Singapore Airlines B787-10 Intro
Feb 28, 2018, 6:46 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Mar 4, 2018, 4:28 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
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I'm currently booked on the 787 flying KIX-SIN in early may. I'm seated at 18K which is at the back of the cabin. Looking at the exterior of the aircraft I have noticed that there are a few windowless areas on the front fuselage, especially towards the back. Should I worry about the fact that I may have chosen a windowless row? The cabin is very full on the particular flight.
Secondly does anyone know if Seoul will be getting the new 787-10? I'm booked for SIN-ICN-SIN in July which is currently operated by the A330.
Secondly does anyone know if Seoul will be getting the new 787-10? I'm booked for SIN-ICN-SIN in July which is currently operated by the A330.
Mar 13, 2018, 2:28 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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As promised, an update on delivery flight SQ8878 based on the latest media itinerary
* departs Charleston at 2100 on Monday March 26
* arrives into Osaka for a tech stop from 0230 to 0330 on Wednesday March 28
* arrives Singapore at 1000 on March 28, with arrival ceremony at JetQuay from 1020
* departs Charleston at 2100 on Monday March 26
* arrives into Osaka for a tech stop from 0230 to 0330 on Wednesday March 28
* arrives Singapore at 1000 on March 28, with arrival ceremony at JetQuay from 1020
Mar 15, 2018, 5:30 am
#19
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Yeah, now I'm just showing off...:P
This is cover image of the media itinerary received today for the delivery flight of the first 787-10 – Charleston looks quite pretty in the background, a shame the schedule gives us no time to poke around
This is cover image of the media itinerary received today for the delivery flight of the first 787-10 – Charleston looks quite pretty in the background, a shame the schedule gives us no time to poke around
Mar 27, 2018, 8:50 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,844
Extensive and photo-laden AusBT review of Singapore Airlines' new regional business class seat now up at https://www.ausbt.com.au/review-sing...business-class
Jun 23, 2018, 10:41 pm
#22
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
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CHS is my home airport, nothing better than seeing the line of 787's sitting there ready to go.
I don't think I have been to the airport once this year and not seen a SQ 787 livery represented. China Eastern flew away the other day while waiting for my flight. They are building them fairly quickly it seems.
I don't think I have been to the airport once this year and not seen a SQ 787 livery represented. China Eastern flew away the other day while waiting for my flight. They are building them fairly quickly it seems.
Jul 10, 2018, 4:26 am
#23
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Extensive and photo-laden AusBT review of Singapore Airlines' new regional business class seat now up at https://www.ausbt.com.au/review-sing...business-class
Jul 11, 2018, 7:19 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
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I had my first experience of the 787-10 last night in J ( SQ918 SIN-MNL), and I'm afraid I was underwhelmed The seat felt mildly claustrophobic; it strikes me that space when you are sitting has been compromised to accommodate the lay-flat feature, which is of questionable value on shorter flights.
Jul 14, 2018, 8:30 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
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Anyone know if the 772 replacement will include flights on the HKG-SIN route? I'm going HKG-SIN in late October and the reverse in early December. It would be nice to make that run on a brand new plane.
Jul 17, 2018, 12:20 pm
#27
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I really like the fact that I can recline the seat without having to sit in a really skewed posture on their 787.
Now I am going out of my way to book the 787 flights whenever possible.
The seat may be a bit narrower than other SQ J seats but you just have to lower the arm rests (I'm fairly narrow so I have not found it to be an issue even without the arm rests down).
Now I am going out of my way to book the 787 flights whenever possible.
The seat may be a bit narrower than other SQ J seats but you just have to lower the arm rests (I'm fairly narrow so I have not found it to be an issue even without the arm rests down).
Jul 24, 2018, 3:13 am
#28
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
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Flew on 9V-SCF yesterday, seated in 12A. Summary of my thoughts on the seat:
Pros
Cons
Conclusion: I think this is solid short and mid haul business seat. I don't think I could sleep 6-8 hours well in it, but a quick couple of hours would work a treat. Probably my favourite SQ C seat now, though granted I've just had the one experience on an aircraft with < 2 weeks of revenue service.
Pros
- Bed width surprisingly reasonable with the arm rests down
- Entertainment system worked beautifully - good picture quality, good screen tilt to enable watching while lying down
- Tray table is really nice! Sturdy, easy to manipulate, and well positioned.
- Footwell is better than I expected
- Seat reclines into comfortable positions (caveat: the arm rest comment below)
- Felt private, but not shut in.
Cons
- In seat mode, the window-side armrest (left in my case) is awkwardly positioned - further forward than where I would rest my elbow. This was really my one major issue with the seat.
- wi-fi connectivity to the entertainment failed. This has worked nicely for me on the A350.
- 3-4 inches of wasted space between the seat shell and the window -- could make the window seats really nice if they had adjusted for that
- bed length is tight - of course, this is SQ, so not designed for taller people, but you'll really want to be under 6'2" on this seat
- seat and light controls are slow to respond. More than once I tried again, only to wind up with two taps being registered. Took some getting used to.
Conclusion: I think this is solid short and mid haul business seat. I don't think I could sleep 6-8 hours well in it, but a quick couple of hours would work a treat. Probably my favourite SQ C seat now, though granted I've just had the one experience on an aircraft with < 2 weeks of revenue service.
Aug 13, 2018, 1:01 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
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I was on B787-10 economy yesterday for the second time. Yes, I kind of feel that the economy seat is a bit tight. I got "intruded" by my neighbor many time. I guess because the divider is very narrow. Lucky it was only 2 hours flight (BKK-SIN). I think for KIX flight it may be a challenge.
Aug 14, 2018, 2:18 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2014
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I was on B787-10 economy yesterday for the second time. Yes, I kind of feel that the economy seat is a bit tight. I got "intruded" by my neighbor many time. I guess because the divider is very narrow. Lucky it was only 2 hours flight (BKK-SIN). I think for KIX flight it may be a challenge.