Article: Ultimate Guide to Singapore Airlines First Class & Suites

[AFF Editor]

Ultimate Guide to Singapore Airlines First Class & Suites is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

Ultimate Guide to Singapore Airlines First Class & Suites

Singapore Airlines offers First Class on its Boeing 777s and Suites on its Airbus A380s. Our guide explains what to expect and how to book.

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[RooFlyer]

Suites is a wonderful product. The First not so much. A lot of foot traffic going past, noise from the galley and privacy not as it should be in First.

 

[Gold Member]

Suites is a wonderful product. The First not so much. A lot of foot traffic going past, noise from the galley and privacy not as it should be in First.

Some of us here seem to live in SQ First/Suites so I'll temper my opinion with the caveat that I have comparatively limited experience.

IMHO, I'd take Suites Class any day, except on overnight flights. The "bed" is hideously rock hard and causes more back and neck trouble than it's worth. Otherwise, the pointy end on SQ puts most airlines to shame. If only SQ would release more First Saver awards - wishful thinking I know.

 

[zainman]

Haven't flown suites yet but my favorite F hard product is the EY Apartments on the A380.

Maybe someone who has done both can share how they compare?

 

[RooFlyer]

Haven't flown suites yet but my favorite F hard product is the EY Apartments on the A380.

Maybe someone who has done both can share how they compare?

My Apartment experience was a while ago, but I don't think its changed. Prefer the SQ version, marginally.

I recall the EY bed to be very firm and with virtually no air circulation, it got pretty hot. I recall an 'on board chef' who could prepare a meal for you that wasn't on the menu, if they had the ingredients. Wifi excellent - I watched live rugby world cup.

SQ bed also very firm and also no air vents, but I didn't feel hot. Menu meals excellent.

SQ crew probably better.

 

[lilkid28]

I will gladly take F Saver over Suites Advantage award. I was lucky and happy to get the old A380 Suites on Saver shortly before it retired.

 

[tmdl]

I've flown the SQ F (777 first) last year and have an upcoming trip with the first leg in SQ F and the second in SQ R (A380 suites).

I cant comment on the R experience but F is probably the best I have flown where I have done EK F about 10 times (non-gamechanger) and 1 flight in JL F.

Best Pre-Boarding Experience - SQ, as the private entrance, private security and customs is amazing

Best Lounge - SQ, as the TPR is probably the best lounge in the world only for F&R passengers which is what JL should do in their upstairs section of the HND lounge. TPR has a private chef that made items off the menu and the wine list (think same experience as onboard)

TPR didn't serve business class lounge wines like EK where you have to hunt for F wines and J lounge in DXB has the Moet Chandon bar which serves better champagnes than the F lounge.

Best Wine List - EK (special mention to JL for the 1 bottle of 2013 Salon Champagne but then downgrade to something horrible after), EK' list is slightly better and load a lot of bottles incl Dom Perignon than SQ (1 bottle of Krug as per my experience) but only comparing this to 1 SQ F flight.

Best Menu - SQ with the book the cook but overall the standard F menus on the 3 we flew are pretty good

Best Service - SQ/ EK - equal, EK is very attentive and don't close the bar when starting decent and will ask you if you want anything additional and offer in a paper cup. EK will also meet you at the airport to escort to the lounge in DXB (with a buggy) if in transit and escorted upon arrival in MLE.

Best Seat - EK, the colour scheme and little areas of drinks and snacks is amazing

Best Bed - EK, very comfortable but cant say I slept on the SQ flight

Best Amenity Kit (incl. Pjs) - EK overall with bvlgari amenities (special mention to JL who have the best PJ's)

Best Bathroom (incl. Toilet) - EK (A380 has a shower which is hands down the winner)


I agree that more saver fare should be released and keen to see others take on how SQ compares?

 

[Quattro]

The allure of Suites/R is by far greater than that of F on the 777s. There's substantially more fan fare and the ambience is unmatched. Especially given it's on an A380, as people go out of their way to fly these even in Y; if they have any interest in aviation as a whole.

However, F is still something special but only if you're travelling with a partner. The seat/bedding is superb.