Checking availability
Oct 30, 2009 | 4:43 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 91
Checking availability
Hi guys,
I only ever seem to post stupid questions, and in line with that trend:
How can I check availability on my upcoming SQ flights? Expert Flyer doesn't give info for Y - I just want to see what the loads are like. This time last year almost everyone had empty seats next to them on the flights and I'm hoping (note, not expecting/demanding etc) that this will be the case this year.
Any help most gratefully received
I only ever seem to post stupid questions, and in line with that trend:
How can I check availability on my upcoming SQ flights? Expert Flyer doesn't give info for Y - I just want to see what the loads are like. This time last year almost everyone had empty seats next to them on the flights and I'm hoping (note, not expecting/demanding etc) that this will be the case this year.
Any help most gratefully received
Oct 30, 2009 | 6:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 429
Did you purchase your ticket on-line? Then you can go to your itinerary, and check the seat map for available seats.
I have a somehow similar situation, and I was very happy to see the empty middle seats....
I know, I know this is not a scientific method, but so far it has worked for me everytime on SQ. Definitely gives a general view.... (Full, half-full etc.)
I have a somehow similar situation, and I was very happy to see the empty middle seats....
I know, I know this is not a scientific method, but so far it has worked for me everytime on SQ. Definitely gives a general view.... (Full, half-full etc.)
Oct 31, 2009 | 8:15 am
#5
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
Posts: 12,810
There is no good way to know other than calling SQ, and they most likely will not tell you. The reservation agents can see load, but the policy is not to disclose it. You can guess by checking available fare buckets on EF. The load may be relatively light if low fare buckets, such as Q/N/V, are available. This is not a reliable indicator as I have seen flights with 9 across went out close to full.
Last edited by TerryK; Oct 31, 2009 at 12:11 pm Reason: grammar
Oct 31, 2009 | 3:49 pm
#7
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 91
Thanks guys, and sorry for the double post above - my PC is being silly and I thought the first post had disappeared into cyber space.
Looks like I'll just have to wait and see, which is fine. It's all luck of the draw in this business!
Looks like I'll just have to wait and see, which is fine. It's all luck of the draw in this business!