Singapore suites vs JAL First
May 5, 2016, 7:08 pm
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Singapore suites vs JAL First
Appreciate any insight from those familiar with the products.
I booked Singapore suites NRT-LAX (using miles, obviously). Also have an option to book JAL First HND-SFO instead, which is more direct. Which would you choose? Is suites worth an extra connection and dealing with NRT?
I booked Singapore suites NRT-LAX (using miles, obviously). Also have an option to book JAL First HND-SFO instead, which is more direct. Which would you choose? Is suites worth an extra connection and dealing with NRT?
May 5, 2016, 9:14 pm
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My response? No, Suites aren't worth the extra hassle.
I flew JL F on Friday night - it was fantastic (it probably helped that I was the only F passenger). Had a terrific sleep on the flight - bed was very comfortable. Crew were excellent. I love SQ Suites, but NRT is such a pain to schlep out to and then you have to transit in LAX.
I flew JL F on Friday night - it was fantastic (it probably helped that I was the only F passenger). Had a terrific sleep on the flight - bed was very comfortable. Crew were excellent. I love SQ Suites, but NRT is such a pain to schlep out to and then you have to transit in LAX.
May 5, 2016, 9:30 pm
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Agree, I would go with JL. We've flown both airlines and SQ isn't what it used to be.
• SQ First Suites NRT-LAX
• JL First Class NRT-LAX
• SQ First Suites NRT-LAX
• JL First Class NRT-LAX
May 5, 2016, 11:40 pm
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May 6, 2016, 2:22 am
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If the OP were departing from SIN, the FC/Suites check in lounge and then TPR would be a strong argument for SIN. Otherwise, I'd look at the schedules and especially compare when one would leave from central Tokyo for NRT or HND. At NRT, SQ uses the ANA FC/Suites lounge, which is good but not spectacular IMO.
May 6, 2016, 9:32 am
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May 7, 2016, 8:04 pm
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Do keep in mind JAL does not serve its spectacular menu on the HND-SFO departure given the time at which it leaves. A not-insignificant black mark IMO.
If it was NRT-LAX on JL F (which has full service) I would say no contest to go with JAL. But in this case where the service is watered down on JL F, I would say the choice isn't that clear. I personally would do SQ for the A380 in this situation.
If it was NRT-LAX on JL F (which has full service) I would say no contest to go with JAL. But in this case where the service is watered down on JL F, I would say the choice isn't that clear. I personally would do SQ for the A380 in this situation.