SQ or LH in First Class ?
Mar 29, 2008 | 2:41 pm
#31
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If I stick with this itinerary, I'll be in FRA, and thus the FCT, for 12 hours. However, if I take LH to LHR, I can catch SQ319 LHR>SIN, and arrive earlier enough to catch the 4pm flight to Bali.
Who would advise I stick to LH, the FRA FCT and a 12 hour layover, vs the extra hop to LHR, (4 hours in the VS clubhouse) SQ319 to SIN, and then MAYBE catching the 4pm SIN>DPS flight (if I don't, I wait 5 hours in SIN - in the C lounge).
Who would advise I stick to LH, the FRA FCT and a 12 hour layover, vs the extra hop to LHR, (4 hours in the VS clubhouse) SQ319 to SIN, and then MAYBE catching the 4pm SIN>DPS flight (if I don't, I wait 5 hours in SIN - in the C lounge).
Mar 29, 2008 | 3:19 pm
#32
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I agree. From SIN take SQ as LH offers no advantages. From FRA it depends on whether or not you prefer a fantastic lounge experience or a fantastic flight experience.
Mar 29, 2008 | 5:56 pm
#33
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All the A340 are 3 class config while the A330 are either 2 or 3 class config.
First class is offered on:
LAX, ORD, JFK, SIN, BKK, PVG, NRT, HKG, SIN, JNB, TLV, CAI, DXB, MCT, JED, RUH, SCL, GRU
2 class only:
YUL, MIA, BOS, DAR, YAO, DLA, NBO, TLV, BOM
Mar 29, 2008 | 6:26 pm
#34
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Thanks gleff,
I booked it through my TA to collect miles (and enjoy the ride). Just found out that this route neither offers suites (my bad, its only on the 380 which I should have remembered) nor the new first. I am looking forward to sampling the experience nevertheless.
I booked it through my TA to collect miles (and enjoy the ride). Just found out that this route neither offers suites (my bad, its only on the 380 which I should have remembered) nor the new first. I am looking forward to sampling the experience nevertheless.
Mar 29, 2008 | 8:13 pm
#35
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off-shore, I am sure you will enjoy SQ-F. I have tried F in SQ/LH/TG and BA. In terms of in-flight service SQ is better than TG which is better than LH and way better than BA--IMHO ( of course BA was a few years back). TG was in the New F. If you are in SQ F, suggest you Book the Cook from the menu and enjoy the flight.
Mar 30, 2008 | 10:11 am
#36
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FCT might be excellent, but I would rather spend 13 hours in the air on SQ enjoying the in-air experience rather than flying on LH and wishing I'd changed the flight to SQ 
Besides, if you fly SEA (F) FRA (C) LHR (F) SIN, you get to use the FCL at FRA which I feel is a small enough sacrifice for the much better inflight experience on the long, long flight.
Isn't the LH board divided over whether it's possible to visit the FCT when flying into FRA in F and continuing in C? You could potentially do the LHR transit and achieve everything you wanted, including the FCT access!
Besides, if you fly SEA (F) FRA (C) LHR (F) SIN, you get to use the FCL at FRA which I feel is a small enough sacrifice for the much better inflight experience on the long, long flight.
Isn't the LH board divided over whether it's possible to visit the FCT when flying into FRA in F and continuing in C? You could potentially do the LHR transit and achieve everything you wanted, including the FCT access!
Mar 30, 2008 | 4:48 pm
#37
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The nicest touch in FCT is the smokers lounge (for those of us that havent quit the habit) and the food to order from the menu. You cannot bet on the ride in a Porsche - last time they put me in a Mecedes van, thanks a lot 
So, if you are a non-smoker and have your own nice car at home, I assume SQs the way to go, right?
So, if you are a non-smoker and have your own nice car at home, I assume SQs the way to go, right?
FCT might be excellent, but I would rather spend 13 hours in the air on SQ enjoying the in-air experience rather than flying on LH and wishing I'd changed the flight to SQ
Besides, if you fly SEA (F) FRA (C) LHR (F) SIN, you get to use the FCL at FRA which I feel is a small enough sacrifice for the much better inflight experience on the long, long flight.
Isn't the LH board divided over whether it's possible to visit the FCT when flying into FRA in F and continuing in C? You could potentially do the LHR transit and achieve everything you wanted, including the FCT access!
Besides, if you fly SEA (F) FRA (C) LHR (F) SIN, you get to use the FCL at FRA which I feel is a small enough sacrifice for the much better inflight experience on the long, long flight.
Isn't the LH board divided over whether it's possible to visit the FCT when flying into FRA in F and continuing in C? You could potentially do the LHR transit and achieve everything you wanted, including the FCT access!
Mar 30, 2008 | 11:42 pm
#38
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The East bound journey to Bali is only taking about 4 hours longer than the west bound. If we stuck around FRA, or transited to LHR, this would be more like 8-16 hours later than SEA>SFO>SIN>DPS.
Mar 31, 2008 | 3:03 am
#39
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After consideration, I realized that it was most important to arrive at my destination as quickly as possible. I'm able to accomplish this flying SEA>FRA on LH, FRA>ZRH on LX, then ZRH>SIN on SQ which gets me in early morning, allowing the earliest possible connection to Bali.
The East bound journey to Bali is only taking about 4 hours longer than the west bound. If we stuck around FRA, or transited to LHR, this would be more like 8-16 hours later than SEA>SFO>SIN>DPS.
The East bound journey to Bali is only taking about 4 hours longer than the west bound. If we stuck around FRA, or transited to LHR, this would be more like 8-16 hours later than SEA>SFO>SIN>DPS.
Mar 31, 2008 | 3:48 am
#41
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Edit: sorry confused the OP!