SQ J or QSuites?
Jan 4, 2019, 8:09 am
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SQ J or QSuites?
Trying to decide which J product to take from JFK - SIN. Have flown in SQ J many times and am accustomed to it, but wondering if I should try QSuites this time instead. My main motivations are: the presence of a suite door, pajamas and amenity kit in QR J is quite appealing, and the flight time from JFK - DOH gives more time for a good night's rest, vs. from JFK - FRA. Any input?
Jan 4, 2019, 11:42 am
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QR has a very good J hard product and a slightly inconsistent but quite decent soft product. Plus Al-Mourjan is a great lounge.
Jet lag and how much you can sleep on planes and how rested you feel I’ve seen is really person dependent. I generally struggle with jet lag traveling west to east no matter what time my flights are.
Since you’ve already experienced SQ J. Trying QR J is a no-brainer in my books - absolutely worth experiencing.
Jet lag and how much you can sleep on planes and how rested you feel I’ve seen is really person dependent. I generally struggle with jet lag traveling west to east no matter what time my flights are.
Since you’ve already experienced SQ J. Trying QR J is a no-brainer in my books - absolutely worth experiencing.
Jan 5, 2019, 5:30 am
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Depending on your travel needs and FFP mileage collection, both J class products are excellent.
However, I think Qatar Airways has an edge over Singapore Airlines these days.
My money would be to go with Qatar Airways.
However, I think Qatar Airways has an edge over Singapore Airlines these days.
My money would be to go with Qatar Airways.
Jan 5, 2019, 8:53 am
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Well, it's easier to accrue miles for Qatar than for SQ, particularly with the recent announcement of SQ's devaluation, so I think it makes sense to go with QR for the year, at least. One beef I've always had with SQ J is how hard the lie-flat beds are, so hopefully QR will be an improvement. Thanks for your input!
Jan 5, 2019, 11:19 am
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Well, it's easier to accrue miles for Qatar than for SQ, particularly with the recent announcement of SQ's devaluation, so I think it makes sense to go with QR for the year, at least. One beef I've always had with SQ J is how hard the lie-flat beds are, so hopefully QR will be an improvement. Thanks for your input!
Whether or not SQ (or *A) accruals make sense for you is a different matter.
Jan 5, 2019, 5:20 pm
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Anecdotal evidence - simply from reading the QR board - suggests that yes, accruing Miles is easy, but redeeming them appears to be rather a lot more difficult. YMMV.
Jan 5, 2019, 7:50 pm
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I'd go with QR for the following reasons.
- Dine on Demand; Eating at the right time makes it easier to adjust.
- Depending on which connection you take, the arrival in SG is 9+am or 9+pm, which is easier to get over jetlag than a 6+am arrival on SQ.
For miles, you could credit to AA or CX I guess, if you're after reasonably priced redemptions.
- Dine on Demand; Eating at the right time makes it easier to adjust.
- Depending on which connection you take, the arrival in SG is 9+am or 9+pm, which is easier to get over jetlag than a 6+am arrival on SQ.
For miles, you could credit to AA or CX I guess, if you're after reasonably priced redemptions.
Jan 5, 2019, 9:14 pm
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You can bank your QR flying on any oneworld or affiliate partner FFP just like you can with SQ where you get the best bang for your buck.
I still think QR J class experience is better than SQ.
Jan 6, 2019, 4:24 am
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I meant QR’s miles programme isn’t the best. You can of course credit to any OW. I was saying one should avoid the QR programme.
Last edited by PiperAtGatesofDawn; Jan 6, 2019 at 4:44 am
Jan 6, 2019, 7:13 am
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I'd go with QR for the following reasons.
- Dine on Demand; Eating at the right time makes it easier to adjust.
- Depending on which connection you take, the arrival in SG is 9+am or 9+pm, which is easier to get over jetlag than a 6+am arrival on SQ.
For miles, you could credit to AA or CX I guess, if you're after reasonably priced redemptions.
- Dine on Demand; Eating at the right time makes it easier to adjust.
- Depending on which connection you take, the arrival in SG is 9+am or 9+pm, which is easier to get over jetlag than a 6+am arrival on SQ.
For miles, you could credit to AA or CX I guess, if you're after reasonably priced redemptions.
Jan 6, 2019, 7:15 am
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Oh I think the QSuites & Al Mourjan are fantastic. Not necessarily better than SQ though (this is the SQ forum - you’re going to have SQ fanboys here)!
I meant QR’s miles programme isn’t the best. You can of course credit to any OW. I was saying one should avoid the QR programme.
Jan 6, 2019, 7:17 am
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I would imagine it's about as hard as redeeming on SQ (i.e. it's necessary to redeem it 11 months in advance). For SQ I have found that the JFK gateway is incredibly difficult to secure award seats out of, so I'm used to wrangling for award space already. A quick glance at QR award availability a couple of days ago, for the latest date in the schedule, showed me one seat available (though not for the date I want), so hopefully it will be fine.