Keith T 2 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) Topic applies. Read this from another forum. Checked CRS - a/c type still showing 744 as of July 2007, but First Class (A, F and P classes) is no longer showing. This means SQ286/285 will be operated by a 772ER from July 2007. Thought this was relevant as there are many AKL-based MWers. The implication of this change is that AKL will no longer have 744 service (as SQ281/282 is also operated by a 772ER) nor F class service. No official announcement from SQ yet, but I understand that several TAs have already been sent memos from SQ. Edited October 29, 2006 by Keith T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) Thanks Keith. I guess I will need to take SQ before July 2007 to SIN and HKG before they downgrade it to 777-212ER. Long live the 747-412 MEGATOP!!!! Or bring on the 777-312ER!!! Edited October 29, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 Thanks Keith. I guess I will need to take SQ before July 2007 to SIN and HKG before they downgrade it to 777-212ER. Long live the 747-412 MEGATOP!!!! Or bring on the 777-312ER!!! I have just a question on the SQ flights to HKG. As I heard from you guys that, since the delay delivery of A380. The B744 flight for HKG/SIN has to be change to T7 service. And now, sorry that, I don't know what aircraft type is now for SQ865/866. But I has just told by a friend of me that, SQ has just added one more flight for HKG/SIN as SQ891/892. Question here that, all the flights are now operating by T7s or some are under B744? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 2 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) All are HKG flights are still T7, except SQ1/2 which is still operated by the 744. Specifically: - SQ860/859 = 772 - SQ861/862 = 77W (from 6th Dec, currently still a 772) - SQ866/865 = 773 - SQ892/891 = 772 - SQ2/1 = 744 - SQ868/857 = 772 Edited October 29, 2006 by Keith T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneeze Lam 0 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 - SQ861/862 = 77W (from 6th Dec, currently still a 772) To make a confirmation, 77W = 773ER, right? and thanks for the information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 2 Report post Posted October 29, 2006 To make a confirmation, 77W = 773ER, right? Right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Thanks Keith. I guess I will need to take SQ before July 2007 to SIN and HKG before they downgrade it to 777-212ER. Long live the 747-412 MEGATOP!!!! Or bring on the 777-312ER!!! Why ? The 772ER that SQ will deploy to AKL is the one fitted with Spacebed. It has more legroom in Y compared to their 744 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Why ? The 772ER that SQ will deploy to AKL is the one fitted with Spacebed. It has more legroom in Y compared to their 744 All SQ T7s in general have more space in Y than the 744s. I try to fly the T7s whenever I can when flying Y for that reason. Whether the IFE is AVOD or not doesn't really bother me as I'd spend most of the flight sleeping or reading anyway. I place seat comfort at a premium. But there are a lot on here, particularly the spotters, who'd pick a flight based solely on the a/c type. Edited October 30, 2006 by Keith T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 So, SQ is bringing the B772ER and their new B773ER into full use and they will only use the A345 and the B744 for ultra-long range routes (Ex: LAX-TPE-SIN and LAX-SIN). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 2 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 So, SQ is bringing the B772ER and their new B773ER into full use and they will only use the A345 and the B744 for ultra-long range routes (Ex: LAX-TPE-SIN and LAX-SIN). Haven't seen any changes to LAX-TPE-SIN yet; SQ30/29 are still showing up as 2 class 772ER-operated services. If you are keen to sample the new SQ 77W seats, fly SQ ex-SFO from March 07 on the SFO-ICN-SIN service. Just a short flight up the Californian coast to SFO for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 30, 2006 Why ? The 772ER that SQ will deploy to AKL is the one fitted with Spacebed. It has more legroom in Y compared to their 744 Coz I love the plane more than the seat As long as the seat is not cramp or crappy then I am not complaining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2006 Coz I love the plane more than the seat As long as the seat is not cramp or crappy then I am not complaining So, you wouldn't mind on the location where you seat in the First, Raffles, or Economy Class Cabin (just wondering) ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted October 31, 2006 So, SQ is bringing the B772ER and their new B773ER into full use and they will only use the A345 and the B744 for ultra-long range routes (Ex: LAX-TPE-SIN and LAX-SIN). B744 fleet was being retired, but due to the A380 delay, they are now trying to slow that down. SIA flight ops a bit topsy turvy at the moment due to lack of aircraft.. but as always, they are right on top of it. As for the A345.. I wonder how long more that will last?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2006 and they will only use the A345 and the B744 for ultra-long range routes (Ex: LAX-TPE-SIN and LAX-SIN). You will see the 2-class 772ER operating the SIN/TPE/LAX for many more years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted October 31, 2006 Hehe, Isaac, since when have you become a SIA spy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
