Experiencing Suites for a first timer
Nov 18, 2015, 12:30 pm
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Experiencing Suites for a first timer
Hello SQ forums!
Over the years I've accumulated Chase UR points in which I'd like to redeem for Suites Class. I will not be able to sustain Suites Class flying every time I fly...but I figure I'd at least try it ONCE with the +1.
To fully experience Suites Class...I was thinking about the following routes.
LAX-NRT or HKG-SIN-SYD
LAX-NRT: I'm based in SFO so I can position myself to LAX easily. Availability for this route is pretty tough to come by, but I think I can manage. This is a 10hr flight so I'll have plenty of time "experiencing" the soft/hard product.
HKG-SIN-SYD: HKG is my 2nd home, so getting there again shouldn't be a problem. With this route, I can even access TPR(right?). I think the total flight time is longer for this route, but it's divided into 2 segments.
Which one would you guys recommend for a first timer traveling with a +1(also in suites)? Both destinations are great. I would not mind visiting NRT or SYD!
Over the years I've accumulated Chase UR points in which I'd like to redeem for Suites Class. I will not be able to sustain Suites Class flying every time I fly...but I figure I'd at least try it ONCE with the +1.
To fully experience Suites Class...I was thinking about the following routes.
LAX-NRT or HKG-SIN-SYD
LAX-NRT: I'm based in SFO so I can position myself to LAX easily. Availability for this route is pretty tough to come by, but I think I can manage. This is a 10hr flight so I'll have plenty of time "experiencing" the soft/hard product.
HKG-SIN-SYD: HKG is my 2nd home, so getting there again shouldn't be a problem. With this route, I can even access TPR(right?). I think the total flight time is longer for this route, but it's divided into 2 segments.
Which one would you guys recommend for a first timer traveling with a +1(also in suites)? Both destinations are great. I would not mind visiting NRT or SYD!
Nov 18, 2015, 6:24 pm
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How about HKG-SIN-AKL? Longer flight, and availability on the Auckland route, if booked at the right time (Southern Hemisphere Summer), is usually more widely available on the A380!
Plus, NZ is stunning!
Plus, NZ is stunning!
Nov 18, 2015, 7:06 pm
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Do you have any interest in visiting Singapore? If so, HKG-SIN(stopover for a couple of days)-SYD is what I would do.
Nov 18, 2015, 8:32 pm
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Nov 18, 2015, 8:54 pm
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HKG-SIN-SYD: HKG is my 2nd home, so getting there again shouldn't be a problem. With this route, I can even access TPR(right?). I think the total flight time is longer for this route, but it's divided into 2 segments.
Which one would you guys recommend for a first timer traveling with a +1(also in suites)? Both destinations are great. I would not mind visiting NRT or SYD!
The TPR is OK... but I wouldn't alter travel plans to 'experience' it.
Nov 19, 2015, 8:00 am
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Was thinking of experiencing it myself as well for the first time. Tbh its premium cabin for the first time. Ill be going to Vienna from JFK to visit my folks.
I see JFK-FRA waitlisted and FRA-JFK as well. Fra-Jfk is about 90 min longer but is very annoying due to it being an early AM flight and there not being a great way to get to FRA from VIE in a timely fashion.
I see JFK-FRA waitlisted and FRA-JFK as well. Fra-Jfk is about 90 min longer but is very annoying due to it being an early AM flight and there not being a great way to get to FRA from VIE in a timely fashion.
Nov 20, 2015, 8:33 pm
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Do LAX-NRT. Otherwise splitting the flights you can't really take advantage of the bed. SIN-SYD is a short flight - by the time you take out eating time/try to relax you'll be lucky to have three-four hours of sleep.
The TPR is OK... but I wouldn't alter travel plans to 'experience' it.
The TPR is OK... but I wouldn't alter travel plans to 'experience' it.
Nov 22, 2015, 12:50 pm
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Yes, the SIN stopover is $100 US.
Since you can not book it online, they still honor the 15% discount. Just booked it.
Since you can not book it online, they still honor the 15% discount. Just booked it.
Nov 22, 2015, 1:01 pm
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Nov 23, 2015, 5:47 am
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