Boeing delivers its 50th triple-7 to SQ
Aug 29, 2003, 4:16 pm
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I didnt know SQ had that many 777's. I wonder when they will start to tweak their 747-400 fleet (which is also huge).
The question is... will they jettison 747's for A380's or will they buy newer Boeing Jumbo's...?
The question is... will they jettison 747's for A380's or will they buy newer Boeing Jumbo's...?
Aug 29, 2003, 11:33 pm
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If you want to know when the new Suites are coming, you have to ask OneWorldFan... 
Aug 30, 2003, 12:31 am
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Please don't start him again.
I doubt there will ever be Skysuites in the 777.
There might even be a new or modified Suite in the A 380 - just a guess
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I doubt there will ever be Skysuites in the 777.
There might even be a new or modified Suite in the A 380 - just a guess
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Aug 30, 2003, 7:43 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by flamboyant 1:
I doubt there will ever be Skysuites in the 777.
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I doubt there will ever be Skysuites in the 777.
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Aug 30, 2003, 8:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
If UA can have a suite-like product in their 777's, why cant SQ have something similar?
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If UA can have a suite-like product in their 777's, why cant SQ have something similar?
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Aug 30, 2003, 9:10 am
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UA's 777 First Suites are larger (1" wider) than those on their 744s. In addition to UA,
BA:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...t/public/en_us
and AA:
http://www.aa.com/content/aboutAA/ou...cSeating.jhtml
both have suites in their Triple 7 F cabins.
I see no reason other than choice that SQ could not put a SkySuite product in their long-range 777s. If this aircraft is a key part of their long-haul fleet I don't understand why they would not offer their top-of-the-range premium product on it, given that SQ attracts so many full-fare premium customers.
BA:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...t/public/en_us
and AA:
http://www.aa.com/content/aboutAA/ou...cSeating.jhtml
both have suites in their Triple 7 F cabins.
I see no reason other than choice that SQ could not put a SkySuite product in their long-range 777s. If this aircraft is a key part of their long-haul fleet I don't understand why they would not offer their top-of-the-range premium product on it, given that SQ attracts so many full-fare premium customers.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by avek00:
Because SQ schedules its 772ERs on routes where the SkySuites aren't necessary in order to be competitive.
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Because SQ schedules its 772ERs on routes where the SkySuites aren't necessary in order to be competitive.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by avek00:
Because SQ schedules its 772ERs on routes where the SkySuites aren't necessary in order to be competitive.
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Because SQ schedules its 772ERs on routes where the SkySuites aren't necessary in order to be competitive.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B Watson:
As long as CX continues to use a universal F seat on all products, this statement is not accurate</font>
As long as CX continues to use a universal F seat on all products, this statement is not accurate</font>
IMHO, SQ is "guaranteeing" the SkySuites and SpaceBeds on routes where it faces direct flat-seat competition AND can readily capture a substantial share of the J or F (as the case may be) premium traffic. Markets that do not fit both of these criteria are not necessarily guaranteed to receive both products 100% of the time.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
Isn't the 777 the natural replacement or will SQ just phase those out in favour of the A380?</font>
Isn't the 777 the natural replacement or will SQ just phase those out in favour of the A380?</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B Watson:
As long as CX continues to use a universal F seat on all products</font>
As long as CX continues to use a universal F seat on all products</font>
Sep 20, 2003, 9:47 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by avek00:
Does CX fly LAX-TPE, YVR-ICN or SFO-ICN nonstop? Last time I checked, the answer was no on all counts.
IMHO, SQ is "guaranteeing" the SkySuites and SpaceBeds on routes where it faces direct flat-seat competition AND can readily capture a substantial share of the J or F (as the case may be) premium traffic. Markets that do not fit both of these criteria are not necessarily guaranteed to receive both products 100% of the time.
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Does CX fly LAX-TPE, YVR-ICN or SFO-ICN nonstop? Last time I checked, the answer was no on all counts.
IMHO, SQ is "guaranteeing" the SkySuites and SpaceBeds on routes where it faces direct flat-seat competition AND can readily capture a substantial share of the J or F (as the case may be) premium traffic. Markets that do not fit both of these criteria are not necessarily guaranteed to receive both products 100% of the time.
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