Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer - BKK-SIN already sold out in C mid-January?

I'm looking to purchase a one way Business Class ticket from BKK to SIN on 1/15 for the SIN Do. However, it appears that C is sold out for the flight I want (on SQ's website). I find that a bit hard to believe. ExpertFlyer shows one seat available:

SQ979 BKK-SIN 6:40pm-10:05pm
Z1 C0 J0 D0 S0 Y9 B9 E9 M0 H0 Q0 W0 N0 V0 T0 L0 K0

Looking at the seat map on Expert Flyer, there's only 3 occupied seats in C. Is SQ holding back on inventory? I'd rather fly SQ, but if it's sold out, I'll have to take TG instead.

By the way, how does TG and SQ compare to each other in C on that route?

That flight connects to the late night flights to Europe and Australia.

Not seat maps are poor indicators of loads - many people do not select seats until check in.

Hi Condition One, SQ released some of the best J/D fares ex BKK only this week and anyone flying Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan would have snapped up a bundle for 2010 flying. If you play with the return sector on the net, you can get a A380 on the second leg. It makes the A380 and top of the range flying very affordable, regards bkkrop

As of right now, following is the availability:

[Apollo: Availability/ITN/US-MYP]
BKK Bangkok Int'l TH [VTBD]
SIN Singapore Changi SG [WSSS]
FRI 15 Jan 2010

Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability
--------- ------ ---- -------- ---- -------- --- -- -----------------------------------------------------
SQ 973 BKK 09:40 SIN 13:05 772 0 C4 J4 D4 Y4 B4 M0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 H0 K0 Z4 S4 L0 T0 G4 E4
SQ 975 BKK 12:40 SIN 16:05 772 0 C4 J0 D0 Y4 B4 M0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 H0 K0 Z4 S4 L0 T0 G4 E4
SQ 979 BKK 18:40 SIN 22:05 772 0 C4 J0 D0 Y4 B0 M0 W0 Q0 N0 V0 H0 K4 Z4 S4 L4 T0 G4 E1
SQ 981 BKK 21:20 SIN 00:45 +1 772 0 C4 J4 D4 Y4 B4 M4 W4 Q4 N4 V4 H4 K4 Z4 S4 L4 T4 G4 E4


Following is the seat map in biz:

[Amadeus Seat Map: 15 Jan 2010/SQ 979/BKK-SIN/772/C]
A C | D E F | H K
11 + -
12 + - + + + - -
14 + + + + + + +
15 + + + + + - +
16 - + + + + + +

[+] Available [-] Unavailable [E] Exit Row
[W] Wing [L] Lavatory [U] Upper Deck



cheers. :)

I am still on a waiting list for my SIN-BKK (SQ978) segment in March 2010! It's unbelievable how flights are completely booked out 4-5 months ahead. Although an SQ agent on the telephone did tell me I should clear the list in a couple of days because of *G status.

SQ should re-consider about adding an extra flight on the BKK route as there is clearly a high demand.

Hi Condition One, SQ released some of the best J/D fares ex BKK only this week and anyone flying Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan would have snapped up a bundle for 2010 flying.

That would explain it. Good for SQ. Thanks!

Yeah, they have dropped from what, sometimes 7 or 8 flights a day including some 773 (and 747-400's before!) down to 4 x 777-200's. It's very poor!

Hi Condition One, SQ released some of the best J/D fares ex BKK only this week and anyone flying Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan would have snapped up a bundle for 2010 flying. If you play with the return sector on the net, you can get a A380 on the second leg. It makes the A380 and top of the range flying very affordable, regards bkkrop

BKKROP, I don't see such deals listed on their .th website.. Y promo fares only and no major change in pricing..

BKKROP, I don't see such deals listed on their .th website.. Y promo fares only and no major change in pricing..

There are several promotions ex-BKK on SQ website: http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/promo/globalPromo.jsp


LONDON/PARIS EX-BKK
Fare Specifics
Fare Amount THB171650
Sale Period 01 Aug 2009-31 Mar 2010
Minimum Passengers 1
Advance Purchase -
Minimum Stay -
Maximum Stay 12 month/s
Travel Completion Date -
Outbound Travel Period 01 Aug 2009 - 31 Mar 2010
Inbound Travel Period -
Valid Travel Days -
Stay over -
Cabin Class Business
Mileage Accruable Yes
Outbound Flights
Inbound Flights
Cancellation Fee CANCELLATION FEE CHARGE THB2,000
Rebooking Fee -

Other Conditions

FARE INCLUDES ASSOCIATED TAXES,FEE AND SURCHARGES WITH SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS.
1. VALID ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHT ONLY.
2. NOT VALID ON SQ4 DIGIT FLIGHTS.
3. BOOKING AND TICKETING FROM 01AUG09-31MAR10.
4. DEPART EX-BKK VALID BETWEEN 01AUG-31MAR10.
5. TICKET MUST BE ISSUED AS ELECTRONIC TICKET (E-TICKET).
6.TICKET IS ELIGIBLE FOR MILEAGE ACCRUAL.
7.TICKET IS NON-REROUTABLE NON-ENDORSABLE AND CHANGE NAME IS NOT ALLOWED.CANCELLATION FEE CHARGE THB2,000/PAX.APPLIED FOR FULLY REFUND NOT ALLOW PARTIAL REFUND.
8.NO SHOW FEE IS THB2,000 PER PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT SINGAPORE AIRLINES OFFICE TO CANCEL IF YOU DO NOT TRAVEL AS BOOKED.
9.CHILD/INFANT FARE ARE NOT APPLY.PLEASE APPLY SAME FARE AS ADULT.
10. OPEN JAW IS ALLOWED.
11.AFTER TICKETED IF REQUIRE STOPOVER IN SINGAPORE ON RETURN REISSUE FEE THB2,000 WILL BE APPLIED.
12.THESE AIRFARES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR ONLINE BOOKING.
13.OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.
14.AIRFARE INDICATED ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.THE ONLINE BOOKING FACILITY WILL DISPLAY THE NEXT BEST AVAILABLE AIRFARE IF THE LOWER FARE IS UNAVAILABLE.




SYDNEY EX-BKK
Fare Specifics
Fare Amount THB113100
Sale Period 01 Aug 2009-31 Mar 2010
Minimum Passengers 1
Advance Purchase -
Minimum Stay -
Maximum Stay 12 month/s
Travel Completion Date -
Outbound Travel Period 01 Aug 2009 - 31 Mar 2010
Inbound Travel Period -
Valid Travel Days -
Stay over -
Cabin Class Business
Mileage Accruable Yes
Outbound Flights
Inbound Flights
Cancellation Fee CANCELLATION FEE CHARGE THB2,000
Rebooking Fee -

Other Conditions

FARE INCLUDES ASSOCIATED TAXES,FEE AND SURCHARGES WITH SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS.
1. VALID ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHT ONLY.
2. NOT VALID ON SQ4 DIGIT FLIGHTS.
3. BOOKING AND TICKETING FROM 01AUG09-31MAR10.
4. DEPART EX-BKK VALID BETWEEN 01AUG-31MAR10.
5. TICKET MUST BE ISSUED AS ELECTRONIC TICKET (E-TICKET).
6.TICKET IS ELIGIBLE FOR MILEAGE ACCRUAL.
7.TICKET IS NON-REROUTABLE NON-ENDORSABLE AND CHANGE NAME IS NOT ALLOWED.CANCELLATION FEE CHARGE THB2,000/PAX.APPLIED FOR FULLY REFUND NOT ALLOW PARTIAL REFUND.
8.NO SHOW FEE IS THB2,000 PER PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT SINGAPORE AIRLINES OFFICE TO CANCEL IF YOU DO NOT TRAVEL AS BOOKED.
9.CHILD/INFANT FARE ARE NOT APPLY.PLEASE APPLY SAME FARE AS ADULT.
10. OPEN JAWN IS ALLOWED.
11.AFTER TICKETED IF REQUIRE STOPOVER IN SINGAPORE ON RETURN REISSUE FEE THB2,000 WILL BE APPLIED.
12.THESE AIRFARES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR ONLINE BOOKING.
13.OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.
14.AIRFARE INDICATED ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.THE ONLINE BOOKING FACILITY WILL DISPLAY THE NEXT BEST AVAILABLE AIRFARE IF THE LOWER FARE IS UNAVAILABLE.

BKKROP, I don't see such deals listed on their .th website.. Y promo fares only and no major change in pricing..

Hi kaysquare, they are there!! For the first time in constant Asian air travel, SQ are now cheaper than Cathay, Qantas and THAI. Out of MEL they operate 4 flights a day, one of which is an A380, Emirates do 3 THAI do 2 and Cathay are 3, so there are a lot of seats to fill. When you use SIN as a transit on the webpage of the country you want, the current Business class fares are the lowest I have ever seen SQ offer. TG openly admit they cannot match their BKK price. Economy on all the airlines leaving MEL is full, but the forward cabins are struggling. It will not last but it's fun whilst it does and as long as you don't object to the 773 on a sector, SQ passengers are the winners. regards bkkrop

Hi kaysquare, they are there!! For the first time in constant Asian air travel, SQ are now cheaper than Cathay, Qantas and THAI. Out of MEL they operate 4 flights a day, one of which is an A380, Emirates do 3 THAI do 2 and Cathay are 3, so there are a lot of seats to fill. regards bkkrop

SQ only ops 3 flights a day, except during summer holidays when the flights are all full of student and families, they then put on an extra flight

TGflyer, BKKROP,

Thanks for sharing! I've gotta try a dummy booking on the TG webby to check if TG is indeed more expensive than SQ.