Alanslegal
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(And to make it a three way battle, we'll add Thai Airways Royal First to this contest).
Whichever way you look at this, Singapore Airlines A380 Suites has been arguably the benchmark for First Class air travel for best part of the last decade – starring the only luxurious double bed flying in the skies and then being pampered by the flawless Singapore Girl service, this is the ultimate way of flying.
Chasing hot on its Singapore Airlines’ ‘Silver Kris’ tail though, is Emirates Airlines. The largest airline in the world, the biggest operator of the Airbus A380 plane type and the first airline to offer First Class passengers the ability to ‘take a shower at 40,000 feet’ – now this is pure indulgence.
We were very fortunate enough to fly around the world a few weeks ago – enjoying these two airlines, compare them head to head – and then come to an opinion, as to which airline is the best. And just for kicks, we have thrown in an ‘underdog’, Thai Airways, into the mix, just to compare and contrast, and see how it competes ‘up front’.
Yes, you might say, there is the brand new Etihad Airways A380 – their divine The Apartment and pure indulgent The Residence – and their desire to offer something much better than anything its competitors have ever offered up to now. On paper Etihad Airways A380 should trump these three airlines but we won’t come to that conclusion until the day, hopefully not too long from now, when we get our opportunity to experience that plane – and come back here to report.
Until then, my question is can Singapore Airlines keep its crown and remain the best of the best, can Emirates Airlines step up and come away with the jewels or will Thai Airways show that its Royal Orchard service can be a winner. So let's go.
Whichever way you look at this, Singapore Airlines A380 Suites has been arguably the benchmark for First Class air travel for best part of the last decade – starring the only luxurious double bed flying in the skies and then being pampered by the flawless Singapore Girl service, this is the ultimate way of flying.
Chasing hot on its Singapore Airlines’ ‘Silver Kris’ tail though, is Emirates Airlines. The largest airline in the world, the biggest operator of the Airbus A380 plane type and the first airline to offer First Class passengers the ability to ‘take a shower at 40,000 feet’ – now this is pure indulgence.
We were very fortunate enough to fly around the world a few weeks ago – enjoying these two airlines, compare them head to head – and then come to an opinion, as to which airline is the best. And just for kicks, we have thrown in an ‘underdog’, Thai Airways, into the mix, just to compare and contrast, and see how it competes ‘up front’.
Yes, you might say, there is the brand new Etihad Airways A380 – their divine The Apartment and pure indulgent The Residence – and their desire to offer something much better than anything its competitors have ever offered up to now. On paper Etihad Airways A380 should trump these three airlines but we won’t come to that conclusion until the day, hopefully not too long from now, when we get our opportunity to experience that plane – and come back here to report.
Until then, my question is can Singapore Airlines keep its crown and remain the best of the best, can Emirates Airlines step up and come away with the jewels or will Thai Airways show that its Royal Orchard service can be a winner. So let's go.
And what a better excuse it is than to fly up front and fly the long way around!! But a bigger reason is ‘once you step onto a plane and walk left, it’s hard, very hard, to go the other way’. You see, this forum has corrupted me!! Flying up front – proper long haul First class that is – was only a dream not so long ago, even turning right when entering a plane and seeing Business Class was like thinking “oh, I wish I was there” or “these guys are so lucky” whilst needing to walk a further 30 rows before getting to my seat – that cramped Economy Class seat. But nowadays, long haul Business Class is just so ordinary – sure it’s nice & comfortable – but being right at the front, that’s where it’s meant to be, and that’s why I am corrupted (and spoilt) – all thanks to you guys.
