The SQ A350 - shockingly bad J-class seat
May 11, 2017, 10:03 am
#166
Join Date: Mar 2008
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@pokfur - Thanks a lot ...... I shall not be flying SQ on that route to SFO ...... at 6feet 1 I don't think i am going to be comfortable for that long ....
Info much appreciated!
Info much appreciated!
May 11, 2017, 4:39 pm
#167
Join Date: May 2014
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I think it's now safe to assume this is a completely different seat if you can snag a bulkhead row.
May 11, 2017, 8:54 pm
#168
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May 11, 2017, 9:17 pm
#169
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Singapore
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Perhaps this whole blocking of seats thing is a new initiative. After all, they do block the front few rows of Economy for PPS so I don't see why they cannot easily implement it for Business Class. Perhaps there have been enough complaints re the A350 from PPS Club members for SQ to take note. I have also noticed a few tweaks to the website, so it could be that they're introducing new IT-related enhancements.
May 12, 2017, 4:20 pm
#170
Join Date: Jul 2015
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It does seem in line with SQ's ethos; restricting the superior product to elite members only. In this case, though, the inferior product is orders of magnitude below what they should be providing.
I've stopped taking the 359 if the bulkhead window seats are occupied, which they are on the dates I need to be in Melbourne, so I've decided to try MH's new 330 business seat via KL instead. It's unfortunate, though of course expected, that the 359 is being used so widely across the route network when the majority of the business cabin has such a substandard hard product.
I've stopped taking the 359 if the bulkhead window seats are occupied, which they are on the dates I need to be in Melbourne, so I've decided to try MH's new 330 business seat via KL instead. It's unfortunate, though of course expected, that the 359 is being used so widely across the route network when the majority of the business cabin has such a substandard hard product.
May 12, 2017, 7:53 pm
#172
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@pokfur - Thanks a lot ...... I shall not be flying SQ on that route to SFO ...... at 6feet 1 I don't think i am going to be comfortable for that long ....
Info much appreciated!
Info much appreciated!
May 12, 2017, 7:59 pm
#173
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
Sorry for the crosspost, but it looks like this thread gets way more action than the other one -
I am about to book 3 tickets in J (wife, 2.5 yo kiddo and myself). This is the first time the little one is flying in his own seat long distance, especially in J (given that there is a separation in the middle when compared to Y, which he has flown quite a bit).
Is there a difference between SQ1 and SQ 31 when it comes to the seat? Given that both planes use the new seats on J, I wanted to verify if by any chance SQ1 has better seats.
Also, what row would you folks suggest given that the little one will want to sit next to mommy.
I am about to book 3 tickets in J (wife, 2.5 yo kiddo and myself). This is the first time the little one is flying in his own seat long distance, especially in J (given that there is a separation in the middle when compared to Y, which he has flown quite a bit).
Is there a difference between SQ1 and SQ 31 when it comes to the seat? Given that both planes use the new seats on J, I wanted to verify if by any chance SQ1 has better seats.
Also, what row would you folks suggest given that the little one will want to sit next to mommy.
May 15, 2017, 9:14 am
#174
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 595
Sorry for the crosspost, but it looks like this thread gets way more action than the other one -
I am about to book 3 tickets in J (wife, 2.5 yo kiddo and myself). This is the first time the little one is flying in his own seat long distance, especially in J (given that there is a separation in the middle when compared to Y, which he has flown quite a bit).
Is there a difference between SQ1 and SQ 31 when it comes to the seat? Given that both planes use the new seats on J, I wanted to verify if by any chance SQ1 has better seats.
Also, what row would you folks suggest given that the little one will want to sit next to mommy.
I am about to book 3 tickets in J (wife, 2.5 yo kiddo and myself). This is the first time the little one is flying in his own seat long distance, especially in J (given that there is a separation in the middle when compared to Y, which he has flown quite a bit).
Is there a difference between SQ1 and SQ 31 when it comes to the seat? Given that both planes use the new seats on J, I wanted to verify if by any chance SQ1 has better seats.
Also, what row would you folks suggest given that the little one will want to sit next to mommy.
Definitely row 11 for me. A/K, then DF.
Do note that SQ J is wide and quite private.
May 15, 2017, 2:34 pm
#175
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May 15, 2017, 2:47 pm
#176
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May 15, 2017, 4:49 pm
#177
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May 16, 2017, 9:19 am
#178
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May 17, 2017, 9:23 pm
#179
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Just took SIN - HND - SIN on the 77WN (redeye) outbound and the A350 inbound.
77WN on 15A, A350 on 19D.
Didn't like the feet hole to the side for the non-bulkhead in sitting mode, was still bearable in bed mode (as I was dead tired). A350 bulkhead was not that long, I'm 6' and in bed mode at the bulkhead, the length was "just nice", with my feet "standing" on the bulkhead. Note that 19D do get light from the galley, since it is where the light is and where the curtain is unable to close properly.
77WN on 15A, A350 on 19D.
Didn't like the feet hole to the side for the non-bulkhead in sitting mode, was still bearable in bed mode (as I was dead tired). A350 bulkhead was not that long, I'm 6' and in bed mode at the bulkhead, the length was "just nice", with my feet "standing" on the bulkhead. Note that 19D do get light from the galley, since it is where the light is and where the curtain is unable to close properly.
May 22, 2017, 10:33 pm
#180
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Hi guys & gals,
Is it a consensus that the a359 has the worst J seat?
Planning a SIN-MEL trip in September for my parents, I see that SQ flies A350-900, A380-800 and B777-300ER, not sure which one to pick. Or perhaps it doesn't really matter and i should pick the one with the best flight timing?
(If it matters, my dad is 5'9" and my mum is 5'2" or something).
[edit] I see that the B773s have the 8-seat first class cabin, so I guess it's the "older" J seat?
Is it a consensus that the a359 has the worst J seat?
Planning a SIN-MEL trip in September for my parents, I see that SQ flies A350-900, A380-800 and B777-300ER, not sure which one to pick. Or perhaps it doesn't really matter and i should pick the one with the best flight timing?
(If it matters, my dad is 5'9" and my mum is 5'2" or something).
[edit] I see that the B773s have the 8-seat first class cabin, so I guess it's the "older" J seat?
Last edited by shuigao; May 23, 2017 at 12:35 am