Singapore Airlines First Class Suites A380 New Cabin Review⎟London to Singapore⎟E1

Welcome to this flight review. We're in London, the day before my flight is going to depart. I've arrived early and I spent the day around Westminster Bridge. It's spring of 2019 and this day is just beautiful, with a clear sky and a great view of those planes choosing the city approach. Now this review is going to be a lot different from the ones you may have seen before. I believe that travel is magical and a review should live up to the same standard. So I'm very proud to say this is the first episode of my first YouTube series called Cinematic Flight Reports. It's meant to push image quality and also to make the overall experience much more immersive, which is why it's my pleasure to take you along on this trip. It's been taking a very long time to make this happen, possibly too long really, but now it's finally ready and I'm very proud of it. So once again I welcome you to this flight report that is going to take you all the way from London to Singapore. Enjoy. Next morning I woke up at sunrise and was able to watch closely as the first planes of the day descended into Heathrow. It's childlike wonder but travel day always has me excited. This Qantas A380 travelled the kangaroo route via Dubai and is a gentle reminder of how huge this plane is and what airline travel has become. And then it was time to leave. Greeted by that Emirates A380 I make my way to the Queen's Terminal which is Terminal 2. Since its opening in 2014 this has been the home to the Starlines carriers flying from London Heathrow and since Singapore Airlines has four daily flights out of Heathrow they do have their own check-in area. And because I arrived early the dedicated first class check-in counter was empty and I was through security before I knew it. After that I proceeded to the lounge. The Singapore Airlines lounge is located in Terminal 2B which is a 15 minute walk. Well it is for all other guests than first class guests because the first class guests get to use the buggy which of course is very cool and saves you a lot of time so it's a good choice to take it. You'll take three different elevators and will be at the lounge in less than five minutes. And after one more elevator you've finally reached it faster than anyone else. On the right hand side is the regular Silvercris lounge and on the left is the lounge which is reserved to first class passengers and top tier members. Welcome to the lounge. Would you like the buggy to take you to the gate later on? The buggy to the gate? Yeah absolutely. Right of course I couldn't say no for the buggy to take me to the gate. The lounge itself is quite spacious and given that there are only a few seats in first class and a maximum of two flights leaving with a similar timing chances are slim for this lounge to be crowded at any time. There's a lot of private seating choices and whatever you want to do might be work or leisure there's a dedicated space for that. The bar is well equipped as well even during breakfast hours but I passed on the champagne. Not that I don't like a nice glass of champagne for breakfast I just knew that the champagne on board would be even more exclusive so I just had coffee and some orange juice. The food offering was above par for me. It featured anything from yogurt and fruits presented nicely just like a five-star hotel buffet breakfast would be. The lounge has got nice views of the tarmac and also a dedicated dining area where you can eat your meals in style. Make-to-order items are also available and so I chose my favorite breakfast dish an egg benedict. Thank you for waiting ladies and gentlemen Singapore Airlines flight SQ317 is now ready for boarding. Please remain seated until your boarding So this is the A380-800 that's going to take us from London to Singapore. I've never actually flown the A380 although I've tried it for years and now is finally the time to do it. The boarding experience again was very smooth. This lovely lady named Kay actually escorted me from the lounge and even gave me a hand with my bag thank you so I could board the plane easily sorry and this was actually the fastest boarding experience of my life thank you done that's simple didn't even have to show my ticket so very very very very cool. One more thing before we're boarding the plane I'd like to thank Singapore Airlines for letting me film on board. I actually asked them before I boarded the plane if that would be okay they agreed and not only did they tolerate me filming on board I had the feeling that they actually embraced it. I think it's well worth pointing this out even though I always try to be very responsible and not to ruin everyone else's experience in the cabin it is still their first class flagship product and it's the airline's job to make sure that no passenger is disturbed by anything so thanks again for letting me do this and I handled it responsibly as well. Now the new first class is actually located on the upper deck which means first and business class passengers board the plane through the same door. First passengers turn left all others turn right. Thank you so much okay right yeah I'm sure it'll be marvelous thank you so much. Once you're escorted to your suite you'll be stunned. The amount of personal space you have is insane. The swivel chair is the centerpiece of the suite and makes you feel like you're in a private living room rather than on an airplane. From the single aisle there's six suites in total that's only half of the old first class's capacity. No wonder those suites are so roomy and as you would expect the standards are high. Peltrona for our leather for the seats and noise cancelling headphones are also provided. I tried them quality was good but I'm stuck to my Bose QC35 which I always take. As this is a 12-hour flight there's a full set of Lalique amenities as well as some PJs and slippers. All adjustments to your seat and the TV can be made directly from your armrest. All other adjustments such as lighting or window shades can be operated from the tablet that is in your suite. One of the treats about Singapore Airlines first class is their champagne service. You can choose between the Kruk 2004 Vintage and the 2009 Dom Perignon. Truth to be told there is no wrong choice. Both of those champagnes are incredibly luxurious and it's fantastic that Singapore Airlines chooses to serve them. Wi-Fi is available on board and first class passengers get a voucher. And after I finished my glass of Kruk, the first of many, we were ready to go. Pushing back on time, making the first step on our way to Singapore. My first order after takeoff was another glass of the Kruk Champagne. I really can't praise SQ enough for serving it. This is special, even in first class. And their supply is almost unlimited. I sneaked a peek into their fridge and they had five more bottles on board. I actually kept one in my seat, you know, as a reserve, just in case. And when you're sitting there you're actually forgetting that you're flying. It feels more like you're in your private, your private house, your private living room. You feel like you're at home and relax like you're at home. And now let's take a look at the menu for this flight. The selection for lunch was quite extensive. You'll start with the canapé, followed by the appetizer, a soup, a salad, the main course, dessert, cheese, fruit, something from the bakery and even some pralines. So when you're hungry, you've come to the right place. If you want to read the full menu, just pause the video. Today's selection for the main includes a seared Iberico pork, an Indian butter chicken, braised beef short ribs or a steamed cod fillet in superior soy sauce. So you see that's four great choices. And also the on-board wine selection will not be a letdown. Apart from the usual spirits and the two superior champagnes, you will find exclusive wines such as the 2015 Burgundy or a 2006 Saint-Eustephe. Lunch started with the satay. The attention to detail was very high. I chose the garlic bread, which is the best. It's really good. First up, the caviar. Not a big fan usually, but the presentation was spot on. Also the taste, nowhere near fishy. Next, the asparagus puree soup. Delicious presentation, very nice with a frisee. It looks great, no doubt, and the taste also very good. After that, the salad. It was a fresh salad, actually better than I expected it to be. A nice vinaigrette topped with goat's cheese, one of my favourites, so a no-brainer that I would choose it really. But the star of this meal certainly is the lobster thermidor. I ordered it online using Singapore Airlines' book-the-cook service and presentation stunning. I mean, don't forget we're at 40,000 feet in the air and this lobster looks absolutely delicious. And the taste, also great, so fantastic dish. One of the best meals I ever had on a plane. Paired it with a nice white, you really can't go wrong. For dessert, some Italian ice cream with Italian biscotti and strawberries. No doubt, this was a fantastic meal. And you can have more if you want. I passed on the tiramisu, I passed on the cheese plate. Simply because I was full, I didn't even take the pralines. I did take some fruit from the basket, and although I understand why you're serving them this way, so everyone has a choice and can select the fruit one really wants, but I'd rather have them served cut on a plate instead of reaching into a basket with unbear hands. So in conclusion, lunch service was fantastic. The quality of the product was great, the taste was great, and the crew did everything right in presenting each dish the way it's supposed to be presented. So when you buy a first class ticket and you're expecting a high quality meal, this is what you're hoping for. Great service, great job. As the day is coming to an end, once again this seat shows its qualities. Just turn the chair around, watch some movies on the big TV, and when it's time to sleep, just ask the crew and they will prepare your bed. And by the way, I switched from crook to dom because, come on, you're in the air, why not? And while I was getting ready for the night, the crew slided up the bed and started to prepare it. This really is high end luxury. To have a real mattress, not just a seat that's converted into a bed, together with a nice blanket and comfortable pillows, that of course is one of the most exceptional features of the Singapore Airlines first class suite. There are two lavatories exclusively for first class passengers, and this is the bigger one of the two. It's really spacious, because unlike Etihad or Emirates, Singapore Airlines does not have a shower on this plane. But lots of space to change into those comfy PJs. When you come back, this is what your suite looks like. You now have a fully flat, very comfortable bed, just for yourself. And when you close the doors of your suite for privacy, you can really get comfortable and have a great time and a great night's sleep on board. When you're not travelling alone, you can even go for the biggest bedroom in the sky. A real double bed for two. The divider is lowered and that creates a huge suite for two. This must be absolutely incredible. But as comparison is the end of all happiness, I will not complain, and I had a very good experience in my suite. It got quite shaky before I went to bed, and I had a bowl of soup from the snack menu before I turned the lights off. All those preparations, and especially the big comfortable bed, almost guarantees a good night's sleep. After more than six hours of sleep, I woke up just in time for breakfast. Just a quick look at the IFE. This is the tablet that you control everything in your suite from the movie selection as well as the lights and everything else. And you can watch a movie in bed, and you can turn the TV on to watch the movie from the chair, so everything is covered. And I chose to start my breakfast with a banana smoothie in bed. Though you can also have your breakfast in bed, I chose to have it at the table sitting down. Soon after the hotel service started, and I was preparing for the start of my day. This time even the fruit was served already cut, so happy me. Just like lunch, breakfast also served at a cut. And again, the selection was extensive. You have everything from your danish to your bread, eggs made to order, or even a hot noodle soup based on your preference. And also during this meal, the crew took excellent care of me. I felt very welcome throughout the whole flight, and they really took care of every single one of my wishes. And you could feel that they really mean it. And by the way, the hot item that I chose was a french toast, and it was really really good. And this was a perfect end to this flight's meal service. Once again, I can only say that everything I had on this flight was good, had a great quality, and the crew delivered an outstanding service at all times. I felt very comfortable throughout the flight, and I really had a great experience. And if you're thinking about booking Singapore Airlines first class, you can definitely go ahead and have an exceptional time, for sure. I stayed in Singapore for a couple of days before I headed over to Bangkok, where episode two is actually going to start. I stayed at the Intercontinental Robertson Cay, which is a recently opened hotel. It's very very good, I also recommend it. If you want to see more of Singapore, check out my Instagram feed. There's a lot of highlight stories there, and I hope to welcome you back for episode two of the Cinematic Flight Reports. Until then, thank you for watching, take care, and bye bye. we wanna fly fly fly it's a brand new start it's all about trust if you wanna touch the stars tonight it's a brand new start sky