LHR - SIN's food is served by caterers from London, so this isn't so much on SQ, its on the caterers at London. Same for Frankfurt. Those regulars flying out of Frankfurt can attest to the atrocious food that they serve to airlines flying from FRA
SQ has been on full cost cutting mode over the past few years in economy Just a reminder of what has been eliminated in Economy class over the past few years - no more amenity kit pouches - no more printed menus - no more appetisers - no more hot towels - less quality mains
Amenity kit pouches are available on request. Printed menus are scrapped due to a move towards sustainability. Hot towels and appetisers are coming back. Meal portions were increased by 30% already. And generally their food Is definitely not as bad as people make it out to be.
@@haresh911 comeon , that’s just PR marketing bullshit. Do you honestly believe that? It’s typical PR strategy to just mask every cost cutting decision as a “sustainability” thing. Don’t fall into their stupid mind tricks.
@@haresh911 wouldn’t it be better if they just gave out the amenity kits rather than have the passengers request them? I don’t give a rats arse about sustainability. Hot towels and appetisers are coming back, when? They hadn’t turned up when I flew Christchurch to London a month ago. How much were you paid to write that stuff.
Lies… I flew Singapore airlines from Manchester UK to Singapore last year and we got all of that… was my first time in Singapore airlines and those details have stuck with me… we’re going to Thailand with Etihad this year so I’m excited to see how they compare.
I have flown from New Zealand to LHR via Singapore (return) 3 times, always has been a very good experience for me & the food was fine and service., so no complaints from me✈
From pre pandemic I've been an avid supporter and flyer of Singapore Airlines going back over 25 years. Recently I heard from a friend that her experience flying Perth to Penang was not good particularly in the food and drink department - no longer a "Great way to fly". Hence the reason for me searching for the review. She also mentioned the high price which should have covered better service. The logic being I might get much better service at a much cheaper price with other airlines for the long haul trips to Europe.
Yeah i have A380 on 3 of my 4 flights, and on all 3 i snagged 71A with the extra legroom and access, did cost a bit extra as you say, but on 13hour then a full 24hour return (2 flights) it will definitely be worth it. Thanks for uploading 👍
Thank you for the comment as we are flying Heathrow to Singapore return on the a380 in March 2025 and 71a is the seat I chose with extra leg room as 13 hour flight. Is it a good decision? I am sitting in standard economy seat with my partner with the extra leg room next to me.
@@ZumbawithKimmieD i had that seat, and have the same seat 71A going back. It has good and bad points…. Its great for legroom space and being able to get up and walk around, the screen is between the seats and folds under, and tray table is in the arm rest. Bad points, theres no cup holder, theres no usb power point so have to use the middle seats screen, unless your tv has an outlet under the screen. There is pockets on wall but too tight to put anything in other than a magazine. Still, id choose 71A again purely for the leg room and space. Enjoy your flight ✈️
@@ironduke3376 thank you for your quick response, appreciate that 👍 Yeh I did see the tray and tv come up from the side or under seat. Didn’t know it didn’t have a cup holder, is there not a little cup holder on tray then when eating dinner, where you put your drink? I chose it so he could have extra leg room and more comfort as when flew with Eva or Thai airways, ended up with back ache. Also nice you can just get up and not have to move the person next to you constantly, especially when they are asleep. I can probably stretch my legs out into his leg space for more comfort too. Thank you, cannot wait to return to Thailand again 😀
Surely the food is limited to the airport you fly from and whatever the caterer supplies. Flying Changi to LHR last year I thought the food was pretty good although I never set my expectations too high. The only downside to the food was my wife's fare which was pretty dismal as I'd somehow managed to order her vegan meals for every flight to and from NZ, this was the same for all airlines we travelled with, BA, AirNZ and Singapore.
Nice flight video of Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines is the best Airlines in the world. And the top safest Airlines as well. As correction the video itself shows When you land at Singapore Changi you can see how amazing it is! I'm planning to film SG Flight next year for my channel! Thanks for the review video!
I flew Singapore - Frankfurt on A350 in their premium economy a few days back. I had very high hopes, but my heart sank when I as a first person to use the loo after take off saw the floor was wet and sticky and toilet seat was unclean. Food was great, as flight was out of Singapore but drinks were just average and service was very slow by premium economy standards. I was left almost starved on Osaka Singapore route earlier, but I understood that it's because catering in Osaka is probably to blame. Unclean toilets from the main hub is kind of disappointing and unexpected.
Having just returned to the UK with Singapore Airlines I totally agree on the food front. Outbound in Economy the food was dreadful but we did come back Premium Economy and it was was better. The staff both ways were great although our seats on the return journey were right by the staff lockers and they were constantly being opened and we got to know their perfume quite well! Overall. loved the experience and better than BA for sure.
I recently flew with them a week ago and I honestly starting to dislike the food selection they offer. I really think they have to step it up again like it used to.
I have flown many times on SQ between LHR and MNL and the food service has always been good except for the last occasion when the meat sold out so I was offered only the fish option which I rejected due to a seafood allergy. Instead of getting me one from business or Premium economy, they made me feel guilty by saying they got one which was going to be for a crew member. However, my general opinion of SQ remains very high.
You can always ask the cabin crew for some snacks mid-flight. They don't come round and offer it but if you ask they will give some to you. I had some muffins but think they also have chocolate and crisps (not sure what else, they don't have a menu)
I love Singapore airline and used to only fly with them. However, the last 2 times, October 2022 and March 2023, same route, I found it really disappointing. Food is passable and scarce, toilet cleaning is rare. They hardly serve any water during the flight. Hard and narrow seats, no more foot rest. And prices have doubled!!! Sad, very sad, they are concentrating their attention to high paying customers, no care for the mass in economy . For me is time to fly with another airline
Well you're in luck! I just reviewed this flight from London to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, and the food especially was much better than Singapore Airlines. ruclips.net/video/dP2CxPFBGJE/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your experience I really miss the pre-covid SQ, where they will give you hot towels and menu cards in Economy Class. Even the meal portions were more generous (with an appetiser and dessert) compared to now on shorter flights.
I agree there has been a downgrade in Y on SQ since 2020. Its getting really plain. No appetizer, no salt and pepper, no proper dessert just a frozen ice cream, no cheese and crackers, paper cups for hot drinks, NO HOT TOWELS, no amenity kit (used to be mask, socks, comb, toothbrush & toothpaste) on all night flights. No menu card. No longer an inflight magazine. All of these were standard long haul Y class on SQ in 2019! 😢
Have you travelled with the Airbus A350-900 to Singapore, yet? I came home from Singapore last week and it was a great flight. Departed from Copenhagen airport Kastrup the 3rd of June on board a Singapore Airlines A350-900 flight towards Singapore. A nonstop flight and I hadn’t been on an airplane for 30 years. Unfortunately, I have to go to Frankfurt or London to be able to travel with an Airbus A380 from Singapore Airlines. But my dream is flying on that huge plane.
Have you heard of Air Premia from Korea? They do fly to Frankfurt. The reviews have been very positive. I don't know if Starlux has flights to Europe. I've been reading comments in other RUclips channels how Singapore Airlines service and quality has gown down recently or as a result of the pandemic. Try Cathay Pacific. The review from a Canadian vlogger was positive. He was impressed that the lounge in Hong Kong had not gone down in quality, service or amenities while other airlines lounges were cutting costs.
@@aisumelef211 Sadly Air Premia don't fly to London, but I'm planning to go to South Korea next year so if I'm lucky they might add London to their network. Cathay Pacific too have always been excellent in my experience of 5 flights with them.
Great Video! I am looking to fly to Brunei via Singapore on the A380. Upon reaching Changi, was 1.5 hours enough time to catch your connecting flight to Hanoi? I have not done that before and might be in the same position, however, it would be in the same terminal.
1.5 hours was easily enough, I think we had about half an hour of waiting at the gate before boarding. That being said if you're delayed on the 1st flight it's a risk. But Singapore Airlines would reschedule you if it's all on the same ticket so should be ok.
I have Flown Singapore Airlines 4 times, A380 FRA-JFK Rtn 2014, 77W MUC-MAN 2015, and SIN-BKK recently in 2022, in all occasions I found the food to be good, if anything so good that I wanted to eat the tray that it was served on.
It could just be a Heathrow catering issue. Of the 4 Singapore Airlines flights I took this was the only one with bad food. The return flight from Singapore was average. The flight from Singapore to Hanoi was very good and the flight from Saigon to Singapore was in Business Class so it was exceptional.
You should try flying from sydney in Business class seats great staff under trained since pandemic food better at the talker centres in singapore. We had 4 Business class flights in september and november and the food was ORDINARY the NEW club in singapore was TOTALLY full. When i complained i was told that the flights from Sydney arrive at peak time. Good by Singapore airlines.
I agree with you the food in economy on Singapore airlines was crap. From Singapore to Brisbane no breakfast service in cattle class. Nothing to drink the only food we got was dinner not long after we took off. They gave breakfast to premium economy.and Business class.
I’m hoping it’s going to be better than my recent emeritus flight from Amsterdam to Dubai staff cork wait to get us to sleep not like it used to be ar all .. that’s why I’m trying Singapore air again I’ve always had a good experience with them 👏
I like your honesty on flight reviews n the cabin n toilets At the end of the day I hat to say it but you get what you pay for Especially in economy class I like flying Qatar to Malaysia but my last flight both out n coming back was not good at all food not nice n cabin crew not paying attention to passengers Sorry to go on so much but since covid things have changed a lot and for me NOT FOR THE GOOD
Thanks for watching! Saw your review of Malaysia Airlines A350 too. I’m flying them next month. Hopefully they prove to be better than my flight with Singapore Airlines.
Possible, though of my 3 economy SQ flights in economy one was very bad, one was average and one was good. So consistency is definitely an issue. The Business class food was great though
I prefer the Dreamliner overall. The A380 has surprisingly small windows whilst the 787 windows are massive. Also the ceiling feels taller in the 787. Lastly I think the 787 cabin cabin pressure and humidity is better which helps on a long haul flight. Though on the last one I’m not sure I can actually tell the difference.
@@freddiesflightreviews I flew on a 787 transatlantic in business class. Super comfortable, spacious lie-down seats with a good semblance of privacy. I love the electrochromic smart glass windows that are dimmable -- the glass becomes more and more opaque as you dim it.
I’m pretty certain Singapore Airlines doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity on any seats. But some airlines like United and Qatar have started providing it which is very cool. I’m sure most people have Bluetooth headphones that are far better than the basic headphones airlines provide.
First long haul I ever went on was Singapore Airlines and I absolutely loved it but I can’t fly with them anymore as they’re too expensive compared to Emirates who fly the same route with a high quality service. Sad as they were always my favourite.
I still find SQ still maintain its standard. Besides the meals, I think it is quiet quality meals. the way they presented the food is questionable haha. Apart from that, the entertainment, the ambience, services is still Perfecto. As long I'm comfortable that's enough.
Just wondering, on this flight were there any seafood free options? The majority of my family (including myself) are allergic to seafood which is making me wonder if we would need to pay extra for a different meal?
I’m think there was always a seafood free option. You can also book meals with special dietary requirements online free of charge, so make sure to do that well ahead of your flight. I’m pretty certain they have a seafood free option.
@@freddiesflightreviewsI'm surprised you didn't order a lactose free meal if you can't tolerate lactose, I'm also surprised you sat at the back if you're a regular flyer.....we fly next January to SIN then onto Spectrum of the seas then Bali
@@SuperRabbit36 Only mildly lactose intolerant, generally I can handle 1 scoop of ice cream but no more. And cheese is fine thankfully. Also I mainly chose a seat near the back for the great wing view when filming. The wing is so big that I wouldn't be able to see anything if I sat by it. But that was just for the video, if I wasn't filming I would sit closer to the front.
That’s true, but in this case it was bad north in and out of Singapore. Also airlines have a choice of catering companies and Heathrow has plenty of good caterers. Singapore Airlines have just chosen a bad one.
@@freddiesflightreviews apologies for this late reply. I dunno why I see your reply till today. I certainly hope to have the chance to experience both BA & QF crew's Aussie/Brit's sense of humor onboard one day. For SQ, if caterer spoils the F exp, it's a pity. I think this LHR-SIN-MEL is often regarded as the flagship route for the airlines.
Now go fly Singapore airlines business class! It’s on a whole different level! I never travel long haul economy no space and the food isn’t much to write home about…….i even fly business class short haul 😂
Singapore Airlines has gone downhill since Covid. I flew business class with them last year and the food was awful, both from the London and Singapore.
I have to admit they're still a lot better than many European airlines like Lufthansa or SAS who will literally just give you a sandwich and banana as the second meal on flights of this length. But yes, I was very unimpressed with the food on this flight.
Our flight was actually pretty smooth but I read a British Airways flight the other day had to turn around due to extreme turbulence so I think it varies a lot.
thanks for sharing they used to be number one before they were giving you menu card and amenity kit do they still give you that ? and in the galley they had snack basket how is now?
All of that seems to have disappeared. There’s a box full of amenities in the bathroom (e.g toothbrush and comb) and if you want an eye mask or ear plugs you have to ask the cabin crew. Same for the snacks, no box in the galley anymore, you have to ask. Also the menu card is only available online. So basically all of these services are just on request instead of being provided to everyone.
When we flew from Auckland to the UK last November, A350 to Changi then a 380 to the UK there were snack boxes in the galley on both legs plus all you had to do was ask an attendant for what you wanted and they were only too pleased to oblige
You say your food leaving the UK wasn’t good but was much better on the way back from Singapore, blaming the UK for that. But It’s Singapore airlines, theat supply everything, if they don’t have the infrastructure to fully resupply in the UK. That’s their fault. Or am I wrong? 😕
Thanks for watching! Later on this trip I did fly their 787-10 from Saigon to Singapore but it was in Business Class so the food was thankfully quite good.
I actually did eat at the Haneda airport in Tokyo before my flight. My ANA flight served great food and had very good legroom in economy. I still wanted to savour my last meal in Japan that's why I had breakfast before heading to the security screening. You'll definitely enjoy the airport and flight coming from Japan. This was my second flight with ANA. Prior to ANA, it was JAL. Their service and meals in economy was also very good. I've been reading how Singapore Airlines services have gone down from other comments in RUclips so, it's certainly a concern that they're considered the best when clearly other airlines have better class of service.
@@aisumelef211 I think the JAL flight from London to Tokyo I took a few years ago was definitely the best economy experience I've had. Food, service and seat (on the 787) were all excellent.
Whilst it all looked wonderful, apart from the food, obviously, it sounded horrendous!! All I could hear was screeching kids! Oh how I wish airlines would take childfree services serious! I don't have kids, my choice, and I don't see why I have to put up with other peoples screaming kids! This video is enough to put me off from travelling anywhere with Singapore Airlines in economy! Other than that, thank you for a great video.
The first flight that I had in my life was to Singapore via Hong Kong as a child. I was not screaming. I agree it's challenging to be seated next to screaming children. I believe that air travel for children under two years old is stressful for their bodies. My ears hurt when ascending and descending. I have earplugs for the pressure so, I imagine it's very painful for the kids. My flight from Toronto to Hong Kong via Vancouver was memorable because of the crying babies in 2003. At the end of the flight, the cabin looked liked a garbage bin. As I told my husband, it's as if we were flying a bus. That's when he said that's why it was called an Airbus. To be honest, I only knew the 747s because that was the plane I'd mostly flown. That flight via Vancouver was my first on an Airbus. If it's service and plane configuration, I prefer the Boeing 787 of ANA. Economy was roomy. Toilets were just like what they had in Japan (electric flush). Decent headphones and great meal with metal cutlery. Dessert was Häagen-Dazs ice cream. In Japan Airlines, I brought back my unfinished bottle of wine which my sister claimed. I enjoyed the curry dinner of JAL in 2010 in my flight from Tokyo to Manila. Manila to Tokyo, I asked for more rice crackers snack. They only serve in plastic cups with Air Canada. Their seat configuration is cramped in their 787. Their meals are okay. With Air France, I got a small amenity kit in 2009. I don't know if they still do that. They kept passing the bread around and the crew were jolly. With Philippine Airlines, there was free WiFi in Economy and the bento meal was fantastic. I had a gluten-free meal, which was decent. With Asiana, the location of the baggage carousel for your flight is displayed on the screen IFE before disembarking. They also had wheels (a vehicle, not a wheelchair) for the old folks outside of the arrival gate in Incheon. The bibimbap looked delicious and satisfying. Again, I had a gluten-free meal. I flew with many old folks passengers at that time.
They have never been anything like the world's best airline ever since that unforgivable pilot error in Taiwan that killed 83 people in October 2000. Will never fly this airline.
Apologies if I missed something. You didn't eat ice cream due to lactose content? Next time I'd be inclined to preorder a 'special meal', there are sooo many options, and they tend to come out first. Halal or Kosher are good. Huge variety just prepared in a separate area 😊
LHR - SIN's food is served by caterers from London, so this isn't so much on SQ, its on the caterers at London. Same for Frankfurt. Those regulars flying out of Frankfurt can attest to the atrocious food that they serve to airlines flying from FRA
It was definitely worse from London, but even on the way back out of Singapore the food was still slightly below average.
It’s not just Heathrow, it’s the same from Australia I fly frequently with SQ and the quality of the food has been pretty bad post pandemic
SQ has been on full cost cutting mode over the past few years in economy
Just a reminder of what has been eliminated in Economy class over the past few years
- no more amenity kit pouches
- no more printed menus
- no more appetisers
- no more hot towels
- less quality mains
Agreed, another leg of my flight was in Business and that was fantastic. But economy is really just average, with admittedly great seats
Amenity kit pouches are available on request. Printed menus are scrapped due to a move towards sustainability. Hot towels and appetisers are coming back. Meal portions were increased by 30% already. And generally their food Is definitely not as bad as people make it out to be.
@@haresh911 comeon , that’s just PR marketing bullshit. Do you honestly believe that? It’s typical PR strategy to just mask every cost cutting decision as a “sustainability” thing. Don’t fall into their stupid mind tricks.
@@haresh911 wouldn’t it be better if they just gave out the amenity kits rather than have the passengers request them? I don’t give a rats arse about sustainability. Hot towels and appetisers are coming back, when? They hadn’t turned up when I flew Christchurch to London a month ago. How much were you paid to write that stuff.
Lies… I flew Singapore airlines from Manchester UK to Singapore last year and we got all of that… was my first time in Singapore airlines and those details have stuck with me… we’re going to Thailand with Etihad this year so I’m excited to see how they compare.
I have flown from New Zealand to LHR via Singapore (return) 3 times, always has been a very good experience for me & the food was fine and service., so no complaints from me✈
From pre pandemic I've been an avid supporter and flyer of Singapore Airlines going back over 25 years. Recently I heard from a friend that her experience flying Perth to Penang was not good particularly in the food and drink department - no longer a "Great way to fly". Hence the reason for me searching for the review. She also mentioned the high price which should have covered better service. The logic being I might get much better service at a much cheaper price with other airlines for the long haul trips to Europe.
Flying from Melbourne to Singapore on the A380 business class, and return flight in 1st class/ suites. Love Singapore airlines, staff are awesome!
Damn your rich
Yeah i have A380 on 3 of my 4 flights, and on all 3 i snagged 71A with the extra legroom and access, did cost a bit extra as you say, but on 13hour then a full 24hour return (2 flights) it will definitely be worth it. Thanks for uploading 👍
Thank you for the comment as we are flying Heathrow to Singapore return on the a380 in March 2025 and 71a is the seat I chose with extra leg room as 13 hour flight.
Is it a good decision?
I am sitting in standard economy seat with my partner with the extra leg room next to me.
@@ZumbawithKimmieD i had that seat, and have the same seat 71A going back. It has good and bad points…. Its great for legroom space and being able to get up and walk around, the screen is between the seats and folds under, and tray table is in the arm rest.
Bad points, theres no cup holder, theres no usb power point so have to use the middle seats screen, unless your tv has an outlet under the screen.
There is pockets on wall but too tight to put anything in other than a magazine.
Still, id choose 71A again purely for the leg room and space.
Enjoy your flight ✈️
@@ironduke3376 thank you for your quick response, appreciate that 👍
Yeh I did see the tray and tv come up from the side or under seat.
Didn’t know it didn’t have a cup holder, is there not a little cup holder on tray then when eating dinner, where you put your drink?
I chose it so he could have extra leg room and more comfort as when flew with Eva or Thai airways, ended up with back ache. Also nice you can just get up and not have to move the person next to you constantly, especially when they are asleep.
I can probably stretch my legs out into his leg space for more comfort too.
Thank you, cannot wait to return to Thailand again 😀
I’m flying with SQ twice every year! Singapore to LHR! I love SQ !
Surely the food is limited to the airport you fly from and whatever the caterer supplies. Flying Changi to LHR last year I thought the food was pretty good although I never set my expectations too high. The only downside to the food was my wife's fare which was pretty dismal as I'd somehow managed to order her vegan meals for every flight to and from NZ, this was the same for all airlines we travelled with, BA, AirNZ and Singapore.
Nice flight video of Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines is the best Airlines in the world. And the top safest Airlines as well. As correction the video itself shows When you land at Singapore Changi you can see how amazing it is! I'm planning to film SG Flight next year for my channel! Thanks for the review video!
I flew Singapore - Frankfurt on A350 in their premium economy a few days back. I had very high hopes, but my heart sank when I as a first person to use the loo after take off saw the floor was wet and sticky and toilet seat was unclean. Food was great, as flight was out of Singapore but drinks were just average and service was very slow by premium economy standards. I was left almost starved on Osaka Singapore route earlier, but I understood that it's because catering in Osaka is probably to blame. Unclean toilets from the main hub is kind of disappointing and unexpected.
Having just returned to the UK with Singapore Airlines I totally agree on the food front. Outbound in Economy the food was dreadful but we did come back Premium Economy and it was was better. The staff both ways were great although our seats on the return journey were right by the staff lockers and they were constantly being opened and we got to know their perfume quite well! Overall. loved the experience and better than BA for sure.
Thanks for watching! It definitely seems like a catering issue out of London
I recently flew with them a week ago and I honestly starting to dislike the food selection they offer. I really think they have to step it up again like it used to.
I have flown many times on SQ between LHR and MNL and the food service has always been good except for the last occasion when the meat sold out so I was offered only the fish option which I rejected due to a seafood allergy. Instead of getting me one from business or Premium economy, they made me feel guilty by saying they got one which was going to be for a crew member. However, my general opinion of SQ remains very high.
Good job, mate 👍 We plan to fly to Singapore with A380 Singapore Airlines from London this summer.
Thanks for watching! The Singapore A380 is a great experience
No legroom in economy.
Can’t sleep in window seat cos of large gap between seat and window.
Flying to Bancok via Singapore next Saturday. I think I might bring snacks from duty free to keep me going. It’s a long journey and I love my food😃
You can always ask the cabin crew for some snacks mid-flight. They don't come round and offer it but if you ask they will give some to you. I had some muffins but think they also have chocolate and crisps (not sure what else, they don't have a menu)
I love Singapore airline and used to only fly with them. However, the last 2 times, October 2022 and March 2023, same route, I found it really disappointing. Food is passable and scarce, toilet cleaning is rare. They hardly serve any water during the flight. Hard and narrow seats, no more foot rest. And prices have doubled!!! Sad, very sad, they are concentrating their attention to high paying customers, no care for the mass in economy . For me is time to fly with another airline
Well you're in luck! I just reviewed this flight from London to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, and the food especially was much better than Singapore Airlines. ruclips.net/video/dP2CxPFBGJE/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your experience
I really miss the pre-covid SQ, where they will give you hot towels and menu cards in Economy Class. Even the meal portions were more generous (with an appetiser and dessert) compared to now on shorter flights.
Yep, they’ve definitely taken cost cutting measures since then.
I agree there has been a downgrade in Y on SQ since 2020. Its getting really plain. No appetizer, no salt and pepper, no proper dessert just a frozen ice cream, no cheese and crackers, paper cups for hot drinks, NO HOT TOWELS, no amenity kit (used to be mask, socks, comb, toothbrush & toothpaste) on all night flights. No menu card. No longer an inflight magazine. All of these were standard long haul Y class on SQ in 2019! 😢
Have you travelled with the Airbus A350-900 to Singapore, yet? I came home from Singapore last week and it was a great flight. Departed from Copenhagen airport Kastrup the 3rd of June on board a Singapore Airlines A350-900 flight towards Singapore. A nonstop flight and I hadn’t been on an airplane for 30 years. Unfortunately, I have to go to Frankfurt or London to be able to travel with an Airbus A380 from Singapore Airlines. But my dream is flying on that huge plane.
Yes, but only on their regional A350 configuration from Singapore to Hanoi. It was probably the best short haul flight I’ve had in economy.
Have you heard of Air Premia from Korea? They do fly to Frankfurt. The reviews have been very positive. I don't know if Starlux has flights to Europe. I've been reading comments in other RUclips channels how Singapore Airlines service and quality has gown down recently or as a result of the pandemic. Try Cathay Pacific. The review from a Canadian vlogger was positive. He was impressed that the lounge in Hong Kong had not gone down in quality, service or amenities while other airlines lounges were cutting costs.
@@aisumelef211 Sadly Air Premia don't fly to London, but I'm planning to go to South Korea next year so if I'm lucky they might add London to their network. Cathay Pacific too have always been excellent in my experience of 5 flights with them.
Great Video! I am looking to fly to Brunei via Singapore on the A380. Upon reaching Changi, was 1.5 hours enough time to catch your connecting flight to Hanoi? I have not done that before and might be in the same position, however, it would be in the same terminal.
1.5 hours was easily enough, I think we had about half an hour of waiting at the gate before boarding. That being said if you're delayed on the 1st flight it's a risk. But Singapore Airlines would reschedule you if it's all on the same ticket so should be ok.
I have Flown Singapore Airlines 4 times, A380 FRA-JFK Rtn 2014, 77W MUC-MAN 2015, and SIN-BKK recently in 2022, in all occasions I found the food to be good, if anything so good that I wanted to eat the tray that it was served on.
It could just be a Heathrow catering issue. Of the 4 Singapore Airlines flights I took this was the only one with bad food. The return flight from Singapore was average. The flight from Singapore to Hanoi was very good and the flight from Saigon to Singapore was in Business Class so it was exceptional.
Great video. Love your style. Please do more SQ videos 😊
Thanks!
You should try flying from sydney in Business class seats great staff under trained since pandemic food better at the talker centres in singapore. We had 4 Business class flights in september and november and the food was ORDINARY the NEW club in singapore was TOTALLY full. When i complained i was told that the flights from Sydney arrive at peak time. Good by Singapore airlines.
I agree with you the food in economy on Singapore airlines was crap. From Singapore to Brisbane no breakfast service in cattle class. Nothing to drink the only food we got was dinner not long after we took off. They gave breakfast to premium economy.and Business class.
I’m hoping it’s going to be better than my recent emeritus flight from Amsterdam to Dubai staff cork wait to get us to sleep not like it used to be ar all .. that’s why I’m trying Singapore air again I’ve always had a good experience with them 👏
I would definitely try them again. They’re far better than British Airways at least who I end up using often as I live in London.
I like your honesty on flight reviews n the cabin n toilets
At the end of the day I hat to say it but you get what you pay for
Especially in economy class
I like flying Qatar to Malaysia but my last flight both out n coming back was not good at all food not nice n cabin crew not paying attention to passengers
Sorry to go on so much but since covid things have changed a lot and for me NOT FOR THE GOOD
Yep, I miss the days of hot towels and amenity kits in economy
Those are some nice views of the wing and outside!
Thanks!
Just two days back flew in Singapore Airlines 787 dream liner and 737-800 after pandemic Many airlines services and food has been something not ok.
15:10 Exactly! I also did a flight review. The food ended up being terrible!
Thanks for watching! Saw your review of Malaysia Airlines A350 too. I’m flying them next month. Hopefully they prove to be better than my flight with Singapore Airlines.
@@freddiesflightreviews Sweet! I’m flying Etihad next month to Kuala Lumpur. I enjoy their company so far haha.
Does the in flight entertainment system have the option to connect headphones via Bluetooth?
I don’t think so
I personally have always loved SQ’s food, must’ve been unlucky
Possible, though of my 3 economy SQ flights in economy one was very bad, one was average and one was good. So consistency is definitely an issue. The Business class food was great though
Ie joy economy on singaphore just returned quiet comfy flight great team.on board id fly them again soon
how do you see the jewel when arriving at singapore? i'm arriving into t3 from LHR
You just need to get the transit train which takes you between the terminals
@@freddiesflightreviews does that take long?
Thank you for your detailed review. How would you compare the A380 to the Dreamliner?
I prefer the Dreamliner overall. The A380 has surprisingly small windows whilst the 787 windows are massive. Also the ceiling feels taller in the 787. Lastly I think the 787 cabin cabin pressure and humidity is better which helps on a long haul flight. Though on the last one I’m not sure I can actually tell the difference.
@@freddiesflightreviews I flew on a 787 transatlantic in business class. Super comfortable, spacious lie-down seats with a good semblance of privacy. I love the electrochromic smart glass windows that are dimmable -- the glass becomes more and more opaque as you dim it.
Was it light or dark outside on this flight
It was light for the first 5 hours or so, then dark for about 7 or 8 hours, then light again for the last 2 hours
I believe the SQ catering company is DANATA at LHR,
I think u mean “Dnata” not “Danata”?
@@ItzChickenYall yes , sorry typo
Nice
Great videos. Maybe some voice over or vocal description.
Thanks for watching, I do plan on making some voiceovers in the future. Sadly I really hate the sound of my voice on recordings.
Silly question can you use bluetooth headphones to watch movies or must you plug them in?
I’m pretty certain Singapore Airlines doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity on any seats.
But some airlines like United and Qatar have started providing it which is very cool. I’m sure most people have Bluetooth headphones that are far better than the basic headphones airlines provide.
@@freddiesflightreviewscool thanks for the reply
First long haul I ever went on was Singapore Airlines and I absolutely loved it but I can’t fly with them anymore as they’re too expensive compared to Emirates who fly the same route with a high quality service. Sad as they were always my favourite.
Pre book your food is the best option.
I still find SQ still maintain its standard. Besides the meals, I think it is quiet quality meals. the way they presented the food is questionable haha. Apart from that, the entertainment, the ambience, services is still Perfecto. As long I'm comfortable that's enough.
Just wondering, on this flight were there any seafood free options? The majority of my family (including myself) are allergic to seafood which is making me wonder if we would need to pay extra for a different meal?
I’m think there was always a seafood free option.
You can also book meals with special dietary requirements online free of charge, so make sure to do that well ahead of your flight. I’m pretty certain they have a seafood free option.
@@freddiesflightreviewsI'm surprised you didn't order a lactose free meal if you can't tolerate lactose, I'm also surprised you sat at the back if you're a regular flyer.....we fly next January to SIN then onto Spectrum of the seas then Bali
@@SuperRabbit36 Only mildly lactose intolerant, generally I can handle 1 scoop of ice cream but no more. And cheese is fine thankfully.
Also I mainly chose a seat near the back for the great wing view when filming. The wing is so big that I wouldn't be able to see anything if I sat by it. But that was just for the video, if I wasn't filming I would sit closer to the front.
Was the cheese lactose free ?
I doubt it. You would have to order a lactose-free meal for that.
I thought the quality of food is often determined by the airport and not the airline?
That’s true, but in this case it was bad north in and out of Singapore.
Also airlines have a choice of catering companies and Heathrow has plenty of good caterers. Singapore Airlines have just chosen a bad one.
@@freddiesflightreviews apologies for this late reply. I dunno why I see your reply till today. I certainly hope to have the chance to experience both BA & QF crew's Aussie/Brit's sense of humor onboard one day. For SQ, if caterer spoils the F exp, it's a pity. I think this LHR-SIN-MEL is often regarded as the flagship route for the airlines.
Now go fly Singapore airlines business class! It’s on a whole different level! I never travel long haul economy no space and the food isn’t much to write home about…….i even fly business class short haul 😂
My next video coming out is actually their 787-10 Business Class and I can confirm, it is far better!
Singapore Airlines has gone downhill since Covid. I flew business class with them last year and the food was awful, both from the London and Singapore.
Hi. Did you record this on March 15? If so, I think we shared the same flight. I remember my plane registration was also 9V-SKS
No, my flight was on the 18th!
Food trays on all SQ flights looks so mean and stingy. No more SQ for me
I have to admit they're still a lot better than many European airlines like Lufthansa or SAS who will literally just give you a sandwich and banana as the second meal on flights of this length.
But yes, I was very unimpressed with the food on this flight.
Was there eny turbulence iver the bay of bengal the world's most dangerous area to fly ovrr
Our flight was actually pretty smooth but I read a British Airways flight the other day had to turn around due to extreme turbulence so I think it varies a lot.
thanks for sharing they used to be number one before they were giving you menu card and amenity kit do they still give you that ? and in the galley they had snack basket how is now?
All of that seems to have disappeared. There’s a box full of amenities in the bathroom (e.g toothbrush and comb) and if you want an eye mask or ear plugs you have to ask the cabin crew. Same for the snacks, no box in the galley anymore, you have to ask. Also the menu card is only available online.
So basically all of these services are just on request instead of being provided to everyone.
@@freddiesflightreviews they lost their charm now its more like US carrier
@@robertgonzales3936 Agreed, though I would still say they’re a league ahead of most US and European carriers
When we flew from Auckland to the UK last November, A350 to Changi then a 380 to the UK there were snack boxes in the galley on both legs plus all you had to do was ask an attendant for what you wanted and they were only too pleased to oblige
You say your food leaving the UK wasn’t good but was much better on the way back from Singapore, blaming the UK for that.
But It’s Singapore airlines, theat supply everything, if they don’t have the infrastructure to fully resupply in the UK. That’s their fault.
Or am I wrong? 😕
You are right. And in my experience many other airlines have pretty good food out of London Heathrow, so Singapore seem to have failed.
My experience with Singapore airlines is that service is fantastic but the food is terrible
Yep, though their business class food is definitely good
@@freddiesflightreviews It’s much more better pre pandemic. Flew business class earlier, and quality, quantity and presentation of meal was a joke.
These days best to eat at airport first before u board SQ flight. Yours is ok, wait till u take SQ regional flight. Feels like taking budget airline
Thanks for watching! Later on this trip I did fly their 787-10 from Saigon to Singapore but it was in Business Class so the food was thankfully quite good.
I actually did eat at the Haneda airport in Tokyo before my flight. My ANA flight served great food and had very good legroom in economy. I still wanted to savour my last meal in Japan that's why I had breakfast before heading to the security screening. You'll definitely enjoy the airport and flight coming from Japan. This was my second flight with ANA. Prior to ANA, it was JAL. Their service and meals in economy was also very good. I've been reading how Singapore Airlines services have gone down from other comments in RUclips so, it's certainly a concern that they're considered the best when clearly other airlines have better class of service.
@@aisumelef211 I think the JAL flight from London to Tokyo I took a few years ago was definitely the best economy experience I've had. Food, service and seat (on the 787) were all excellent.
@@aisumelef211 always want to try ANA… but not gearing to Japan anytime soon or America for that matter. Great video by the way. Keep it up.
Perhaps not put captions right accross the screen. It blocks the full picture.
I think you should be able to turn captions on or off at the bottom right if the screen on RUclips.
Yes, but then I won't know what you saying 😊
A 3/4/3 seating is complete bull💩. I wanted to take S.A economy so bad, but now F it.....ill stick to Premium economy
SIA treats its economy class passengers like thrash. SQ's A380 economy cabin looks cheap compared to Emirates ' A380 economy cabin
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Whilst it all looked wonderful, apart from the food, obviously, it sounded horrendous!! All I could hear was screeching kids! Oh how I wish airlines would take childfree services serious! I don't have kids, my choice, and I don't see why I have to put up with other peoples screaming kids! This video is enough to put me off from travelling anywhere with Singapore Airlines in economy! Other than that, thank you for a great video.
Yep, screaming children is the quintessential soundtrack of flying sadly.
The first flight that I had in my life was to Singapore via Hong Kong as a child. I was not screaming. I agree it's challenging to be seated next to screaming children. I believe that air travel for children under two years old is stressful for their bodies. My ears hurt when ascending and descending. I have earplugs for the pressure so, I imagine it's very painful for the kids. My flight from Toronto to Hong Kong via Vancouver was memorable because of the crying babies in 2003. At the end of the flight, the cabin looked liked a garbage bin. As I told my husband, it's as if we were flying a bus. That's when he said that's why it was called an Airbus. To be honest, I only knew the 747s because that was the plane I'd mostly flown. That flight via Vancouver was my first on an Airbus. If it's service and plane configuration, I prefer the Boeing 787 of ANA. Economy was roomy. Toilets were just like what they had in Japan (electric flush). Decent headphones and great meal with metal cutlery. Dessert was Häagen-Dazs ice cream. In Japan Airlines, I brought back my unfinished bottle of wine which my sister claimed. I enjoyed the curry dinner of JAL in 2010 in my flight from Tokyo to Manila. Manila to Tokyo, I asked for more rice crackers snack. They only serve in plastic cups with Air Canada. Their seat configuration is cramped in their 787. Their meals are okay. With Air France, I got a small amenity kit in 2009. I don't know if they still do that. They kept passing the bread around and the crew were jolly. With Philippine Airlines, there was free WiFi in Economy and the bento meal was fantastic. I had a gluten-free meal, which was decent. With Asiana, the location of the baggage carousel for your flight is displayed on the screen IFE before disembarking. They also had wheels (a vehicle, not a wheelchair) for the old folks outside of the arrival gate in Incheon. The bibimbap looked delicious and satisfying. Again, I had a gluten-free meal. I flew with many old folks passengers at that time.
They have never been anything like the world's best airline ever since that unforgivable pilot error in Taiwan that killed 83 people in October 2000. Will never fly this airline.
I think that’s a bit unfair. You’d be awfully limited if you only flew airlines that have never had a crash due to pilot error.
@@freddiesflightreviews Lucky for me I'm Australian and get to fly on the world's safest airline - Qantas - all the time.
@@jjjddd231 Qantas have had near misses but for the grace of god, no fatalities. Yet.
@@awaruaspirit8527 I'd say that's due to the excellent training of Qantas pilots rather than some non-existent mythical deity.
Apologies if I missed something. You didn't eat ice cream due to lactose content? Next time I'd be inclined to preorder a 'special meal', there are sooo many options, and they tend to come out first. Halal or Kosher are good. Huge variety just prepared in a separate area 😊