SQ medium/longhaul service comparison
Aug 1, 2012, 6:44 am
#1
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SQ medium/longhaul service comparison
Dear all
I had an award on hold incl. Europe-SIN on SQ in new C on 77W, using US miles, for 2 pax. Even though they told me the reservation is guaranteed 72h, my SQ segment disappeard after ~24h. I've been stupid enough not to confirm my reservation immediately
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Now I have the option to do zrh-dxb-sin for example. Or a couple of other middle east destination to connect to SQ to SIN.
I am concerned about the wine/champagne list and service in general. I only flew SQ short and longhaul and always in C or F (or R).
Does SQ serve Bollinger champagne on medium haul flights such as dxb-sin (A330)? Or PVG-SIN? I know the seat is not the same as the one I am used to on 77W/A380, but in terms of food/drinks, can I expect the same high standard level I know from longhaul service? Or will the wines be cheaper etc?
I can also swap to my home carrier LX for the longhaul to Asia but I'd love to go with SQ somehow! But this trip is with miles and I cannot take the 77W/A380 as it looks right now for my dates. The only options I'm given are connecting flights in middle east, or PVG/ICN/BKK to SIN.
Appreciate your expert's advise!! Thank you!
I had an award on hold incl. Europe-SIN on SQ in new C on 77W, using US miles, for 2 pax. Even though they told me the reservation is guaranteed 72h, my SQ segment disappeard after ~24h. I've been stupid enough not to confirm my reservation immediately
. Now I have the option to do zrh-dxb-sin for example. Or a couple of other middle east destination to connect to SQ to SIN.
I am concerned about the wine/champagne list and service in general. I only flew SQ short and longhaul and always in C or F (or R).
Does SQ serve Bollinger champagne on medium haul flights such as dxb-sin (A330)? Or PVG-SIN? I know the seat is not the same as the one I am used to on 77W/A380, but in terms of food/drinks, can I expect the same high standard level I know from longhaul service? Or will the wines be cheaper etc?
I can also swap to my home carrier LX for the longhaul to Asia but I'd love to go with SQ somehow! But this trip is with miles and I cannot take the 77W/A380 as it looks right now for my dates. The only options I'm given are connecting flights in middle east, or PVG/ICN/BKK to SIN.
Appreciate your expert's advise!! Thank you!
Aug 1, 2012, 1:30 pm
#3
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Its not your fault. SQ wouldn't ticket the segment no matter how much you followed up on it.
Aug 1, 2012, 9:49 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SHE and STR
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Now I have the option to do zrh-dxb-sin for example. Or a couple of other middle east destination to connect to SQ to SIN.
I am concerned about the wine/champagne list and service in general. I only flew SQ short and longhaul and always in C or F (or R).
Does SQ serve Bollinger champagne on medium haul flights such as dxb-sin (A330)? Or PVG-SIN? I know the seat is not the same as the one I am used to on 77W/A380, but in terms of food/drinks, can I expect the same high standard level I know from longhaul service? Or will the wines be cheaper etc?
[...]
Now I have the option to do zrh-dxb-sin for example. Or a couple of other middle east destination to connect to SQ to SIN.
I am concerned about the wine/champagne list and service in general. I only flew SQ short and longhaul and always in C or F (or R).
Does SQ serve Bollinger champagne on medium haul flights such as dxb-sin (A330)? Or PVG-SIN? I know the seat is not the same as the one I am used to on 77W/A380, but in terms of food/drinks, can I expect the same high standard level I know from longhaul service? Or will the wines be cheaper etc?
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The seat is either the original SpaceBed or the new regional C. Not as nice as the 77W/388, but I get decent sleep.
On a side note, if you are fine with the SpaceBed, why not route through CPH?
Aug 2, 2012, 7:51 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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f4freeJunior, it sounded like you are unaware that for PVG-SIN, SQ 831 and SQ 833 are serviced by 77W and therefore the longhaul J class seat you want. (the other three daily flights serviced by 772 with the new regional J class seat)
As for Bollinger, I have not seen it on any J sectors for last 6 months, just the Henriot. Recently, FAs also have said the same. I know many are fixed on Bollinger, but if you haven't tried the Henriot, give it a chance. Personally, I loved Henriot even before SQ started serving it. I think it is a much more subtle, elegant and complex Champagne than Bollinger, exhibiting rounder and subtler expressions of terroir, than the Bollinger, which I have found to be more one note and violent due to its higher tartness and acidity. But hey, I recognize we all have different preferences for different reasons.
As for Bollinger, I have not seen it on any J sectors for last 6 months, just the Henriot. Recently, FAs also have said the same. I know many are fixed on Bollinger, but if you haven't tried the Henriot, give it a chance. Personally, I loved Henriot even before SQ started serving it. I think it is a much more subtle, elegant and complex Champagne than Bollinger, exhibiting rounder and subtler expressions of terroir, than the Bollinger, which I have found to be more one note and violent due to its higher tartness and acidity. But hey, I recognize we all have different preferences for different reasons.
Aug 3, 2012, 12:51 am
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Because unfortunately CPH was not available to book with miles anymore. Maybe they release more award seats closer to departure? I'm leaving in ~13-15 days.
Because unfortunately CPH was not available to book with miles anymore. Maybe they release more award seats closer to departure? I'm leaving in ~13-15 days.