SQ reinstating FRA-JFK, HKG-SFO in Nov

[sbs2716g]

So the HKG closure due to covid-zero explains why it got suspended.

But post Mar 27, it still shows but I know those schedules are mostly pre-covid, so it may be reflected with something different for Summer in the next couple of months.

With 21 days quarantine in HKG, the demand is much lesser.

SQ would rather fly direct SIN-SFO as the demand is higher due to VTL.

And for summer schedule, it show SQ2/1. Not SQ8/7

[SQfanatic]

SQ8/7 will not return on 15/3. SQ have already plan SQ882 to fly at same timing from 1st feb to 26th march.

So definitely SQ8/7 will be further suspended until maybe HKG open up.

So the HKG closure due to covid-zero explains why it got suspended.

But post Mar 27, it still shows but I know those schedules are mostly pre-covid, so it may be reflected with something different for Summer in the next couple of months.

[sbs2716g]

Dummy booking still doesn’t show SQ8/7 at all for dates past Mar 15. Maybe it will take some time to reflect.

Where did you find this info? I can’t see it on the SQ website or any online source

SQ8/7 will not return on 15/3. SQ have already plan SQ882 to fly at same timing from 1st feb to 26th march.

So definitely SQ8/7 will be further suspended until maybe HKG open up.

[SQfanatic]

SQ8/7 (SIN-HKG-SFO) will be suspended from 1st Feb 22 to 15th Mar 22. Thereafter, service resumes 3 weekly till 27th Mar 22.

SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO) operates from 1st Feb 22 to 26 Mar 22, so there will a period where SQ8/7 operates alongside SQ32/31.

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) will be suspended from 18th Feb 22.

SQ28/27 (SIN-YVR-SEA), seasonal service, will be suspended from 26th Mar 22.

SQ will also be operating the following special flights from LAX-MEL:
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359 157 (from 27th Dec 21 to 01st Jan 22)
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359ULR (29th Dec 21)

Dummy booking still doesn’t show SQ8/7 at all for dates past Mar 15. Maybe it will take some time to reflect.

Where did you find this info? I can’t see it on the SQ website or any online source

[oliverdave]

SQ8/7 (SIN-HKG-SFO) will be suspended from 1st Feb 22 to 15th Mar 22. Thereafter, service resumes 3 weekly till 27th Mar 22.

SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO) operates from 1st Feb 22 to 26 Mar 22, so there will a period where SQ8/7 operates alongside SQ32/31.

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) will be suspended from 18th Feb 22.

SQ28/27 (SIN-YVR-SEA), seasonal service, will be suspended from 26th Mar 22.

SQ will also be operating the following special flights from LAX-MEL:
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359 157 (from 27th Dec 21 to 01st Jan 22)
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359ULR (29th Dec 21)

Is it possible YVR service is appearing to be suspended on 26th Mar because VTL dates haven't been extended beyond that yet?

[Not You]

Seem like SQ is going to cancel SQ8/7 from 1st feb and replace with SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO direct).

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) seem also gotten the chop from Mid Feb.

SQ8/7 (SIN-HKG-SFO) will be suspended from 1st Feb 22 to 15th Mar 22. Thereafter, service resumes 3 weekly till 27th Mar 22.

SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO) operates from 1st Feb 22 to 26 Mar 22, so there will be a period where SQ8/7 operates alongside SQ32/31.

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) will be suspended from 18th Feb 22.

SQ28/27/29 (SIN-YVR-SEA), seasonal service, will be suspended from 26th Mar 22.

SQ will also be operating the following special flights from LAX-MEL:
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359 157 (from 27th Dec 21 to 01st Jan 22)
SQ8201 LAX0030 – 1155+1MEL 359ULR (29th Dec 21)

[SQfanatic]

Seem like SQ is going to cancel SQ8/7 from 1st feb and replace with SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO direct).

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) seem also gotten the chop from Mid Feb.

Looks like it, yet SQ32/31 which is a nonstop flight is still maintaining the same operating freq as SQ8/7 (I thought it would be daily just like SQ34/33). They brought the HKG route back, yet axing it again. Is it due to weak demand? I always thought HKG-SFO had strong demand even pre pandemic days I remember those flights were always full. On another hand the nonstop flight does add convenience to passengers with less layover for flights heading to most parts of India, except DEL/BOM.

And yeah I see the same with SQ36/35. On another hand SQ12/11 to LAX via NRT this month started increasing frequency from 3 weekly to 4 weekly, now adding Saturdays, with the 77W.

[sbs2716g]

Seem like SQ is going to cancel SQ8/7 from 1st feb and replace with SQ32/31 (SIN-SFO direct).

SQ36/35 (SIN-TPE-LAX) seem also gotten the chop from Mid Feb.

[sbs2716g]

I thought SIA would be covid resilient no matter what variants are being thrown around the world and given vaccination rates. Remember reading those words ‘covid resilient’ in an article.

About VTL not being available, whats more strange is India VTL flights just started this week and SYD flights got upgraded. It is pretty worrying, the moment we hear about it in Europe, we have to assume its in the USA.

I do hope in the next 7 or so months it would be better to travel internationally; we just have to keep our fingers crossed & hope for the best.

@sbs2716g - Are you seeing this cancelation with LAX flights for example (SQ40/39) and also the second CDG flight operated by the A350?

There is no cancellation of VTL flights. Just that they are NOT bookable for Most of December date.

[SQfanatic]

I thought SIA would be covid resilient no matter what variants are being thrown around the world and given vaccination rates. Remember reading those words ‘covid resilient’ in an article.

About VTL not being available, whats more strange is India VTL flights just started this week and SYD flights got upgraded. It is pretty worrying, the moment we hear about it in Europe, we have to assume its in the USA.

I do hope in the next 7 or so months it would be better to travel internationally; we just have to keep our fingers crossed & hope for the best.

@sbs2716g - Are you seeing this cancelation with LAX flights for example (SQ40/39) and also the second CDG flight operated by the A350?

[sbs2716g]

With the newly emergence of the Omicron virus and some countries have already started quarantine and even stopped all air travelers, SIA will have no choice but to reduce some flights or even cancel its passenger services.

Seem like new booking for SQ VTL flights in December from Europe n USA are no longer available.

[flyguy]

With the newly emergence of the Omicron virus and some countries have already started quarantine and even stopped all air travelers, SIA will have no choice but to reduce some flights or even cancel its passenger services.

[SQfanatic]

Basically they need the A350 for the Canada/SEA flights from 2/dec.
and thus there are some switches as there are F demand to/from LHR and SYD.

Btw, if possible pls write the date in 1/dec/21 format. Easier to understand.

Yeah, that's true for the Canada/SEA flights, as they'll need the A350 to fly nonstop to Canada.

Also, for LHR, also from 09 DEC 2021, SQ318/321 (afternoon LHR flight) will return but will only operate on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, but that will be with an A359 only, without F.

I'm wondering if LHR will get double-daily A380 like the pre-pandemic days (SQ308 has always been an A380 till the pandemic) in the future since you have pointed out demand for F? Maybe as some have said the A380's are still getting refitted.

[sbs2716g]

Basically they need the A350 for the Canada/SEA flights from 2/dec.
and thus there are some switches as there are F demand to/from LHR and SYD.

Btw, if possible pls write the date in 1/dec/21 format. Easier to understand.

[SQfanatic]

While SQ306/305/308/319 will swap to 777-300ER in December as well

SQ306/305 will be a daily 77W effective 12/1/2021, while SQ308/319 will be a 77W effective 12/4/2021 (LHR flights)

SQ211/212 going to SYD and return will be a 77W effective 12/1/2021 since that turn requires 2 frames.

I think that’s why the longhaul A359 is going to both SQ882 (terminator HKG flight) and SQ8/7 (HKG/SFO). SQ882/883 is changing to an A359 effective 12/3/2021 whereas SQ8/7 are changing on 12/7/2021.

Also, I don’t think some 77W are back in service too (Like SWY, SNB, SNC, and also SWJ, SWK, SWL - Could those SW* birds be in long term storage in ASP)? Then can’t forget SWM, and SWN which are cargo only 77W? Any idea if in the future term they will come back as pax aircraft even still doing cargo as necessary?