Regarding the flat bed J seat - they should have done this 12 months ago before the 737 MAX arrived.
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Interesting change of strategy for the SIA Group. I remember there was a short discussion in one of the threads here on how the MI brand is actually strong enough to warrant keeping it in the stable of SIA's airlines. Looks like that's not quite the case.
In any case, I'm quite excited to see this transformation in the future where SQ's livery is on both narrow body and wide body aircraft and having a consistent hard product. Funny how SIA manages to get away with charging SQ price but operating with MI aircraft. As a Y flyer 90% of the time, I'm sure many like myself would appreciate flying on an A320/B38M with the 2013Y or 2017Y seats (is that even possible though given the cabin dimensions?).
Now I'm just imagining all the refits that will happen alongside (or after) the A380 refits! Exciting times ahead for sure.
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Originally posted by flyinghigher View PostHow would that work if they are operating under SQ's logo, but still wear MI's uniform?
But again my guess is as good as your guess.visit my blog
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Originally posted by 9V-SML View PostInteresting change of strategy for the SIA Group. I remember there was a short discussion in one of the threads here on how the MI brand is actually strong enough to warrant keeping it in the stable of SIA's airlines. Looks like that's not quite the case.
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SQ has been undergoing major transformations over the past few years, and it’s working in their favor. I’m glad that the product gap between SQ/MI is finally going to close, however with MI folding into SQ, the latter will no longer be classified as an airline operating only wide body aircraft. I suppose as lingua101 suggested, a CX/KA branding approach would be suitable.
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Originally posted by GR1 View PostNot at all . Just merely a thought it was a good niche to be in since only a handful of airlines operate with an all wide-body fleet.
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Originally posted by 9V-SML View PostIt would be fair to say that there’s a number of folks out there who assume wide body aircraft = full service airline. My parents included. Gave me quite a chuckle when they thought we were flying a crummy budget airline as we boarded a Qantas B738 via a bus gate in SYD.
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Originally posted by thestrad1713 View PostI never fail to chuckle when I hear that. No idea how that perception was conceived
For someone from Europe flying via Singapore to a regional destination, Silkair could be just another budget carrier. On the other hand, there would be different expectations if it's Singapore Airlines instead.
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Transcript of results briefing along with slides:
http://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/pd...ngq4fy1718.pdf
http://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/pd...t-q4fy1718.pdf
Lots of questions on MI merger, and management, as usual, says a lot without revealing much. All in all, one of the most uneventful briefings in a while.
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Originally posted by flyguy View Postinteresting with SQ having narrow body planes from Silkair, would it mean that their tech and cabin crew will also start from the 737s to the larger widebodies as they progresses like other airlines who have narrow bodies?
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Originally posted by SQfanatic View PostThis will be interesting indeed. I am also looking at it in an angle in terms of cabin crew also rotating between widebody and narrow-body fleet.
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