Elite status: none
Date of flight: January 18, 2019
Aircraft type:
A320-200
Seat: 14D
I was lucky to have an empty middle seat on my flight! I did not pay for seat selection and “won the lottery” in this case of extra room.
There were 18 inches between arm rests. The living space is 27 inches from the seat in front to the seat back.
Padding:
Good padding. No hard spots nor lumps. Appeared to be a new interior on the aircraft with little wear and tear.
Recline:
The seat reclined about 4.5 inches from the upright position. Typical of narrow body economy seats. It was adequate for a short haul flight to maintain a reasonable level of comfort.
Pitch:
Pitch was a little tight with less than 2 inches from my knee to the seat in front. This is typical for Asian low cost carriers.
It is best if you can get all your carry on bags above. When the seat in front reclines it gets tighter.
HKG-SIN
January 18, 2019
Distance: 1587 miles
Schedule:
Depart: 10:55AM
Arrive: 3:00PM
Scheduled: 4h 5m
Push back: 10:48AM (7 minutes early)
Touch down: 2:56PM (4 minutes early)
Arrived at gate 7m later
Actual duration: 4h 15m
Cost:
Paid with: miles
Prices at time of booking:
Miles: 7,033 Chase ultimate rewards points
Cash: $105.50
Payment method reasoning: I don’t chase airline status. Taxes were the majority of the cost so I used Chase Ultimate Rewards at 1.5 cents each to buy the cash flight. It was far cheaper than using a frequent flyer redemption and paying taxes in addition.
Boarding:
We boarded from gate 228 at HKG which is a bus gate. I was one of the last aboard and the crew did a great job directing passengers to seats and helping to stow bags.
They visited passengers to confirm their meal purchases and take drink orders for pre-purchased orders.
Overall it was quick and efficient and we departed slight early. Asian airlines always seem to be quick and efficient during boarding in my experiences.
Service:
The captain did a great job of keeping us informed of our flight and even announced a short 4 minute delay waiting in line for takeoff.
The flight attendants were very attentive and nice throughout the flight. They were always smiling and helpful to passengers.
Their meal and beverage service was efficient and quick to help keep aisles clear. They made sure to move the cart out of the way of passengers coming and going during meal services.
The crew did appear to sell a lot of food and drink as this flight was during normal lunch time. I opted not to purchase any as I just ate at the lounge.
IFE and power:
No IFE nor power outlets on board. Typical of low cost carriers.
Only the Scoot 787 fleet offers IFE and Power for purchase.
WiFi:
No WiFi on board. Typical of most low cost carriers.
Only the Scoot 787 fleet offers WiFi for purchase.
Food:
All food options are paid. Onboard menu available. You can pre-purchase or buy on board with cash in local currencies.
Choices were diverse with many hot, cold, and “premium” meal options. Snacks were also sold for cheaper. Prices were high.
The entire menu is shown here minus the advertisements for completeness. Not all options shown are available on this flight.
I did not purchase any food on board as I ate for free at the priority pass lounge in HKG.
Drinks:
All drink options are paid. Onboard menu available. You can pre-purchase or buy on board with cash in local currencies.
Choices included Coke products, water, juices, coffee, tea, and a full alcohol menus. Prices were a bit high.
The entire menu is shown here minus the advertisements for completeness. Not all options shown are available on this flight.
I did not purchase any drink on board as I got drinks for free at the priority pass lounge in HKG.
I brought my own water bottle from the lounge.
Best seats:
Row 1 extra leg room but no floor storage. Nearest to front of the plane.
Row 13 exit row with recline and floor storage.
Row 12 with no recline and floor storage.
Any other window or aisle seat.
Would I fly again?
Yes! The very friendly crew, good service, and cheap price are a great combination for short regional flights. $X for a 4 hour trip is a great deal.
Pros:
Very cheap price for a “get you there” ticket with no frills. No fees for carryon baggage. Friendly staff and efficient service all around.
I rarely check baggage so this was ideal for my needs.
Cons:
No power, IFE, nor WiFi. Cheap tickets come with little frills. Not a good choice for lots of checked baggage or if you need onboard meals. No significant mileage earning possibilities.
