TG F vs TG C
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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TG F vs TG C
I need to fly FRA-BKK-SIN, and have the option of TG F for FRA-BKK, but it will cost me another 40k in miles (not ROP miles) one-way, over TG C.
The TG F and TG C for FRA-BKK will be in A380.
Is it worth extra 40k miles for TG F over TG C in A380 for one-way between FRA-BKK?
The TG F and TG C for FRA-BKK will be in A380.
Is it worth extra 40k miles for TG F over TG C in A380 for one-way between FRA-BKK?
#4
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Just came back from RT in F on a380
Spend the miles. It's fantastic. I walked back to J and it looked positively crowded and small. Also, the massages at the Royal Orchid Spa, comp for F guests are great.
They have the best inflight entertainment also. I was very impressed with everything.
Do F you wine be sorry.
They have the best inflight entertainment also. I was very impressed with everything.
Do F you wine be sorry.
#6
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Thanks for the response!
I am surprised by the strong support for TG F over TG C, even with the 40k extra miles. (Given that A380 for C is also full flat bed, I was expecting a close call.)
I also just realised I may have the option of SQ F from FRA-SIN, and I get 10k miles savings over TG F, except that it is SQ F in 777.
(if it is A380 SQ F in Suites class, then I will choose SQ F Suites class.)
Since this is the return leg, there is no SQ lounge in the private room to use.
Would TG F (A380) + TG C in FRA-BKK-SIN, be better than SQ F in 777 FRA-SIN?
[Also, if my outgoing flight is in TG C, will I be still able to ask for massage spa in BKK, that is typically available for departures in TG F only?)
I am surprised by the strong support for TG F over TG C, even with the 40k extra miles. (Given that A380 for C is also full flat bed, I was expecting a close call.)
I also just realised I may have the option of SQ F from FRA-SIN, and I get 10k miles savings over TG F, except that it is SQ F in 777.
(if it is A380 SQ F in Suites class, then I will choose SQ F Suites class.)
Since this is the return leg, there is no SQ lounge in the private room to use.
Would TG F (A380) + TG C in FRA-BKK-SIN, be better than SQ F in 777 FRA-SIN?
[Also, if my outgoing flight is in TG C, will I be still able to ask for massage spa in BKK, that is typically available for departures in TG F only?)
#8
Join Date: Jul 2013
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SQ F would fly from FRA to SIN directly and not through BKK!
TG Spa/massage in BKK is only for TG passenger and only departing F passenger can get the 1 hour, but not arriving
#9
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Thanks for the response!
I am surprised by the strong support for TG F over TG C, even with the 40k extra miles. (Given that A380 for C is also full flat bed, I was expecting a close call.)
I also just realised I may have the option of SQ F from FRA-SIN, and I get 10k miles savings over TG F, except that it is SQ F in 777.
(if it is A380 SQ F in Suites class, then I will choose SQ F Suites class.)
Since this is the return leg, there is no SQ lounge in the private room to use.
Would TG F (A380) + TG C in FRA-BKK-SIN, be better than SQ F in 777 FRA-SIN?
[Also, if my outgoing flight is in TG C, will I be still able to ask for massage spa in BKK, that is typically available for departures in TG F only?)
I am surprised by the strong support for TG F over TG C, even with the 40k extra miles. (Given that A380 for C is also full flat bed, I was expecting a close call.)
I also just realised I may have the option of SQ F from FRA-SIN, and I get 10k miles savings over TG F, except that it is SQ F in 777.
(if it is A380 SQ F in Suites class, then I will choose SQ F Suites class.)
Since this is the return leg, there is no SQ lounge in the private room to use.
Would TG F (A380) + TG C in FRA-BKK-SIN, be better than SQ F in 777 FRA-SIN?
[Also, if my outgoing flight is in TG C, will I be still able to ask for massage spa in BKK, that is typically available for departures in TG F only?)
#13
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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For me it is like this (in descending order):
SQ Suites
TG F (on a good day)
SQ F
TG F (on other days)
SQ J
TG J
Of course it depends on aircraft type and seating configuration, too. Also, I will almost always choose direct flights over connections, regardless of seating configuration.
Generally speaking F on any airline is better than J on any airline, with few exceptions.
SQ Suites
TG F (on a good day)
SQ F
TG F (on other days)
SQ J
TG J
Of course it depends on aircraft type and seating configuration, too. Also, I will almost always choose direct flights over connections, regardless of seating configuration.
Generally speaking F on any airline is better than J on any airline, with few exceptions.
#14
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I have taken SQ F in Suites A380, and 77W, and also SQ J in A380.
SQ F Suites in A380 is really impressive, but for 77W, I thought it was ok only, though still better than SQ J in A380.
I have no idea about TG F & TG J in A380.
I take the general consensus that even with 40K extra one way, TG F is still better than TG J in A380, but I cannot be too sure between SQ F 77W vs TG F in A380. I will definitely choose SQ F in A380 if its available, but the current toss up is between SQ F 77W vs TG A380. There is a connection between BKK-SIN in TG J and also lack of 1-hr massage (only 30 mins since dep is in TG J), may just tip me in favour of SQ F 77W, but can I check if generally TG F A380 is still stronger than SQ F 77W, or they are on par?
carrotjuice - can you give a bit more info on y TG F A380 trumps SQ F 77W?
Thanks again!
Last edited by ZenWorld; Jun 20, 2014 at 9:24 am Reason: typo
#15
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
IMHO, if your final destination is Singapore, it makes little sense to consider connecting in BKK if you have the option of flying SQ.