Anyone rumored return of 744 on SFO route?

[SQfanatic]

Someone on YouTube told me that there was a rumour stating that the SQ 744 may return to SFO due to capacity issues with the 77W. I already know SQ is phasing out its 744's, but anyone know if it's a rumour?

[sumitsan]

I've heard these rumors about SQ1/2 on a couple of threads here on SQTalk, but no one can seem to confirm it on if or when that is taking place. In September, I would've dismissed the idea of it being a reality, but now with the 744 withdrawal pushed to 2012 according to Nick C, and also the fact that SQ is still keeping its 744 fleet at 9 even after the 388 replacement for MEL, anything is possible.

[SQfanatic]

I've heard these rumors about SQ1/2 on a couple of threads here on SQTalk, but no one can seem to confirm it on if or when that is taking place. In September, I would've dismissed the idea of it being a reality, but now with the 744 withdrawal pushed to 2012 according to Nick C, and also the fact that SQ is still keeping its 744 fleet at 9 even after the 388 replacement for MEL, anything is possible.

Could it be the same with SQ16/15? Could they go back to 744 as well?

[SQfanatic]

I've heard these rumors about SQ1/2 on a couple of threads here on SQTalk, but no one can seem to confirm it on if or when that is taking place. In September, I would've dismissed the idea of it being a reality, but now with the 744 withdrawal pushed to 2012 according to Nick C, and also the fact that SQ is still keeping its 744 fleet at 9 even after the 388 replacement for MEL, anything is possible.

Do you have any links to it?

[feb01mel]

My sources just told me yesterday SQ is taking back 2 747s from the desert to operate on SQ1 & 2.

[singaporeairlinesboi]

Someone on YouTube told me that there was a rumour stating that the SQ 744 may return to SFO due to capacity issues with the 77W. I already know SQ is phasing out its 744's, but anyone know if it's a rumour?

Lol that person one youtube was me (xxquiker)......nice to meet you

[sumitsan]

Do you have any links to it?

There are mentions of the possible SQ1/2 switch on Pages 46 & 47 in the 747-400 withdrawal thread, but no confirmed sources. Nick C, in another thread, mentioned recently that 744s' withdrawal is now 2012.

Could it be the same with SQ16/15? Could they go back to 744 as well?

So far, I didn't hear anything for SQ15/16.

My sources just told me yesterday SQ is taking back 2 747s from the desert to operate on SQ1 & 2.

That's surprising. Right now 9 744s, which SQ currently operates, is more than enough aircraft for the existing 744 routes. With SQ219/220 getting another a/c switch in Feb, 1 or 2 more 744s will be free, so if SQ1/2 is switching, they already should have enough JumboJets.

[Kyo]

I sure hope your sources are right, feb01mel, would love to fly those birds to Japan again.

Here's a curveball - maybe SIN-HND with 744s?

[Nick C]

My sources just told me yesterday SQ is taking back 2 747s from the desert to operate on SQ1 & 2.

Please ask your source how in the world is SQ going to create 2 744s from 1 stored 744? Slice it into 2?

[SQfanatic]

Lol that person one youtube was me (xxquiker)......nice to meet you

Nice to meet you as well. I'm LFMusicRocks from YT. I'd be so happy if SQ2/1 switch back to the 744, I didn't fly it this summer, because they upped the prices because both SFO-HKG-SIN and SFO-ICN-SIN use the 77W, when I've flown it, the prices were much lower compared to how it was now.

Instead I've flown CX, which uses its 74A (retrofitted 744), the prices were much cheaper though.

[sumitsan]

Please ask your source how in the world is SQ going to create 2 744s from 1 stored 744? Slice it into 2?

Come to think of it, besides a couple of 744Fs, I think only SPM is in the desert.

[asheli]

I suppose they could just swap the 77W from the SIN-LAX route with the SIN SFO 744 ?

[MaTrlx]

Just wondering....

When will this take into effect? I'm crossing my fingers that my flight in end January won't be swapped with a 744 or else i will be one pissed guy...744 Y class ain't exactly a great way to fly nowadays, compared to the 773 ones......

[boing]

Just saw a SQ 744 minus the bird logo and SQ wordings. Dunno whether this is the one from the desert, off to the next buyer or back from Hajj lease ? Will get the reg the next time I see it.

[SQfanatic]

There are mentions of the possible SQ1/2 switch on Pages 46 & 47 in the 747-400 withdrawal thread, but no confirmed sources. Nick C, in another thread, mentioned recently that 744s' withdrawal is now 2012.



So far, I didn't hear anything for SQ15/16.



That's surprising. Right now 9 744s, which SQ currently operates, is more than enough aircraft for the existing 744 routes. With SQ219/220 getting another a/c switch in Feb, 1 or 2 more 744s will be free, so if SQ1/2 is switching, they already should have enough JumboJets.

I assume they'll probably put the 744 back in service for SFO in the spring or summer or something. I'm crossing my fingers to find out.