Economy seats on A380 Upper Deck
Feb 13, 2012, 5:30 am
#17
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I've done a bit of delving and have discovered that the UD on the A380 is solely for Business Class. (HKG - SIN & SIN - HKG.)
Still, it seemed a nice idea at the time but my discovery has put paid to going upstairs!
A huge thanks to all.
Cypress.
Still, it seemed a nice idea at the time but my discovery has put paid to going upstairs!
A huge thanks to all.
Cypress.
Feb 13, 2012, 2:11 pm
#18
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any idea why they have 2 different configurations? It didn't show it on Seat Guru
Feb 13, 2012, 2:30 pm
#19
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Feb 13, 2012, 8:38 pm
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Feb 17, 2012, 10:15 am
#21
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Just took A380 UD seat 71K (preferred seat) on LAX-NRT-SIN two days ago. It was the best seat of my life. Go grab it, 50 bucks for a long haul flight is worth every cents of it.The aisle seat beside me was empty so when the lights went off,I have my own world, like having my own room. Too bad, I checked in my sleeping bag, I should have it laid there 
. The stewardess visits me from time to time and alway says " how are u doing over there"? and offer drinks almost every hour or less. It was amazing...Way to go SQ!
. The stewardess visits me from time to time and alway says " how are u doing over there"? and offer drinks almost every hour or less. It was amazing...Way to go SQ!
Feb 18, 2012, 5:12 am
#22
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This is why it is such a shame that they use the new downgraded A380 on the ZRH route now ... I refuse the LD rides with no real good seats available at all
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Feb 18, 2012, 7:19 am
#23
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I'm flying out of SIN to AKL on a 777 and have reserved a window seat towards the back. The last time I looked, no one had taken the other 2 seats.
As it's a night flight, I shall raise the arm rests @:-) and sleep well if I'm the only one in that row.
As it's a night flight, I shall raise the arm rests @:-) and sleep well if I'm the only one in that row.
Feb 18, 2012, 9:39 am
#24
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On my last flight in econ I had the whole row to myself and was able to enjoy some good sleep, but many times before that I had my hopes up due to the seatmap... only to see the entire plane packed.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
Feb 19, 2012, 10:22 am
#25
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On my last flight in econ I had the whole row to myself and was able to enjoy some good sleep, but many times before that I had my hopes up due to the seatmap... only to see the entire plane packed.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
Feb 19, 2012, 6:51 pm
#26
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On my last flight in econ I had the whole row to myself and was able to enjoy some good sleep, but many times before that I had my hopes up due to the seatmap... only to see the entire plane packed.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
What you're seeing is people who have specific seats allocated. Those who have tickets for that flight without exact seats assigned will not show up on that seatmap.
And with current discount PE seats ex Europe on OW carriers, I have temporarily suspended my SQ flying until further notice.
Feb 20, 2012, 1:21 pm
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Feb 21, 2012, 9:05 am
#28
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QF has promos now and then, BA you can reliably get cheap ex DE. not so much the smaller countries.
BR used to have cheap PE all the time but that seems to be gone and SK asks unreasonable price for their Eco Extra.
I paid between 1050 and 1400 Euros return for these rides.
Mar 23, 2012, 1:20 pm
#29
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Curious if SQ books the 'old' version 1 A380 to 100% in Economy... what happens to the upper deck passengers if the 'new' version 2 A380 is subbed for the route?
Looking into booking LAX-NRT for a flight in Nov but unsure whether I should book upper deck...
Looking into booking LAX-NRT for a flight in Nov but unsure whether I should book upper deck...
Mar 23, 2012, 2:30 pm
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You will upgraded to the Business cabin with an economy meal.