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SIA's A380 flight services to take off on Oct 28

Old Sep 12, 2007, 5:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Qatar Airways
OK I could NOT resist, iam booked on the 28th for SIN-SYD, arrive into SIN on the morning of the 25th to watch the First A380 Inaugural flight take off, then will enjoy my trip on the BEAST on the 28th Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah.

A380 back on Nov 4th.

I tried to book a fare with a stop over on SQ website, but kept coming up with only 747 flights and one A380 sector, so bit the bullet and booked two seperate flights.
Once you have Done SIN-SYD on 28th,can you post the better seats in F.
I am ticketed to travel a week later on SQ 221 in F.
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Old Sep 12, 2007, 6:31 pm
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I have to admit that I'm a little bit underwhelmed by the seatmap. It really doesn't look like the experience for most passengers will be significantly different for most passengers than it is today on a 747, 777, or other large aircraft. I know Airbus was probably exaggerating a bit with their original descriptions (as I recall - lounges, spas, shops, casinos, etc.), but I expected something in the way of "public spaces". I'm not sure I'd really want to fly this aircraft (well, perhaps I would in F, but more because it's F rather than it being on an A380).
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Old Sep 12, 2007, 7:47 pm
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Anyone successfully book award in Bus or Eco then? What is the earliest dates you could get?
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Old Sep 12, 2007, 8:10 pm
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I'd like to know if anyone has successfully managed to get their F flights changed to R. Knowing SQ, it seems highly doubtful.

But mind you, anyone who books 2 R class returns from SIN will automatically qualify for PPS under the new rules!

Anyone who are booked in A class might just be moved to another flight...!
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Old Sep 12, 2007, 8:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
I'd like to know if anyone has successfully managed to get their F flights changed to R. Knowing SQ, it seems highly doubtful.

But mind you, anyone who books 2 R class returns from SIN will automatically qualify for PPS under the new rules!

Anyone who are booked in A class might just be moved to another flight...!
Before Ticketed or after?
SQ changed mine automatically. Yesterday SQ 221 was in F. This morning in R.
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Old Sep 12, 2007, 8:52 pm
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Originally Posted by yyzprincess
Before Ticketed or after?
SQ changed mine automatically. Yesterday SQ 221 was in F. This morning in R.
I hope it's been ticketed!

Come to think of it.. with this HUGE surcharge in fares, do you think SQ would give limousine transfers in Singapore and Sydney? Would the inflight catering be above and beyond Book the Cook? Would you be seperated and segregated from the other 'normal' F class passengers since you're paying a premium over others....

Wait a minute? doesn't this all sound like SQ wants to charge Concorde like fares but yet doesn't want to give you Concorde like treatment? Ok... Concorde passengers didn't get free limousine transfers either, but at least there was some exclusivity tied with this...

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Old Sep 13, 2007, 12:07 am
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They may charge Concorde like fares but again the A380 will never fly you at Mach2+ for the duration of your fight like Concorde across the Atlantic.

Time is precious. Also, people still say to me, "Oh, the Concorde [remember most Americans say that] was small, wasn't it cramped?" To which I say, "Who needs fold-flat beds and such on a flight of under four hours?

Sacralige the Whale Jet is using Concordes class sign R or Rocket Class while nothing about the Whale can be described as a Rocket!

Apart from looking like a Discarded Shuttle external Tank with wings and Engines fitted!

Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Wait a minute? doesn't this l sound like SQ wants to charge Concorde like fares but yet doesn't want to give you Concorde like treatment? Ok... Concorde passengers didn't get free limousine transfers either, but at least there was some exclusivity tied with this...
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Old Sep 13, 2007, 12:26 am
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Plenty of airlines use booking class R already. The subject is A380 not concorde. Please keep on topic.

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Old Sep 13, 2007, 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by CDG1
They may charge Concorde like fares but again the A380 will never fly you at Mach2+ for the duration of your fight like Concorde across the Atlantic.

Time is precious. Also, people still say to me, "Oh, the Concorde [remember most Americans say that] was small, wasn't it cramped?" To which I say, "Who needs fold-flat beds and such on a flight of under four hours?
I have to agree. I flew Concorde, and while I was surprised at how small the cabin was inside, it was still a VERY nice flight!
Originally Posted by CDG1
Sacralige the Whale Jet is using Concordes class sign R or Rocket Class while nothing about the Whale can be described as a Rocket!

Apart from looking like a Discarded Shuttle external Tank with wings and Engines fitted!
The Shuttle External Fuel Tank comment is just too funny!

As for the A380, I'm underwhelmed by the published seat maps, but I still suspect that SQ might have something up their sleeves. For one, the amount of galley space on the published seat maps just seems to small. For another, there does not appear to be any crew rest spaces identified (or even any unidentified spaces for crew rest). While 3-4-3 doesn't captivate me, perhaps there are some "hidden" attributes that we don't know about yet
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Old Sep 13, 2007, 7:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
I hope it's been ticketed!...
No I did not want to ticket it.

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Old Sep 13, 2007, 9:21 pm
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Do bear in mind that SQ has a horrible habit of scrutinizing tickets at check in , especially in Singapore. They might check to see if the proper fare has been paid and that you *might* be asked to pay the fare diff.

I am not saying that they will do this especially since its their flagship flight.. however based on past and from what I have heard, SQ has refused flight to people who hold below-the-actual-value tickets and even tickets that were issued before there was a fare increase (these were coach tickets), and were asking passengers to pay the difference there and then or else they can always just "get a refund from where they bought their tickets from "!

But good for you that your tickets have been issued...! Do give us a very detailed trip report... and do take the time and have a wander round the back to see how economy class is!
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Old Sep 13, 2007, 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Do bear in mind that SQ has a horrible habit of scrutinizing tickets at check in , especially in Singapore. They might check to see if the proper fare has been paid and that you *might* be asked to pay the fare diff.

I am not saying that they will do this especially since its their flagship flight.. however based on past and from what I have heard, SQ has refused flight to people who hold below-the-actual-value tickets and even tickets that were issued before there was a fare increase (these were coach tickets), and were asking passengers to pay the difference there and then or else they can always just "get a refund from where they bought their tickets from "!

But good for you that your tickets have been issued...! Do give us a very detailed trip report... and do take the time and have a wander round the back to see how economy class is!
It was SQ who changed my booking from F to R . The ticket was issued after the change was made to the booking class. It is an E-Tix issued in Sabre.Once the Class was changed, the Surcharged kicked in. Since I was paying the Hip charge for SIN, I was able to do 36 hour stop, which I was not allowed to do before. Should there be a fare change or difference was another reason why I did not issue the ticket booked in "F".
So I am not concerned. I always go by the book.

Lets not forget I am PPS and have qualified for next year already.

I never take photos.I will get a camera and take photos.I cannot guarantee the quality.Will write a detailed report.
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Old Sep 14, 2007, 2:40 am
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I have a First Class Star Alliance Circle Pacific booked but not yet ticketed. According to my TA, my SIN-SYD booking on SQ221 was changed from A to R class by SQ; but when she checked with SQ, she was told Suite Class was not available to Circle Pac or RTW ticket holders, even for a surcharge.
So my confirmed booking on SQ221 has now sadly become a waitlist on SQ231...
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Old Sep 14, 2007, 4:53 am
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Originally Posted by jimrpa
For one, the amount of galley space on the published seat maps just seems to small. For another, there does not appear to be any crew rest spaces identified (or even any unidentified spaces for crew rest). While 3-4-3 doesn't captivate me, perhaps there are some "hidden" attributes that we don't know about yet
Some of the unidentified areas may be galleys for example, at the rear of the upper deck - as I've seen that as a galley. The crew rest is located on the SQ map. If you look round doors 3 on the main deck, you'll notice stairs - these lead to the underfloor crew rest facility.
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Old Sep 14, 2007, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Do bear in mind that SQ has a horrible habit of scrutinizing tickets at check in , especially in Singapore. .................
based on past and from what I have heard, SQ has refused flight to people who hold below-the-actual-value tickets and even tickets that were issued before there was a fare increase (these were coach tickets), and were asking passengers to pay the difference there and then or else they can always just "get a refund from where they bought their tickets from "!
i fully agree. the question in relation to the subject as set out by kiwiflyer is why is everyone still showing SQ support by being enthusiastic about the A380. It only justifies SQ in treating the A380 as concorde-like product. The irony is that this enthusiasm is what is behind the high charges and less than favourable conditions of PPS, the lounges and the award redemption difficulties and cost cutting because customers still pay for it.
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