4K | Trip Report | Would You Pay Extra for Bulkhead in Premium Economy on 10 Hour Flight from Joburg

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In this Trip Report, we’re flying with Singapore Airlines SQ479 in Premium Economy from South Africa’s Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) on an Airbus A350-900
This was recorded 01 December 2022.
Join us to experience the thrill of plane-spotting before embarking on the journey in a comfortable and spacious bulkhead seat. You'll enjoy the stunning aerial view of South Africa's landscapes and Singapore Airlines' Premium service.
Do you sometimes find yourself contemplating for ages before working up the courage to ask your seat neighbour to let you out? Do you sometimes look at your sleeping seat neighbour wondering how you should wake them to let you out? Well, on this long-haul flight, paying for a bulkhead seat was definitely a plus as it gave me room to stretch my legs and ease of access to the aisle. Would you pay the additional price? Share your thoughts with us!
00:00 Intro
00:27 Flight Details
01:08 O.R. Tambo International Airport
01:41 Singapore Airlines Checkin-in counters
02:31 Airside - Duty Free Mall
02:40 Plane-Spotting
02:47 Emirates EK762 Airbus A380-900
03:03 Turkish Airlines TK42 Airbus A350-900
03:35 Malawian Airlines 3W21 Boeing 737-800
03:37 British Airways BA54 Airbus A380-800
03:34 Lufthansa LH573 Boeing 747-800
04:13 FlySafair FA206 Boeing 737-800
04:24 Africa Charter Airline FSK656 Boeing 733
04:35 Qatar Airways QR3114 Boeing 777-300 (ER)
05:09 Singapore Airlines SQ479 Airbus A350-900
06:19 Boarding
06:31 Seat Review 31A
07:33 Pushback
07:53 Virgin Atlantic VS450 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
08:30 Qatar Cargo QR8771 Boeing 777-FDZ
08:44 Taxi
10:15 SQ479 A350-900 Take-off
10:55 Aerial view of urban landscape
12:10 SQ479 A350-900 Lunch Menu & Service
13:10 SQ479 A350-900 Lavatory Review
14:44 SQ479 A350-900 Delectables Menu & Snack Bar
15:46 SQ479 A350-900 IFE
16:34 SQ479 A350-900 Breakfast Menu & Service
17:59 Descent into Singapore
18:43 Landing at Singapore Changi Airport
19:08 SQ479 A350-900 Flight Recap & Disembark
20:00 Outtro
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[@martinpistorius5352]

Brilliant review!

[@navsky]

Thank you for your support!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Love The A350.And I Like The Product Premium Economy.Great Work

[@navsky]

Thank you! It's a beautiful aircraft indeed. My seat was very spacious and comfortable for the long haul flight 👏🏻

[@PocketInfinite]

Nicely done! At 18:46 do you know what the source of that strong light is? Is it an exhaust flame coming out of one of the refineries?

[@navsky]

Great question! I was wondering the same thing. Yep, it's flaring at the refinery!

[@SideWalker562]

One of the most uncomfortable premium economy seat. I am a medium size guy. it's narrow as same as economy seat. only more leg room that you pay extra for.

[@navsky]

Yeah definitely just the leg room so when 2 people are travelling together you're better off in economy with the armrest lifted 😆

[@BobSayG]

Once I flew premium economy with different air lines, I purchased bulkhead seat and it’s good but it ended up just $1000-$1500 cheaper than business class, if that’s the case, yes I may travel less but I would rather save more money and get on business class.

[@navsky]

Yeah it really depends on the airline and price. I've come across short haul flights when it's not worth the biz price but they offer free seat selection, that just made my day!

[@schussman]

Did you find the IFE too high too watch comfortably?

[@navsky]

I think it maybe at an uncomfortable viewing angle for shorter passengers but it works fine once you recline.

[@yeowchongong5608]

Wow $4,898 for premium econ? Recently I booked business to Cape Town only $5,750 round trips for up coming November 2023 trip.

[@navsky]

Ohh wow!! You definitely got a much better deal 👏🏻👏🏻

[@UKabroad1967]

Food looks the same as Economy. SQ and their wild cost cutting is putting them way behind their peers and competitor.
No real glassware for beverages, no real china, porcelain with the meals - you get the typical Economy class presentation. No hot towels. No paper menu.
Way behind Emirates (proper glass and tableware for Premium Econ with significantly better meal presentation) and even behind the likes of Cathay, BA, Virgin etc.

[@navsky]

You've got a point! It could do with some revamp to differentiate the premium experience with more than just a seat.
I went with JAL a few months back and was pleasantly impressed by them. Yet to try Emirates so it'll keep that in mind!
Thanks for watching!

[@mariatan7177]

May I know if there was footrest in bunk head seat? Thank you.

[@navsky]

No there's no foot rest.