Farewell Melbourne 747 :(

[bryan_sq]

Yes alas today is the last day for the old 747 into Melbourne on SQ 227/228 as of tomorrow we get an A380... whilst I never flew on a 747 with SQ or anyone else for that matter im sure we all have some terrific memories to share
So farewell and thankyou 747 and hello and welcome A380

[SQflyergirl]

227 and 228 have always been my favourite flights into MEL. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen!

[haf]

Thanks for all the memories!

[Dr G]

So kind of means if you want the good firstclass seat you need to fly out at midnight.
If you are happy to pay for a suite, then it's the evening flight, or the 11am flight you will get the older first class without the bed.

Yes I know it's only a short flight but I am going to miss that 747...

[KeithMEL]

SQ227/228 has also been my 'staple' when flying SQ. The A380 is probably 'better' but it's just not the same!

This leaves SQ237/238 as the only option for Saver/*A redemptions, which according to the 73A thread isn't going to be served by a refurbed craft anytime soon. I've hence booked my Easter trip on TG. At least TG has a flat bed... hopefully.

[sqdazz]

hi keith - u will be safe, the last 773 for TG is in for refurbishment now , so all 777's have angled flat beds now. so unless its a change to an older A330 or 747 (which would be a longshot) you will be ok.

[Kyo]

Happy memories of my last 747 flight on SQ down to MEL back in May this year. You'll be fondly missed... it was my first/last time on an SQ 774 on the Upper Deck in J. I actually find it's easier to sleep in F on the 774's Skysuites than on the 77W F Diamond Plus...

sqdazz: TG's never safe because that equipment swap risk is always there!

[SQflyergirl]

I actually find it's easier to sleep in F on the 774's Skysuites than on the 77W F Diamond Plus...

Seems like you're comparing SQ227 with 308. For me, I'll sleep anytime better on 227 regardless of seat comfort

[Kyo]

I didn't want to drag it off-topic, since this is a farewell thread... I expect the LARGE police to come shortly... I did SIN-MEL on 227 in May, and SIN-LHR few times on 308... LHR-SIN also, same plane

Good memories of all of 'em

[bryan_sq]

according to the Melbourne airport site it departed (late) at 16:04 (15:50 schd) from gate 11, SQ 744 in Melbourne is no more

[777 9v-sqa]

9V-SPJ for the record.

[777 9v-sqa]

according to the Melbourne airport site it departed (late) at 16:04 (15:50 schd) from gate 11, SQ 744 in Melbourne is no more

It pushed back on time,16:04 was the airborn time.

[jhm]

SQ 744 in Melbourne is no more

I never flew on a 747 with SQ or anyone else for that matter

Perhaps it's a good thing that you've never ever flown on a 747. Otherwise, I think you'd be inconsolable!

[bryan_sq]

Perhaps it's a good thing that you've never ever flown on a 747. Otherwise, I think you'd be inconsolable!

I am a bit sad as I know how much the 744 has meant to SQ and as my first flight ever with SQ was booked while the flight was still a 744 I was so excited to go on it... alas it has changed now...
Also ive never flown on a 744 before and I really do think planes are cooollll so was looking forward to that oppurtunity

[nickbot]

Perhaps it's a good thing that you've never ever flown on a 747. Otherwise, I think you'd be inconsolable!

(sorry to offend the emoticon only reply Police)