Singapore Airlines PREMIUM ECONOMY – Is it WORTH IT?

Singapore Airlines PREMIUM ECONOMY – Is it WORTH IT?

Today we’ll be spending 16 hours in premium 
economy on Singapore Airlines A350-900 from San Francisco to Singapore. With this flight being 
just 2 hours shorter than the longest flight in the world, there’s no better way to test 
drive Singapore Airlines premium economy to find out if it really is premium or if it’s 
actually excruciating. We’ll also talk about the five new upgrades Singapore Airlines has made 
to their premium economy service after 9 years of introducing this cabin class. So, let’s find out 
together on today’s flight if Singapore Airlines premium economy really is worth it. But first, 
our trip starts off here at San Francisco airport in the United Club Lounge. Okay, so Singapore 
Airlines unfortunately does not provide lounge access to premium economy passengers, which 
is pretty standard across most airlines. I am here at the United Club Lounge though, I have 
access to this lounge because I have Star Gold status. Since the lounge isn’t included in Premium 
Economy, I don’t want to focus too much on it. But for those of you that are interested in learning 
more about it, I did cover it in my video about United Premium Economy, which I will link to in 
the description box for those of you that want to watch it after you’re finished watching this 
video. We did luck out while I was here, though, because our aircraft today happened to pull up 
right in front of the window that I was sitting next to while I was in the lounge. And here she 
is, the A350 900. But it’s not just any A350. This is the A350-900 ULR. ULR stands for ultra 
long range. It’s a special variant that allows the aircraft to fly non-stop on extremely long 
routes. And I would certainly think that 16 hours qualifies as extremely long. All right, let’s 
make our way to boarding. Now, something else that’s unique about the ULR aircraft is that there 
are only two cabin classes, business and premium economy. There’s no first class or economy class 
on this aircraft. Normally, as a premium economy passenger, you’d get priority boarding and 
get to board ahead of economy passengers. But since there are no economy passengers on this 
flight, we’ll board after business class. This is definitely one of those scenarios where if 
everyone is priority, then nobody’s priority. Our premium economy cabin today has a 2-4-2 
configuration. And what’s unique about this ULR aircraft as well is that there are six 
single seats at the back of the cabin by the windows. These single seats are obviously 
great if you’re traveling solo. They also come with their own personal storage bins next 
to the seat that the other seats don’t have, but they do come at an additional 
cost of $168 USD. Let me know what you think about these solo seats and 
if they’re worth an extra $168. Since I’m traveling with my boyfriend today, 
we’ll be sitting in one of the two seaters, seats 38K and H. The seats are leather and 
have a row pitch of 38 inches and a seat width of 19 inches. These are actually the exact same 
dimensions of the premium economy seats on a standard Singapore Airlines A350 as well. 
Each seat comes with its own reading light, a three-prong headphone jack, as well as a 
USB A port. You’ll also find a second USB A port next to the IFE in front of the seats. There 
are storage pockets and in between the seats, a double wide armrest as well as a small cocktail 
ledge to hold drinks. Now, as for below, there’s a universal power port for each person, as well as 
a calf rest that raises up. As for legroom space, this is what you have to look forward to, as 
well as a foot pedal to rest your feet on if you’d like. Personally, I never use foot pedals, 
but if you enjoy them, it’s here for you. And for those of you that are curious, this is what the 
space under the seat in front of you looks like, so that you can store any smaller items or 
desperately try and stretch your legs out. Now, when it comes to recline, you’re going to get 8 
inches. And this is what it looks like when you’re fully reclined. For another view of the recline, 
here are our neighbors across the aisle. You can see that they’re both fully reclined. so you get 
an idea of what to expect when you’re reclined, as well as what to expect when the person 
in front of you is reclined as well. Okay, let’s get our seat belts on and get ready for 
takeoff. Once we’re in the air, the crew stops by to offer drinks. As part of the five upgrades 
to premium economy, Singapore Airlines now offers premium economy passengers a non-vintage Charles de Cazanove Champagne, which is nice. But what’s not so nice is that all beverages are served in plastic cups. 
So, I guess that’s the economy in premium economy. We’re also given a hot towel for our hands. And 
then it’s time to pop out the tray tables from the center armrest for dinner service. But let’s 
check out the menu first. These printed menus are actually the second part of the upgrades 
to premium economy. Prior to the upgrades, premium economy passengers weren’t given printed 
menus. But in addition to the printed menus, the third upgrade is that there is also an expanded 
menu offering available through Singapore Airlines book the cook service. So you can pre-order 
beforehand as well. [Music] Our meals arrive around an hour after takeoff. As part of the 
enhanced meals, premium economy passengers now get a larger seasonal appetizer. This one is a farro 
and vegetable salad with smoked duck breast and balsamic glaze. You also get a choice of bread, 
cheese and crackers, and a square of chocolate. For the main, I ordered the butter 
chicken and rice. This was really flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend got 
the slow roasted pork shoulder with tofu and vegetables. The pork was really tasty 
and super tender. And lastly, for dessert, a delicious chocolate fudge brownie with vanilla 
sauce. The last thing I wanted to mention about these meals though is that the fourth upgrade 
Singapore Airlines made to premium economy which is the dishware. According to Singapore 
Airlines themselves, the premium meals will be served in upgraded contemporary stonework glazed 
porcelain. Let me know what you think about this dishware though. Does it feel extra premium to you? 
Or would you not even notice something like this? Now that dinner’s done, let’s check out the 
washrooms. As a premium economy passenger, you’ll have access to three washrooms shared 
amongst 94 passengers. In terms of amenities, other than some basic hand soap and 
hand lotion, there’s also some dental kits and extra sick bags tucked away in a 
drawer. There’s also a baby change table, some tissues, and a foot pedal to 
open and close the garbage bin. All right, that’s it for the washrooms. Let’s head 
back to our seats now to check out the IFE and of course Singapore Airlines fifth and final premium 
economy upgrade. But first, let’s take a look at these headphones. They are noise cancelling and I 
found that they worked quite well. The headphones also come with some covers that you could place 
over the headset for sanitary purposes. [Music] As for the IFE it’s a 13.3 inch touchscreen 
display, although there is also a remote available that you can use if you 
prefer not to touch the screen. Oh, and you can also adjust the screen up or down 
for your viewing comfort in case someone tries to recline onto you, which given that this is 
a 16-hour flight is highly likely. And as for the actual entertainment, there are over 
1,900 hours of movies, TV shows, music, and games available. Or if you’d rather doom 
scroll on the internet for 16 hours straight, you can make use of the free Wi-Fi that is 
provided for premium economy passengers. Although you do have to be a KrisFlyer member, so don’t 
forget to sign up beforehand if you’re not. And if you’re like me and you like 
to snack while watching movies, then there’s also a basket of snacks located 
in the galley. They even have sandwiches and fruit available as well if you want something 
a little more substantial. [Music] All right, now let’s talk about the fifth and final upgrade 
that Singapore Airlines made to premium economy, and that is to the amenity kit. First off, the 
amenity kit is only available upon request for flights 7 hours or longer. The amenity kit is made 
out of kraft paper and is by US-based brand Out of the Woods. And inside the amenity kit, there’s 
a pair of slippers, which are pretty thin. There’s also an eye mask and a lip balm. 
Earplugs are not included inside the kit, but can be requested separately. 
There’s a lot of requesting when it comes to Singapore Airlines amenities, 
apparently. [Music] On a separate note, you’ll also get a pillow and a blanket, of course. 
The pillow is actually quite large and fluffy. As for the blanket, it’s made 
out of a fleece-like material, and even though it’s pretty thin, I found it 
to be perfect for the cabin temperature. Now, before we get to the pre-arrival meal, 
let’s talk about how much all this cost. Okay, so let’s talk about cost. So we did book 
oneway tickets to Singapore just because when we leave Singapore, we booked award space. So 
one way between San Francisco and Singapore was $929 USD per person or $1,858 USD for the two of us. I 
feel like considering this is a 16-hour flight, $929 per person is pretty good value. It works out 
to just under $60 per hour of this flight. I did notice that there was quite a few empty seats on 
this flight. And I’m wondering if maybe this route isn’t as in demand and maybe that is reflected 
in the cost as well, or if I just maybe happened to book a flight where not a lot of people 
booked it that day. But let me know what you think about the price. Do you think it’s too much 
money for what Singapore Airlines is providing, or do you think the price is fair? And about 
an hour and a half before landing, we get our pre-arrival meals, which is breakfast. I ordered 
the congee with shredded chicken, ginger, and vegetables. I really enjoyed this. Congee is always 
a comforting dish for me, and this one was great. My boyfriend got the char siew egg noodles. For 
those of you that don’t speak Cantonese, char siew is barbecue pork. He said that 
these were just okay, though. [Music] Both meals also came with a side of fruit, 
a croissant, and some strawberry yogurt. And as we make our descent into Changi, 
let’s do a quick review over the updates. Singapore Airlines made to premium economy, which 
included the champagne service, printed menus, an expanded food and beverage offering, stoneware 
plates, and an upgraded amenity kit. But let me know what you think about these updates. Are they 
enough to make premium economy feel premium? And do these upgrades make it worth the extra cost 
to buy in premium over economy? As always though, thanks for joining me on board today. And if 
you’ve made it to the end here, I hope you’ll consider subscribing and liking the video so 
that we can fly together again soon. [Music]

Is Singapore Airlines Premium Economy really worth the upgrade on a 16-hour ultra long haul flight from San Francisco to Singapore aboard the A350-900ULR?

In this in-depth review, I put their Premium Economy Class to the ultimate test, exploring every detail—from seat comfort, in-flight meals, and entertainment, to Singapore Airlines’ five newly upgraded premium economy features including Champagne service, printed menus, enhanced “Book the Cook” options, upgraded dishware, and an updated amenity kit.

Whether you’re deciding between Singapore Airlines Premium Economy vs Economy or comparing premium economy seats across different airlines, this video gives you a real passenger experience to help you decide if it’s worth the extra cost. Perfect for travelers planning long-haul flights or curious about the best premium economy cabins in the world.

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2:30 Solo Seats Singapore Airlines Premium Economy A350-900ULR
2:54 Seat Tour Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
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4:30 Champagne Service Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
5:00 Food & Beverage Menus Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
5:21 Dinner Service on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
6:32 Washrooms on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
7:11 Headphones & IFE on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
8:00 Wifi on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
8:17 Snacks on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
8:37 Amenity Kit on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
9:40 Cost Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
10:39 Pre-Arrival Meal on Singapore Airlines Premium Economy
11:20 All the Updates to Premium Economy on Singapore Airlines

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