{"id":148155,"date":"2020-02-09T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/singapore-airlines-a350-business\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:05:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:05:30","slug":"singapore-airlines-a350-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/singapore-airlines-a350-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Singapore Airlines A350 | Business Class | JNB-SIN"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Singapore Airlines’ business class” google_fonts=”” el_id=”singapore_airlines_business_class”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]On our family trip around the world<\/a>, we used our Aeroplan Miles to book our long-haul flights.<\/p>\n

After a trip from Montreal to Johannesburg through Zurich, and 3 weeks in South Africa<\/a>, it’s time for us to fly to Singapore from Johannesburg![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78656″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]<\/p>\n

I must admit I was lucky to find four business class seats<\/strong> on this flight on board an Airbus A350, as Singapore Airlines<\/a> usually has few seats available on this type of flight.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78049″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”At Johannesburg Airport” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”at_johannesburg_airport”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]After a trip to the Aspire Lounge<\/a>, offered to passengers traveling in business class or ®<\/sup> from American Express\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum CardMD<\/sup><\/a> holders, we were on our way to our gate.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77899″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77903″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]One area is dedicated to business class traveling.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77907″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77911″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The crew had not yet boarded the aircraft, which meant a delay in the schedule.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77915″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]So we enjoyed the views of the tarmac with the children.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77919″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Boarding” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”boarding”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]After a 30-minute delay on the schedule, we finally boarded. Fortunately, because the children are getting tired (it’s about 10:30 pm), but still happy to take some pictures![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]We entered the cabin through the first door, as the economy class passengers use another gangway.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77923″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Business cabin” google_fonts=”” el_id=”the_business_cabin”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]What stands out when you enter this cabin is the luxurious and chic look thanks to the colour scheme chosen by Singapore Airlines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77929″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78001″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]In this festive season, the cabin is decorated for Christmas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77933″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The choice of seats” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”the_choice_of_seats”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The 1-2-1 layout of the cabin is ideal as it gives everyone direct access to the corridor.<\/p>\n

However, for passengers traveling with young children, this type of configuration can be problematic (especially since to move from one aisle to the other, you have to go to the back or front of the cabin).<\/p>\n

However, we had taken a chance and put both children in an individual seat, us adults sitting in the middle seats. So we each had a child across the corridor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77991″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77985″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The seat” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”the_seat”][vc_custom_heading text=”In normal mode” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”in_normal_mode”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The seat is particularly comfortable and wide! Of course, if you are traveling alone, you will prefer the individual seats at the portholes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77937″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77939″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]But the central seats are not unpleasant either (especially since it is possible to partition with a retractable wall).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78027″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78031″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]On the other hand, it is not really easy to communicate from one seat to another, the space being quite wide![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78141″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78139″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]What we particularly liked: the amount of storage space! Be sure to check them all when you leave the plane.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77943″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78099″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77973″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77959″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77965″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]All the sockets are of course present and you can even connect your mobile device to your TV (and if you are a frequent Singapore Airlines traveller, you can even pick up your programme from where you left off on your previous flight!)<\/p>\n

A headset with ambient noise reduction is also included.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77963″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78115″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Several lights are integrated into the seat:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77977″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]All seat-related functions are conveniently located on the edge under the armrest:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77969″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]What’s nice about the center seats: the lack of a luggage compartment above them. This gives a spacious feeling to the cabin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78095″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78143″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_custom_heading text=”In bed mode” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”in_bed_mode”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]To convert the chair into a bed, the backrest must be folded forward. A rather unusual process from a passenger’s point of view, but one that the crew members can do in the blink of an eye.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78131″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]As you might expect, this is a rather wide bed in terms of the backrest. However, you’ll have to get used to sleeping diagonally! Because of the seats’ configuration, your legs will have to fit in the space between the two front seats.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77955″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78103″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]It’s a bit of an odd position to be in, but we got used to it pretty quickly. Note that the seats in the front of the cabin have much more legroom (but are often reserved for the company’s frequent flyers).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78149″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Of course, no problem for the children who slept 7 hours![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78133″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78137″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]As for me, I slept exactly 6 hours (having the habit of taking a picture of the position before \/ after sleeping).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78147″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78151″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The screen” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”the_screen”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The screen is a comfortable size with an interesting choice of movies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77951″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78105″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]However, it is surprisingly not a touch screen<\/strong>! So you have to use the remote control to access the different functions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78107″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”77947″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Wi-Fi on board” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”wi-fi_on_board”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]This aircraft has a Wi-Fi internet connection on board. It is not free.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78670″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]But thanks to my ®<\/sup> Mastercard®<\/sup>\" href=\"\/?p=53248\">HSBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a> and its included unlimited subscription to the Boingo service<\/a>, I can connect for free![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”78672″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”78668″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]In addition to charging no conversion fees for foreign currency purchases<\/a>, my ®<\/sup> Mastercard®<\/sup>\" href=\"\/?p=53248\">HSBC World Elite Mastercard<\/a> is a real asset as a traveller.[\/vc_column_text]

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Indeed, as soon as we arrived on board, a hostess literally took charge of each of our children.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77981″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]While it is often difficult to reason with a child as a parent (especially at 11pm), it is amazing how easy it is for other people to “coax” them![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”77987″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]And that’s without counting the many attentions Singapore Airlines has thought of for children:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78013″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78023″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78161″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78135″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]It’s quite simple: we hardly had to take care of our children during the 10-hour flight. “Miss Alexandra” and “Mister Arthur” were in good hands, allowing us to relax and really enjoy our flight.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78111″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]If you travel with children, we highly recommend this airline. Bravo Singapore Airlines!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The service” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”the_service”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]As with everything else, the service on board Singapore Airlines is excellent. Flight attendants call you by your last name, and all your meal – and flight (bedtime\/wake-up) preferences are respected.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the quality of the food could have been a little higher, but it was very satisfactory for a flight not departing from the company’s Hub.<\/p>\n

The shelf is particularly wide:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78163″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Shortly after take-off, champagne is served.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78123″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]There is a special spot next to the screen to place your glass or cup:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78119″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78121″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Here were our different dishes from my side:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78125″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78153″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78155″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]And on Audrey’s side:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78127″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]And the second service shortly before landing:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78129″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78157″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78159″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Arrival in Singapore” google_fonts=”” el_id=”arrival_in_singapore”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]After a little more than 10 hours of smooth flight, the windows are opened to let the daylight in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78173″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78167″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78169″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_single_image image=”78171″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]We arrived 20 minutes late, as favourable winds allowed us to make up part of the one-hour delay at take-off.<\/p>\n

We disembarked first, without forgetting a souvenir photo for Alexandra who thought that the hostesses were wearing “princess dresses”:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”78664″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The Airbus A350 is an aircraft that I particularly appreciate, having had the chance to travel on it on:<\/p>\n