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SQPPS
Actually its very interesting. This was the first non stop flight using the 747 400 Megatop at the time across the pacific. SQ001 and SQ002 were that flight routing as the first carrier in the world to operate this type on this mega journey of 14 hours. Longer than any other flight using the type and with in-flight services and amenities for passengers that made other airlines perk up. These flight numbers represent a milestone in Aviation history for SQ.
Yes, certainly - I'm not saying it never deserved that number, merely saying that the "prestige" nature of the route is a touch out of date. Whereas AA1 and BA1 retain strong significance to their operations today, SQ1 in today's aviation environment for SQ is simply another route. Them not wanting to renumber the route is their prerogative, certainly.
It's a bit like CX888 - it retains the special 888 numbering for historical reasons, nothing more.