The SQ 787-10s

[GR1]

Given the recent economic turmoil in Turkey, I won't be surprised if this route gets handed to TR.

Jfyi I recently flew to IST and back on SQ, and surprisingly both flights were full in both J and Y. Spoke to one of the friendly crews and she joked they must rather deploy an A380 instead of the old B772 on the route since it’s doing so well.

To be honest, although the wear and tear was very evident on the seats - I was quite happy with both the flights in J - possibly only one complain on the return where the IFE wasn’t great on 9V-SVN.

[259850]

SQ seem very happy using the old 772s on that route for now.

Given the recent economic turmoil in Turkey, I won't be surprised if this route gets handed to TR.

[259850]

I don't think I am obese by any standard but sitting in the enclosed pod like 787 J seats sure feels different compared to all the other J seats from SQ. SQ's J seats are synonymous with spaciousness and, personally, this just doesn't syncs with it.

I've flown on this seat only once. It's tight, but miles better than the current 6 abreast regional seats on A330s and 777-200s. A huge step-up. I don't think it's fair to compare against the longhaul product. But whether it's right to offer the regional configuration on flights longer than 5-6 hours is debatable.

[SQFM]

Do the 787-10 come with crew rest compartment?

Answer is NO

[boing]

I am 1.9m and whilst the entrance portion to these seats is definitely narrower than usual, I don't find it claustrophobic. The actual experience when in the seat is perfectly acceptable, much better compared to the A330's terrible angled seats.

After all, how long would one spend in the momentary position when getting out of the seat into the aisle? If the passenger is obese and/or has an alcohol belly and gets jammed fast then that's his own problem of course.

I don't think I am obese by any standard but sitting in the enclosed pod like 787 J seats sure feels different compared to all the other J seats from SQ. SQ's J seats are synonymous with spaciousness and, personally, this just doesn't syncs with it.

[tth_ben]

Same thoughts here as well. It has an odd design whereby the seat design alternates along the row. I had the pleasure of sitting in one where the side shroud of the pod envelops the seat. And with a size 36 waist line, I found the way to my seat claustrophobic and uncomfortable. My waist brushed against the pod whenever I went in or out.
Spoke to a cabin crew and he too was critical of the new seats. Seems some of them have minor difficulties setting up table in the new seats.
The new seats just seem so uncharacteristic of SQ.

I am 1.9m and whilst the entrance portion to these seats is definitely narrower than usual, I don't find it claustrophobic. The actual experience when in the seat is perfectly acceptable, much better compared to the A330's terrible angled seats.

After all, how long would one spend in the momentary position when getting out of the seat into the aisle? If the passenger is obese and/or has an alcohol belly and gets jammed fast then that's his own problem of course.

[Bytor]

Some of us who actually have to work do enjoy the benefits of internet connectivity even on regional flights.

I always use flights to get away from work(!) It's the only place I can be where my email isn't pinging me back to the office.

[boing]

Came up to Bangkok yesterday on SCB in J. Really did not like the seat. Way too cramped, almost claustrophobic and I was glad it was only a 2 hour flight. I was in A but the seat closer to the aisle than the window. I found the high bit sticking up between me and the window troublesome, and the intrusion from the seat in front looked ugly. The side of the pod on my right was far too tight to the seat and for me, the seat just doesnt work. I did not bother with the bed but could see from those who did (on a 2 hour flight!) it would be pretty narrow for me, and I am average height and build for an ang moh. If I were bigger, I am not sure I would get in it! The shoulder harness looked a good idea, if a little awkward at first to secure.

Overall, and as I especially chose this flight so I could try the Dreamliner, I was disappointed by it.

Same thoughts here as well. It has an odd design whereby the seat design alternates along the row. I had the pleasure of sitting in one where the side shroud of the pod envelops the seat. And with a size 36 waist line, I found the way to my seat claustrophobic and uncomfortable. My waist brushed against the pod whenever I went in or out.
Spoke to a cabin crew and he too was critical of the new seats. Seems some of them have minor difficulties setting up table in the new seats.
The new seats just seem so uncharacteristic of SQ.

[Bytor]

Came up to Bangkok yesterday on SCB in J. Really did not like the seat. Way too cramped, almost claustrophobic and I was glad it was only a 2 hour flight. I was in A but the seat closer to the aisle than the window. I found the high bit sticking up between me and the window troublesome, and the intrusion from the seat in front looked ugly. The side of the pod on my right was far too tight to the seat and for me, the seat just doesnt work. I did not bother with the bed but could see from those who did (on a 2 hour flight!) it would be pretty narrow for me, and I am average height and build for an ang moh. If I were bigger, I am not sure I would get in it! The shoulder harness looked a good idea, if a little awkward at first to secure.

Overall, and as I especially chose this flight so I could try the Dreamliner, I was disappointed by it.

That said, the service was, as usual, very good so full marks on that front.

[zilchster]

Tried the 787-10 in Y on SQ 215 yesterday. It was quite comfortable for a 4 hours plus flight.

[SilverKrisSRG]

It was stated somewhere on this forum and on Routes Online that from 28 Oct 2018, 1 of the 2 daily flights will be operated by the A388.

Singapore Airlines in this week’s schedule update extended planned Airbus A380 service on Singapore – Osaka Kansai route, set for winter 2018/19 season. The A380 previously scheduled to operate 1 of 2 daily SQ618/619 service from 28OCT18 to 31JAN19, however this is now extended to 30MAR19, the end of winter schedule.

SQ618 SIN0130 – 0845KIX 388 D
SQ622 SIN1405 – 2120KIX 787 D

SQ619 KIX1100 – 1710SIN 388 D
SQ623 KIX2330 – 0540+1SIN 787 D

Thanks PPS Flyer, unable to change my booking as it was a promo tix at SQ Travel Fair, but at least my SQ638 SIN-NRT is on 787, so I can sample her for the very first time.

[PPSFlyer]

Made a booking at SQ Travel Fair KIX-SIN-SRG on SQ619 in a hope to catch 787, but when tix issued, I check the KF website only to find that that aircraft will be 388 (Layout 1). Since the tix is on promo, no date changes or reroute is allowed.

It was stated somewhere on this forum and on Routes Online that from 28 Oct 2018, 1 of the 2 daily flights will be operated by the A388.

Singapore Airlines in this week’s schedule update extended planned Airbus A380 service on Singapore – Osaka Kansai route, set for winter 2018/19 season. The A380 previously scheduled to operate 1 of 2 daily SQ618/619 service from 28OCT18 to 31JAN19, however this is now extended to 30MAR19, the end of winter schedule.

SQ618 SIN0130 – 0845KIX 388 D
SQ622 SIN1405 – 2120KIX 787 D

SQ619 KIX1100 – 1710SIN 388 D
SQ623 KIX2330 – 0540+1SIN 787 D

[SilverKrisSRG]

Made a booking at SQ Travel Fair KIX-SIN-SRG on SQ619 in a hope to catch 787, but when tix issued, I check the KF website only to find that that aircraft will be 388 (Layout 1). Since the tix is on promo, no date changes or reroute is allowed.

[SQ957]

So does TPE. But my guess is they want to start off with short haul regionals then later on proceed to the longer flights.

There are no TPE red-eyes... Besides, SQ has already rolled out their 78Js out to the longer flights mostly - cue KIX, NGO and NRT, and DEL from late-October, with the shorter regional flights being used to simply close the gap between longer missions.

[SQfanatic]

ICN comes to mind too, especially their Red Eye flight, SQ608.

So does TPE. But my guess is they want to start off with short haul regionals then later on proceed to the longer flights.