A380 F Suites worth it?
Dec 19, 2022, 12:07 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Programs: HH Diamond
Posts: 89
A380 F Suites worth it?
We accumulated enough AMEX/Chase points finally, thinking that booking the Suites for me and partner was the dream. But looking at the flight route change (I'm coming from California), it won't be possible by the time we book for 2023/2024 unless we fly out of somewhere else. 18+ hours to fly to Singapore didn't look like much but I guess the times have aged us. So, looks like we could fly out to Australia and then catch one of the A380 routes there, but not sure if it's worth it at around 8 hours in the Suite. Curious to get your thoughts on whether the Suite is still worth it and your personal review/what you heard from the first class suites?
Dec 19, 2022, 10:28 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: LONDON
Programs: CX DM, BA G4L, QR PLT, EK PLT, Hyatt CourtesyC, HH DM, SQ PPS, BonvoyTit, UK, VS, UA, DL, AA
Posts: 1,715
My experience on the suites has been pretty great and tbh I think its the best way to fly. Its definitely worth the experience - just be warned it may addict and spoil you
Dec 19, 2022, 4:40 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 1,575
I enjoyed my JFK-FRA suite flight. I am flying it again next spring SIN-LHR so will have a longer flight to enjoy it. However I had a double suite to myself this last time which definitely added to the enjoyment. I have a feeling that the single bed right up against a wall (4/6 suites already booked on my LHR flight) will not be as enjoyable/comfortable. Still a great aircraft and nice roomy product. Not sure I'd fly all the way to Australia just to get 8 hours in suites TBH.
Dec 19, 2022, 7:28 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Bangkok/Singapore
Programs: Frantic Hilton/Marriott runs
Posts: 925
One of the best reasons to fly SQ F is the exclusive access in SIN to the Private Room in Changi Airport T3. Flying EX Australia, you are both entitled to use it as an arrivals lounge. You have to consider if that is worth it for you both or would you rather get on with your trip.
Dec 19, 2022, 7:44 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Singapore
Programs: CX Gold, Krisflyer PPS, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum
Posts: 738
One of the best reasons to fly SQ F is the exclusive access in SIN to the Private Room in Changi Airport T3. Flying EX Australia, you are both entitled to use it as an arrivals lounge. You have to consider if that is worth it for you both or would you rather get on with your trip.
Dec 19, 2022, 10:00 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Krisflyer
Posts: 588
8 hours is a pretty good amount of time to enjoy it, though of course longer flights e.g. SIN-LHR give more time for a full sleep in the separate bed. I think the ex-SYD and ex-MEL flights on the A380 have two meals so you get a decent level of service.
Dec 19, 2022, 10:04 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 618
I personally wouldn't take the detour, unless you really have the time to spare...even a short flight in the Suites is nice and an experience to be honest. TPR is for me underwhelming for me. First class check in and private immigration at T3 is nice, but that's where the ground service unfortunately ends for SQ.
TPR is meh(I haven't been since the renovation). First class check in is nice if you have bags. If not, OLCI and you're through without having to talk to anyone. With the new automated gates, even private immigration isn't really something to shout about. The ground experience at SIN is underwhelming when flying SQ F especially with no priority lane at gate security. This was years ago but when I flew LH F out of SIN, LH had someone that would bring you to the front of the line if you were in F. I don't know why SQ doesn't do the same.
Dec 19, 2022, 11:02 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 328
i enjoyed the TPR food and beverage...did not have time to rest on the 'zero gravity' tempur bed (spent 10 mins in it only).
Ate so much i could not even enjoy the lobster thermidor when i boarded SQ 322 night flight to LHR.
Suites experience was great - cabin crew lovely and that huge toilet was a 'wow'.
I was in 1A and only found it troublesome to get the crew to project the TV from small to the large screen - apparently a crew member has to do it for you.
Ate so much i could not even enjoy the lobster thermidor when i boarded SQ 322 night flight to LHR.
Suites experience was great - cabin crew lovely and that huge toilet was a 'wow'.
I was in 1A and only found it troublesome to get the crew to project the TV from small to the large screen - apparently a crew member has to do it for you.
Dec 19, 2022, 11:03 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: Hyatt Lifetime Globalist, SQ PPS Solitaire
Posts: 3,598
We accumulated enough AMEX/Chase points finally, thinking that booking the Suites for me and partner was the dream. But looking at the flight route change (I'm coming from California), it won't be possible by the time we book for 2023/2024 unless we fly out of somewhere else. 18+ hours to fly to Singapore didn't look like much but I guess the times have aged us. So, looks like we could fly out to Australia and then catch one of the A380 routes there, but not sure if it's worth it at around 8 hours in the Suite. Curious to get your thoughts on whether the Suite is still worth it and your personal review/what you heard from the first class suites?
Dec 23, 2022, 12:18 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, (Almost Lifetime) Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,409
I can't remember the exact years but from around 2012 to 2017, SQ used the A380 on SQ11/12. This flight changed to a 77W sometime during 2017 and the A380 was used just for a SIN-NRT route. I'm no aviation expert but the US West Coast to Japan routes seem to be well served. While
SQ might be able to fill Suites, I would suspect filling the remaining seats would be quite competitive.
SQ might be able to fill Suites, I would suspect filling the remaining seats would be quite competitive.
Dec 24, 2022, 7:06 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 595
The ground experience at SIN is underwhelming when flying SQ F especially with no priority lane at gate security. This was years ago but when I flew LH F out of SIN, LH had someone that would bring you to the front of the line if you were in F. I don't know why SQ doesn't do the same.
Since your mention LH F, I have used JetQuay services in the past (complimentary from banks), they do whisk you off in buggy - which is really awkward as people will all be looking at you.
SQ F should start looking (long overdue) at this ground service since this is their home hub. The least they could do...
Standard service, not by request.
Dec 26, 2022, 5:56 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 155
I and my wife flew the new Suites from New York to Singapore on hour way to Cairns, Australia, in October this year. The sheer amount of space, the double bed and the service amounted to an amazing experience. Catering was definitely better on the Frankfurt to Singapore sector. Other than The Residence on Etihad, I can't think of another First Class that is better than the A380 new Suites on Singapore. The Private Room was nice, but underwhelming.