Why did SIA ordered MD-11? All I only know is that SIA cancelled the order because of MD-11's poor performance.
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I believe CDG was the key consideration (not entirely sure). When they found out that the MD-11 didn't meet the performance, they dropped it.
Not sure if the performance requirement was a full payload, all year round, both directions or not, but in any case, it didn't meet whatever SQ needed.
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Originally posted by kelvgoh View Postyeah the md-11 indeed looks good. talking about that, SQ actually did operate the B757 in the 80s - imho one of the ugliest "modern" airliners that ever flew
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Originally posted by Singapore Airlines View PostWhy did SIA ordered MD-11? All I only know is that SIA cancelled the order because of MD-11's poor performance.
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Originally posted by MAN Flyer View PostA310, that brings back memories. My first ever SQ flight was on an A310, to KUL.
When did they get rid of the last A310 ?.
Because it was 3 class, they would ALWAYS put PPS and those with connections onward from SIN in J, in the J seating area, even though it was sold as Y. You could call it a semi opup of sorts - and the most elegant solution to the problem of only having F/Y on the route. It was a VERY nice touch, one i was sad to see go
Today the only trace of some form of recognition/separation between the "connecting onward in J class" pax from the "shuttle pax only going KUL-SIN", both of whom are travelling the KUL-SIN leg in Y, is 1) the statusless use of the SKL in KUL, and 2) they won't turn you away if you show up at the F checkin counter.
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