SQ to CTS ?

[dsim]

Why is there no SQ flights to CTS? No passenger load? Or, were there SQ flights to CTS previously?

Now has to fly into NRT/KIX and connect on ANA (on StarAlliance)

[Singapore_Air]

Singapore Airlines used to fly to Sapporo.

But nowadays, passengers can take advantage of the codesharing between KIX/NRT and CTS as you pointed out above, with All Nippon Airways.

[dsim]

Singapore Airlines used to fly to Sapporo.

But nowadays, passengers can take advantage of the codesharing between KIX/NRT and CTS as you pointed out above, with All Nippon Airways.

for passengers ex-SIN, that's 2 flights to CTS via NRT/KIX. but for passengers flying into SIN and connecting out on SIN to KIX/NRT to CTS, that's a whopping 3 flights to CTS...

[Singapore_Air]

Yeah it's a bit of a bother. Maybe when the next generation aircraft (B789) come, then old destinations can be restarted.

[ycp81]

Singapore Airlines used to fly to Sapporo.

But nowadays, passengers can take advantage of the codesharing between KIX/NRT and CTS as you pointed out above, with All Nippon Airways.

*** think SQ ever flew to Sapporo. But SQ did once flew to Sendai in northern japan using its A310-300s.

[dsim]

*** think SQ ever flew to Sapporo. But SQ did once flew to Sendai in northern japan using its A310-300s.

the passenger load to Sapporo is not lucrative?

[dsim]

Is it possible to book SQ codeshare Tokyo Narita to Sapporo Chitose return on SIA website?

These SQ/NH codeshare flights are on the timetable but not available on flight booking menu... (even if I choose Other Cities)

[NRT-CTS] Flight: SQ5955 non-stop
[CTS-NRT] Flight: SQ5952 non-stop

Both operated by ANA

[stargold]

the passenger load to Sapporo is not lucrative?

Just a guess, but it probably consists of a high proportion of leisure travellers and not very much premium F/J traffic which could make it unattractive as a route, even if there is potential to have lots of passengers in Y.

[zxcvbn]

I took CX's HKG/CTS route year before last, and loads in Y were not bad I believe.
Flight operated by 773, 4x weekly.
Some Taiwanese carriers operate to CTS as well as an alternative.

[KeithMEL]

Is it possible to book SQ codeshare Tokyo Narita to Sapporo Chitose return on SIA website?

These SQ/NH codeshare flights are on the timetable but not available on flight booking menu... (even if I choose Other Cities)

[NRT-CTS] Flight: SQ5955 non-stop
[CTS-NRT] Flight: SQ5952 non-stop

Both operated by ANA

You need to ring up SQ reservations, or contact a TA. IIRC you're only able to book the codeshares if connecting to/from SQ long hauls.

[dsim]

You need to ring up SQ reservations, or contact a TA. IIRC you're only able to book the codeshares if connecting to/from SQ long hauls.

i intend to do bwn-sin-nrt-cts return... is that considered long haul? called sq office in bwn, they advised to look for agent...

[9V-SIA]

SQ to CTS ?

SQ non stop to CTS would be great route for me. A lot of Singaporeans I know go to Hokkaido to ski.
Advantages to ski resorts in North America and Europe include:
1. No jet lag
2. More reliable snow during school holidays in December.
I don't know whether they can make money off season though.

2 possible revenue streams to make this flight viable:
1. Cargo. Hokkaido Food Fairs are very popular in Singapore
2. Develop year round tourism

Current connections are by NH or JAL and require long transits/transfer NRT to Haneda, cramped cabins and service other airlines don't talk about

CX flies there but an overnight in HKG required.

[singaporu_kooku]

Sometimes, I'm just curious why don't SQ develops MI or even TR to further exploit the long haul leisure market, not just regional. They can buy 787 and configure it with more economy class seats and less business class. Then, they can fly to places like CTS, TXL, VIE, ATH, ARN, etc.

Of course, I'm no expert in aviation and with oil prices at record high, this may not be a viable idea.

[dsim]

SQ non stop to CTS would be great route for me. A lot of Singaporeans I know go to Hokkaido to ski.
Advantages to ski resorts in North America and Europe include:
1. No jet lag
2. More reliable snow during school holidays in December.
I don't know whether they can make money off season though.

2 possible revenue streams to make this flight viable:
1. Cargo. Hokkaido Food Fairs are very popular in Singapore
2. Develop year round tourism

Current connections are by NH or JAL and require long transits/transfer NRT to Haneda, cramped cabins and service other airlines don't talk about

CX flies there but an overnight in HKG required.

i have considered cx but the going & return requires overnights at HK. HK airport hotels being expensive... be it regal or novotel, this draws the whole deal down...

[dsim]

SQ non stop to CTS would be great route for me. A lot of Singaporeans I know go to Hokkaido to ski.
Advantages to ski resorts in North America and Europe include:
1. No jet lag
2. More reliable snow during school holidays in December.
I don't know whether they can make money off season though.

2 possible revenue streams to make this flight viable:
1. Cargo. Hokkaido Food Fairs are very popular in Singapore
2. Develop year round tourism

Current connections are by NH or JAL and require long transits/transfer NRT to Haneda, cramped cabins and service other airlines don't talk about

CX flies there but an overnight in HKG required.

A quick quote from JAL online shows sin-kix-cts-nrt-sin at sgd6100/adult and sgd4700/child. wow! some it mention "Fare type: Restricted Economy ". Connection time at KIX and NRT are good though and no HND/NRT transfer required. price puts me off.

Singapore to Sapporo

Flight 1 Saturday, August 15, 2009

Departure: 11:00PM Singapore, Singapore - Changi, terminal 1
Arrival: 6:25AM +1 day(s) Osaka, Japan - Kansai International
Airline: Japan Airlines JL722 e
Aircraft: Boeing 767-200/300
Fare type: Restricted Economy
Change of plane required. Time between flights = 2h10min

Flight 2 Sunday, August 16, 2009

Departure: 8:35AM Osaka, Japan - Kansai International
Arrival: 10:25AM Sapporo, Japan - Chitose
Airline: Japan Airlines JL2503 e
Aircraft: MC Donnell Douglas MD-90
Fare type: Restricted Economy

Sapporo to Singapore

Flight 1 Monday, August 24, 2009

Departure: 2:25PM Sapporo, Japan - Chitose
Arrival: 4:00PM Tokyo, Japan - Narita, terminal 2
Airline: Japan Airlines JL3042 e
Aircraft: Boeing 767-200/300
Fare type: Restricted Economy
Change of plane required. Time between flights = 2h15min

Flight 2 Monday, August 24, 2009

Departure: 6:15PM Tokyo, Japan - Narita, terminal 2
Arrival: 12:25AM +1 day(s) Singapore, Singapore - Changi, terminal 1
Airline: Japan Airlines JL711 e
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200/300
Fare type: Restricted Economy

Cannot get ANA fares from http://www.anaskyweb.com/sg/e/index.html ?