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My Upgrade to "Business Class" on Singapore Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2012December 9, 2016 8 Comments

I know many of you recently took advantage of the temporary glut of Singapore Airlines business and first class award space available to destinations around the world. From the dining room of my B&B in Dingle, Ireland I did as well, locking in first class seats to Melbourne, Australia for travel next spring. Yesterday, I received news of a welcome upgrade…to “business” class.

Not really, but I’ll explain. Singapore Airlines has been unequivocal in outlining their plans to expand Airbus A380 service to Australia and just yesterday swapped out another 777-300 for an A380 on the Singapore-Melbourne route (starting on August 16, 2012).

SQ217 SIN0955 – 1915MEL 388 D

SQ217 SIN0955 – 1915MEL 388 D

Singapore’s A380s do not have a first class cabin, instead they have a “Suites Class” cabin featuring SQ’s spacious suite. Distinguishing these suites from first class, Singapore has coded this cabin as R Class. United mistakenly codes R as business class. Imagine my delight when I pulled up my itinerary today and found that I had been re-assigned to “business” class.

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This is the quintessential example of why I love collecting frequent flyer miles. I look forward to flying in Singapore First Suites Class!

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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8 Comments

  1. BR Reply
    July 21, 2012 at 5:23 am

    Awesome….WIWY (wish I was you)

  2. Kevin Reply
    July 21, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Dude. I’m jealous.

  3. Matt Reply
    July 22, 2012 at 4:15 am

    Nice! I’m hoping they will swap the 777 for the a380 on the Sydney route before the end on November so I can get a similar “upgrade”.

  4. Darren Reply
    July 22, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Great stuff. Can’t wait for the trip report on this one!

  5. Air Fare Tickets Reply
    July 25, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Wow amazing!! Lots of people fantasize about taking trips all over the world. While it’s nice to daydream about all the superb places to explore, all the most unforgettable vacations begin with proper planning and knowledge.

  6. Tony Reply
    November 15, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    I think “R” fare is actually the Award upgrade.

  7. Matthew Reply
    November 15, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Could be Tony, but all I know is that R = suites so I am excited!

  8. Ferdu Reply
    February 1, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Very nice photoshop on the picture above… and yes, of course, they will put on your ticket “business” (if this one is really yours) for their suites.

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