SINGAPORE AIRLINES A380 FIRST CLASS SUITES 🇮🇳⇢🇸🇬 【Trip Report: Delhi to Singapore】Best of the Best?

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @sbor90
    @sbor90 Рік тому +105

    That 72 economy seats statistic is just mind blowing

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +27

      Yes! Certainly is! Imagine having as much space as 12 economy seats to yourself but STILL not having a really comfortable bed 😂

  • @ragsoh
    @ragsoh Рік тому +76

    An honest review without any sugarcoating. The quality of the inflight meal really depends on the station it was uplifted. Generally, food uplifted in Singapore, Japan, etc are better in quality and taste. Those from the US are probably quite bad but that is just my humble opinion. Thank you for bringing us on your journey.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @jimhankinson4428
      @jimhankinson4428 9 місяців тому +1

      I flew LAX-NRT-SIN-BOM in December on SQ buisness and that was exactly my experience.

  • @MichaelGGarry
    @MichaelGGarry Рік тому +21

    I've only ever flown SQ in cattle class, but they are easily the most consistent airline I have ever flown - better than Emirates and others. Some really decent food, good service on board and never an issue before the flight with delays etc. Will happily fly them anytime - although not the cheapest.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +2

      Agree that they are one of the most consistent on earth. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @HS-PGX
      @HS-PGX 10 місяців тому

      Interesting thing you mention about the consistency part - my friends who are flight attendants at Thai Airways joke that “talking to a SQ flight attendant is like talking to a robot” the explanation being: their training is so damn thorough and they pretty much have to follow a very specific procedure whenever they do something. And just my cup of tea, they seem to cheap out on the weirdest things… for example the short haul meals “designed for a cause.” They don’t serve bottled water onboard… only filtered tap water… when Thai airways does a smoked salmon salad on the same route but SQ provided a tinned tuna salad.

  • @edward88881
    @edward88881 Рік тому +47

    There are plenty of SQ Suites reviews on the internet, all of them filled with grinning bloggers entertaining their viewers with how great the experience is. This is the first time I've seen a straight up critique of the product. Really appreciate your insight. I do hope you'll do a FC 777 review sometime - that's the only option left to NYC these days.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +4

      Now I hope so too… just need to find a creative way to book it haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @truthseeker327
      @truthseeker327 7 місяців тому

      @@tfft book the cook meals are generally great.

  • @Holonomics
    @Holonomics Рік тому +8

    I really liked this review as it is just so much more grounded in reality than many other reviews of this same seat I've seen.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that!

  • @ajaynair7111
    @ajaynair7111 9 місяців тому +4

    Delhi airport having more daily departures than Singapore is a surprising stat ( I like that you put the airport stats in your reports)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому +6

      Let's remember that Singapore has no domestic flights 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @robineur
    @robineur Рік тому +20

    Although there are a few good airline reviewers out there on UA-cam, the amount of thoroughness and thoughtful care, and detail that you include in your reviews, Kevin, outclasses them all.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks very much 🙏🏻

    • @glennkamers
      @glennkamers Рік тому +1

      Totally agree 👍

  • @eddiemotu2673
    @eddiemotu2673 Рік тому +2

    Thankyou Kevin for an insight into this SQ First Class product! Great video! Cannot wait for the next.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Appreciate that!

  • @kabuterrimondw5919
    @kabuterrimondw5919 2 місяці тому

    You could’ve easily made a flashy thumbnail saying “SQ a380 suites upgrade” like all the others, but I’m glad you made an actual honest review of this, very thorough as per

  • @randompersonasdfgh
    @randompersonasdfgh Рік тому +10

    hey Kevin, I appreciate your review a lot!! many people only have good things to say about sia suites without mentioning about how they could improve on so i appreciate your neutral and objective feedback used throughout your video!! I really look forward to your (revisiting of) sin-jfk in business class!!

    • @randompersonasdfgh
      @randompersonasdfgh Рік тому

      also your unique scoring system for this particular flights is very interesting, i think the ratio of the scores are comparable with the expectations and needs of an avg first class flyer and i appreciate that small touch a lot!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @DeniseSommerRoque
    @DeniseSommerRoque Рік тому +5

    So interesting to hear your take on this product after having seen so many fawning reviews. Thank you for your honesty, I found it very enlightening! 🙏🏼

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      It’s a very double edged sword with this one. I understand all of the rave reviews, but just can’t help but ‘see’ what it really could have been with that much space. Thanks as always for watching 🙏🏻

  • @howardbaldwin1226
    @howardbaldwin1226 Рік тому +1

    An informed and comprehensive review Kevin. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from AKL.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the info + review + video!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @AnnaTek-x6q
    @AnnaTek-x6q Рік тому +3

    I tried their Suite last Sept ex-SIN. I paid full price. The private boarding at T3 - seamless, the full menu food (especially wagyu satay) at Private Room in transit - Splendid. The on-board service and amenities - not worth for the premium, I would rather stick to Business class and PE. I like your details and honest comments, Kevin. Keep it up.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @araucariapasquale1
    @araucariapasquale1 Рік тому +5

    You set up the "wasted space" punchline perfectly. By the time you delivered it, everything that came before it meant that the conclusion was obvious.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @craigjordan2926
    @craigjordan2926 Рік тому +1

    Totally Enjoyed this video kevin.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @dharris6796
    @dharris6796 Рік тому +4

    I have to be super honest with you; I Adore your hardcore reviews of these luxury brands; I know that may be not nice but when you are brutally honestly about companies that charge A lot of money and their products is sub par are crappy I’m so glad you call them out on it

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @sidthekid4730
    @sidthekid4730 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant work & video 😊. Tool part was hilarious 😂.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      🛠️😅 Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @GeoffreyklGeoffreykl
    @GeoffreyklGeoffreykl Рік тому +1

    Kudos to Kevin. Excellent review.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @druiz012
    @druiz012 Рік тому +1

    Only 12 likes?!?! Insane. This is a tremendous review. I love your honesty about the layout, the chair and the bed while also touching on the things that SQ does well. Such a through review and the information with visuals on the layout and space in Suites compared to other airlines or seat class was very much appreciated. Thank you!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Not sure what the ‘12 likes’ refers to?

  • @glenn8272
    @glenn8272 Рік тому +1

    Loving your channel Kevin. Great work

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @tidusfantasy
    @tidusfantasy Рік тому +2

    Ive flown SQ-F many times, and i can confirm that when the flights r coming into Singapore, the catering usually suck. But when the flight departs and fly out of singapore, the meal is usually amazing. SQ is better able to control its catering quality much better than when in foreign bases

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      It's a shame they can't get a bit more consistency. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @noman266
    @noman266 Рік тому +1

    I love when you get to the geeky stuff like how many economy seats would fit in the same first class suite area LOL. One of the many reasons why we love your reviews.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      The geeky stuf is the best partttttt. 😂

  • @duanebeamsley7695
    @duanebeamsley7695 Рік тому +4

    Kia Ora Kevin!! I love Singapore Airlines!! I have never flown First Class (I will one day though), however love the Interiors but more so the Service is phenomenal (even in Economy). I loved how the Flight Attendant offered you an alternative Amenity Kit to make up for the first option!! Sad to hear about the Food but I am sure the Krug would of made up for it :-). Thanks for your honest Reviews Kevin and I am so more looking forward seeing your review of The Private Room which I am excited about!!! Have a wonderful day 🙂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Don’t get tooooooo excited about the Private Room. As I mentioned in my community post about it… it’s beautiful, but it’s small and maybe a bit lacking compared to what a clean sheet design could/should be in 2023. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @summushieremiasclarkson4700
    @summushieremiasclarkson4700 Рік тому +1

    And another level up with the schematic presentation. Going from strength to strength, Kevin.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @KanalYT2
    @KanalYT2 Рік тому +2

    Seat graphics so good you had to put the watermark on it 😂
    Nice video as usual!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      To be fair, they’ve had watermarks for over a year… learned that lesson very early on 😂 Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @fghjkas5098
    @fghjkas5098 Рік тому +7

    Apparently when Airbus designed the A380, they made the plane really quiet for the crew to sleep peacefully. But it was so quiet to the point that they have to add white noise for the crew to actually sleep peacefully

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      I'd appreciate some of that in the cabin lol.

  • @oblongmusic3389
    @oblongmusic3389 Рік тому +2

    Harsh but Fair !!
    Thanks Kevin .. 🙏

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @jitkasemt.9548
    @jitkasemt.9548 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for quality review as always, Kevin. Looking forward to your next JFK flight.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @danielschiller6785
    @danielschiller6785 9 місяців тому +1

    Good review, I flew this last year and agree. I flew the old suites and actually liked them better....

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @9VSIA
    @9VSIA 8 місяців тому +1

    Kudos for your review. Totally agree with you!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  8 місяців тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @iFlyTheWorld
    @iFlyTheWorld Рік тому +20

    Thanks Kevin for calling out the silly design of the suites. I've never been a fan of the chair stuck in the middle of the room. When I fly I want to look out the window. SQ service will always help improve the experience, but their seat design on suites and business class are questionable. Keep up the good work 👍

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Agreed! Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @ratishchandran-er7fz
    @ratishchandran-er7fz Рік тому +4

    Hello man
    Lots of ❤ from kerala(india)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @Mrdepedro
    @Mrdepedro Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the review!!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 Рік тому +1

    Like You I Miss The Showers And I Miss Aboard Bar.Great Trip Report

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @loveaodai100
    @loveaodai100 Рік тому +2

    Great video as always. As I watch this from my la-z-boy rocker in total comfort I am still waiting for a first class seat that rocks in addition to swivel. It would be easy enough I think to lock in place for take off and landing….

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻 My brain immeditally went to 'pinch hazard' which- if any airline has ever considered it- I imagine they also thought of.

  • @DaringlyLDN
    @DaringlyLDN Рік тому +2

    Totally agree with all your points. Have done SQ Suites back in 2019 on the SIN-ZRH route in 1A which is even slightly more spacious. And Game Changer earlier this month on the DXB-STN route.
    EK’s suite layout just makes sooo much more sense. And a lot more attention to detail compared to SQ suites imho. I also find SQ’s seats (and beds for that matter) way to firm. Literally had to sit on my pillow for my last flight in SQ A380 business from JFK to FRA.
    Ground experience is quite a different matter though. Really enjoyed the privacy and personal touch during check-in in Singapore as well as the private immigration line. I only experienced SQ’s Private Room before its recent refurbishment but found it far superior compared to EK’s ridiculously large First lounges in Dubai.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +3

      I agree about the designs. EK’s was clearly designed by someone who 1. Actually flies and 2. Is designing to make a crowd pleaser.
      At this point, SQ’s seat designers just seem to be stubborn and concerned with losing face instead of designing seats that a broad array of pax would enjoy.
      Even though I love their business class seats (mainly bc I always have a bulkhead) it’s clear to see their stubbornness in the 15 year evolution of that seat as well. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @unityoc
    @unityoc Рік тому +1

    I've heard this critique before, being recommended the 77W first over A380 suites. An added benefit is that reward rates tend to be lower as suites is treated as a class above first.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Lower and easier to grab (since everyone wants suites!). Definitely something I'm looking out for!

  • @aj742
    @aj742 Рік тому +1

    Great video and review, just discovered your channel. Agree with many of your observations. On a slightly different note, hope the lost papers at 1:21 weren't too important for anyone in that car.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha was waiting for someone to catch that! Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @aj742
      @aj742 Рік тому

      @@tfft haha yep, it caught my eye when I was watching it; but I had to rewind and actually see it in slow motion (what was that thing that just flew by?).

  • @markkinarney4250
    @markkinarney4250 Рік тому +1

    Great review, as usual

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks as always for watching and for the support 🙏🏻

  • @O._Si
    @O._Si Рік тому +1

    Nice recovery by the FA with the addition amenity kit.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Sure was!

  • @Tringapore-Singapore
    @Tringapore-Singapore Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing my country 😊🇸🇬

  • @aaryanbali4726
    @aaryanbali4726 Рік тому +4

    I hope you get to try the ex-Delta AI 777-200LR from US to India.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +3

      Tbh that's the last of their configuratations I'd actually want to try. Would rather have an actual AI product to see how things are holding up. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @1968harsh
      @1968harsh Рік тому

      @@tfftHi. The I have flown all 777 of Air India (Old, Delta and Etihad).
      Old aircraft are as follows - Broken seats, Broken plugs, missing usb ports, bad entertainment selection (if working). Economy seats are well padded and comfortable, Business class suffers a similar fate. Crew were great and I genuinely feel bad for crew having to deal with all this.
      Etihad - Economy class seat is not as comfortable. The entertainment system is mid, needs firm press and viewing angle is narrow. Every seat works as expected, with plane being clean. Although it seemed that plane was a bit too loud. Business product is old etihad, very mid nothing to write home about but still works fine.
      Delta- Have not flown economy but Premium economy seats are amazing and so are the business. Considering that future seats on air India are going to be similar it’s a great showing all around. Food was good, and washrooms were especially clean. On one of my flights even head crew showcased their delight of the washroom flush mechanism and dustbin opening mechanism by pressing button by legs mechanism on the plane.
      Crew was good on all flights, it’s truly the hard product which is holding them back.
      Note - I only flew them on BOM DEL route and no long haul. Although I expect it to not change a lot on longer flights

    • @aaryanbali4726
      @aaryanbali4726 Рік тому

      ​@@tfft Sadly, the newer A350-900 will also not be having the new AI configuration. They'll contain ex-Aeroflot product with AI branding. If everything goes by the plan, we'll see the new configuration on the 777-300ER by the 2nd half of 2024 :(

  • @christophermills3427
    @christophermills3427 6 місяців тому +1

    As always an excellent review. You put a positive for a 'wide inclining bed'. OK, I get the fact that you could sit up whilst TV watching but a 'wide' bed at 26 inches? I think it must have been a typo.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  6 місяців тому

      Because relatively speaking, it's still a decent size bed by First class standards, but within the space of the suite specifically, it felt undersized.

    • @coremeasures
      @coremeasures 6 місяців тому

      ​@@tfft Appreciate your explanation, understand. For me the suite reminded me of a private hospital room.

  • @GOK1970
    @GOK1970 8 місяців тому +1

    I just booked this Suite (3A) from Frankfurt to Singapore..... I hope it will be as awesome as it looks! :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  8 місяців тому

      Enjoy your trip 🗺️

  • @teetee355
    @teetee355 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your reviews they are amazing!! I was wondering have you done a review of the The Ritz Carlton Singapore, I am staying there and would like to hear your opinion.😁

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      No I haven't. No plans for any Singapore properties in the near future. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @SamuelDarcyPalmer
    @SamuelDarcyPalmer 11 місяців тому +1

    Great in depth review. I imagine catering would have been better out of Singapore. I love the A350 business product and won’t bother to upgrade based on your review

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Yeah for sure- also curious whether F catering is available for upgrade pax leaving from SIN. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @danieljlea
    @danieljlea 7 місяців тому +3

    I am in the top tier of solitaire and I fully agree with your comments about the "new suites". Wasted Space. The business class seats and beds are terrible compared to SIAs older beds where the entire back folded down. The seats are just too hard. I've been flying SIA almost exclusively for over 30 years and their quality has gone Down Down Down

    • @tfft
      @tfft  7 місяців тому

      That’s both very telling and very damning. Thanks for sharing!

  • @FreSch_Dude
    @FreSch_Dude 11 місяців тому +1

    This review gives a different perspective in comparison with other SQ suites reviews. I agree that the design is questionable, but I personally don't agree with the shower aspect - water is extremely heavy, and if they add a shower, they'll have to remove other things to make up for it. Personally I find that adding more luxury in exchange for a shower is worth it.
    Overall - nice review, love the effort put into the graphics and additional info. Well done mate.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @druiz012
    @druiz012 Рік тому +1

    One funny thing to note... my wife and I flew SQ business class FRA-JFK (777-300 ER) it was only our 2nd time in business class. We both loved the seat. I thought the service was amazing. My wife though (who I guess is used to being ignored in economy) thought the FAs were too attentive.😅😅😅😅 I told her next time just put on the do not disturb button.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      SQ is an airline which takes cues from guests very well. On your next flight, simply say, "I'll call you if I need anything else" as they bring you a drink or whatever you expect to be the last thing you'll need for a while and they'll be sure it's honored and communicated if they go on break.

  • @yichenlee3633
    @yichenlee3633 Рік тому +1

    Exactly this. Once the novelty wears off, it looks/feels like an awkward, sad hotel room, rather than a luxurious flying experience. I 100% prefer their 777's First.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +3

      Chairman: How are we going to make these suites different?
      Project Director: We're going to make a pod hotel in the sky. Without showers becuase our customers don't like showers, they told us.
      Chairman: Fantastic.

  • @jimhankinson4428
    @jimhankinson4428 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for another detailed and informative review. I've never flown genuine wide-body first class, and it's an ambition of mine, and on the basis of this SQ won't be very high on my list. I have flown them in business 5 times, short, medium, long and ultra-long. I took the A380 from SIN to BOM in December, and that was definitely the high point for me (I finally chose the Thermidor). I agree with you that the service is always good, but I think the food is inconsistent, and the choice of wines in business not very good (first is an obvious upgrade!). Flying from LAX to NRT, one of the crew knocked over me champane as she was pouring it - everyone was extremely, indeed excessively, apologetic, but by way of compensation the Purser offered me Krug from first class. That certainly worked for me. Keep up the great work.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @rwrae72
    @rwrae72 11 місяців тому +1

    The first part of the video reminds me of where i live. I never need to travel to india because i live in the SF Bay Area.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @keisuke5468
    @keisuke5468 Рік тому +8

    I completely agree with you. When I saw the new first class suite of SQ a380 it amazed me and disappointed me at the same time. Amazed me for its sheer space and disappointed me for its impracticality.
    I am just a university student who was lucky enough to upgrade myself on SQ a350 business class when flying back to my country and even for me the first class suite made me confused. Seems so unnecessary to turn your chair when dining, watching on IFE and so much more.
    They seemed to have sacrificed so much just to make a proper double bed. Although I’d be happy to try haha xD
    And nice video tho ❤️ I always have high expectations when I click on your videos and you never disappoint. Keep it up ❤️

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much. If you ever have the chance, fly on Etihad's A380 Apartments. They are quite literally the SQ Suites with all of the wasted space deleted haha.

  • @muhammadsiddiq7499
    @muhammadsiddiq7499 Рік тому +1

    Oh wow amazing ❤️👍😜

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jimhearsonwriter
    @jimhearsonwriter 9 місяців тому +1

    Great point about the wasted space in the cabin - I like smart use of space, but this just feels a bit lazy, especially with the lack of size/comfort to the bed. I mean, obviously, if I win the lottery, getting an SQ suite would probably be one of the first things I do so I can visit a friend in Australia, but it's good to get some balance on here.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, don't get me wrong- give me a pile of cash and I'll happily fly it everyday, but give me some design software and I'll also be happy to redesign it haha.

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake Рік тому +2

    While SQ suites is on my bucket list, I wonder if airlines get tunnel vision when designing their products - like ignoring the need for a shower on long haul flights. I wonder what the experience would have been had you had the full first class dining experience too. Re the strobing - if you can't change the frame rate, then there is fiddly fix that will remove it or reduce it. You copy the clip twice and and layer them on top of the original. The shift the first layer across by one frame and the top clip by 2 frames. You have the adjust the opacity of all the clips (can't remember by how much) and then voila.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @paulkazzer
    @paulkazzer Рік тому +1

    SQ now have 3 A380 returns to Syd and 1 777. I would take first in the 777. Very wide plush seat in a 1-2-1 seat that turns into an amazing bed. I find the cocoon of an enclosed suite constricting. I prefer being part of the cabin and the goings on. So Qatar Qantas Air France first do that well.
    In Singapore I think the Qatar and Qantas First lounges are more interesting than the SQ Private Room.
    A great review and 0% tool influence. Many thanks.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      At the moment its 2x 388, 1x 77W & 1x 359 maybe during high season back to 3x. But yeah, I much prefer a more traditional layout, which surprised me frankly. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @kiranm25x
    @kiranm25x Рік тому +1

    12:00 For a 4hrs flight on-board shower is really overkill! If this flight is going to be used on short trips then SQ have a right call on skipping the shower. You really won't have time to even finish all the dessert and meal fully in those 4hrs.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Lol this product was very clearly not designed for 4 hour flights. As I said in the video, showers are great on long flights...

  • @YaogengTang
    @YaogengTang 6 місяців тому +1

    will fly from New Delhi to Singapore in December

    • @tfft
      @tfft  6 місяців тому +1

      Enjoy your trip 🗺️

  • @charliebrown5
    @charliebrown5 Рік тому +1

    Thank You✈️

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @rasferrastfarian739
    @rasferrastfarian739 8 місяців тому +1

    What a shame. Grateful for the honest review. Being an Aussie, I 'd love to try it due to the sheer distances we have to negotiate. We will NEVER travel with any of the Arab airlines so the better first class offerings are that much smaller! Excellent review!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @dennisrettke
    @dennisrettke 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the all-round honest and realistic review! I would be so disappointed by the eating position too - I love to look out the window while eating. Certainly wouldn't have expected this in First Class on SQ.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому +1

      Takes all of the 'romance' out of eating in the sky! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @PlaneShane
    @PlaneShane Рік тому +1

    Great review Kevin, that lighting flicker is really annoying when it happens - so much ruined footage. What frame rate were you filming with? I''m flying Suites from Hong Kong and on to London next month I'm curious to see what worked/didn't!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Normally 60fps but in the case of this video I recorded 24 and 60 separately for nearly every clip and used the one that looked better for the final video. The older days when lights were a set 50 or 60 Hertz it was easy to adjust frame rate, but with certain LEDs, you could bend over backwards and they’ll still flicker when the shot is panning (but sometimes no flicker when stationary). Idk, it happens so rarely that at this point, I hate that it happened, but it’s not worth changing my kit for. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @alyonapetrova694
    @alyonapetrova694 Рік тому +2

    Just curious, is the reason for poor food preparation and taste due to the departing country? In this case, India?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Taste, perhaps. Presentation, no. All First Class (and non-Regional Business Class) main dishes are generally plated by the crew on board. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @siri5556
    @siri5556 Рік тому +1

    Nice review...🙏

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @goutamraoshab3777
    @goutamraoshab3777 Рік тому +1

    Next year April Lufthansa also deployed there a380 to Delhi

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @telamin1809
    @telamin1809 Рік тому +1

    I've flown both SQ and EK and I think their clientele are quite different in my opinion. I really don't think an onboard shower is a deal breaker forSQ customers.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      They are very different customers, yes, but agree to disagree about whether they would enjoy the shower. Unless someone simply doesn't enjoy being clean, there's really no reason not to want it lol

  • @michaelacuna6241
    @michaelacuna6241 8 місяців тому +1

    my experience with inflight food is that it depends on where you're flight is taking off from. for me, if out of the US, the food is terrible. When taking off from Asia, pretty good!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @Vinay-fk4oy
    @Vinay-fk4oy Рік тому +1

    Hi Kevin, hypothetically if you are given a choice to visit the private room only if you visit encalm lounge instead of ai lounge or you can visit ai lounge bit not private room in changi. I'm LOL to find out your choice😅

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Hmmm… can I just skip the lounge in DEL and just goto the SilverKris (or KFG) lounge in SIN? 😅

    • @Vinay-fk4oy
      @Vinay-fk4oy Рік тому

      @@tfft Better answer than I expected

  • @mindwalk2007
    @mindwalk2007 Рік тому +1

    Prior to the pandemic SQ actually had 24 Airbus A380 aircraft.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      They’ve had up to that many in total in operation but some of the first frames were pulled from service in 2017, just before COVID they were down to 19. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @stevene465
    @stevene465 Рік тому +1

    Hey Kevin , I totally agree with your assessment of the product and the terrible use of the given real estate attributed to it ( shower please )I experienced this from Sydney/ London and I too was disappointed with the layout of the suite and the ever so hard bed!! Friends were calling me pretentious lol as most think this is one of the very best. The food ,however ,was certainly much better than that swill they served you - it looked so dry - it definitely needed some sort of yoghurt and cucumber dressing , hopefully your next leg to NY in business will sparkle in comparison - can’t wait - thank you

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Sparkle, it shall! Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @zakelwe
    @zakelwe 5 місяців тому +1

    Great review. Though made me a bit sad as I watch your economy flight vids during the week and on Fat Friday up my PC chair to First.
    Also I just watched your Aegean economy which was a real surprise and delight for you and I knew it would rock.
    This is the first video of your I have not watched to the end, not because of you but them. So disappointing. When you upgrade to first it should not matter, nor should flying from Dehli. I bet if it was Heathrow ...
    Anyhow, more Singapore, then Etihad ( are those suites chaires not too upright and it looks like a coffin ? ) and I know you have ANA or JAL at some point to make the world a better place again.
    :)
    I hope MEA are still flying in Europe, they were up there with Aegean apparently, their home country has sadly suffered a lot.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @petek5523
    @petek5523 Рік тому +1

    As someone who’s never flown first class or business, I’d definitely jump on the chance(if the price was right) to experience this. But man oh man, that kabob platter looked atrocious , even for coach 😅😅 Great video as always and thanks for sharing 😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Yah, taking one of each of the 3 kebab pieces and putting with some chutney and paratha would be a perfectly acceptable economy meal. Delhi’s tandoor team is slacking. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @issacjones4237
    @issacjones4237 9 місяців тому +1

    Is it possible that the short routes aren't good service and food like emirates?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  9 місяців тому +1

      I'd say it's very case by case.

    • @issacjones4237
      @issacjones4237 9 місяців тому

      @@tfft i think you got to report back if you do. I plan on taking the bom to sin and back and I'll see if the theory is true

  • @kaffir76
    @kaffir76 Рік тому +1

    A for effort ❤❤ p/s I literally just redeemed PVGSINLHR round trip for 10/2024, PVG A380 & LHR 777. Hope you enjoyed your flight. 😂😂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Enjoy your trip 🗺️

  • @MaximusLuthers
    @MaximusLuthers Рік тому

    think you can reduce the transparency of the 'water mark' is the 'chuffed graphic' scene!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Might defeat the purpose of it ;) I’ve used the same watermark in nearly 50 videos lol

    • @MaximusLuthers
      @MaximusLuthers Рік тому

      @@tfft got it

  • @vinnupooh4054
    @vinnupooh4054 Рік тому +1

    Bed and Food are the most memorable experience for a first class flight, if that is underwhelming there's no doubt direct cash bookings are fewer than upgrades. Most memorable line if you don't crave shower on 12th hour on an 14 hour flight we can't be friends😆 and Kevin isn't a friend of SQ Suite

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Yeah, lots of upgrades on this route doesn’t surprise me… but 5/6 is a lot haha. Thanks very much for the support 🙏🏻

  • @dare-ik_created_ryze_
    @dare-ik_created_ryze_ Рік тому +1

    Hey kevin, i dont know if you remember me, but i just wanted to say that im sorry that i misjudged your character. I guess a lot of past baggage was getting in the way of me seeing things clearly, and i just got really paranoid. It wasnt fair to you, and, again, im sorry. Anyways, i really am enjoying this review and look forward to the emirates game changer sometime in the near future (hopefully🤞🏻).

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      I’d never forget a Ying Yang 😅. We all have our moments of lapses in judgement. Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for the acknowledgement.

    • @dare-ik_created_ryze_
      @dare-ik_created_ryze_ Рік тому

      @tfft all ima say is that my prefrontal cortex was not prefrontal cortexing. On another note, i really enjoyed your personal take on the experience you had on this flight. At the end of the day, thats what im here for. Im hoping to be able to fly on emirates' gamechanger soon, so ill look forward to your review.🤞🏻 your objectivity and honesty really shined through for me today, and i really trust you.

  • @marquepoolejewer9427
    @marquepoolejewer9427 8 місяців тому +1

    So their old style looks like Emirates new style?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  8 місяців тому

      More like their old style looks like Emirates older style lol

  • @Mochi2021
    @Mochi2021 Рік тому +1

    from HND to SFO/JFK/LHR/? on All Nippon Airlines in The Suite

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      No partial credit awarded 😅

  • @robm3074
    @robm3074 Рік тому +1

    Kevin... As an avgeek I really enjoy your videos and I do watch every one of them " to the end" . Saying that, and watching this video just confirms in myself the fact that I'm very grateful I do not need all of this "fluff" in my life. I am very content and greatful with what I have and in need of nothing.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @yvr2002rtw
    @yvr2002rtw Рік тому +1

    I suspect this flight might have been double catered in Singapore and was catered without taking into account of any upgrades from J to F for DEL-SIN after aircraft has already departed SIN.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      That’s a good point. Could very well be… would explain why the meat was soooo dry too lol. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @yvr2002rtw
      @yvr2002rtw Рік тому

      @@tfft That probably also explains why satay was served.

  • @kwangpark4143
    @kwangpark4143 Рік тому +1

    $105 for Johnny Walker Blue label? Let me know where you can get it at that price since its closer to $200 in LA

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      I use the lowest non-auction price on Wine Searcher for all of my prices, choosing the lowest US based price if available. I thought $105 was low also, but it was a real price at the time I searched. Right now the cheapest I can see is in the $160s. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @pritamkoli
    @pritamkoli Рік тому +1

    Five star coverage

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @DevKumar0910
    @DevKumar0910 Рік тому +1

    in my opinion flying on first class especially in Singapore airlines (one of the most expensive airlines in the world) just for a 5 hour flight is honestly not worth it. Id love to personally experience it but also for a longer flight suppose one from Singapore to Europe perhaps? I love how you’re completely unbiased towards every airline because i have been seeing every vlogger hype up these big airlines like SQ and EK way much more than they deserve honestly and you dont get the clear idea from them.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Sure, I would have much preferred a 14 hour flight in the Suite, but as you said... they're expensive 😂

  • @yamuiemata
    @yamuiemata Рік тому +1

    I subscribe to your idea , how people would say NO to a shower on A380 is beyond me
    I think this product is perfect for a 12 hour flight with your gf or spouse

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Yes, having 2 suites does change the dynamic. But keep in mind during dining you won’t even been looking at each other haha.

    • @yamuiemata
      @yamuiemata Рік тому +1

      @@tfft I remember seeing other UA-cam couples years ago on the same product , they were dining in bed
      Essentially the crew brought them a huge tray with the meals on the bed

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Interesting. I’d only ever seen that in EY’s The Residence.

  • @tidusfantasy
    @tidusfantasy Рік тому

    hey kevin, i believe u r using ur iphone right? When the light is flashing like in this case, try using ultra wide mode. It eliminates all the flashes. I have the same issue all the time also with many airlines

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Ah yah that one I know but I hate the degregation of image quality and image noise when using wide angle (especially in low light like on board)- which is why I really never use it.

    • @tidusfantasy
      @tidusfantasy Рік тому

      @@tfft i know right? I dunno iphone just dont wanna use the same tech in the ultra wide lens as the one used in the main lens...urgh. Ultra wide is so bad in low light, but if it doesnt have much noise, its actually more useful in tight places like in the plane..hope iphone will get better soon for ultra wide lens, not this year either

  • @susanchacko-y7f
    @susanchacko-y7f Рік тому +1

    Ground experience, Meals can all vary based on your departure point. That being said, SQ still has the best first class in the sky. You can make an argument for EK being better but most people that have reviewed said SQ was better. Its not really fair to put EY in the conversation because the 380's are going away very soon (according to their ceo)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Hard product alone, EK’s new ‘game changer’ blows SQ out of the water. That is a seat I’d happily pay for again (and again and again…). Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @aamaadmitopics7628
    @aamaadmitopics7628 Рік тому +1

    Too good ...

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @christianbayerstein5243
    @christianbayerstein5243 Рік тому +1

    I don't understand most of your criticism on the hard product. It is always good if you don't feel that you are flying, that is the ultimate comfort of the huge and silent A380. If you want to feel the flight then you have to choose SIA's tractor in the air, the 777. But that is clearly not what First Class customers want. They want smooth and silent transport. However, I agree that the food was poor, food in First Class must always be First Class, not matter if you pay full fare or buy a last minute upgrade. I don't understand that SIA sells First Class upgrades without full First Class mela service, that is indeed inadequate.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Your opinion about enjoying not feeling like you are flying is perfectly valid, but it is certainly not mine (or everyones) lol. If I had a choice of this hard product on a 777 or on an A380 I would have chosen 777 easily, but it's only available on an A380, so here we are 😉

  • @plasmaturkey48
    @plasmaturkey48 Рік тому +2

    Flip Flop Nation report in!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      🩴🙏🏻🩴

  • @philipbaker4003
    @philipbaker4003 Рік тому +1

    Double parked at meal time hey 😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      I didn’t have a lot of time on board but I did have 2 hands! 😂

  • @ilyk49
    @ilyk49 10 місяців тому +1

    Have to disagree with this review. Flew SQ first class recently and it was excellent. No issue with the bed and all the food and drinks were wonderful. The space of the suites gives a real sense of openness - you don't want to cram every part of the suite with "stuff". Much better than most FC suites - and better than Emirates.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  10 місяців тому

      We all have our own opinions. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @paulkeay5032
    @paulkeay5032 Рік тому +1

    odd , I too think I prefer the idea of SQ's first product on the 777. I'm not a big fan of the whole suite concept - lock yourself in a room for 13 hours - it's not a suite is it,? I doubt "box class" or "cell class" would market well. One downside of the 777 though is the noise - I find the 777 and particularly the 747 quite noisy. The A380 is much quieter

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      I actually prefer the noise though 😂 quite often when sleeping at home I’ll use a ‘brown noise’ machine which is very similar to a 777 inflight. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @spenym14
    @spenym14 Рік тому +1

    That’s too bad about the food. I flew from Frankfurt to JFK in their 777 first class and the food could’ve been better but some dishes were truly delicious. Especially the satay. I will say that the bed is incredibly wide at 35 inches but it still was quite hard. It would be interesting to see your opinion on the seat and how it compares

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      Now I just need to find a way to book it! Haha. Thanks for watching 🩴

    • @spenym14
      @spenym14 Рік тому +1

      @@tfft haha. I managed to book my flight with 97,000 Kris Flyer miles and $121. It was a steal. Especially considering business class was 87,000 miles

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому +1

      I’d be happy with 97k on an 8 hour flight if it departed from SIN. I feel like my next SQ F needs that to see what catering is really capable of!

  • @kwchen1058
    @kwchen1058 Рік тому +1

    Seriously one will wanna bathe using aircraft water? The additional water needed to be carried onboard adds to the weight as well, means more fuel.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Perhaps if they didn't waste so much space in the suite layout they could have had 2 more F Rev passengers and then been able to carry those 50 gallons of water 🤣

    • @kwchen1058
      @kwchen1058 Рік тому

      @@tfft heh I won’t pretend I will ever understand all the negatives you mentioned in the video. They of course should have the reasons. Anyway, stay safe, fly safe in the current covid days.

  • @ASDANINJAPAN
    @ASDANINJAPAN Рік тому +1

    I flew both A380 and 777 all in first to and from London. It was not like that you shown.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @normanmcleod7169
    @normanmcleod7169 Рік тому

    Don't understand why you gave a green tick to the bed which you said was narrow and hard

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      The width of the bed I think (personally) isn’t acceptable for such a large suite, but my scores are based on a general expectation of the product. I think most would find the bed wide enough.

  • @rycx3945
    @rycx3945 Рік тому +3

    A problem with SQ are accountants spoiling the experience. They add cost saving measures everywhere. And give excuses like customers not wanting showers, or customers wanting enviromental packaging(in economy class) and remove many little things that makes SQ special.
    Agreed on the wasted space. SQ wastes the huge space potential. This level of comfort could be put in a smaller space. They could have put a bigger and better seat/bed/table/screen.(no need for gimmicks like chairs that rotate around) Emirates 777(1-1-1) suites are so much smaller but uses the space far better.
    I personally disagree on service usually being 6-9. They are always 9-10 for me, even in economy class. Noone else comes close to SQ's consistency across all flights. Their economy class service is better than business in most other airlines

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Рік тому

      I agree about consistency. Even my ‘6-9’ comment has them ranking in the #1 spot for consistency for me. Thanks for watching 🩴