SQ to lease B744 from MH

[SQflyergirl]

9V-SPR (ex 9M-MPE) NOV 1993
9M-MPC (to be 9V-SPS) MAY 1993

The oldest SQ 744 still in service (9V-SMS) dates back to JUN 1993.

MPE will always have a place in my heart. On 16 May 99 MH002 9M-MPE KUL LHR, I watched the landing from jumpseat in LHR.

[RJA]

hmmm....not true that the MH birds are older as they r still under 10 yrs old - in fact its younger than SQ's oldest 744s still operating which is already in its 13th year.

9V-SPR (ex 9M-MPE) NOV 1993
9M-MPC (to be 9V-SPS) MAY 1993

The oldest SQ 744 still in service (9V-SMS) dates back to JUN 1993.

[flyguy]

hmmm....not true that the MH birds are older as they r still under 10 yrs old - in fact its younger than SQ's oldest 744s still operating which is already in its 13th year.

[sq_a380]

When will 9V-SPR be back in service and will it be in new livery? Btw, is 9V-SPS in service already?

[MAN Flyer]

According to the (execeptional) crew on SQ286 the MH bird 'is in for monthly maintenance for a couple of days'.

FWIW 300 SQ crew have had special training to work on the MH bird. Apparently 'it is a bit older' than they are used to so they are making sure everyone who works on it knows what to expect.

[MAN Flyer]

9V-SMU one of SQ's own 744's is currently parked at Gate 2 at AKL.

[The High Flyer]

I'm flying AKL-SIN today but there is a bit of confusion as to what bird is operating it as the seat bookings for it have row 17 as Upper Deck exit row a la SQ, whereas outbound I was in 9A which is Upper Deck exit row on the MH bird.

Keep us updated!

[MAN Flyer]

I'm flying AKL-SIN today but there is a bit of confusion as to what bird is operating it as the seat bookings for it have row 17 as Upper Deck exit row a la SQ, whereas outbound I was in 9A which is Upper Deck exit row on the MH bird.

[jjpb3]

Well, of course we can't compare with the lovely SkySuites. But as compared to when the plane is still with MH, I think it's nicer.
P.S. Ah, I know why after posting. It's the colour of the headrest colour. I think it looks more subtle now.

I tend to look at the seat in its entirety rather than just the color of the headrest when imagining how luxurious it would feel. YMMV.

[nykelaz]

Well, of course we can't compare with the lovely SkySuites. But as compared to when the plane is still with MH, I think it's nicer.


P.S. Ah, I know why after posting. It's the colour of the headrest. I think it looks more subtle now.

[jjpb3]

I think you've in fact experienced the MH F seats. They are supposed to be the same seats as TG F seats, IIRC.

Glad to see my experience can be extrapolated. My conclusion is hereby extended to the actual feeling of luxury (or lack thereof, compared to the SkySuite).

[KeithMEL]

If those are the MH F class seats in KeithMEL's pictures, I don't think they look as luxurious as the SkySuites. (I may be misjudging based on the lack of personal experience with them.)

I think you've in fact experienced the MH F seats. They are supposed to be the same seats as TG F seats, IIRC.

[jjpb3]

Well, is it just me or what? I feel that although the seats were ex-MH's, they seemed to be more classy and comfortable with SQ.

If those are the MH F class seats in KeithMEL's pictures, I don't think they look as luxurious as the SkySuites. (I may be misjudging based on the lack of personal experience with them.)

[nykelaz]

Well, is it just me or what? I feel that although the seats were ex-MH's, they seemed to be more classy and comfortable with SQ.

[solitaire]

I will be flying SIN-AKL on Sep 6.