Originally Posted by
Bitterroot
I've noticed the same thing...I'm usually on SQ, too, and whoever requests push first at SFO gets right-of-way (BR and CI also in the mix, so it gets tangled).
Still -- SQ consistently does well, and has fewer refueling stops in TPE during the winter. Aircraft weight, maybe?
Another suggestion: maybe because SQ 1 continues on to SIN? They need to prepare for the flight for a 0800 exHKG depature.