Singapore The world’s best carrier, Singapore Airlines (SQ), operated its 777 service between Jakarta (CGK) and Singapore (SIN) with only one passenger in first class (Matthew Clint, a popular travel blogger who runs Live and Let’s Fly). The flight provided a rare opportunity to experience the product in complete privacy.
The route is one of the few regional destinations where Singapore Airlines still sells first class seats, giving passengers the chance to enjoy spacious suites and premium service on the short 546-mile journey.
Singapore Airlines 777 First Class
Singapore Airlines has configured its 777 First Class with four large seats designed for comfort on both short and long haul routes. Each seat has a width of 35 inches and converts into an 81-inch bed. There are no overhead compartments to maintain the openness of the layout, although the suites offer generous storage for personal items.
Cabin crew provide a personal welcome and attentive service from boarding to landing. With no other passengers in the cabin, the pre-departure experience moved quickly, allowing for a quick settlement before the early morning departure from CGK.
The airline supports pre-ordered meals through its Book the Cook program, although this feature is not available when departing from Jakarta. Breakfast options included eggs, French toast, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and coffee. Regional dishes like Nasi Kuning Udang Serundeng and Chicken Congee were also available.
The beverage list includes premium Champagne, including Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millionaires 2007 and Louis Roederer Cristal 2015. Due to the short flight duration the service began shortly after takeoff, with the cabin preparing for landing immediately after the meal.
The flight arrived early at Singapore Changi (SIN), giving the passenger ample time to visit the private room before continuing the long haul journey to London. Transit was smooth, with the arrival gate located near the next departure point.
similar case
A woman flying with Emirates (EK) from Brisbane (BNE) to Dubai (DXB) experienced an almost empty economy cabin, with entire rows available around it. This rare low load raised the question of whether upgrading on the long sector was worthwhile.
The cabin crew on the Emirates (EK) service from Brisbane (BNE) advised that the paid upgrade offered little practical benefit as the cabin was already quiet and spacious, giving him room for the fourteen-hour flight to Dubai (DXB).
A quiet long haul, unlike the usual Emirates service
A passenger named Liana from New Zealand filmed the empty rows and shared how unusual it felt to have almost the entire side of the plane to herself. Emirates typically sees strong demand on flights from Brisbane to Dubai, yet load factors may vary depending on weather, weekday patterns and broader travel trends.
His video showed long stretches of empty seats and only a handful of passengers scattered throughout the cabin. According to their description, about six flight attendants worked in the economy cabin, and each passenger had the entire row to themselves. He described the atmosphere as peaceful, noting that the extra space made travel comfortable without the need for upgrades.
How does Emirates handle onboard upgrades?
Emirates offers the option of a paid upgrade during check-in or onboard, depending on seat availability. These upgrades can provide strong value to passengers holding business-class award tickets who want to upgrade to first class. Open seats often become available late when there are no shows or last minute changes.
In this situation, the cabin crew advised that spending money on a higher cabin would not improve comfort since the lighter load already allowed him to lie down on many seats.
She later shared that the advice was correct, as she managed to sleep most of the time during the fourteen-hour journey and arrived in Dubai rested.
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