Slight equipment change for MEL

[KeithMEL]

Just noticed that SQ218/217 and 238/237 have been changed from being operated by a regional 3 class 773 to a regional 3 class 772. This is for the month of May. Don't know if it's a permanent change as I was too lazy to check every single date.

I hear if you're stuck on a regional C seat - the 772 is better due to the 2 small cabins instead of 1 huge cabin. F and Y are largely the same I guess.

Was so disappointed as I thought they'd be sending the 772ERs down here, till I saw F fare buckets being sold.

[StarG]

F is 4 inch better on the 773 than the 772.

[SQ744]

Good spotting KeithMEL!

Changeover commences on the 26th March. Checked out to September and the 772 is still there, so I guess that means it's permanent??

I much prefer the 773 over the 772 in J. Don't know if there is any pitch difference, but the 773 always seems to have more space. And no F is a real downer. Looks like I'll have to take SQ227/228 (744) from now on.

Regards
SQ744

[RJA]

I've heard that at least one of the 777 flights to MEL is due to receive the 77W in the second round of allocations. I wouldn't be surprised to see both 217/8 and 237/8 operated by the 77W in future.

[SQ744]

I've heard that at least one of the 777 flights to MEL is due to receive the 77W in the second round of allocations. I wouldn't be surprised to see both 217/8 and 237/8 operated by the 77W in future.

You have lifted my spirits RJA!

If that's the case, then maybe I'll just 'stick it out' on the 772 whilst I await the arrival of the 77W. The 77W on the MEL-SIN leg would be exciting news for those of us in MEL.

[KeithMEL]

I much prefer the 773 over the 772 in J. Don't know if there is any pitch difference, but the 773 always seems to have more space. And no F is a real downer. Looks like I'll have to take SQ227/228 (744) from now on.

It's a 3 class 772.

[SQ744]

It's a 3 class 772.

You're right. You can book F, but the seat map displays only 2 class.

[RJA]

You have lifted my spirits RJA!

If that's the case, then maybe I'll just 'stick it out' on the 772 whilst I await the arrival of the 77W. The 77W on the MEL-SIN leg would be exciting news for those of us in MEL.

I certainly hope what I had heard is not wrong otherwise it'd be rather embarrassing!

I find it strange how MEL only gets one daily flight with a proper longhaul F and C seats while rivals like QF (excluding NRT and JQ), CX, TG, and MH offers proper longhaul premium seats on all MEL flights. I like to think that SQ will eventually operate 2x 77W + 1x A380 to MEL.

[KeithMEL]

You're right. You can book F, but the seat map displays only 2 class.

That's odd.

[Rejuvenated]

Looks like I'll have to take SQ227/228 (744) from now on.

I took SQ227/228 in F last May. Flight pairing exactly like that of SQ221/222 (SYD). Full dinner after takeoff and full breakfast prior to landing for outbound. But inbound, only one full main meal and the second just being a very very light refreshment. Wish 222 and 228 would serve two full meals like 286 ex-AKL.

[SQ744]

Hi Rejuvenated,

I also took F on SQ227 only a couple of weeks ago. First time for me on a 744 'up the front'. Absolutely loved it. Only problem is, I'm going to find it difficult turning right as you board the aircraft in future.

Outstanding service and whole new experience for me. There really is nothing like sitting 'up front' on a 744.

I received full meal after takeoff then only a light continental breakfast close to arrival.

Regards
SQ744

[SQflyergirl]

My only problem with SQ228 is the fact that i always end up racking a night's stay credit at Hotel SKL since i can't connect home to KUL (not on SQ anyway)

[SQ744]

It's a 3 class 772.

Quick update:
Booked an award flight in April on SQ238 MEL-SIN. Although the seat map indicates 772 two-class, when I actually selected the seat, the cabin shows a 772 with the two C class cabins. So the configuration is 3 class as you indicated.

Regards
SQ744

[Rejuvenated]

My only problem with SQ228 is the fact that i always end up racking a night's stay credit at Hotel SKL since i can't connect home to KUL (not on SQ anyway)

Emm.....there is always the alternative of "ground transportation" via Johor. (Just kidding)

[SQflyergirl]

Emm.....there is always the alternative of "ground transportation" via Johor. (Just kidding)

Seriously - I'm beginning to consider those options. The 5 hour bus is quite nice from what i hear, plus i have a 3G/3.5G internet connection throughout most of malaysia and with powerpoints aboard those luxury buses, i can live with that