Mike C of Round Rock, Texas writes:
"My son wants to know if the seats are more comfortable. What's your opinion?"
Mike: Tell your son that the A380's seats, even in coach, are indeed more comfortable than what you're used to. I asked Singapore Air that same question and they told me that there are a couple of big improvements: first, the seats are spaced a little farther apart to add some legroom. Second, when you recline the seatback, the seat bottom slides forward. This gives you some extra back comfort. And there's a third improvement that your son especially will find cool: the video screen is much, much bigger. So all your movies and online games will be more fun. If you're lucky enough to get an exit row (see the photo) you'll find your self with more leg room and space than you know what to do with. My advice? Pack a poker table and get social.
That's just the economy section. In the Singapore Airlines A380, Business Class and 'Suite' First Class are a whole different proposition. When you walk into the Business Class section, you'll feel a little like you're back in the office. That's because the business class seats are so high-walled that they have the private feeling of office cubicles. But no cube farm at Alcoa was ever set up like this, with large roomy leather wrapped seats, mini-desks with great computer and video hookups, and of course the ability to fold flat into beds for long-range travel.
And Suites Class is indeed what the name implies -- separate little cabins with single or double beds for the ultimate in comfort and luxury.
