SIA last Sydney 747-400 service set for Oct 2009
Apr 23, 2009, 2:37 am
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SIA last Sydney 747-400 service set for Oct 2009
http://airlineroute.blogspot.com/200...00-flight.html
Final 747 flight on the Singapore to Sydney is SQ219 on 04OCT09, returning from Sydney the following day on SQ220
SQ219/220 is to be replaced by Boeing 777-300, with existing configuration.
SQ219/220 is to be replaced by Boeing 777-300, with existing configuration.
Apr 23, 2009, 2:57 am
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Would be quite a heavy downgrade for all 3 classes if 777-300 with existing config operates the route instead of 744... Maybe they would have reconfigured the 773s into 773A by the time SYD route switches.
I wonder how long LAX and JFK will retain the 744 for?
I wonder how long LAX and JFK will retain the 744 for?
Apr 23, 2009, 4:28 am
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I was just thinking about the 744s on the SIN-SYD route literally moments before I logged onto FlyerTalk this morning then I see this thread at the top of the page! It's hard to believe there'll be no more 744s on this route from October. I hope they'll retain MEL for a little longer.
Apr 23, 2009, 4:56 am
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On another matter, using UA miles SYD-SIN in J class means only the old recliner seats are available. Ridicurous.
Apr 23, 2009, 7:14 am
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I was just thinking about the 744s on the SIN-SYD route literally moments before I logged onto FlyerTalk this morning then I see this thread at the top of the page! It's hard to believe there'll be no more 744s on this route from October. I hope they'll retain MEL for a little longer.
Apr 23, 2009, 9:42 pm
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Hang on, are you talking J or F? If you are talking about J isn't 2-2-2 the new regional config? Existing (old) config is 2-3-2 on 773s for J class.
Apr 23, 2009, 11:19 pm
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Apr 24, 2009, 2:20 am
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True, but at the same time, many of the old 772 and 773 have non-AVOD IFE which is quite frankly shocking for SQ in this day and age...
Apr 24, 2009, 3:19 am
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Hmmmm I see for redmeption for Feb 2010 the 744 morning flight, has changed to 777-300 and seatguru states this plane has no skysuites nor spacebeds.... seems to be just 'seats' in J class!
That's really bad!
Also, last week I changed (thankfully!!) to A380 afternoon flight! Now it seems they released seats and now taken them away as you cant even waitlist (checked multiple days that were all available last week).....
I wonder what my 744 to LAX will change to! Hopefully not a 773!
That's really bad!
Also, last week I changed (thankfully!!) to A380 afternoon flight! Now it seems they released seats and now taken them away as you cant even waitlist (checked multiple days that were all available last week).....
I wonder what my 744 to LAX will change to! Hopefully not a 773!
Apr 24, 2009, 3:24 am
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I have always enjoyed the 747, thankfully mostly in F. I will miss it. If the replacement aircraft aren't "good enough" I wonder how it will further erode revenue for them.
Apr 26, 2009, 4:46 am
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I believe the retrofitted B777-300 will feature the new F seats (similar to the ones in 773ER), the new J seats (similar to A330-300) as well as the new Y seats. Savers awards should be available for J and Y, but only standards awards are available for F.
May 17, 2009, 9:59 pm
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I'm shocked to find out that the 747 has been downgraded. If anything I was hoping for an upgraded equipment for our upcoming flights.
Are there any news on whether the 773s will feature the old regional style seats in C and F?
I still cannot believe they are doing this. With all the routes they are cutting down, why the hell would they need to pull this 747 from that route? I would have been happier it they had pulled the plug on the 4th flight alltogether and moved everyone to one of the other flights on the new config aircrafts. Is there still hope that they will change the type of aircraft again between now and October?
Are there any news on whether the 773s will feature the old regional style seats in C and F?
I still cannot believe they are doing this. With all the routes they are cutting down, why the hell would they need to pull this 747 from that route? I would have been happier it they had pulled the plug on the 4th flight alltogether and moved everyone to one of the other flights on the new config aircrafts. Is there still hope that they will change the type of aircraft again between now and October?