SQ Exec Economy vs Thai Business?
Sep 27, 2004, 8:14 am
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SQ Exec Economy vs Thai Business?
A relative of mine is planning to take the SQ nonstop in Exec Economy. However, she is considering shelling out the extra cash for Raffles out of fear that Exec Economy would be too uncomfortable. She has flown the old Thai biz and found that acceptable.
Can anyone compare pitch, recline, and overall comfort in SQ Exec Economy vs Thai Biz?
Can anyone compare pitch, recline, and overall comfort in SQ Exec Economy vs Thai Biz?
Sep 27, 2004, 2:55 pm
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I think it depends greatly on the metal that one gets on TG. If its on the older 744 s then the seats are horrible.... Im not sure what sort of progress (if any) Thai is making on upgrading the seats for its Business Class product.
In any event, if this person has found TG Business acceptable then he/she will love SQ Raffles Class.
In any event, if this person has found TG Business acceptable then he/she will love SQ Raffles Class.
Sep 27, 2004, 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
I think the OP wants to know whether SQ Exec Economy is okay (reference point being TG Business) or stump up the extra $ to go for Raffles.
Sep 27, 2004, 8:54 pm
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OK.... sorry for misinterpreting. I dont know the data offhand.... I wonder if the websites of each airline carry the information? If not, I think that Business Traveler magazine has reviews of just about every mayor carrier in all clases, maybe you want to check their website?
Sorry, but this is all that I can think of right now....
Sorry, but this is all that I can think of right now....
Sep 27, 2004, 9:14 pm
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SQ EC = comfy seating
TG J = chance to sleep
TG is still a proper business class seat, seat pitch is 50 inches, no PTV. With TG, however, you never know what you get. Risk of getting wobbly old seat. Executive Class on SQ is just a softer Y seat with more leg room.
TG J = chance to sleep
TG is still a proper business class seat, seat pitch is 50 inches, no PTV. With TG, however, you never know what you get. Risk of getting wobbly old seat. Executive Class on SQ is just a softer Y seat with more leg room.
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Sep 28, 2004, 12:41 am
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This is a rather difficult question to answer.
If the question is is Executive Economy as comfortable as a TG J seat, the answer is no. However, Executive Economy is (so I've heard) significantly more comfortable than regular Y. And Raffles is a whole lot more comfortable than Exec Y, and probably more comfortable than TG J. Everything is relative...
If the question is is Executive Economy as comfortable as a TG J seat, the answer is no. However, Executive Economy is (so I've heard) significantly more comfortable than regular Y. And Raffles is a whole lot more comfortable than Exec Y, and probably more comfortable than TG J. Everything is relative...
Sep 28, 2004, 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by MovieMan
This is a rather difficult question to answer.
If the question is is Executive Economy as comfortable as a TG J seat, the answer is no. However, Executive Economy is (so I've heard) significantly more comfortable than regular Y. And Raffles is a whole lot more comfortable than Exec Y, and probably more comfortable than TG J. Everything is relative...
If the question is is Executive Economy as comfortable as a TG J seat, the answer is no. However, Executive Economy is (so I've heard) significantly more comfortable than regular Y. And Raffles is a whole lot more comfortable than Exec Y, and probably more comfortable than TG J. Everything is relative...
SQ's Executive Economy may have a good seat pitch but ultimately its still economy - there is little padding/cushioning in the seat so its very hard and uncomfortable. Food wont be as good as TG either. My 2 cents worth.
Sep 28, 2004, 4:55 am
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Doesnt TG still have those old seats with the 70s footrests...??? If so, I think that some of those old school seats are harder to sleep in that many modern Y class seats offered today. Sure, Y will be more cramped in terms of space, but as a sleeping surface..... I think its a close call.
Sep 28, 2004, 9:01 am
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Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear enough in my original post.
The person is committed to flying SQ. She is booked in Exec Economy right now. She is concerned about being able to sleep in the Exec Economy seat but it is about $3,000 to upgrade to Raffles.
Her main point of reference is previous flights on TG biz LAX-BKK. My understanding is those are the old approx 40" pitch seats which everyone complains about. She felt those were adequate and if SQ Exec Economy were about the same and she felt she would be able to sleep and not have a stiff back at the end of the flight, she wouldn't bother to upgrade.
The question is how would one compare SQ Exec Economy with "old" TG Biz.
Thanks for input.
The person is committed to flying SQ. She is booked in Exec Economy right now. She is concerned about being able to sleep in the Exec Economy seat but it is about $3,000 to upgrade to Raffles.
Her main point of reference is previous flights on TG biz LAX-BKK. My understanding is those are the old approx 40" pitch seats which everyone complains about. She felt those were adequate and if SQ Exec Economy were about the same and she felt she would be able to sleep and not have a stiff back at the end of the flight, she wouldn't bother to upgrade.
The question is how would one compare SQ Exec Economy with "old" TG Biz.
Thanks for input.
Sep 29, 2004, 9:01 pm
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Is your colleague pressed for time? Reason I ask is if she can depart a day earlier, then invest some of the money saved (travelling in Exec Economy) into an additional night's accommodation. When my last employer enforced an "economy only" policy, I would travel 1-2 days earlier (depending on the distance & generally on my own time) and use the time to recover at the company's expense - which they agreed was fair for both parties. Slightly OT in terms of your main question for this post, but something else to consider if time is on her side. Another option also is to have her doctor prescribe some sleeping pills.
Cheers, gb.
Cheers, gb.
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Sep 30, 2004, 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by mhtaipei
so what you really asking is TG J vs. SQ J... that would be the basis of her decision. I think the answer is clear, financial considerations notwithstanding. TG doesn't begin to compare with SQ.