Just a general observation thingo - I think SQ would rather deploy their 77Ws on Aussie / North Asia routes way before using one on AMS... as has been previously mentioned, irrelevant competition on SIN-AMS doesn't justify throwing away a 77W here...
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Originally posted by zvezda View PostFor AMS, chances of 777-300ER service are slim. For CPH and especially for ATH, the chances closely approximate zero.
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Originally posted by vincent0720 View Postohh, so you guys are saying 747 SIN-FRA-JFK might decompose into 77W SIN-FRA-JFK-TPE-SIN
haha! If I understand correctly, this is a possible route.
SIN-TPE-JFK-FRA-JFK-TPE-SIN will operate as a separate 77W and timed to meet SQ25 back to SIN appropriately?
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Originally posted by eriond View PostDoes this mean that SQ26 will operate as 388 and SQ326 will operate as 77W.
SIN-TPE-JFK-FRA-JFK-TPE-SIN will operate as a separate 77W and timed to meet SQ25 back to SIN appropriately?
This may actually work.
SIN 0630 - TPE 1100
TPE 1230 - JFK 1630
JFK 1800 - FRA 0700+1
FRA 0900 - JFK 1130
JFK 1330 - TPE 1730+1
TPE 1900 - SIN 2330
It will an awfully long trip for the crew, assuming that they follow the entire journey.
Timing of each sector is good for local traffic. But you need 3 1/2 77Ws to operate this itinerary on a sustainable basis. Where can SQ find them? You also need 1 1/2 A388 to operate SIN-FRA-SIN.
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Originally posted by SQ228 View PostI'd agree with that completely. Both times that I've flown from SIN- AMS in the past 2 years the plane hasn't even been half-full. Maybe I just got lucky, but no other European route has ever been as empty when I've flown it.
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Originally posted by zvezda View PostBoth flight and cabin crew would get 1 or 2 nights rest after each segment.Last edited by TerryK; 10 February 2011, 04:17 AM.
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Originally posted by zvezda View PostCrew rotations are likely to be similar for SIN-BCN-GRU as for SIN-DME-IAH.
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Originally posted by zvezda View PostFor AMS, chances of 777-300ER service are slim. For CPH and especially for ATH, the chances closely approximate zero.Originally posted by SQ228I'd agree with that completely. Both times that I've flown from SIN- AMS in the past 2 years the plane hasn't even been half-full. Maybe I just got lucky, but no other European route has ever been as empty when I've flown it.
I haven't flown to AMS for quite a while but noticed that it is rather difficult to secure an award ticket on it when I tried recently. I guess that did not give much representation of the true load.
Now I am wondering where to plonk some miles for a few J saver seats later in the year in the hope of an equipment change to the 380 or at least a 77W.
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Originally posted by feb01mel View PostAt least for the first few months, not every crew will have a chance to go to GRU, those selected will now have to go for the injection jab vaccination first before being certified fit to GRU.
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Originally posted by vsepr View PostWhy not put A380s or B777-300ERs on Shanghai or Beijing routes for SQ830 & SQ802? Both these flights are B777-300 (18 seater in First Class) for dates in Jan 2012. There are 4 to 5 flights a day to Shanghai and 3 to Beijing...
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