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I was excited to be reviewing Business Class on Singapore Airlines SQ288, the circular flight between Singapore, Sydney and Canberra.

With a departure time of 9:20PM from Sydney and then 11:15PM from Canberra, it finally gives travellers an overnight flight to Singapore.

It was also my first experience of an international flight from the beautiful new Canberra Airport, which has been completely rebuilt with immigration and customs facilities added.

Singapore Airlines Business Class Review – SQ288

Sydney (SYD) – Canberra (CBR) – Singapore (SIN)

Wednesday, October 2
Depart: 9:20PM
Arrive: 5:15AM
Duration: 10hr 25minutes (including Canberra stopover)
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (77W)
Seat: 11A (Business Class)

Boarding was delayed by about 20 minutes due to the late arrival of the incoming aircraft but the ground crew still did a great job cleaning the aircraft.

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My seat was spotless, as is to be expected with Singapore Airlines, and I was glad to be able to select the bulkhead seat 11A during Online Check In.

A full pre-departure beverage service was offered so I enjoyed a glass of the excellent Charles Heidseick champagne.

Before long we had taxied out and were ready to roll down the runway bound for Canberra.

Once airborne a snack service commenced with sandwiches and tea or coffee offered, which is reasonable given the 35 minute flight time.

SQ288 Canberra Transit

Once we’d landed smoothly at Canberra International Airport, all passengers were required to deplane.

Transit passengers were sent upstairs to the international departure lounge, after a passport and boarding pass check at the escalators, where we waited with the passengers originating in Canberra.

This waiting area is very comfortable and well designed, more like a Business Class lounge without the complimentary food and drinks than a general gate area.

After about an hour it was time to reboard SQ288, so after another passport and boarding pass check we were directed down the escalator to the waiting aircraft.

Onward To Singapore

Back at Seat 11A, it was time to get comfortable for the flight to Singapore.

The cabin had been refreshed during the short transit and slippers distributed.
Singapore Airlines is somewhat unusual in not offering amenity kits in Business Class, preferring to provide amenities such as toothbrushes in the bathrooms and handing out eyeshades and slippers.

This particular aircraft was fitted with Wifi with Business and First Class passengers offered free data. I was able to connect easily using my seat number and surname with reasonable data speeds allowing for messaging and sending photos.

The excellent crew offered pre-departure beverages, where I went with another glass of champagne, and took meal orders. Passengers were proactively given the option to eat after takeoff or to be woken up 2 hours before arrival for their meal.

My plan was to maximise sleep on this sector so declined the meal, but if dining the nasi lemak looked good.

Tip: Singapore Airlines was the first to provide passengers the option to pre-order their meals through their Book The Cook service.

Once airborne it was time for a final glass of bubbles before turning in for the evening.

Very few airlines provide pyjamas in Business Class (Qantas and Qatar come to mind as exceptions) so I brought my own. Conveniently, the side storage area is just the right size to hold a folded shirt and chinos!

The seat that Singapore Airlines has on the 77W converts into a fully flat bed but flips over rather than reclining flat. The benefit of this is a softer sleeping surface but limits the recline when sitting upright.

After a solid 4 hours of sleep, the cabin was starting to wake up and other passengers were having their breakfast. I went with a fruit plate and coffee to begin the day.

Before long, the Captain came on the PA to announce that we would be commencing our descent into Singapore shortly and the cabin crew prepared the cabin for arrival.

It was still dark as we approached Singapore so it was nice to see the bright lights as we came in to land at Changi Airport. You can make out the Singapore Flyer in the photo below.

Singapore Airlines Business Class Review – Summary

The option of an overnight flight from Sydney to Singapore is a winner. You get a full day in Sydney and arrive in Singapore at a reasonable hour (Australian time). It also gives you a full range of onward connections like my next flight to Danang.

Service on this flight was excellent with a personable and efficient crew. The seats are great for sleeping and having the bulkhead gave me even more room than usual.

Tip: Use the new Electronic Arrival Card to save time and paper when visiting Singapore.

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Summary – Highlights & Points Earned

Singapore Airlines operates 3 versions of Boeing 777-300.

First version of Boeing 777-300 operated by Singapore Airlines has 284 seats divided into three classes: first, business and economy.

First class consists of two rows of flat bed seats that have 1-2-1 configuration. Passengers with babies are often seated on the seats 1F, 2A and 2F as these seats have bassinet locations.

Business class may accommodate 50 passengers on 50 flat bed seats. Most of the seats here have 2-2-2 configuration. The noise that is coming from the galleys and lavatories may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 11DF, 12C and 12H. As these seats have bassinet locations, they are first reserved for passengers traveling with babies.

The seats 17A and 17K have no windows.

The main disadvantage of the seats of the 20th row is proximity of the lavatories.

226 standard seats are located in the economy class. These seats are divided into two sections. The seats of the 31st row are narrower than standard as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable. Other passengers tend to gather in this area while waiting to visit lavatories thus causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. Another disadvantage of these seats is lack of floor storage during take-off and landing. The seats 31A and 31K are missing windows and it can get cold by the exits during the flight. Passengers of the seats 31BC and 31HJ will take advantage of extra legroom provided by exit row located in front. The seats 31DEG have bassinet locations and offer extra space for passengers’ legs.

Due to missing seats behind the seats 42C and 42H are often bumped by crew members and other passengers passing by.

For passengers traveling with a companion will be ideal the seats 43AC, 43HK and 44AC, 44HK. Close location of the galley may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 43C, 43DEG, 43H and for passengers of the seats of the 44th row. Also the seats 43DEG, 44AC and 44HK are less reclining than standard.

Behind the exit row the second section of economy class seats is located. Passengers with babies are often seated on the seats 45DEG, 46ABC and 46HJK. As other passengers congregate in this area it causes discomfort to passengers of these seats. Among other disadvantages of these seats: lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and reduced width of the seats.

The seats 55C and 55H are often bumped by service carts and other passengers as there are no seats behind.

Passengers traveling with a partner will feel comfortable on the seats 56AC, 56HK and 57AC and 57HK.

Close location of the lavatories may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 56AC, 56HK and for passengers of the seats of the 57th row. Limited recline make the seats of the last 57th row bad seats.

This version of Boeing 777-300 may accommodate 264 passengers in four classes.

First class offers 4 open suites that have 180 degree recline. For passengers with babies the seat 1A has bassinet location.

Singapore Airlines 777-300 Premium Economy

Business class consists of 12 rows of seats that have 1-2-1 configuration. These seats are divided into two sections. First sections consists of 3 rows of seats. The only disadvantage of the seats of the 14th row is close location of the galleys and lavatories.

Behind the exit row the other 12 rows of business class seats are located. The seats of the 15th row have bassinet locations. That is why passengers with infants are often seated here. However, proximity of the lavatories and galleys may cause discomfort to passengers of these seats.

The seats 19A, 19K and 21A, 21K have no windows.

Behind the seats of business class 28 seats of premium economy class are located. All these seats are standard. The main disadvantage of the seats 31A and 31K is missing windows. The seats 31DEFG are intended for passengers with infants.

Economy class may accommodate 184 passengers in two sections. First section consists of 67 seats. The seats 41ABC and 41HJK are considered the best seats of the economy class as they offer extra legroom to passengers. However, as the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is reduced a little. Also these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

The seats 41DEG on the contrary have limited legroom because of the bulkhead position. These seats have bassinet locations. Among other disadvantages: lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and reduced width of these seats.

Due to missing seats behind other passengers and crew members passing by tend to bump into the seats 47C and 47H.

Close location of the galleys and lavatories may represent a problem to passengers of the seats 47DEG, 48AB and 48JK.

The last 14 rows of economy class seats are located in the second section.

The seats 49ABC and 49HJK have extra space for passengers’ legs. Other passengers tend to gather in the area of these seats while waiting to use lavatories and causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. Also these seats are narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing. In addition the seats 49A and 49K have no windows.

Because of the bulkhead position the seats 49DEG have limited legroom. Proximity of the galleys and lavatories and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing are other disadvantages of these seats.

The seats 60C and 60H are often bumped by other passengers passing by as there are no seats behind.

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Limited recline and proximity of the lavatories and galleys make the seats of the seats 64AC, 61DEG and 62HK bad seats.

The third version of Boeing 777-300 may transport 278 passengers in three classes.

First class has 8 flat bed seats. All of them are standard. The seats 1CD and 2CD are perfect for passengers traveling with a companion.

Business class consists of 42 flat bed seats. First two rows of business class seats are located in the first section. The seats of the 11th row are considered the best seats as they have extra legroom. All these 8 seats of the first section have an exclusive feel of mini-cabins. The seats 12A and 12K have misaligned windows.

The second section of business class seats has 9 rows of seats. Passengers traveling with infants are often seated on the seats 14A, 14K and 15DF as these seats have bassinet locations. These seats offer extra legroom to passengers of these seats. However, proximity of the lavatories and bulkhead position may cause discomfort.

Misaligned windows is the only disadvantage if the seats 18A, 18K and 20A, 20K.

Behind the exit row 2 section of economy class seats are located. There are totally 228 standard seats here.

The seats 31A and 31K have extra legroom. Among disadvantages of these seats: reduced width of these seats , lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and it can get cold by the exits during the flight.

The seats 31BC and 31HJ are designated as preferred seats as they offer extra space for passengers’ legs. However, passengers of these seats may get cold by the exits during the flight. As the tray tables are in the armrests the width of these seats is slightly reduced. Also there is no floor storage for these seats during take-off and landing. The seats 31DEG have the same disadvantages. The position of bassinets may be bothersome for passengers of these seats. But thanks to extra legroom passengers of these seats will feel comfortable.

The seats 41A and 41K have misaligned windows . Due to missing seat behind the seat 42C is often bumped by other passengers and crew members passing by.

The only disadvantage of the seats 42HJK and of the seats of the 43rd row is proximity of the galley and lavatory. For passengers traveling with a companion will be ideal the seats 43AC.

13 row are located in the second section of economy class seats. All the seats of the 44th row have the following disadvantages: noise that is coming from the galleys and lavatories will cause discomfort to passengers of these seats, as the tray tables are built-in the armrests the width f these seats is reduced a little, lack of floor storage during take-off and landing is another disadvantage. The seats 44A and 44K are considered bad seats as they have no windows and the exit doors protrude out of the wall.

The seats 44BC and 44HJ are designated as preferred seats as they offer extra legroom to passengers.

Singapore Airlines 777 First-class

Position of the bassinets may cause inconvenience to passengers of the seats 44DEG. Extra space for passengers legs provides additional comfort to passengers of these seats.

Limited legroom is the main disadvantage of the seats 53BC and 53HJ.

Singapore Airlines 777x

The seats 55C and 55H are often bumped by crew members and passengers passing by due to missing seats behind.

The seats of the last 56th row are considered bad seats as they are less reclining than standard and are located close to the galley and lavatories. The seats 56AC and 56HK will be ideal for passengers traveling with a partner.