SQ reinstating FRA-JFK, HKG-SFO in Nov

[wlgspotter]

Yes the timings are almost completely opposite, and SQ1/2 flight numbers are technically still in use with their original timings - they're just running as cargo-only services SIN-HKG-SIN (mostly on B78X).

Yeah I did noted that re SQ1/2, hence I wondered why didn't they simply extend it and used that instead... But if the timings (maybe due to slot allocations) are different then perhaps it does warrant a new set of flight numbers.

[MainlyMiles]

Yeah that was my thinking too..?

Also, wonder why did they start/reuse a new flight number pairing for SIN-HKG-SFO rather than keep/reuse/extend SQ1/2 SIN-HKG to SFO..? Could it be because of timings of the flgihts, as from memory SQ2 in an evening/overnight departure ex SIN and HKG?

Yes the timings are almost completely opposite, and SQ1/2 flight numbers are technically still in use with their original timings - they're just running as cargo-only services SIN-HKG-SIN (mostly on B78X).

[wlgspotter]

Recall that ICN/LAX was the last time SQ7/8 was used in Nov 2018?

Yeah that was my thinking too..?

Also, wonder why did they start/reuse a new flight number pairing for SIN-HKG-SFO rather than keep/reuse/extend SQ1/2 SIN-HKG to SFO..? Could it be because of timings of the flgihts, as from memory SQ2 in an evening/overnight departure ex SIN and HKG?

And finally, can SQ carry pax all the way from SIN-JFK and SIN-SFO on those 2 flights, especially since their non-stop SIN-JFK and SIN-SFO flights have a lack on economy class as they are both operated by the A359ULR? Does anyone know..?

[MainlyMiles]

Latest updates coming through on GDS seem to show resumption of SQ25/26 FRA/JFK extension and a new (flight number at least) SQ7/8 SIN-HKG-SFO routing from November.

Both using 4-class 777-300ER.

Frankfurt / New York (EFF 01NOV)

SQ26 SIN2355 - 0620+1FRA 77W 1234567
SQ26 FRA0820 - 1215JFK 77W 1234567
SQ25 JFK2115 - 0950+1FRA 77W 1234567
SQ25 FRA1140 - 0650+1SIN 77W 1234567

Hong Kong / San Francisco (EFF 02NOV)

SQ8 SIN0825 - 1225HKG 77W -2-4-6-
SQ8 HKG1340 - 0940SFO 77W -2-4-6-
SQ7 SFO1300 - 1910+1HKG 77W -2-4-6-
SQ7 HKG2040 - 0040+1SIN 77W --3-5-7

USA airport timings move back by one hour from 07NOV due to DST adjustment.

Recall that ICN/LAX was the last time SQ7/8 was used in Nov 2018?