So, just completed my SIN-FRA-JFK flight in Suites. Maybe I'm becoming jaded with a lot of long haul travel lately, and perhaps my expectations were very high, but the experience wasn't quite as stellar as I had hoped for.
I flew SQ F in 744 F last April (2011); obviously not the flagship of the airline, but it did come at a Saver rate
I only flew SIN-FRA (the late flight, was a 744 service, now replaced by 388).
People have been blown away by SQ F before, I was expecting the same. Like you, perhaps it wasn't as spectacular as I thought, but it was not an underwhelming experience.
No caviar appetizer on either segment!! - What is the world coming to...
We picked the "wrong" flights! The particular SIN-FRA you and I flew is a late night flight, FRA-JFK is a morning flight. If you fly this route the other way, one of those is a lunch/dinner flight, so caviar is provided.
SQ F used to offer caviar on every major F sector, but I think they only supply it with the "main" meals of the day, i.e. lunch and dinner. On SIN-FRA (the late night flight, not the other one), the meal is supper first, then breakfast.
First item on the 'Snack' section of the menu was 'Chicken Instant Noodles or flavour of the month' - WTF, I wouldn't want to pay mega bucks for Suites and eat instant noodles!!
I thought much the same about their snack ('light bites') menu, but then most F snack menus aren't really flash, and that's if they have a snack menu at all. QF F have a steak sandwich (I believe you can order this at any time), I think NH F still have their signature cheeseburger, and CX F have noodle soup or dim sum selection.... those are probably the best F snack dishes I can think of.
SQ are featuring Asparagus on their seasonal menu - after 10+ SQ flights in the last 30 days, if I have to eat (and smell if you know what I mean) another Asparagii I'm gonna have an adverse reaction.
Aren't these the famed white asparagus of the German cuisine? Suppose you can't escape it, plus SQ probably doesn't see someone flying F that often enough that you'd actually try / get sick of the menu that quickly before their rotation!
I know the rules, but it irks me when you get a minor scolding for using iPad/headset when still at gate but with door closed 'Sir, the doors are closed, please turn off your PED'... Or being told to stop using your PED 40 minutes from landing. I can understand in Y when you have 200 so pax to sort out, but surely in First with 4 pax you could let use continue a little longer.
I have to disagree here. Rules are rules - if they want to be discretionary, fine, but otherwise follow the rules.
I'm particular about this before take off that all electronic devices should be switched off and only used again once at cruise with seat belt sign turned off, so if I happened to see you flouting the rules in this regard, I'd be disappointed. (Note this is not a thread to start another debate about this).
Received PJ's on both segments, amenities on SIN-FRA only.
And the actual amenities is just the Salvatore Ferragamo product bag... top up with the essentials in the bathroom
Ground crew at FRA were excellent with a personal escort to/from the First Class Lounge. I perhaps would of expected a golf cart ride at SIN as it was a good 15 minute walk to the gate.
Interesting they offer that service for you at FRA. I didn't get to experience this since my final destination was FRA.
I don't know if they do golf cart rides at all at SIN (from SQ anyway). I definitely had to hike to the gate by myself. Big deal....
I still can't decide between Dom and Krug
I'll take the Krug myself. Not a fan of Dom P.
Is it worth paying Standard redemption for Suites compared to Saver for F...hmmm probably not.
Well the value is a private space for yourself, but I'm not quite enamoured to the whole suite concept that it'd make me pay double for it (said without experience - except QF F on the A380 (not quite a suite, but I like the concept) - but I haven't gone out of my way to try and find suite redemptions).
My return flight is with CX in First so will be good to compare and contrast.
I've got bets that you'll enjoy CX more than SQ. Just my hunch.
Just arrived here now.. very nice! Shame that it's an overnight flight to FRA - I'm gonna miss out on precious Krug time sleeping....
