Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer - A380 US Service Changes in W12

Press Release is out. Reservation system to reflect these changes soon.

Singapore – Frankfurt – New York JFK 27DEC12 – 24MAR13 Boeing 777-300ER replaces Airbus A380
Singapore – Hong Kong – San Francisco 28DEC12 – 24MAR13 Airbus A380 replaces Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis.

Changes are seasonal. This also includes Second Daily A380 to NRT from 28DEC12 to 24MAR13.

Press Release: http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/press_release_news/ne120724.jsp&h=XAQGm7KD2

This is an interesting change. Even if they say changes are seasonal I can't help thinking it's going to be permanent. It also shows SQ25/26 aren't that full even on the SIN-FRA sector.

Good to see SQ 1/2 getting the A380. Besides Chinese NY, kind of odd to start it during the Winter Schedule. If it holds its own, I can see it being extended into S13.

I just hit the lotto, I was booked in First on the 77W in Feb 2013 thanks to the United Floodgate and now I'm seeing this announcement:

http://airlineroute.net/2012/07/24/sq-w12update2/

Singapore – Hong Kong – San Francisco 28DEC12 – 24MAR13 Airbus A380 replaces Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis. Hong Kong service therefore receives 2 daily A380 flight

15 Hours SFO-HKG in a Suite!!! :D:D:D

I just hit the lotto, I was booked in First on the 77W in Feb 2013 thanks to the United Floodgate and now I'm seeing this announcement:

http://airlineroute.net/2012/07/24/sq-w12update2/

Singapore – Hong Kong – San Francisco 28DEC12 – 24MAR13 Airbus A380 replaces Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis. Hong Kong service therefore receives 2 daily A380 flight

15 Hours SFO-HKG in a Suite!!! :D:D:D

Whoaa!!! You hit the big time. I can't say I'm unlucky - given that I had my MEL-SIN flight bumped up to the A380 as well - but I sure do wish they had chosen the SFO-ICN-SIN flights to upgrade (which I'll be taking en-route to SYD), rather than the HKG. Haha.

Great news though!!

SQ1 two weeks before the change here :(

I just hit the lotto, I was booked in First on the 77W in Feb 2013 thanks to the United Floodgate and now I'm seeing this announcement:

http://airlineroute.net/2012/07/24/sq-w12update2/

Singapore – Hong Kong – San Francisco 28DEC12 – 24MAR13 Airbus A380 replaces Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis. Hong Kong service therefore receives 2 daily A380 flight

15 Hours SFO-HKG in a Suite!!! :D:D:D

Whoaa!!! You hit the big time. I can't say I'm unlucky - given that I had my MEL-SIN flight bumped up to the A380 as well - but I sure do wish they had chosen the SFO-ICN-SIN flights to upgrade (which I'll be taking en-route to SYD), rather than the HKG. Haha.

Great news though!!

I think you two hit the Big Jackpot, SFO-HKG 15 hours, MEL-SIN is 7~8 hours. ^^^
And thanks to the SQ "Flood-Gate", I won a very nice consolidation prize of 3 hours in the Suites HKG-SIN :p

I think you two hit the Big Jackpot, SFO-HKG 15 hours, MEL-SIN is 7~8 hours. ^^^
And thanks to the SQ "Flood-Gate", I won a very nice consolidation prize of 3 hours in the Suites HKG-SIN :p

I think anyone who got in on this deal (even if "only" in 77W F or A380J) hit the jackpot. As for us who lucked out with suites, well, I'd say we just died and went to heaven!

I think anyone who got in on this deal (even if "only" in 77W F or A380J) hit the jackpot. As for us who lucked out with suites, well, I'd say we just died and went to heaven!

Agreed! I feel very fortunate to have booked SQ1/16 for my Spring break, and just made it on the suites before the cut-off. I think it will be nice to do a TR comparing the suite to the F seat.
Now, I'm just waiting for SQ to update their res system, so I can select my suite!
;)

O, I miss the A380 by one month on SQ1 (but 77W is still lot more better than UA's 744) :D

...Now, I'm just waiting for SQ to update their res system, so I can select my suite!
;)

I got lucky. I booked seats right after I was ticketed (prior to the change). Mrs. Ariyo15 and I were in 1C/D, but because the A388 doesn't have seats 1C/D, my seats were changed to 3C/D. Funny, because their site still shows 77W, but we all know that's not true!!!

Seems SQ2 is still showing as 777W in January. I have CX F booked BKK-HKG-LAX, but thinking of transferring all my Amex MR to Krisflyer and booking SQ2 SIN-SFO. It would let us extend our trip a few days and let us get to spend NEw Years in Singapore. Seems there are some disadvantages though: high fuel charge (~$700 for 2), miles may not transfer before SQ updates to A380, and SQ may not keep 777W O class tickets in the R class suites. Would hate to transfer over all my MR points and not be able to get the A380 suite. This is the return trip for my honeymoon though so having that double bed suite would be awesome. Thoughts? I know that if I want to do this I need to transfer over those MR points ASAP

Seems SQ2 is still showing as 777W in January. I have CX F booked BKK-HKG-LAX, but thinking of transferring all my Amex MR to Krisflyer and booking SQ2 SIN-SFO. It would let us extend our trip a few days and let us get to spend NEw Years in Singapore. Seems there are some disadvantages though: high fuel charge (~$700 for 2), miles may not transfer before SQ updates to A380, and SQ may not keep 777W O class tickets in the R class suites. Would hate to transfer over all my MR points and not be able to get the A380 suite. This is the return trip for my honeymoon though so having that double bed suite would be awesome. Thoughts? I know that if I want to do this I need to transfer over those MR points ASAP

Your asking for amex referral points for use toward your honeymoon.
So why are you not using those points toward SQ?

The suite isnt worth $350pp? You can easily spend that on some pathetic US domestic route.

Come on. Give us a break. When are you going to get a chance at the SQ suite again?

I've decided to go for it. I'll send you pictures later so you can see what it would have been like ;)

Now, I'm just waiting for SQ to update their res system, so I can select my suite!;)

Is there something awry with the res system? Is that why I cannot get the website to recognize my PRN and last name? (called in to SQ and they see everything fine on their end, even emailed me my itin).

Is there something awry with the res system? Is that why I cannot get the website to recognize my PRN and last name? (called in to SQ and they see everything fine on their end, even emailed me my itin).

Well, they have been working on the site, off and on all weekend.

Although, my flight still says 77W.
:(

Yes, still showing A380 on singaporeair.com for flights FRA-JFK-FRA in the mentioned period. I would have thought if it´s a 77W, SQ should not be charging Suite fare but normal F fare. Let´s see.

Any chance that the SFO-HKG-SIN service will remain A380 into April of '13? I am currently booked in F SFO-HKG on an award ticket. Would obviously be ecstatic if I got to fly suites instead of 77W! This was also part of the UA bonanza during which I managed to book SQ F SFO-HKG, SIN-MUC and DME-IAH all on the same award.

Press Release is out. Reservation system to reflect these changes soon.

Singapore – Frankfurt – New York JFK 27DEC12 – 24MAR13 Boeing 777-300ER replaces Airbus A380
Singapore – Hong Kong – San Francisco 28DEC12 – 24MAR13 Airbus A380 replaces Boeing 777-300ER on daily basis.

Changes are seasonal. This also includes Second Daily A380 to NRT from 28DEC12 to 24MAR13.

Press Release: http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/press_release_news/ne120724.jsp&h=XAQGm7KD2

Does this mean HKG got 2 A380 service or they will change the current A380 service?

Any chance that the SFO-HKG-SIN service will remain A380 into April of '13? I am currently booked in F SFO-HKG on an award ticket. Would obviously be ecstatic if I got to fly suites instead of 77W! This was also part of the UA bonanza during which I managed to book SQ F SFO-HKG, SIN-MUC and DME-IAH all on the same award.

Route change shows through March. It will depend on how demand is through the temporary change period. There is no telling what SQ is going to do.

Does this mean HKG got 2 A380 service or they will change the current A380 service?

I take it to mean that with the season SFO route change they will now have two routes providing daily HKG daily service instead of one.

Route change shows through March. It will depend on how demand is through the temporary change period. There is no telling what SQ is going to do.



I take it to mean that with the season SFO route change they will now have two routes providing daily HKG daily service instead of one.

Fingers crossed then, R class would be nice.

now showing

SQ 2 17:50 - 21:50 - 23:40 - 19:45

now showing

SQ 2 17:50 - 21:50 - 23:40 - 19:45

Yes it looks like the system has been updated. Now seeing A380 listed for the flight in January I was looking at. However it still looks like the suites class is bookable at the saver level for the same number of miles as first on the 77W (although the fuel surcharges seem to have increased).

The system is updating everything but SQ1. I can see the same flight SQ2 as A380 going but coming back is 77W for SQ1 for the next day. However JFK-SIN has shown A380 now...

Hope it can get correct soon.

My reservation at the site is now showing a 380 for SQ2, but the seat map is still for a 777. In addition, when I just called reservations the agent was still showing the flight as a 777.

Just check expertflyer and even SQ2 shows 388, the seats are still based on 77W so there is no R class yet. That explains why people can still book first class now on SQ2.

My reservation at the site is now showing a 380 for SQ2, but the seat map is still for a 777. In addition, when I just called reservations the agent was still showing the flight as a 777.

Well, at least they're working on it, now, and not weeks from now.
;)

SQ haven't really update their schedules, therefore there are discrepancies there and there. SQ001 is still showing 77W. (but may change to SQ003.....)

I am seeing R fare for 380 - yeah, but the description says BUSINESS

Flight: SQ1
Operated by Singapore Airlines.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Fare Class: First (O)
Meal: None

Flight: SQ2
Operated by Singapore Airlines.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Fare Class: Business (R)
Meal: None

Singapore.com shows 380 for SQ2

I am seeing R fare for 380 - yeah, but the description says BUSINESS

Flight: SQ1
Operated by Singapore Airlines.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Fare Class: First (O)
Meal: None

Flight: SQ2
Operated by Singapore Airlines.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Fare Class: Business (R)
Meal: None

Singapore.com shows 380 for SQ2

The whole process of changing the equipment is really buggy on the SQ site. Considering the past performance of their IT people, I wouldn't expect any fixes soon. Rather, I suggest we wait a few days or more to see what the final version looks like before we jump to any conclusions.

You can select seats on the 380 for early January for SQ2.

Looks like they're working on this now. I just tried to book SQ1/2 in early March and got this:
"An application error occurred. Please contact your local Singapore Airlines office."

I wonder if they're watching our, er, posts?
;)

Looks to be in transition now. Some flights showing A380.

expedia displaying sq2, sq1 & sq6001!

on a sidenote, with sq working so hard & overtime on changing 77W to 388, it is prudent to assign 388 to SFO & 77W to JFK permanently, saving valuable manhours & lost revenue in the form of diverted bookings to other airlines during this period.

I tried to manage my booking for SQ1/2 and it says "One or more flights in your itinerary have been re-scheduled. We will be contacting you to assist with the flight changes and rebooking for mis-connections of onward journey, if any. If you require urgent assistance, kindly contact your local Singapore Airlines office."

Looks promising! ^

I tried to manage my booking for SQ1/2 and it says "One or more flights in your itinerary have been re-scheduled. We will be contacting you to assist with the flight changes and rebooking for mis-connections of onward journey, if any. If you require urgent assistance, kindly contact your local Singapore Airlines office."

Looks promising! ^

The bad news is that this change in and of itself might mean nothing. I received a notification of a schedule change for a period outside of the A380 window. And indeed there has been a change of about an hour in a flight time...sorry, I can't remember which.

BUT the good, more important news is that my and my wife's SQ2 in February now show the 380 and the correct 380 seats on the SQ site.

Earlier February SQ1 on the SQ site still listed as a 777. But with SQ2 having changed, I suspect and hope that SQ1 won't be far behind.

On balance, this is all very encouraging.

The bad news is that this change in and of itself might mean nothing. I received a notification of a schedule change for a period outside of the A380 window. And indeed there has been a change of about an hour in a flight time...sorry, I can't remember which.

BUT the good, more important news is that my and my wife's SQ2 in February now show the 380 and the correct 380 seats on the SQ site.

Earlier February SQ1 on the SQ site still listed as a 777. But with SQ2 having changed, I suspect and hope that SQ1 won't be far behind.

On balance, this is all very encouraging.

You were able to manage your booking for SQ2?

You were able to manage your booking for SQ2?

Yes. The site automatically changed our seats to the correct seat numbers, since they are different on the 380 than they were on the 777. Our names pop up when I slide the cursor over those seats.

Yes. The site automatically changed our seats to the correct seat numbers, since they are different on the 380 than they were on the 777. Our names pop up when I slide the cursor over those seats.

Great thanks. Managed to book 4C and D for my flight :D ^

expedia displaying sq2, sq1 & sq6001!



It looks like updates are starting on SQ 1. My reservation now shows me booked on SQ6001 on the AC, LH, UA, and SQ websites.

Great thanks. Managed to book 4C and D for my flight :D ^

^

Finally

SQ1 - 22:50 - 05:50 - 08:00 - 12:00

SQ2 - 17:50 - 21:50 - 23:40 - 19:45


But why 2:10 HRS layover at HKG for SQ1

It looks like updates are starting on SQ 1. My reservation now shows me booked on SQ6001 on the AC, LH, UA, and SQ websites.

Now it's back to SQ 1 (my booking on the AC website shows both SQ6001 and SQ 1). Aircraft has been updated to A380 and there is a schedule change as well.

Now it's back to SQ 1 (my booking on the AC website shows both SQ6001 and SQ 1). Aircraft has been updated to A380 and there is a schedule change as well.

You know you're being spoiled when not only do you get moved to the aircraft with suites, but also when you're biggest debate is to travel in 1A/F or together in the C/D combo suite. Or just try both options out for the flights...

Thank you Singapore Airlines.

Great thanks. Managed to book 4C and D for my flight :D ^

Great! But are you sure it's row 4? I believe in the 380s the middle seats are just rows 2 and 3.

You know you're being spoiled when not only do you get moved to the aircraft with suites, but also when you're biggest debate is to travel in 1A/F or together in the C/D combo suite. Or just try both options out for the flights...

Thank you Singapore Airlines.

Yes, definitely a First World problem. I'm leaning toward keeping the middle seats both ways because the idea of a private cabin for the two of us is so appealing and romantic. But OTOH even with the single cabins we can drink and dine together, and it would be a bit easier for one of us to sleep if the other wants to watch a movie, and I love having window access even if it's dark out. Life is tough.

And yes, thank you Singapore Airlines.

Great! But are you sure it's row 4? I believe in the 380s the middle seats are just rows 2 and 3.



Yes, definitely a First World problem. I'm leaning toward keeping the middle seats both ways because the idea of a private cabin for the two of us is so appealing and romantic. But OTOH even with the single cabins we can drink and dine together, and it would be a bit easier for one of us to sleep if the other wants to watch a movie, and I love having window access even if it's dark out. Life is tough.

And yes, thank you Singapore Airlines.

My flights do not show the row 4 option, but I understand where OP is coming from because there are two configs of the A380 for SQ on seatguru.

That's the other debate. You have the shared togetherness which is awesome especially since the combined suites would have a larger feel to them. But if one person's sleep cycle is going to be different, then is there an easy way to have one person in the bed mode and the other not? Can the privacy screen be raised or lowered in case someone does not wish to use an eye mask? And if one person wishes to have a window view of an area during the flight...
These are petty concerns but still valid if it makes a difference to someone's comfort.

The priviledge also lies in that most people do not get to make these debates and decisions. This is definitely not taken for granted on my end.

SQ1 and SQ2 both confirmed A380.
Web was at times showing erroneous SQ6001 which is not a valid number.

Where that being changed to SQ3 comment came from is narcosis.

Great! But are you sure it's row 4? I believe in the 380s the middle seats are just rows 2 and 3.



Sorry my bad. It's 3C and 3D. Silly me :p

Thanks for pointing that out! :D

Was able to transfer some AMEX this week and book SQ2 HKG-SFO-(LAX) and nice to see the A380 swap actually happened.^

Since I booked this with SQ miles, nowhere on the website or checkmytrip am I able to see the code being "R", it just says "First". I ask this because I wonder if I can add Turkish or United number on day of travel and earn miles as it should technically be booked in "revenue" class now, but am unable to to view it anywhere.

Was able to transfer some AMEX this week and book SQ2 HKG-LAX and nice to see the A380 swap actually happened.^

Since I booked this with SQ miles, nowhere on the website or checkmytrip am I able to see the code being "R", it just says "First". I ask this because I wonder if I can add Turkish or United number on day of travel and earn miles as it should technically be booked in "revenue" class now, but am unable to to view it anywhere.

You are travelling on an award flight so I highly doubt you will be able to earn miles.

You are travelling on an award flight so I highly doubt you will be able to earn miles.

Mistakes like this happen though. I was on an AA F award and due to m/x I was rebooked into F on a BA flight and I earned miles on that segment. Any words as to whether this will still be A388 in April? Would love to have my 77W booking turn into a suite.

You are travelling on an award flight so I highly doubt you will be able to earn miles.

R is a revenue bucket. Miles will post, even if it's an award ticket.

Automatically given seat assignment for SQ2 , Seat number 3CD.

Is there a partition between the two beds? Will be traveling with my mom so no honeymoon double bed for me :confused:

R is a revenue bucket. Miles will post, even if it's an award ticket.



What do you mean by the "R"? United Airlines has it showing "Business R" This is the UA glitch for awards travel. Are you saying that I will miles for this segment?

R is a revenue bucket. Miles will post, even if it's an award ticket.

Apparently not. I had a chat with SQ on this :td:

R is a revenue bucket. Miles will post, even if it's an award ticket.


Apparently not. I had a chat with SQ on this :td:

@feizhu: Why on earth would you bring it to their attention? Now, they're actually going to be aware of the possible glitch!
:confused:

Apparently not. I had a chat with.... :td:
:td:

Apparently....

You didnt get the memo when signing up.
1. You never, ever, ever call the host and ask if you can come in the back door. Never, ever, ever, ever.
2. Read number one.
3. If you have a hard time understanding number one, then dont get involved in miles and points.
4. READ, READ, READ. If there's hundreds of pages on a topic, well then you just have to READ more dont you.
5. AFTER you have READ everything, use PM to ask those with knowledge in the threads about sensitive information. If for some reason you don't know what PM means, its PRIVATE MESSAGING someone.
6. If after following steps one through six you still "don't get it", then stay off FT and elsewhere because you are only killing opportunities for those who do "get it".

Honestly, WTH are these flippin idiots thinking?!

Automatically given seat assignment for SQ2 , Seat number 3CD.

Is there a partition between the two beds? Will be traveling with my mom so no honeymoon double bed for me :confused:

Yes, there is a partition. They have to lower it to make it into a double bed, so no worries.

However, if you want, you can still share some time with your mom and have even more privacy by each booking a window seat. The jump seat/foot rest seems big enough that one of you can sit on it to drink, dine and chat with the other one. You might confirm this with SQ, but I'm almost certain it's set up for that.

:td:

Apparently....

You didnt get the memo when signing up.
1. You never, ever, ever call the host and ask if you can come in the back door. Never, ever, ever, ever.
2. Read number one.
3. If you have a hard time understanding number one, then dont get involved in miles and points.
4. READ, READ, READ. If there's hundreds of pages on a topic, well then you just have to READ more dont you.
5. AFTER you have READ everything, use PM to ask those with knowledge in the threads about sensitive information. If for some reason you don't know what PM means, its PRIVATE MESSAGING someone.
6. If after following steps one through six you still "don't get it", then stay off FT and elsewhere because you are only killing opportunities for those who do "get it".

Honestly, WTH are these flippin idiots thinking?!

But how do you really feel? ;):D

Seriously, good points. Let's hope that the phone call doesn't make any difference one way or the other in the end. And even if it does, there's still the not-insignificant pleasure of the flight itself.

@feizhu: Why on earth would you bring it to their attention? Now, they're actually going to be aware of the possible glitch!
:confused:

Sorry I was unclear in my previous post. I didn't actually call up SQ to ask. I had an informal chat with a good friend working in SQ's pricing team on this.

:td:
"Informally" WTH are these flippin idiots thinking?!


But how do you really feel? ;):D

Seriously, good points. Let's hope...

Sorry I was unclear in my previous post. I didn't actually call up SQ to ask. I had an informal chat with a good friend working in SQ's pricing team on this.

Does anyone really want me to blow out the holes in this "story"??

I need to walk away from this one before the informal reality gets called.

Agreed! I feel very fortunate to have booked SQ1/16 for my Spring break, and just made it on the suites before the cut-off. I think it will be nice to do a TR comparing the suite to the F seat.
Now, I'm just waiting for SQ to update their res system, so I can select my suite!
;)

Suites are automatically assigned. I received a notice from one of my mileage/booking/award tracking services which showed the aircraft change and the new seat number. Confirmed the seat on Expert Flyer. So lucked out too.

@feizhu: Why on earth would you bring it to their attention? Now, they're actually going to be aware of the possible glitch!
:confused:

Because he doesn't know the basic rule about F(l)ight Game! Even informally one never talks to the airline about such things.

Suites are automatically assigned. I received a notice from one of my mileage/booking/award tracking services which showed the aircraft change and the new seat number. Confirmed the seat on Expert Flyer. So lucked out too.

Yes, but not the one I wanted... No worries, though, I was able to switch to what I wanted.
;)

speculations rife elsewhere that the A380 change to SFO in all likelihood stands permanent.

When is the schedule for spring 13 announced?

When is the schedule for spring 13 announced?

We're probably several months away from anything being announced for the spring. I'd guess somewhere in the mid-November to early-January time frame. I've got my fingers crossed for an extension of the A380, as I've got an award in early April.

We're probably several months away from anything being announced for the spring. I'd guess somewhere in the mid-November to early-January time frame. I've got my fingers crossed for an extension of the A380, as I've got an award in early April.

Similar scenario here.

I'm hoping that since they announced July 24 for the first quarter, maybe October 24 for the second?

I guess not.

Well, I got a change notice for my June flight
on sq1. Five minute schedule change, still 777. Does that mean the A380 is done on this route for now?

Well, I got a change notice for my June flight
on sq1. Five minute schedule change, still 777. Does that mean the A380 is done on this route for now?

Got a sim change notice, and still a 777 for me too.

I'm hoping that since they announced July 24 for the first quarter, maybe October 24 for the second?

Well, I got a change notice for my June flight
on sq1. Five minute schedule change, still 777. Does that mean the A380 is done on this route for now?

Got a sim change notice, and still a 777 for me too.

Things could change of course, but likely no A380 during your summer plans. This is a winter schedule change ending in March. Back to the 777 after.
Depending upon success, they may swap out again but I wouldnt get your hopes up for it being for summer 2013.

Where are they adding the A380 that they are taking from SFO?

Where are they adding the A380 that they are taking from SFO?

Presumably giving back to FRA/JFK

Sad but true it seems.

was bummed about not getting the 380 ex-SFO, but now that R is available for saver redemptions I'll just take SQ25 ;)