Review of Singapore Airlines flight from Paris to Singapore in Premium Eco

SQ - Singapore Airlines

Flight taken on 16 December 2015

SQ335

Paris Singapore

CDG

SIN

11:00 12h 40m 06:40

Model Airbus A380-800

Class Premium Eco

Seat 31A

Hello,
Between Paris (CDG airport) and Changi airport, the Premium Economy (PE) cabin by Singapore Airlines (SIA) was launched on November 24th on some flights, and on all flights from the December, 4th 2015.
You will find here the full presentation of this new Premium Economy Class. Singapore Airlines has it currently on its A380-800 and B777-300ER on destinations like Sydney, London, Hong-Kong, Frankfurt, Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles, etc. I traveled it December 16, 2015 from Paris.
Arrival at the airport and the check-in counter of Singapore Airlines at Terminal 1

A counter is dedicated to Premium Economy

Registration dedicated to the PE can receive the tag Priority to recover quickly the luggage on arrival.

The PE class provides 35 kg luggage and 110% of KrisFlyer miles

Getting through the boarding area and access to the Star Alliance lounge (being Gold Elite status at Singapore Airlines)

Access and entry into the Star Alliance lounge

Catering

My breakfast

The general decoration of the Star Alliance lounge

Another part of the lounge, quieter; and the exit from the lounge overlooking CDG 1

Access to the boarding satellite

First glimpses of the Singapore Airlines A380

General view of the satellite recently renovated

Preparation of boarding with color codes for each group of passengers

Satellite View and boarding A380

Discovering the Premium Economy cabin located on the main deck between Suites and Eco class

A little spotting before the takeoff, crossing an Air France A380

General view of the new Premium Economy cabin

The Amenity Kit

The breakfast served 1:30 after takeoff, and booked in advance on the SIA website through the system Book the Cook.
Usually reserved for the business, it is now extended to the PE.

Arrive on Changi Airport

Breakfast, also reserved through Book the Cook

avec de délicieuses tranches de brioche grillée

Comprehensive overview of the cabin

The cabin configuration is 2-4-2 instead of 3-4-3 for the Eco class

The seat allows up to 20 cm recline back

The TV screen is 33.8 cm with noise-canceling headphones, and more than 1,500 program map

Leather seat in the Premium Economy

The seat offers 49.5 cm wide and 96.5 cm pitch with leg rest and foot rest

The seat is equipped with one electrical outlet and two USB port, it is equipped with a personal reading light

The seat also includes noise reduction headphones, storage areas, a shelf for glass

Arrival at Changi Airport in transit for my new destination Brisbane.

Display all

Product ratings

Airline

Singapore Airlines 9.5

Cabin10.0 / 10
Cabin crew9.0 / 10
Entertainment/wifi9.0 / 10
Meal/catering10.0 / 10

Lounge

Star Alliance Lounge6.4

Comfort6.5 / 10
Meal/catering6.5 / 10
Entertainment/wifi6.0 / 10
Services6.5 / 10

Departure airport

Paris - CDG3.5

Efficiency7.0 / 10
Access1.0 / 10
Services1.0 / 10
Cleanliness5.0 / 10

Arrival Airport

Singapore - SIN9.8

Efficiency9.0 / 10
Access10.0 / 10
Services10.0 / 10
Cleanliness10.0 / 10

Conclusion

Positive points :
- Experience of a spacious, comfortable and quiet cabin with a modern and dynamic design (elegant gray tones highlighted with touches of orange)
- A high quality seat offering plenty of space and comfort (it is equivalent to some Business seats of some other companies) with great leg rest, footrests, and noise-canceling headphones
- Personalized service and high quality cuisine, with a bonus thanks to the Book the Cook service and some champagne by Ernest Rapeneau offered throughout the all flight (for fans, the Brut Selection: 45% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Black 5% Pinot Meunier).

Point of improvement:
- The amenity kit that contains only a pair of socks and a toothbrush, i.e. the same products as in Eco class, but just redesigned for the occasion (a different design cover and an orange sock to match the color of the cabin). It would be better to offer a really special product for PE.

My general opinion:
Singapore Airlines is one of the last major global companies (after Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, etc.) to offer since mid-2015 a premium economy class, and the result was worth the wait.
This is a no-fault which, for me, immediately places the product in the course of the best Premium Economy alongside Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Qantas. For flights over 10 hours, the price difference with the Eco worth the services and comfort offered.