Not as Great as the Hype
Dec 12, 2014, 9:40 am
#91
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,265
... that's like being upgrade from a Gulag to a suite with waterbed, Sling, and full Pasha service.
The main thing I like is most of the flights are half full which gives me room to stretch..
Dec 12, 2014, 6:44 pm
#93
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,265
With one more column than SQ and less pitch and less feed and less drinks?
There isn't a single point - other than luggage allowance and lounges - where AC matches SQ in Y (not talking about C).
Dec 12, 2014, 7:59 pm
#94
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
I don't have a lot of sample points regarding AC Just one retun trip ICN - YYZ. I don't tend to recline my seats and though it was 2 years ago I was happy with leg room and service was satisfactory. I had nothing to complain about and didn't have too many other choices for the trip so wasn't getting uptight about it.
Dec 12, 2014, 8:18 pm
#95
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 1,140
Like a 'happy' but harmless elite (brought to that stage by an ISM who greeted the lower elite birthday girl on a long flight where she and +1 were upgraded to F, with a cake, bubbly, wishes and a 'Let's get him drunk') enquiring if there was any possibility of getting on a connection scheduled to depart 10mins after the scheduled landing time incase we landed early.
On CX, I get a super apologetic crew (a serving of mollifying Macallan 17 in hand), handing over the ACARS message denying the request since we'd land just at the scheduled time.
On SQ, I wouldn't even bother asking.
Hey, even if there was the time, and even if the ticket allowed, the change would require a process similar to one outlined above and take a few hours.
Guess where my S$s go.
On CX, I get a super apologetic crew (a serving of mollifying Macallan 17 in hand), handing over the ACARS message denying the request since we'd land just at the scheduled time.
On SQ, I wouldn't even bother asking.
Hey, even if there was the time, and even if the ticket allowed, the change would require a process similar to one outlined above and take a few hours.
Guess where my S$s go.
Didn't think of that but you're right, one stops asking after having bashed one's head against the brick wall of SQ's rules a few times.
Dec 12, 2014, 11:16 pm
#96
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,265
I actually find SQ is often too hot. Like to have a bit of cool air so I'm not sweating all over the seats and I can actually use the blanket/quilt.
Dec 13, 2014, 2:20 am
#97
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Singapore / India
Programs: SQ QPP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Taj Inner Circle Gold
Posts: 639
SQ is warm. And when flying F, I request for lowering of cabin temperature 
I believe generally ppl from cool climates prefer warmth and the opposite is true.
I can't stand warm and humid and I have taken feb holiday in Iceland. And my own bedroom is set at 18 degrees.
I believe generally ppl from cool climates prefer warmth and the opposite is true.
I can't stand warm and humid and I have taken feb holiday in Iceland. And my own bedroom is set at 18 degrees.
Dec 13, 2014, 9:09 am
#99
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriot Am, MU Pt
Posts: 3,092
Never fully liked SQ J product. Feels weird sitting on it. Sleeping on the seat also feels weird; not sure why I think the mattress feels too soft. I also don't like the general decor on SQ. That's personal preference of course. Service of course is excellent and food great too. Also lots of pretty FAs.
But they are of course better than a lot of other airlines, just I don't feel they are the best like a lot of people like to say that it is. Personally I prefer the new CX and NH staggered J seats. For me I like the decor on those two better, with just as good service and food.
I guess it's mostly personal preference, but I wasn't particularly impressed about SQ J product the first time, but of course if it's the best choice available I would take it.
But they are of course better than a lot of other airlines, just I don't feel they are the best like a lot of people like to say that it is. Personally I prefer the new CX and NH staggered J seats. For me I like the decor on those two better, with just as good service and food.
I guess it's mostly personal preference, but I wasn't particularly impressed about SQ J product the first time, but of course if it's the best choice available I would take it.
Dec 13, 2014, 11:30 am
#100
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 876
Do find office temperature in Singapore is low, often below 20 degree Celsius.
Personally, don't like SQ J seat as well. It is very wide but diagonal sleeping position is not very good.
Today, there are many airlines with better/on par hardware than SQ in J.
Personally, don't like SQ J seat as well. It is very wide but diagonal sleeping position is not very good.
Today, there are many airlines with better/on par hardware than SQ in J.
Dec 13, 2014, 6:45 pm
#101
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,265
Such as?
Dec 13, 2014, 11:40 pm
#103
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriot Am, MU Pt
Posts: 3,092
Dec 14, 2014, 12:36 am
#104
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 1,140
However what really is bad is that the seat has to be flipped over into a bed. So it isn't possible to lounge comfortably and watch TV. And using pillows in flatbed mode instead result in an aching neck after a couple of hours.
The seat looks fabulous, but functions poorly compared with the CX J seat.
Dec 14, 2014, 7:55 am
#105
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 38,265
Interesting. I don't fly AF, so I cannot comment.
But on CX and NH, I had only mediocre hardware so far .. but of course that isn't proper sampling.
I like LX pilots .. but IFE and drinks are not match for SQ. I like the LX seat but I like the SQ one better.
On all three, I did not experience great Biz seats ... but then this is likely route dependent. I myself don't like CX anymore but I can understand that some people can prefer it.
But on CX and NH, I had only mediocre hardware so far .. but of course that isn't proper sampling.
I like LX pilots .. but IFE and drinks are not match for SQ. I like the LX seat but I like the SQ one better.
On all three, I did not experience great Biz seats ... but then this is likely route dependent. I myself don't like CX anymore but I can understand that some people can prefer it.