Refurbished 773 - '73A'?

[zxulee]

I don't know if its common knowledge, but SIA Cargo on its website does have a schedule of all SQ flights, and it also more importantly gives the type of 777 operating each flight. I think it's pretty reliable?

E.g. 772 means the SQ* series, 77A means the SR* series, and 77E means the SV* series.

I've realized that there is a '73A' showing up on some flights to CGK and MEL (I think) from April or so. I would presume these would be the refurbished 773s? Would an 'A' in the code mean that like '77A', these would be 2-class?

[SQflyergirl]

If anything it'd mean 3 class- new F, 330J, new Y.

My guess. NO idea really.

[Nick C]

It's possible but GDS still doesn't reflect the same eqpt as reflected on the cargo schedule.

[TerryK]

Some regional flights show up as 77A starting 29-Mar-09. We should know in 10 days.

[Nick C]

Some regional flights show up as 77A starting 29-Mar-09. We should know in 10 days.

Hopefully we will see a glimpse of something after the site maintenance on Saturday

[StarG]

... 77A means the SR* series, and 77E means the SV* series.

I think you meant 72A and 72E respectively.
It makes sense if they designate the refurbished 773 as 73A.

[SQDoubter]

i hate to burst anyone's bubble but currently SIA CArgo is showing a 34A as well to LAX.

So can anyone who travelled on the 345 to LAX recently tell us if they noticed any 'A'-ness on theier flight?

[zvezda]

i hate to burst anyone's bubble but currently SIA CArgo is showing a 34A as well to LAX.

Might that indicate the all-J configuration?

[Nick C]

Actually,the 772/77A/77E designations are correct. 72A & 72E don't exist. The A345s were initially designated 345 in J/Y+, after the refit it became 34A.

[StarG]

Just saw SQ Cargo website.. yeah they are shown as 77E/77A there.
But I was told by my SQ crew friend that those are 72E/72A for them.

[SQDoubter]

but it shows 34A for the rest of this month but reverts to 345 during other periods. so i don't really get it.

from 1st April to 24th October it shows as 345

[milehighj]

but it shows 34A for the rest of this month but reverts to 345 during other periods. so i don't really get it.

from 1st April to 24th October it shows as 345

Hmmmm, the return of the 2-class A345???

[SuperJonJon]

Hmmmm, the return of the 2-class A345???

Just what I was thinking. But would SQ refurbish a refurbished aircraft so soon? Can I have those spare Biz class seats?

[TerryK]

.....Can I have those spare Biz class seats?

Those spare seats can be used in retrofitted regional 773s.

[SQDoubter]

haha we can only dream. it would be great if it really were the case as i woud be able to go on Y+ in May.