What It’s like to Fly the $23,000 Singapour Suites Class SIN->NY on Frequent Flier Miles!

‘In 2008, Singapore Airlines introduced their Suites Class, the most luxurious class of flying that is commercially available. The Suites were exclusive to their flagship Airbus A380, and they go beyond flat beds by offering enclosed private cabins with sliding doors that cocoon you in your own little lap of luxury. The interior was designed by French luxury yacht designer Jean-Jacques Coste and comes along with a plush soft leather armchair hand-stitched by the Italian master craftsmen Poltrona Frau. Perhaps most well-known of all, Singapore Airlines became the first and only commercial airline with a double bed in the sky. However, the experience came with a hefty price tag. With round-trip tickets costing up to S$23,000 (or US$18,400), it was completely unattainable for most people. Formerly, the only way for an average person to fly in the Suites was to take out a bank loan. And then I remembered that most of my personal net worth exists in frequent flier miles rather than cash. So in September 2014, after splurging a colossal amount of miles…I was booked on Suites Class to New York! (THIS IS MY TRIP IN PHOTOS) As I joined the line for check-in, I was promptly greeted by a staff. “Good evening sir, how may I help you?” A sudden realization hit me and I went “OH NOPE SORRY” and briskly walked away, leaving the lady astonished. I had almost forgotten that Changi had a luxurious check-in lounge specially for First Class and Suites passengers. It looks like a hotel lobby, and there’s even a bellhop who carries your luggage. Soon, I was in possession of The Golden Ticket. Flying in the Suites also includes an invitation to The Private Room, which the staff was proud to say that it was “higher than first class”. I arrived at the lounge and was approached by an attendant. “May I escort you to The Private Room?” she asked. I followed her past what seemed to be 50-60 people in the Business Class lounge….

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….She walked noticeably fast, seemingly afraid that I would be disgusted by the presence of the working class. Here I was transferred to another attendant who walked me through the First Class lounge, and then through a set of automatic sliding double doors before being transferred to yet another attendant. Finally, after 10 miles of secret passageways and being escorted by 3000 people, I arrived at The Private Room. Entering the confines of The Private Room, the staff greeted me by name. It’s like they all already knew me before even meeting me. I wasn’t hungry but I’ve heard rave reviews about the dining room. So I sat down and ordered a glass of champagne and had the Chicken and Mutton Satay plate….and the Baked Boston Lobster with Gruyere, Emmenthal and Cheddar….and also the U.S. Prime Beef Burger with Foie Gras, Rocket Leaf and Fried Quail Egg. Oh, and a Mango Smoothie too. Completely stuffed at this point, I realized it was time for boarding. There was a dedicated jet bridge solely for Suites passengers. Standing at the end of the bridge was a flight attendant ready to greet me. “Good evening, Mr. Low!” I realized that they would address me by whatever title I chose in my Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer profile. I instantly regretted not going with President Low or Princess Derek…..As we finally landed at New York, a huge problem presented itself — I didn’t want to leave the plane. I have to say, after being served Dom Pérignon in a double-suite bedroom at 36,000 feet, I’m not sure flying experiences get any better than this. But eventually I got off the plane, because New York’s not too bad.’

Check what Derek did to his dorm room in college!

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