AFR rumour [confirmed] - SQ to launch SIN-CBR-WLG

[ABC1]

There is the same amount o space down that end as there is up the QF end upstairs.

I understand announcement is next Wednesday the 20th.

 

[Boris spatsky]

Isn't there already a spare unused lounge area right near the VA lounge at the top of the escalator? It used to say 'World Lounge: watch this space' or something when the new terminal opened?

 

[JohnK]

Are they building a new runway/airport in WLG?

 

[Fiches Mouser]

So excited to do MEL-CBR-WLG in an SQ J seat. What an awesome way to get to NZ.

 

[dajop]

So excited to do MEL-CBR-WLG in an SQ J seat. What an awesome way to get to NZ.

Remember it is the regional J seat, not the fully flat one. Not bad for a 3-4 hr sector though.

 

[Fiches Mouser]

Remember it is the regional J seat, not the fully flat one. Not bad for a 3-4 hr sector though.

True. But beats NZ's J product, and doesn't even compare to VA and QFs.

I'd even take SQ regional J to WLG over EK F to AKL.

 

[Colin 2905]

Having just done CBR - MEL - AKL, with an overnight stay near MEL, then CHC - BNE - CBR, with a seven hour layover in BNE, a direct CBR to anywhere in NZ would be welcome!

I'd make damn good use of CBR - SIN, too. Bring it on!

 

[Foreigner]

Makes sense for SQ to tap into new markets without stepping on toes of VA with whom it has financial and operational relationship.

 

[Jousams]

I should have added, that it sounds like the ADL setup. All the domestic checkin and lounge services are used, until just before boarding where pax head through secondary screening and passport control to a small holding area at the gate.

I understand that SQ & QF have int J lounges at ADL?

 

[incumbent]

I understand that SQ & QF have int J lounges at ADL?

No lounges after international security, if that's what you mean by int J.

 

[Fiches Mouser]

Makes sense for SQ to tap into new markets without stepping on toes of VA with whom it has financial and operational relationship.

It's very logical, considering VA don't compete on either route.

 

[ABC1]

Announcement at 11AM on Wed (20/1) at Canberra Airport.

4 flights a week starting in August

 

[Fiches Mouser]

Anyone around to liveblog it?

 

[ajd]

A source to confirm August: Singapore Airlines set to begin Wellington-Canberra service from August | Stuff.co.nz

Very excited - might have to start shifting my loyalties away from QF

 

[kamchatsky]

Anyone wanna guess the flight times?

How about this:

SIN-CBR 8:40pm-7:40am+1
CBR-WLG 09:00am - 14:30pm
WLG-CBR 21:30pm-23:30pm
CBR-SIN 1:00am - 5:40am

 

[Fiches Mouser]

Anyone wanna guess the flight times?

How about this:

SIN-CBR 8:40pm-7:40am+1
CBR-WLG 09:00am - 14:30pm
WLG-CBR 21:30pm-23:30pm
CBR-SIN 1:00am - 5:40am

I totally want to be on the inaugural ex-CBR.

 

[ajd]

I totally want to be on the inaugural ex-CBR.

My Amex card stands ready... though how long does it normally take from a new route announcement to the airline actually taking bookings?

 

[Fiches Mouser]

My Amex card stands ready... though how long does it normally take from a new route announcement to the airline actually taking bookings?

Hopefully all our questions are answered at 11:00 tomorrow!

 

[kamchatsky]

I totally want to be on the inaugural ex-CBR.

Why not inaugural ex-WLG? Then it would be even better, landing at CBR internationally, then leaving CBR internationally!

 

[Fiches Mouser]

Why not inaugural ex-WLG? Then it would be even better, landing at CBR internationally, then leaving CBR internationally!

Sold! I sense an AFF rendezvous coming together...