SQ PE - Now officially launched

[FSJZ]

SQ is supposedly launching a marketing campaign for PE on 21 May 2015, so we might see some promotions and discounts on PE rates.

Source: Singapore Airlines outlook brightens as profits, yields improve. New connectivity strategies emerge (Quite an insightful article on the operating performance of SIA group)

[viraj735]

SIA is live tweeting the Premium Economy launch event at 10AM today (SGT). Any SQTalkers present?

https://twitter.com/SingaporeAir/sta...00881611091969

[9V-JKL]

From 2 travel blogs/news:

http://thedesignair.net/2015/05/21/s...n-the-details/

http://www.ausbt.com.au/review-singa...-economy-seats

[FSJZ]

PY rollout dates for selected destinations:

Sydney from August 9 (Airbus A380) and August 12 (Boeing 777-300ER)
Hong Kong and London Heathrow from August 28 (Airbus A380)
Hong Kong from August 31 (Boeing 777-300ER)
London Heathrow from September 2 (Boeing 777-300ER)
Beijing and Shanghai from September 18 (Airbus A380)
Frankfurt from September 24 (Boeing 777-300ER)
Paris from September 28 (Airbus A380)
Delhi from October 13 (Airbus A380)
Mumbai from October 21 (Airbus A380)
Auckland from October 25 (Airbus A380)
Tokyo/Los Angeles from December 1 (Airbus A380)
Munich/Manchester from October 20 (Boeing 777-300ER)
Frankfurt/New York from December 14 (Airbus A380)
Zurich from December 27 (Airbus A380)
Dubai from January 5, 2016 (Boeing 777-300ER)
Seoul/San Francisco from January 6, 2016 (Boeing 777-300ER)

Source: Singapore Airlines premium economy for Airbus 380, Boeing 777, A350

[gumption]

Will PY rollout also mean a refurbishment of other cabins?

[FSJZ]

Will PY rollout also mean a refurbishment of other cabins?

The 19 A380s (9V-SKA - 9V-SKT) to be fitted with PY will keep their current 2006 R, 2006 J and 2006 Y.

The 19 777-300ERs (9V-SWA - 9V-SWT) to be fitted with PY will have the new 2013 F, 2013 J and 2013 Y seats.

The 20 incoming A350s will have the 2013 J, 2015 PY and 2013 Y.

[vielfliegerhannes]

Video of Singapore Airlines Premium Economy

I made a video of the new Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class. All informations in one video, about the seat, the food, the champagne and the amenities. Enjoy!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSC8RFDCPA4

[yflyer]

I made a video of the new Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class. All informations in one video, about the seat, the food, the champagne and the amenities. Enjoy!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSC8RFDCPA4

Very nice video...thanks for the link!

[vincent0720]

The 19 A380s (9V-SKA - 9V-SKT) to be fitted with PY will keep their current 2006 R, 2006 J and 2006 Y.

The 19 777-300ERs (9V-SWA - 9V-SWT) to be fitted with PY will have the new 2013 F, 2013 J and 2013 Y seats.

The 20 incoming A350s will have the 2013 J, 2015 PY and 2013 Y.

Looks like if you want to try new seats (besides PE), you have to take 777-300ER

[FN-GM]

I made a video of the new Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class. All informations in one video, about the seat, the food, the champagne and the amenities. Enjoy!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSC8RFDCPA4

Oh I watched this the other day! Good job!

[SMK77]

Had a look at a couple of fares and most pressure is on the SIN-SYD route as BA is offering a similar inexpensive PE fare:

SQ fares including tax:

SIN-HKG: 850 SGD (3200 miles = 27 Cents per mile)
SIN-SYD: 1250 SGD (8000 miles = 16 Cents per mile)
SIN-NRT: 1925 SGD (6600 miles = 29 Cents per mile)
SIN-FRA: 3200 SGD (13500 miles = 24 Cents per mile)

SIN-HKG might be too short for any premium like this.
SIN-SYD is the right distance and a great price.
SIN-NRT and SIN-FRA might be good for passengers where the company is paying and not allowing business. For leisure traveller like us, we should be able to fly in Business if not First for that money.

[Kyo]

Also, BA's counter upgrades from J to F on SIN-SYD (redemption or paid doesn't seem to matter) is another S$1,000 , one-way

[saobangpo]

I made a video of the new Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class. All informations in one video, about the seat, the food, the champagne and the amenities. Enjoy!

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSC8RFDCPA4

nice one

[bent]

Had a look at a couple of fares and most pressure is on the SIN-SYD route as BA is offering a similar inexpensive PE fare:

SQ fares including tax:

SIN-HKG: 850 SGD (3200 miles = 27 Cents per mile)
SIN-SYD: 1250 SGD (8000 miles = 16 Cents per mile)
SIN-NRT: 1925 SGD (6600 miles = 29 Cents per mile)
SIN-FRA: 3200 SGD (13500 miles = 24 Cents per mile)

SIN-HKG might be too short for any premium like this.
SIN-SYD is the right distance and a great price.
SIN-NRT and SIN-FRA might be good for passengers where the company is paying and not allowing business. For leisure traveller like us, we should be able to fly in Business if not First for that money.

SYD is indeed at an attractive price!

[demue]

Agree. The only route I would consider PY for the price is SYD. FRA for 3.2k is way too high. Around 2.5 - 2.7k maybe ignoring J options here.