; AA Platinum
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Yeah, I was naďve in thinking I would possibly be able to upgrade into suites with miles. There was an option to top up with cash early on but I didn't take it (was "only" about $4k more return). Massive fail on my part, much prefer the older seat, with or without the wider foot cubby but definitely with the wider foot cubby.
Sep 27, 2022, 4:32 am
#412
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Zurich / Singapore
Programs: LH SEN, BA Gold, SQ TPPS, Accor Diamond
Posts: 626
Made the same mistake on my recent flight and assume the bulkhead seats were equivalent to the A350 or other wide bodies that SQ flies! On my return I was able to snag Row 96, which has the "double bed" configuration with the wider foot rest. The seat is still rock hard vs. the old business, which I already felt was much less comfortable than the CX business seat, which I used to fly a lot.
Oct 2, 2022, 2:12 pm
#413
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 47
Made the same mistake on my recent flight and assume the bulkhead seats were equivalent to the A350 or other wide bodies that SQ flies! On my return I was able to snag Row 96, which has the "double bed" configuration with the wider foot rest. The seat is still rock hard vs. the old business, which I already felt was much less comfortable than the CX business seat, which I used to fly a lot.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
I vented to the steward (as if it was his fault, poor guy) on what a significant downgrade the "new" business seat was. Generally will avoid "new" business and fly "old" business unless I am able to book a suite.
Reserved the centre seats in row 96. Hoping we have a good flight. What's the footfall like around this seat, ok?
Thanks
Oct 2, 2022, 2:54 pm
#414
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Zurich / Singapore
Programs: LH SEN, BA Gold, SQ TPPS, Accor Diamond
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Pre-covid, particularly on the JFK-FRA leg, these seats used to be the quietest. Although, flights are now fuller, I still find it ok in terms of footfall. You only have the galley behind you with one loo, limiting the no of people walking back somewhat. The main bank of loos are after row 91, which is where most people seated further forward head. Ofc, if you are a light sleeper all bets are off. FWIW, I always choose row 96 when travelling J on the 380 as I still prefer the relative secludedness of it.
Oct 2, 2022, 11:43 pm
#415
Join Date: Aug 2021
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Pre-covid, particularly on the JFK-FRA leg, these seats used to be the quietest. Although, flights are now fuller, I still find it ok in terms of footfall. You only have the galley behind you with one loo, limiting the no of people walking back somewhat. The main bank of loos are after row 91, which is where most people seated further forward head. Ofc, if you are a light sleeper all bets are off. FWIW, I always choose row 96 when travelling J on the 380 as I still prefer the relative secludedness of it.
Thanks for the very helpful reply, much appreciated.
Oct 3, 2022, 2:23 pm
#416
Join Date: Aug 2021
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Pre-covid, particularly on the JFK-FRA leg, these seats used to be the quietest. Although, flights are now fuller, I still find it ok in terms of footfall. You only have the galley behind you with one loo, limiting the no of people walking back somewhat. The main bank of loos are after row 91, which is where most people seated further forward head. Ofc, if you are a light sleeper all bets are off. FWIW, I always choose row 96 when travelling J on the 380 as I still prefer the relative secludedness of it.
Oct 3, 2022, 9:27 pm
#417
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Zurich / Singapore
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Thanks again for the information. Travelling with my partner in early December. Holding a LHR to SIN SQ booking in J, managed to reserve centre bulkhead row 96 seats. We also have a FRA to SIN SQ booking in F (full flex). Only been able to reserve row 3 suites (smaller and near galley?) and not the 1/2 row suites either side that can convert into a double suite. Been waiting to see if these suites get released nearer the flight, but looking more and more unlikely. Never flown SQ in either J or F, hoping either class will be a pleasant experience?
Re. your suites booking to SIN, it never hurts to ask at FRA if one of the double suites could be made available as you are travelling as a couple. However, there could well be other couples already booked on those seats. Even if not, pax travelling alone might prefer either rows 1 or 2 due to them being further away from galley and (slightly) larger footprint.
Size wise, I have tried all six of the suites, including row 3 -- while row 3 is smaller, it does not feel that much smaller to me. If you are a light sleeper, the proximity to the galley could be an issue, particularly as the galley on the F side is used to prepare the J meals.
Either way, hope you have a fab time!
Oct 3, 2022, 11:50 pm
#418
Join Date: Aug 2021
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Great to hear. I hope you have great flights, but always good to temper your expectations
Re. your suites booking to SIN, it never hurts to ask at FRA if one of the double suites could be made available as you are travelling as a couple. However, there could well be other couples already booked on those seats. Even if not, pax travelling alone might prefer either rows 1 or 2 due to them being further away from galley and (slightly) larger footprint.
Size wise, I have tried all six of the suites, including row 3 -- while row 3 is smaller, it does not feel that much smaller to me. If you are a light sleeper, the proximity to the galley could be an issue, particularly as the galley on the F side is used to prepare the J meals.
Either way, hope you have a fab time!
Re. your suites booking to SIN, it never hurts to ask at FRA if one of the double suites could be made available as you are travelling as a couple. However, there could well be other couples already booked on those seats. Even if not, pax travelling alone might prefer either rows 1 or 2 due to them being further away from galley and (slightly) larger footprint.
Size wise, I have tried all six of the suites, including row 3 -- while row 3 is smaller, it does not feel that much smaller to me. If you are a light sleeper, the proximity to the galley could be an issue, particularly as the galley on the F side is used to prepare the J meals.
Either way, hope you have a fab time!
THanks for the information. Understood wrt expectations.
Oct 28, 2022, 12:24 pm
#420
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