SQ Y+ vs Scootplus

[n7of9]

I managed to snag rewards SQ J MEL-SIN-FRA / CPH-SIN, yey! But it looks like I'll need to pay for SIN-SYD (oh the humanity!).

I haven't flown anything but J for a decade at least, but this trip I'm considering a daytime flight SQ Y+ SIN-SYD... then saw that Scootplus is $1,000 cheaper.

I understand the limitations of Scootplus but my only concern (on any flight, really) is seat comfort. AFF has a thread on SQ Y vs Scootplus (and the consensus was Scootplus wins), but can anyone provide a direct comparison to SQ Y+? I've never flown either.

 

[dajop]

June did Scoot Plus MEL-SIN and then 3 weeks later SQ Y+ SIN-JFK. Seat comfort was similar. SQ Y+ trumped by considerable margin, but not due to the seat, but rather due to the position in the cabin. I had the back row of ScootPlus and exit row (so no one in front reclining) in SQ Y+. So I think it all gets down to seat position. If both daytime flights, I'd be very inclined to either save the $1000, or spend it something that could bring me much more value than marginally better catering, IFE, and a nice feeling because of the brand. But that' me.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

With dajop on this one.. is a meal and IFE worth $150 an hour extra to fly SQ?

 

[Mur@no70]

Did scootplus in September both ways - was good for a daytime flight - took a kindle and a laptop and was all sorted. Happily do it again and save the money for day flights

 

[clifford]

Yes, I'd go for Scoot over SQ in this situation.

I always go for a bulkhead seat in either situation and recently flew Scoot+ SYD-SIN and SQ Y+ IST-SIN, and really there was little difference with the seating. I wasn't impressed with the SQ catering, as it was basically Y class.

 

[n7of9]

Thanks all, I think I'm going for it!

 

[sydunipete]

I flew SQ Y+ a few years back (so things might have changed). There is more room than Y but the same meal. We got a PDB and the seating is 2-4-2 (or 2-3-2 I can't remember). The Kris entertainment system is well regarded.

 

[Mattg]

There's a review of ScootPlus here:

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787

ScootPlus, the premium cabin on low-cost carrier Scoot, is not Business Class - nor does it pretend to be, and it's priced accordingly. As we discovered flying ScootPlus from Seoul to Singapore, it's still a comfortable way to fly.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

I find it perfectly comfortable for a daytime flight. Just have no expectations about the food, drinks, wifi or IFE.

 

[rbjhan]

I did NRT-SIN once on Scoot Plus last year, similar distance...I found it perfectly adequate for a day time flight.
One meal was included, also Priority check in and boarding at NRT (check your departure airport to confirm but one would think SIN should have them out of all places).
No IFE but not a problem for me, loaded up my Netflix and podcasts.

 

[Flashback]

There's a review of ScootPlus here:

ScootPlus Review: Seoul-Singapore on a Boeing 787

ScootPlus, the premium cabin on low-cost carrier Scoot, is not Business Class - nor does it pretend to be, and it's priced accordingly. As we discovered flying ScootPlus from Seoul to Singapore, it's still a comfortable way to fly.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

I find it perfectly comfortable for a daytime flight. Just have no expectations about the food, drinks, wifi or IFE.

Note that you're also not allowed to take on any of your own food, period. My folks did SIN-ATH-BER (ATH was not part of the route/itinerary when they booked......). Probably one of their longest routes, and the meals on board weren't great/that filling. But you weren't allowed to take on your own food, they actively make sure you're aware on it. For something as short as that you'll be fine, but something to consider for anything longer. Otherwise just allocate some of the saving to buying more food on board over and above the meal services.

 

[dajop]

Note that you're also not allowed to take on any of your own food, period.

I would from experience remove the word period from this statement. I have flown Sccot between SIN and MEL or vv never has any issues consuming my own food.

Discretion is important though. Main thing is avoid eating it whilst they are serving the cabin and exercise some discretion. Smelly hot take away? Hell no. Some sandwiches, cut fruit, biscuits and othe snacks - never had a problem.

 

[Flashback]

I would from experience remove the word period from this statement. I have flown Sccot between SIN and MEL or vv never has any issues consuming my own food.

Discretion is important though. Main thing is avoid eating it whilst they are serving the cabin and exercise some discretion. Smelly hot take away? Hell no. Some sandwiches, cut fruit, biscuits and othe snacks - never had a problem.

My folks didn't feel comfortable with a pack of nuts, so it's something that people who are not travelling them quite so often should be aware of. Some are more sensitive than others about doing the 'wrong thing', so worth having all the facts out there!

 

[Cynicor]

We had Burger King nuggets, chips, food pouches for the kids. No one blinked an eye

 

[Saab34]

Telling people you can’t eat food be it mine or someone else, has legal issues all over if someone bothered to challenge it.

 

[auriga]

This "no outside food" thing is probably announced just once along with whatever else. It is not as if signs were plastered everywhere. Totally easy to ignore.
I always bring along some stuff to eat on my SIN/SYD flights and the Scooties never said anything.

 

[Flashback]

This "no outside food" thing is probably announced just once along with whatever else. It is not as if signs were plastered everywhere. Totally easy to ignore.
I always bring along some stuff to eat on my SIN/SYD flights and the Scooties never said anything.

Consider yourself lucky then, it was a much different tone on PER-ATH-BER vv.

 

[Gary T]

Flew SQ EY Plus a few years back SYD/FCO RT. FOUND IT ALL. VERY ORDINARY, SIN/ FCO one very ordinary meal thrown at us lights out crew disappeared for 8 hrs.

All very over rated indeed.

 

[Mattg]

Flew SQ EY Plus a few years back SYD/FCO RT. FOUND IT ALL. VERY ORDINARY, SIN/ FCO one very ordinary meal thrown at us lights out crew disappeared for 8 hrs.

All very over rated indeed.

Earlier this year, SQ improved the food, drinks and amenities it serves in premium economy. Part of the reason for this was lots of feedback similar to yours.

 

[randompunter]

Consider yourself lucky then, it was a much different tone on PER-ATH-BER vv.

Flew scoot once many years ago to OOL. They were food naz_s on that flight. Got told off for opening a small bag of crisps. Lady behind us asked for hot water for her own noodle bowl and when they said no way she asked to buy a cup of tea without the tea bag! Scoot was very new at the time though and they were really enforcing the rules.

 

[Gary T]

Earlier this year, SQ improved the food, drinks and amenities it serves in premium economy. Part of the reason for this was lots of feedback similar to yours.

Nice to hear because it was very economy before with just a slight wide seat and pitch.