SINGAPORE BUSINESS CLASS: A350ULR from Singapore to San Francisco

Hopefully you all are enjoying the Premium Economy journey from SFO-SIN, but now to spice it up a bit, join our adventure back home in the business class cabin. The cabin, airplane, and airport was an absolute treat!
0:00 Intro
1:14 Changi Airport (T3)
1:58 The "JEWEL"
3:11 Terminal 3
3:45 SilverKris Lounge
5:58 Exploring Changi Airport
9:33 Boarding
12:35 Exploring the Seat
16:57 Takeoff from SIN
23:38 First Meal Service
25:11 Bedtime
26:16 Awake and Exploring
27:42 IFE
28:24 Second Meal Service
29:45 Initial Descent
31:11 Arrival to SFO
35:18 Deplaning

[@stockjonebills]

I've never flown business class but I love Singapore Airlines and their Premium Economy.

[@AnneMB955]

Looking fwd to seeing Changi early tomorrow morning. Visiting Singapore and Vietnam. Great intro for us, thx.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Enjoy! Singapore is one of my favorite places in the world! And I’ve spent HOURS at Changi Airport just enjoying everything they have to do

[@texaslookout5382]

Very Beautiful the Airport Thank You For Sharing!

[@CitiZenFree-pz8ts]

Interesting review. I've been flying SIA since the 80s and have seen a significant drop in the quality of service on the ground and in the cabin (with some exceptions, of course). Along with most, I am not a fan of their business class seat. It's an odd setup with a narrow footwell that can be quite awkward. I've also found their IFE is behind class leaders in that area like Qatar and Emirates. The food in business has generally been good. Book the Cook makes a big difference in quality whether in Suites, business class, or Premium Economy. And Changi Airport -- it continues to amaze. The first time I flew into it long ago it was great. And it has only gotten better with every successive year. The Jewel is really something to see. Nonetheless, I'll be back on SIA soon because their nonstop from SFO is a good route, and their produce and service are still leaps and bounds better than what UA offers on the same route. I have to ask, what's wrong with the audio? Lots of noise in the background, buzzing noise that is not from the aircraft, and your narration sounds like it was done on a speaker phone.

[@guitarsingaporeRapture]

Thanks for the video! I will be flying this route in a couple of months. Excited!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s a ton of fun! Enjoy the flight!

[@audrey3387]

Great review! Love how you covered interesting parts of Changi as well!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! Changi was beautiful. Couldn’t even come close to covering the whole thing. Hopefully it came across well enough!

[@enoguesvlc]

The best company I´ve ever flight. The best airport, the best meals and the best inflight service ever I´ve had. Congratulations to SIA

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was amazing. I’d do it again anytime

[@stockjonebills]

Yes I agree Singapore Air and Singapore Airport are wonderful

[@MrJCollector]

Loving all things airplane! Subscribed!

[@ArvinParedes]

wow glad they have amenity kits again!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

The cabin Looks good.Good job

[@B737900ER]

Excellent report!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@Minhphung2020]

Well done video!!

[@jackyu1143]

Singapore Airlines fan here. The reason you see mostly widebody jets in Changi is that we're a tiny country with no domestic market. The flights that operate out of Changi are all international. There are some A320s and B737s for sure, but most jets are widebodies.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great input! I did notice, however, that even on some short routes like the hour long flight to Kuala Lumpur, they used the A350 as well. Love the concept of these beautiful airplanes being used, just a foreign concept when I'm used to seeing half of an airport full of CRJs/ERJs!

[@jackyu1143]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Yes, in days past, SIN-KUL used to be served exclusively by B777s. However, in recent years, SilkAir took some over some of the routes. That's when the A320s and B737s started appearing. Singapore Airlines has since merged with SilkAir and now all the narrowbodies are in SIA livery, earning them the nickname Baby SQ. Make no mistake, I LOVE widebodies and totally ABHOR narrowbodies, unless I'm flying in a unique place like Greenland or Iceland. As an example, Air Greenland flies Dash 8s on its domestic routes. Otherwise, on all my trips, I choose to fly widebodies if can help it! :)

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your long-haul trip. it is nice to have Business Class on those long flights.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Definitely! Although I did do Prem. Economy on the longer leg

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Hahaha! I hear you!! Sometimes you will get Premium Economy on long-hauls but I know for me being 6'2" in height I like to lay down and relax on those long-haul trips. But in seeing your trip here, I am glad you could lay down and get some sleep.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

I like that music you selected when you came off the airplane!!

[@patrickdaniel1485]

#1 airport #1 airline👍 nice video, great work👍

[@desmondstrose8582]

Really nice review dude. Keep them coming.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@liamrelaxationtube5179]

Nice flight footage.

[@donnadwarika6370]

Thank you for sharing this very beautiful video

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!!

[@jauipop]

I’ve flown this product a few times to multiple countries and love SIA business (and first). When I flew, they didn’t have amenity kits, but nice to see they are giving them out now. I rate their service too - as someone who likes wine, they keep an eye out and top up when needed. For ultra long haul, I immediately put the seat into bed mode, hunt for a second blanket to act as a mattress and settle in. Even have all my meals in that mode! Nice and snug.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great plans! I do really like their service. Very attentive. Even in economy in my experience on this route

[@oamsingh2008]

Awesome video. I just did the NY to Changi and back business class on the A350 ULR. Their services were awesome. Love that the seats turn into beds, was so comfortable for that 19 hrs flight!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! And I do want to try that flight as the longest flight in the world!

[@oamsingh2008]

@@PatrickSheaAviation yes it is and in business class it went a little easier. I slept, watch movies and of course ate whenever served..lol

[@tab6796]

Good video. Nice narration and background music. Keep it coming.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@uzmaijaz7821]

Brother thank you so much for making such a Wonderful, Lovely and Beautiful video

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@uzmaijaz7821]

@@PatrickSheaAviation thank you so much for replying

[@marlonmendoza2882]

We just bought 2 round trip business ticket from New York to Manila on February. We will be flying SA for the for the first time and we are excited! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I promise you'll enjoy it! From what it seems, we had a covid-reduced product, so I guess it only goes up from here! Crazy to think. Enjoy!

[@bernardtan3639]

Thank You for sharing. Hope one day can get the opportunity to experience to fly SQ Business Class.

[@user-zu4wn6dh2v]

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[@PocketInfinite]

Nicely done! I love how you kept on recording after arriving at SFO. I felt like I too arrived at SFO!

[@ThePrissy11]

Love Singapore Air. Flew Business Class from NYC to both Frankfurt and Stockholm on a regular basis. Never disappointed.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Absolutely! I would fly them again in a heartbeat. Gotta rack up some more miles before then

[@pritamkoli]

Five star coverage

[@ShivanandPrabhoo]

Very nice

[@m.rizadjoeli357]

I love to see when the plane took off and music vaguely heard, as if I'm in hotel...

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was definitely a unique experience that I hadn’t had before. Definitely fun though

[@m.rizadjoeli357]

@@PatrickSheaAviation yeah..that's why i love it..thank for sharing me your lovely experience..

[@prahladnatchu]

I traveled singapore to jfk business by 380 airbus with stoppover in frankfurt was fabulous and return was direct was jfk singapore was worlds longest flight business classs was just superb .

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Singapore’s A380s are definitely on my bucket list. They look amazing. Trying to save enough miles to get into the first class suites though. True luxury

[@colinshi8247]

Wow that's very rare to use Runway 19L for landing in the middle of summer, on a sunny day. That's usually only used in the winter rainy months

[@gregorybaker330]

Good points by Mr Citizen. Overall a great airline however I have had some ordinary experiences even in F cabins as only pax . Nevertheless, I always recall a late J seat out of HKG where catering was not guaranteed and sat in last row 773, and still choice of 3 meals in a full cabin or even left over Book Cook meals. Compare that to CX and QF out of HKG , where choice in J runs out in row 3. Safe travels,Sir.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Wath a beatifull Air Craft the A 350 is LOVE IT

[@ronaldkempson7167]

Business class seats are cramped, one feels like you are in a small cubicle & the seat belts fit across ones chest & not over your waist definitely designed with the petite air hostesses in mind

[@richardc8738]

It must be a shock to depart from such an amazing airport and arrive at such an un-amazing airport.

[@bibeksapkota9266]

San Francisco is not so bad

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Well I may be a bit biased since SFO is my home airport. But I do like it. Nothing like Changi, but still above standard at least

[@random1883]

@@PatrickSheaAviation I like SFO since it's also my home airport, but it has the dullest corridors after deplaning international flights.

[@betty2905]

Agreed! I just arrived yesterday also fr Changi to SFO but with JAL . The airport so different 😂specially we have to pay $8 for cart while the rest of world is free.

[@praystation]

Sf airport is unamazing? Sfo is unlike sg because we are so much more. Sg main attraction is what? Changi? Marina bay sands? Mbs is owned by American company duh.

[@davidcole333]

I enjoy your style of trip report. Very fresh, unique and you. Singapore should be proud of its airline, they do amazing work. You're right about landing on the 19's, ive flown in and out of sfo for decades and have only ever arrived on the 19s 1 time.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks for the feedback!! And yea, I’ve landed the 19s a few times. Still waiting for the illusive runway 1 arrival to SFO. Seen it a couple times, but only from the ground 🤞🤞🤞

[@jauipop]

Btw, if you love the fruits and food in Thailand and Singapore, you need to come to Malaysia.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s on my bucket list! I’ve heard great thinfs

[@desmondstrose8582]

I love Malaysia. Coconut water on tap and the juicy red dragon fruit. Mmmm

[@Cali-707-ica]

I would not refer to the Jewel as infamous though. It’s famous. Infamous would mean it’s well known for being bad and or evil.

[@sophiescoon3005]

Great video! I absolutely love the music! Could you please add the songs you chose, specifically the music during 8-9minutes!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I don’t remember the exact songs, but I get all my music from Epidemic Sound

[@sophiescoon3005]

@@PatrickSheaAviation thank you! I’m due to fly SQ next week to Singapore - first time so looking forward to it!

[@user-zu4wn6dh2v]

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[@kevin19358]

22:43, That's the biggest table I ever see for the 1st time and wow. Hope you like the largest table for the big meal. But there is no cup holder, even though it's the biggest table.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The table was wonderful!

[@gregorybaker330]

SQ stopped giving out amenity kits in J since the 80s. F always pyjamas in long haul. I notice cutbacks to SYD as to ordering out of SIN, only one meal choice,usually supper or breakfast.

[@christophermills3427]

With SIA I feel it's like 'the emperor's new clothes'. Everyone wants to rave about it because its SIA and its expensive. However, I get the sense that they seem to cut back on the food, quality ok but not special and just the minimum.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting take. I found SIA to be fantastic. Definitely head over heals better than any US airline for sure. What airline would you assign the "gold standard"? Just curious

[@alhallaj]

Ey yoooo thats me in the Wu-Tang cap.. i was the dispatcher. 😂 see 10:29

[@kevin19358]

9:42 and 9:47, They have in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before going inside the gate, I have to and pass though security and water is not allowed in security and it's so annoying. But luckily, they have water filling inside the gate, which is good to refill the water bottle.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The water filling stations are great, although I am a bit of a water snob.... which I know people will hate on. But the minerals in some places taste a bit funky, so depending on where I am, I sometimes prefer the bottled water

[@kevin19358]

Oh I see. Same for me, I prefer filling up my water bottle. Because some countries, including the US, before arriving at the gate, there is no need to pass security, which is good to refill my water bottle after immigration and security, that's what we want.

[@dannyong4843]

Do you know there is a First Class Terminal at the other end of Terminal 3? There is a small Aircraft Observatory above the Departure. Do you realise that Arrivals and Departures are not separated into two floors in Changi Airport? You can meet your Arrival friends before you depart in Airside area. Anyway I enjoyed another interesting flight report again from you and I feel like flying to San Francisco again during my birthday... Sinto falta de São Francisco

[@bigbadbyrnes]

Solid mate, thanks for the video. If you would like constructive criticisms, just mind the audio levels. I really wanted to hear what you had to say, but your voice needed to be brought up a little bit.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I appreciate it dude! I’ve been working on ironing out things like that in my newer videos. It truly is an art form.

[@clipperdip]

Extremely well done! This was a great trip review format, my only suggestion is to use fade out's for cutting bits of footage together to avoid bad transitions for the flow of the video.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! Thanks for the input as well

[@indianairlines]

Nice video about Singapore Airlines, thank you; although the constant music in the background was interminable. It doesn't have to be on the whole time. Thanks though.

[@M124M]

Thanks also.Never need music.Natural is better😊

[@kevin19358]

28:38, Oh beef is my 2nd favorite that I love to eat, but this time with rice and it's delicious. Unfortunately, I don't eat meals in the plane, unless I pay for the meal like chicken or beef with rice or pre order online, before the flight.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The beef was good, but airlines serve beef most commonly since they can keep it tender, so I've been trying to mix it up a bit

[@kevin19358]

I see. The beef, mix with the rice will taste good and delicious.

[@petergreen3717]

Just booked a trip with SIA from Gothenburg to Auckland, we are due to travel next february. I had a big discussion with SIA as i wanted to travel outbound Premium Plus and Business Class home. I was advised that it is NOT possible to purchase a ticket with that combination. You will appreciate that I am very interested to know how you booked your ticket (tickets) for the round trip San Francisco to Singapore? Very much appreciate your videos, our flight CPH - SIN is also on an A350 so it was great to get a feel for the cabins.

[@paulready8897]

My guess is that the flier purchased 2 one-way tickets. One from San Francisco in Premium Economy to Singapore and one from Singapore to San Francisco in business class.

[@user-zu4wn6dh2v]

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[@VacayCebu]

Thinking of taking Business Class, but wonder why there are no carry-on luggage compartments above the middle seats.

[@M124M]

So you can put your bags over the window seats where I always sit

[@abrahamdecruz5128]

Perhaps you were in the terminal with long haul flights so you get the long haul aircraft like A350, A380 and B787. But they do have smaller B737 aircraft which they inherited from Silk Air. These would be in a different terminal with all the regional flights. How many passengers were on this flight, Patrick?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

We did see a few 737s on the runways, but the ratio seemed to be skewed differently then I’m used to seeing. Our flight was sold out to 100% capacity. They even moved a couple people to fly through LAX. We were on the A350ULR which seats 67 in business and 94 in premium economy. There is no economy on this airplane

[@tomthom2876]

Singapore Business Class is a fantastic product. Food and overall service not to be matched.

[@johniii8147]

Not a big fan of SQ's long haul business class because of the offset footwell situation and the seats seem to close togeather.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The footwell offset I feel is becoming more and more common. It can be okay if the cabin is set up correctly. As for the seats, I agree they are a bit closer, but they’re so large that you still feel like you’ve got your own space. I’m 5’ 9” and stayed pretty comfy

[@jeffreyrivera8158]

There are 2 variant of A350-900 on SQ , this one is better. The angled sitting on the other business class is worst.

[@EpicThe112]

The small plane is a B737 Max 8 used for Australia Cairns Philippines Singapore to Davao& Cebu from Singapore Changi. Also SQ34/33 has Filipino passengers from Cebu and Davao City to SFO via SIN because it's better for them to avoid PR104/114 to SFO via MNL. Regarding SQ A350-900ulr the registrations of them are reused from the A340-500s. A380 you saw is the SIN to JFK via FRA flights round trip. B787-10 SIN-PER/MNL rotating with A350-900 regional versions. For SIN to SFO Singapore airlines beats United Airlines. I am wondering if you used UA mileage plus for this flight or not?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Not this flight. I booked this during Covid. Flights were wicked cheap, and then it kept getting pushed back more and more until Singapore re-opened for visitors

[@chicken_dinher]

How stringent were the crew about keeping your mask on? That's the one thing I can imagine that would hamper the experience especially if they insist you keep it on while sleeping.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Masks were definitely mandatory for this flight. Didn’t affect the experience at all. Just as good one way or the other

[@alrubin3799]

I have flown this 350 from SFO to SIN. The leg room is poor for someone tall. On the other hand, their 777 is great.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good to know. Never been on the 777. I guess I’ll add it to the “to-do” list

[@delroypaiva6183]

Do we need any membership to get into the silverkris lounge?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I was able to get in with my business class ticket alone. I do believe Star Alliance Priority works as well. I am not sure if they have any sort of lounge memberships

[@henrirobert1079]

What's the music please?

[@CT-uc6jw]

The BG music id too loud compared to your voice. Video is GREAT! thnx

[@transa0710]

Pls slow down on the camera movement.

[@jt8778]

I still prefer seats turn to bed while sitting down. Rather than you need to stand up and turn to bed manually

[@praystation]

Yessss. That's why i love flying qatar qmiles business, asiana business, united airlines polaris first class.

[@crisyorke1328]

Cool flight video. Are you a diplomat?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! I am not, just a pilot who enjoys traveling the world

[@glamy3427]

Can you access the Jewell from the terminal 3

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It's accessible pre-security, so it doesn't matter which terminal you're departing from (or even if you're holding a ticket)

[@indyracingnut]

Enjoyed the video overall, but if I may offer some criticism, lower the volume of that music for the first half, or pick something else to play...It was really getting on my nerves after about 5 minutes. Just my two cents.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks for the input. I actually got that from a few people. Im trying to adjust the little things like that from video to video. One day hopefully it’ll be all ironed out!

[@indyracingnut]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Best of luck to you my friend. I subbed. Gotta get to 1000 soon!

[@JxLx2022]

more food shots please..🙂

[@M124M]

Singaporeans take their wedding photos everywhere incl Starbucks

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Love it!

[@terryterry1655]

Mangosteen

[@gmorgan29]

background music too loud

[@avesraggiana]

With amenities and service levels like this, for not much more in airfare price, I don’t why anybody sane would fly on United Airlines between SIA and SFO. I mean, why?!

[@ronaldkempson7167]

I have flown on the 350 Singapore to Perth I feel you are trying to sell this airline because you do not mention much on the seating but only the food & amenities, try mentioning the seat cabin which feels like you are encased & the seat belt that's goes crossed over your chess making one feel squeezed,Its fine if you are slim & trim but I am fit but broad...I fly many time & when booking I keep clear of the 350... ,

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[@pearlhorse2652]

Did you have good sleep at business class?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Probably the most comfortable bed I've found on an aircraft to this point in my flights. Slept great!

[@pearlhorse2652]

Cool beans thks

[@BobSayG]

First course salmon salad looks pretty awful for SQ standard. Tin of salomon, piece of lettuce and boiled potato and egg......

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I had a similar feeling about it. I reasoned it by thinking about the dishes that followed it, and how it was just a first course

[@BobSayG]

@@PatrickSheaAviation - I am a chef and I always avoid Grilled meat and seafood dish on board because they loose all the moisture during cooking-chilling and reheating process. On the other hand slow cooked meat and boiled meat like the one you had are more suitable and easier to keep the quality and consistency. So good choice you had👍👍👍

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

@@BobSayG great info. Something I hadn’t thought of. Thanks!

[@pearsonm1306]

OMG that bed music is loud!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea… I’ve been getting that a lot on this video. Still perfecting the new format. Thanks for the feedback

[@marcelbusch597]

Music way to loud dude loud dude wtf

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea I’ve had a lot of people telling me that on this video. I’m still working out the kinks on this new video style. Thanks for the feedback

[@eblechman1]

Potentially excellent review, spoiled by your added very loud background music which 3 minutes into the video became most annoying. It would have been good to have given us the sounds of the jet engines on take-off and landing as well as the crew announcements. Thank you.

[@desmondstrose8582]

There was nothing wrong with it. Give the guy a break..

[@yvr2002rtw]

Too bad there wasn't satay service before the first meal.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Take a look at 23:38. We did get some delicious chicken satay prior to our salad. About an hour after departure

[@yvr2002rtw]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Somehow I missed it while fast forwarding along.

[@hutokshiirani761]

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