I Flew on Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Back in May of 2022, I was in Frankfurt after crossing off a flight on Lufthansa's 747-400, and doing some spotting with my friend and fellow UA-cam creator @JonathanWinton123!
While looking for flights home, I came across quite the Aeroplan redemption - FRA-JFK on Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380! It's been 8 years since I last flew on the "superjumbo", and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to revisit this enormous aircraft and see what Singapore Airlines was like!
Enjoy this unusual fifth freedom flight from Frankfurt to New York, on an Asian carrier!
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Singapore Airlines (SIA/SQ)
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 (A388)
Flight Number: SQ026
Seat: 63A/78A
Livery: Standard
Engines: 4x RR Trent 970
Registration: 9V-SKN
Route: Frankfurt (FRA) - New York (JFK)
Callsign: SINGAPORE 026 Super
Runway used: 25C (FRA) - 13L (JFK)
Date filmed: May 2022
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Happy that roughly ~70% of pre-pandemic A380 operations are back. Extremely impressive for a quad jet of this size.
Yay a new trip report!! I flew Singapore airlines last fall to Singapore and I was so impressed with the service. Maybe it’s cause I’m used to budget Flair and little dash 8’s in Canada, but I felt like I was flying in luxury despite being in economy at the back of the plane. Thanks for the personal throwback and the look at the a380! ❤
I felt the same when I flew JAL economy ngl
I’m due to fly with them in three weeks time, all the way to Singapore, it looks like a different league to anything I’ve ever been in before, even the best of the 747’s like Emirates and JAL and Singapore themselves.
I’ve flown quite abit but the most outstanding thing about the super jumbo A380 is how incredibly quiet it is while flying compared to the others. Great video. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely agree! It is probably the quietest airliner ever made!
@@ahahm What about the dreamliner? Havent been on an A380 for years but I do beleive that the 787 is quieter.
@@bullseyebrave88 nah. Nothing I’ve flown so far bears the quietness of the 380. 787 isn’t bad but still loud in my opinion.
Happy easter if you celebrate it! 🐣
And Passover, and Ramadan!
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@@davidcartwright5591Um no thank you god is my father and always will be
SQ is carrier ...that other airline's use as a qualitative benchmark... whether on the ground or in the air...no matter which class of service one travels in ... they're simply outstanding...( I speak from personal experience..having flown them several times..)..saw a video of their crew training...the attention they give to each and every aspect of passenger interaction and catering is outstanding...I firmly believe that the CEO'S of various North American and European carriers should purchase a revenue ticket..and travel with them as an ordinary passenger, on one of their short flights ..say Singapore to Jakarta ( one hour and twenty minutes or less)..and then experience the service on board... they'll be stunned..( and hopefully understand how their own products and services compare..!!).. very nice trip report... thanks for sharing...!!
I flew the same route on the opposite direction about 4 years ago from JFK to FRA on the way to Korea! Singapore Airlines A380 and their crews are simply the very best in its class! Just love Singapore airlines!
I was on the Singapore A380 the last time in 2019 from Singapore to Hong Kong, where I also upgraded to business class. It was the best designed seat I have ever been in, and even though it was just over 3 hours, it was still very enjoyable and I got about an hour sleep in the lie flat position. Thank god I upgraded because of what happened in 2020, the following year.
I flew on an a380 last summer, and I have to say - Any a380 experience is just divine.
fr I've flown one ages ago and I didn't even know it XD. It was an airfrance A380
I'm glad you finally could enjoy an airline that can be taken seriously. Mainly flying with Canadian carriers doesn't necessarily let you be used to a high level of comfort and customer service.
Hey Alex. Great Video! I reside in Singapore and so I fly with my pretty much every time I can. One thing to add (at least for me) is the fact, that Sg airlines has a landing song played during arrival. I think this is a significant thing that many airlines should do as well, because it just feels right!
*music plays*
Thank you for flying ********. Last year, over 90% of our flights are on time.
i hated the landing song on airplanes
Did this R/T in 2014. Pretty awesome and cheapest option at the time. The fact that it was the A380 was a major plus. The crew also gave my kids and myself a tour of the plane and flight deck after we landed. We even got small amenity kits in economy…I still have the socks.
Singapore will always stand out in my memory lane. We took a flight just like this but it was Singapore > Dubai > Istanbul. We left from Dubai to Istanbul and back, and I remember my whole family being in awe from the experience we had with Singapore Airlines. We traveled often and it was our first time (I think it was the a340-500 at the time). Absolute legend of an airline !
Totally agree! Singapore Airlines and its crews are simply the very best in aviation !!
I'm flying with Singapore Airlines in August this year from London to Melbourne, Australia and this video was very encouraging for me to know that I am hopefully going to have a very pleasant experience
I’ve always heard great things on the SIA A380, this proves it tenfold! Great report Alex!
At Christmas 2019/2020, we flew Singapore Airlines from Heathrow to Singapore, with a final destination of Jakarta, Indonesia. I was able to upgrade to business class, to give my parents a first-time experience they’d never forget. We were extra fortunate we were able to enjoy this right before COVID hit. The A380 was supremely comfortable, and the crew made us feel right at home. The food in particular was a real taste of home. Great you were able to experience their lovely service too!
Alex, I love your awe filled silence as the plane taxis down the runway and magnificently lifts off. Also, although the wing obscures the view it ended up (as someone coping with it for 15 minutes instead of six hours) being really interesting. It was wonderful to see the flaps and the air streaming. Thank you! Someday I hope to fly on an A380, too!
Don't delay. Sadly the A380 like the B747 has a limited future.
0:00 I love how all Singapore Airlines' planes have bright red paint at the tip of the pods attached beneath each wing. It mimics their female cabin crew with red-painted nails! I am loving this simple yet distinctive signature look!
I did the SIA JFK-FRA-SIN a few years back on their A380. Also SIN-LHR. Brilliant plane, outstanding service…best airline!
Ah Alex, your reviews are always amazing. Thanks for always giving us the classic, humble and passionate reviews!
Meine Familie und ich kamen Ende November 2022 in den Genuss mit Singapur Airlines im A380 von Frankfurt nach NYC und zurück zu fliegen.
Es war das mit Abstand beste Flugerlebnis - ever-! Ein Gefühl absoluter Sicherheit, unglaublich leise, entspannt - und mit Premium Economy ( als gratis Upgrade) das ultimative Erlebnis! Perfekter Service! ❤
Love the A380, love Singapore airlines.
Woohoo! Great video Alex! We're booked on an Emirates A380 this summer and I'm SO excited for it, and this video makes me even more excited for it! Will probably be our only trip on it. I really enjoy your content and aviation enthusiasm!!
Singapore is one excellent airline and A380 is an amazing aircraft 🤩
Beautiful video ❤
Soooo cool! I'm so happy you got to fly on this. I'm afraid I'll never experience flying on a 747 or an A380 so I'm living vicariously though you and others!
I absolutely understand why you took this particular flight, trying the A380 again was a treat. I do that myself when I can and I remember booking a flight from Toronto to fly the Boeing 757, pretty new at the time and this one still had a safety card from Odyssey International - remember them ? Great flight, enjoyed the video.
Looks like some incredible service. How awesome!
First of all belated Happy Easter... So happy you finally got to exp SQ service ... Really a cut above the rest. As a local Singaporean it's always heart warming when I see comments from pax abroad on our product and service. Now try and imagine how it was years ago... It was like business class with hot towels lovely menus and a whole lot more.. even champagne in economy. Try more on next time on our a350 flights. We are so spoilt for choice. Even a 2 hr flight from Singapore to Bangkok we fly the a350s! Watch more of your flights on UA-cam .. there are tons! Stay safe and fly more on SQ and other asian airlines was such as Korean Air and Starlux...
Great that you enjoy the National carrier. Hope you hop over to Singapore soon.
Subscribed. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Alex. Also alex here! They do open the business class for aeroplan redemption! I have one coming up in july! Looking forward to it but it currently show 77W used
Thank you for the video. I especially liked that you kept your camera level with the horizon during take off, others I have seen don't do that. Many people call the 380 the King since the 747 is the Queen, but inkeeping with the female term for ships of the sea and ships of the sky, I think of the 380 as the Empress of the sky
Interesting timing as I also just flew the SQ A380 yesterday from SIN to HKG and got an operational upgrade from Premium Y to Biz!!! Those Biz seats are pretty incredible!
They absolutely are open for Aeroplan redemption! 60k from JFK-FRA (or reverse). There’s quite a lot of award availability too!
I was fortunate enough to fly JFK-FRA-SIN in the first class suites back in May of last year; they had a promo award booking in December 2021 where I booked the whole thing for ~140k(?) Singapore krisflyer miles and I cannot wait to be back on it :)
so pretty much every single time ive flown on a plane its been through changi airport and always with singapore airlines. i can confirm their economy class seats and IFE are pretty good and there are many more features that are not found in other airlines
Ah, the gentle giant of the skies
Fun video! I only ever see business/first class videos on A380s, so seeing economy is actually refreshing, LOL.
Last June, I went to NYC for the first time, and at JFK, my lil WestJet MAX-8 parked IN BETWEEN the Singapore & Emirates A380 (one at a gate, the other just sitting). That alone was an epic experience, also because we had to get out to take a bus to the terminal due to construction. Very surreal being outside next to those things.
Thank-you for sharing this flight review with us. I am so glad that you had a great experience. Based upon the flight reviews I’ve seen, I’ve found that the Asian carriers tend to cater to passenger comfort than those of the west. However, Lufthansa does look inviting.
Assuredly, the A380 is a wonder of engineering. At its wing root, it is 11 feet high, and it weighs roughly 560 tons (Imperial). The power that has to be generated to lift it off the ground has to be massive. Although I am tempted to fly on one as a novelty, I am not a fan of flying on the huge aircraft. This is just mu opinion, but I always focus on having an inflight emergency and actually evacuating these large aircraft timely. It just takes a few to stumble and block an aisle to impede evacuation.
The one thing I always do is to get the names of those who have exceeded my expectations for service. I have no problems with writing a letter in order to recognize someone for their excellence. For me, it takes such little effort to help someone that might serve for promotion(s).
Again, thank-you for sharing. I look forward to viewing your other posts. Do you have plans to do a review of your Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt, or did I miss it somehow? Take care, sir!
Great to hear from you Guerry, thanks for the kind words! I posted the Lufthansa one a while back: ua-cam.com/video/nCP3FcIBMsI/v-deo.html
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ALEX!! First time viewer!! I just subscribed!! I always wondered what the AC JETZ logo meant when I was sitting in the first class lounge @ YYZ!! I really miss flying and enjoyed your channel today. I have to tell you that I had the "distinct pleasure" as a employee of SHELL GLOBAL to fly back and forth to Dubai from YYZ for 5 amazing years, first class, on EMIRATES A-380!! Truly an amazing adventure!! It was a "TOTAL" revelation of how "the other half travels"!! The people, the lounges, the staff, the food and the wonderful EMIRATES staff who were incredible and understood what "first class" meant and they had it down pat!! I retired 5 years ago and have not flown since!! This video whet my appetite to pursue a new adventure this summer!! I will continue to watch your video's and thanks for your efforts!! Greetings from Canada !! GIDDYUP!!
I’m watching this at the fort myers airport, just before heading home. What an incredible experience this must’ve been. I’m totally not jealous 😅
Amazing! You flew on the two most iconic jumbo jets. The 747, and then this A380! Glad you flew on these cuz of the retirements going on!
Yeah, sad to say no more quad jets.
Had a chance to fly the a380 and didn’t even realize it. One of the smoothest plane rides i’ve ever had
when you got to the metal cutlery it instantly reminded me that I have a metal spoon of singapore airlines from one of the times I flew with them, right after that realisation I quickly went to my kitchen and looked for it and I did find it and its so cool because it has the logo embedded in it.
Your channel seems to be doing well lately. Hope it keeps growing.
I like how humble you are
“Litter disposal” is certainly one way to put it Singapore.
I fly a lot because of my job and one thing i've noticced over the years is that most crew are plane nerds, and if you're nice about it, will help you nerd out
A very cool experience indeed. Thanks for taking us along.
11:40 - 11:44
Wow! That's so funny! The number "343"! 343 economy seats in a 3-4-3 config!
Flying with this airline next week and it's the same route. As someone who has flight anxiety and to think we will cross the ocean, your video was a great relieved. Thk u😊
I didn’t realize how long Big Bird’s takeoff roll is. The water swirls caused by the exhaust was cool too.
Good to see Alex flying on the nice stuff!
It’s so cool you got to fly on an a380 soon maybe you could go in business or even first class that was a good landing btw
I've always wanted to fly on an A380. I am even willing to go all the way to DXB to just have the chance to fly on one of these before they are all retired.
Just flew the other way on the Singapore A380 from Frankfurt to Singapore in seat 46A. It got in 3 1/2 hrs late and we missed our connection and got bumped to a12 hr layover. Still, stood in the exact spot you did and watched it come to the gate. Still, 1st time on an A380 and loved it.
Great crew with a sense of customer care.
This dude is a GIANT!
A380 was a success project.
Awesome video... the control surface dance on final was mesmerizing..
I've flown with a fair few long haul carriers
Singapore was always the best
Side note. From memory Qantas does LAX to JFK
I flew the first leg of this from Singapore to FRA last year. Lots of fun.
Like you said, we have very little chance flying A380 out of YYC, and one of the aircraft I really want to fly. A330 and 350 are the closest for me.
My daughter did fly out of YYZ on A380, and she really liked it.
Hi, which airline flew the A380 out ofYYZ?? Was it a Middle Eastern Airline?
@@paulsz6194 Emirates flies A380s to DXB from YYZ.
@@singingbeaker Thanks! 👍
Nice job on the video! I love the A380. I flew on one with British Airways from KORD to EGLL (Chicago to London) in 2019.
Awesome video. I flew on an Emirates A380 once from Bangkok to Dubai. Will never forget the awesome experience. Hope to one day fly on an A380 again.
Thanks for the video. Delighted you enjoyed both the A380 and SIA. Yes SIA's first class is outstanding but since you compiled this UA-cam, Etihad has returned a few A380s to service. These Etihad A380s have the Residence which rivals SIA's first class Suites for space, comfort and service.
Those businesses seats look absolutely insane!!! i need to try 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video Alex. Will you be on Westjet's inaugural flight from YYC to NRT coming up soon?
i was waiting really bad for this one!! Great trip report!
SIA just recently moved the A380 from this route to the Singapore-Melbourne route.
Watching this a few hours after my arrival from YYZ into our dear YYC, Alex (on an A321-200). I'm totally not jealous right now... 😅😅. Nice trip report, as always :)
Good evening from Singapore, Alex! Glad you enjoyed your flight with my home airline! I always find it funny how people from abroad, especially westerners, fly SQ and just rave non-stop about every aspect. Then there’s me going “uhh, Singapore Airlines again?” 😂 Not that they’re bad, just that I don’t travel often and take every opportunity to experience new airlines, if I can. That said, SQ always reminds me of home and it’s also been 8 years since I flew on an A380. Looking forward to returning on one with Asiana this December. You really should cover trips to overseas locations more often on the channel! WestJet is flying to Tokyo soon, maybe a trip for the future? 👀
I love that you were able to catch multiple shots of the A340, an homage to the dwindling quads.
👍🏽 I too flew on the A380 and crossed it off my list on Emirates from LHR to DBX on my way to Sri Lanka in March 2022. It's an experience.
Thanks for the trip report!! Happy Easter!
Love your videos alex 👏
Great trip report Alex! Just joined your channel and what an amazing journey it looked like as well. Singapore Airlines is on the list. An Aeroplan user here too, good to know SQ is part of Star Alliance too. I hope down the line you can do Fiji Airways or an AC longhaul of YVR-SYD or even a simple 787 8 Max Business class video. Great work once again!
We were on a Singapore 380 Changi to LHR last year, sitting at the back in something like row 77. It was by far the most pleasant flight we had if you call 13 1/2 hours on a plane pleasant. The thing I found was it's a lot quieter at the rear without the roar of the engines all the time plus not so busy as they filled the plane from the front and we didn't have a reserved seat.
Happy Easter 🐣 Alex
These trip reports are entertaining as always! I always get so excited when you make these, would love to fly on an a380 at some point!
Great flight Alex! I flew the Qantas A380 Sydney to LAX. I too asked the flight attendant about exploring the upper deck, also only after we landed. What glorious spacious cabin!
Amazing video and happy Easter
Thanks!
I flew this airline on my way to India. I flew this type of plane and I fully enjoyed it. By far the nest airline I’ve flown.
I still remember this morning very well, such a great morning seeing that GeoSky 747-200. We had such a great time the day before mate, will have to plan something together soon.
The mirror in the tray table is very weird, never seen that before. That upper-deck visit was so cool wow. Amazing video mate, very well put together. Big like from me 😁😁✈✈
Really awesome video, Alex! I was lucky enough to fly their A350 from Copenhagen to Rome, super cool on a 2 hour hop!
The size of the wings is mind blowing! I think that seat greatly helps the video. 6’8” have you ever flew a Dash 8? I’d say yes considering your flight hours in Canada.
Thank You for this video Alex. I'm kinda living vicariously through your videos. It has been my dream for a very long time to fly on either a 747 and / or an A380. Since my chance of being able to fly on either of those giants is becoming less and less as time goes on, I sincerely appreciate your detailed videos of the 747, the A380, and all other aircraft as well 😎👍
What a beast of a plane and a beauty eh! Thanks for posting!
Nice video. I've flown many times with Emirates (they have 120 A380 !) in business class from CDG to DXB with A380. From DXB to SGN with B-777 300ER. A380 is a marvel of technology.
Nice 340 there also
the a380 is on my bucket list
Flew it from Frankfurt to Bangkok: Best flight experience ever!! 🤩👍
Very nice they gave you a tour. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed i get to fly one before the fateful day comes.
Awesome buddy!
I flew few times with BA A380 fr Heathrow to Singapore
Great trip report!
I was lucky enough to book a business class seat with miles on the last scheduled one from JFK-FRA next month. It'll be my first time on the A380 and I'm really looking forward to it :D
back to back flights on a 747 and a380 wow
Ur trip reports are the best there is! I want more!😊
9:46 I think all Singapore airlines plane don’t have the external camera the a359 don’t have
10:35 Turkish Airlines also has metal cutlery on its economy flights to and from İstanbul IST
i fly through singapore every few years, and living in edmonton, the closest hub in vancouver. i am sad SQ doesn't fly the A380 on that route, although i have contemplated many times to fly eastwards to get onto the A380s.....one day,...