Rumour: SQ11 to go 77W
Feb 20, 2009, 4:59 pm
#31
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I have a F RTW for August and it still shows the 747.
And the itinerary was super quick to change the 77W from SIN-DXB-DME
to 777-200, even before it was publicly announced. Of course that was a huge downer......
And the itinerary was super quick to change the 77W from SIN-DXB-DME
to 777-200, even before it was publicly announced. Of course that was a huge downer......
Feb 20, 2009, 5:24 pm
#32
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Just got off SQ 602 from SIN-ICN... I heard the EXACT same thing.. It seems SQ 11 will be switched as soon as possible.. Also I doubt that SQ602 will remain too much longer with a first class option.. I was the only person in first class...
Feb 20, 2009, 5:55 pm
#33
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How's the loads in business on SQ 602?
Feb 20, 2009, 6:02 pm
#34
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You are correct on F availability. I have F award for SQ602 in June and it has changed to business. SQ has changed the flight to 2 class only.
Feb 20, 2009, 6:12 pm
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Feb 20, 2009, 6:38 pm
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Feb 20, 2009, 9:55 pm
#37
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Is it me or do I still see a lot of O/I availability on SQ 11/12 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2009)
Still thinking if it's worth waiting an extra week just so I have enough miles for a F award instead of a C award right now.
Still thinking if it's worth waiting an extra week just so I have enough miles for a F award instead of a C award right now.
Feb 21, 2009, 6:14 am
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Feb 21, 2009, 3:59 pm
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Well, let's just say this route will change to 77W. With a lot of routes being switched to 77W (including the last LHR 744 flight), isn't it about time SQ makes these 77W (perhaps not A380, since they are still an unique aircraft in the industry) flights available for redemption to partners (and its own members for regular mileage level)?
With SQ losing customers, profit falling, they need to be a bit more flexible about these things in my opinion and be less proud of themselves.
With SQ losing customers, profit falling, they need to be a bit more flexible about these things in my opinion and be less proud of themselves.
Feb 21, 2009, 7:52 pm
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Interesting news. I am currently holding a C award on NH from NRT-SIN (in Nov). I think it might be a good idea now for me to change to SQ11. It arrives in SIN 1:20 after NH901 but I think the difference between NH regional C and SQ new C is worth the later arrival. I made the call when I originally booked that the difference between the spacebed and NH C was not worth the later arrival. In fact I actually made the call that NH C would be better as I could take the middle seat and have nobody next to me (which within reason is more important to me than legroom if flying alone). The big question - is this rumour on Galley FM true?
Feb 21, 2009, 9:24 pm
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Feb 22, 2009, 2:39 am
#42
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Hmm
I am wanting to book for Feb 2010 next week, so I can snap up a seat the minute it opens in F.
If it was a 744 I would have been thrilled - never flown F on a 744!!! Awwww....
If it changes to a 77W, am I better off changing to the new J class ? If so and I have been ticketed - is there the option to change to J class from F? And how many points would it be? Route: BNE/SIN/LAX (J to SIN and F to LAX)
Thanks in advance
I am wanting to book for Feb 2010 next week, so I can snap up a seat the minute it opens in F.
If it was a 744 I would have been thrilled - never flown F on a 744!!! Awwww....
If it changes to a 77W, am I better off changing to the new J class ? If so and I have been ticketed - is there the option to change to J class from F? And how many points would it be? Route: BNE/SIN/LAX (J to SIN and F to LAX)
Thanks in advance
Feb 22, 2009, 3:32 am
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Feb 22, 2009, 2:04 pm
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Thanks for that - but what about in KF program? Anyone know how much it would cost (is it possible?)
Feb 22, 2009, 4:06 pm
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Business Class/First Class
SQ 256 (AirbusA330-300) BNE-SIN Business Saver
SQ 12 (B747-400) SIN-LAX (1 stop) First Saver
Miles Required 93500
Airport/Government Taxes AUD 124.51 View Details
Carrier Surcharges
AUD 396.50 View Details
93,500 miles one-way (including online discount), double that for return, so 187,000 miles
SQ 256 (AirbusA330-300) BNE-SIN Business Saver
SQ 12 (B747-400) SIN-LAX (1 stop) First Saver
Miles Required 93500
Airport/Government Taxes AUD 124.51 View Details
Carrier Surcharges
AUD 396.50 View Details
93,500 miles one-way (including online discount), double that for return, so 187,000 miles
