Opinion for upgrade?

[diesmile]

Hi, due to recent amex promotion, i am able to get a few points for my flight.

i hardly ever travel, mostly i fly between adelaide <-> shanghai/nanjing.

now, since singapore air is doing promotions atm, i have considered upgrade in the first time of my life.

some basic information:

adelaide to nanjing return

1: on economy: 41250 points + ~620 dollars for tax
2: on business: 67500 points + ~620 dollars for tax

now is this extra 26250 points worth the upgrades?

i have never fly in business class before, so what can i expect?

also considered the aircraft, which business class is better between b777-200 and airbus 330-300

furthermore, is there headsup in the business class? ie better seat selection? etc

any infomation are welcome. thanks in advance



woo, i just did a quick test booking, economy flight price is about 1700 while business is around 5500.

but this price is a bit inflated, since qantas to shanghai return is about 1100 atm.

 

[futaris]

also considered the aircraft, which business class is better between b777-200 and airbus 330-300

Take the A330-300 (333). It has the best regional business class seat around. This trip report goes over the differences.

 

[diesmile]

no photos showing in that trip report, so can't see anything.

regarding airbus 330, it only available in the leg of from singapore to adelaide.

other trips are all on b777-200

 

[futaris]

Check sqtalk.com or flyertalk.

 

[diesmile]

thanks for the links, but i got a few photos from singaporeair website.

what about lounge access? am i entitle to any? especially at adelaide and nanjing?

from singaporeair website, it seems to suggest there is a lounge open for business or first class passengers, but it doesn't have any opening time or access limits etc.

 

[Jorja Brown]

Diesmile, once you upgrade it is tough to go back. And definitely worth it, imo.

 

[diesmile]

ya i guess, but since i am a tightarus i won't pay for it with cash, that's certain.