SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

[BCons]

I hv done this flt a few times coming back from Europe. Reckon it helps with jet lag to get home in the arvo/evening - you’re almost back on Aust time leaving Spore, can nap if you need, and once home it’s not too long to struggle awake before you can have a real sleep.

 

[N860CR]

Yep I’ve been doing this flight for years. Hot turn inbound from Europe or South Africa and then head straight home. Quick unpack annd into bed - kills the jet lag.

Only issue is that I find the main meal service to be too early in the flight. I’d prefer to nap and then have an early dinner onboard. Most pax are connecting from much further afar, but I get that they largely time it for Singapore departures.

 

[danfl44]

For anyone interested: a rare SQ222 SYD-SIN saver F on the A380 popped up for July 8th - haven't seen one on Aus or Europe routes in ages

 

[tassie6]

For anyone interested: a rare SQ222 SYD-SIN saver F on the A380 popped up for July 8th - haven't seen one on Aus or Europe routes in ages

Still there to book

 

[danfl44]

And now also the other way around - SIN-SYD on the 10th of July. It would be great to see more last-minute A380 savers

 

[sudoer]

I wonder if SQ has seen a significant drop in demand on Aus F awards since the Amex transfer rate changed...

 

[Jacques Vert]

I wonder if SQ has seen a significant drop in demand on Aus F awards since the Amex transfer rate changed...

I hope so.

 

[burmans]

I hope so too but I suspect Oz Amex transfers are a relatively small %ge of points earned.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

From another thread:

SQ I find is usually too warm

I will answer here as my exp is SQ specific - I have lost count of the number of times I have felt R, F and J cabins have been too hot but most times a simple request to Cabin Manager will see them adjust temperature down.

I always BYO lightweight PJs as SQ sleeper suits are way too hot for me.

 

[dajop]

I always BYO lightweight PJs as SQ sleeper suits are way too hot for me.

For me, who never wears full length PJs even in winter , there are no airline PJs that work. I just take light t shirt and some loose fitness type shorts. Works well. Anything that covers my arms and legs is too much.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

You just forget what a zoo SYD Intl dep are v MEL - but we got through after a stretch.

Here is a rather amateurish video of SYD SQ R/F checkin area for those who have never experienced it: New video · Thursday, Jul 10

And another amateurish video of SQ SYD SKL F Lounge for those who have not experienced it and might like to see : New video · Thursday, Jul 10

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Breakfast menu:

 

[lovestotravel]

Nicely presented menus, good choice of food and drinks

Exactly how it should be

 

[BCons]

We came thru Syd 2 months ago (actually returning on 231 right now) and found that Syd check-in a strange affair. While I knew about the new F/Suites area (h/t CE) we had to ask at SQ svc desk for directions as it’s not evident from the main check-in area. So you enter the glass wall, sit down and are then treated to a series of approaches and retreats as the agent takes yr docs away to the back (where a perfectly ordinary check-in station/bag conveyor stands), comes back with a question, takes yr bags, disappears and comes back again… assume they’ll smooth out the process in time.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

They did actually have a ‘First Class’ counter open this morning but I wanted to show the Ette the new check-in - and you are right unless you knew where it was you would never find it - only 1 staff member on duty this morning and I just waltzed up to counters and handed him docs then went back out to westing / waiting area for him to return with BPs.

 

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[lovestotravel]

Meanwhile I'm here drinking a hot chocolate at home...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

3 current F Amenity Packs:



Bottom left M - bottom right F - top Unisex - all APs are uploaded in SIN and not port of dep - the Ette rcvd F this morning as left over from previous flt - F and M APs are offered to R / F pax only ex SIN - Unisex APs offered to all R / F pax es other dep ports unless you are lucky and spares still on board.

 

[BCons]

That 15 Cristal, used to think it was for show-offs. Might well be, but it’s pretty decent stuff….

As for the amenity packs, left them onboard as there’s nothing useful. Body lotion, a bar of soap, moisturizing lippie and a bottle of froo-froo juice ? Nahh..