Will UA and SQ be friends?

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Dec 28, 2006, 4:01 pm

#16

aerosmith

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

I dont recall there ever being a UA code on the ultralonghaul flights.

Though it's no longer reflected now, I've seen UA codes on such flights when checking for flight information on www.changiairport.com.sg, the official website of Singapore Changi International Airport, a few months back.

Dec 28, 2006, 4:58 pm

#17

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Are you sure it wasnt the UA operated flights?

Dec 28, 2006, 6:17 pm

#18

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

Are you sure it wasnt the UA operated flights?

Affirmative, it wasn't those UA operated flights arriving from NRT and HKG at Terminal 1. I was checking for arrival times (punctuality) of those A345 flights to SIN (for a couple of days) and I specifically check for Terminal 2 information only, and I saw the UA logo/flight no. right below the SQ logo/flight no. for those SQ A345 flights with the exact flight arrival times.

Dec 28, 2006, 11:39 pm

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I think that codeshare for UA may be related to cargo (specifically USPS) so it shouldnd be publically visable.

Dec 29, 2006, 12:03 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by simong

I think that codeshare for UA may be related to cargo (specifically USPS) so it shouldnd be publically visable.

I think its an explanation close to this. I've also seen an AA code on an SQ flight displayed at the CAAS site somewhere, and was told it was a cargo codeshare by someone who claimed to be an aviation consultant.

Dec 29, 2006, 12:27 am

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Originally Posted by cesco.g

In May of this year UA showed 1 seat in SQ F on the JFK-FRA available one week out. I booked it. On the day of the flight we were a total of 3 pax in the 744 F-cabin.

Twice now, I have booked the "one" available F seat on SQ using UA miles. The first time, there ended up being a total of 4 passengers in F. The second time, I was the sole F passenger on the 777 (and yes, it was a very special flight!).

Jan 2, 2007, 10:48 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

I dont recall there ever being a UA code on the ultralonghaul flights.

Krect™ (as usual)

Jan 3, 2007, 3:49 am

#23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kkjay77

I believe SQ joined *A as an intrim step before they form their own alliance, IIRC. Of course SQ alliance never materialized. ....

Actually that isn't true.

SQ had been in an alliance called GLOBAL Excellence (I think) with (then) SWISSAIR and DELTA AIRLINES right up until 2001 when the former folded. ANSETT, AIR NZ and Virgin Atlantic were to be their other partners.