Originally posted by cell7481
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Why would SQ want to upgauge SQ11/12 to WhaleJet service now? Operating costs per trip would increase 5%. Would revenue increase 5%? Perhaps, but I doubt it. Even if revenue were to rise 5%, that leaves nothing to cover payments on the new aircraft.
Until demand picks up, I can't see SQ operating anything other than a JumboJet or a 777-300ER SIN-NRT-LAX. When 9V-SKK is delivered in January, FRA or a 3rd daily LHR seem a lot more likely routes for upgauging. If it's LHR, then SQ11/12 should get the leftover 777-300ERs and we'll see a couple more JumboJets withdrawn.
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