That seems hard to believe due to the fact their parent company SQ operates flights on that route already.
I do remember when the A330's arrived from france they flew through Singapore and maybe the aircraft are being refitted in Singapore.
It may be SQ dropping a flight or two and allowing VA to start services to look as if there is competition with QF (again this is still hard to believe).
I remember a friend of mine who works as cabin crew at VA once told me that they were starting SIN. He was told this was imminent when he first started the job.
This was 5 years ago, VA still aren't flying there..
Sim1
Sim1
Member since 16 May 2014
Total posts 79
Just flew on VA business. Crew explained about new seating and let on about the new service on an A330 to singapore. Pretty sure its out of sydney.
henrus
henrus
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 23 Oct 2013
Total posts 765
That seems hard to believe due to the fact their parent company SQ operates flights on that route already.
I do remember when the A330's arrived from france they flew through Singapore and maybe the aircraft are being refitted in Singapore.
It may be SQ dropping a flight or two and allowing VA to start services to look as if there is competition with QF (again this is still hard to believe).
jackthomas
jackthomas
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards Gold
Member since 04 Jul 2014
Total posts 88
I've been hearing this from crew also.. However I feel Hong Kong would also be a good route.
Doubleplatinum Banned
Doubleplatinum Banned
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum
Member since 07 Feb 2013
Total posts 431
I wouldnt believe a thing virgin crew tell me from previous experience
madge
madge
Member since 07 Aug 2012
Total posts 58
I remember a friend of mine who works as cabin crew at VA once told me that they were starting SIN. He was told this was imminent when he first started the job.
This was 5 years ago, VA still aren't flying there..
smit0847
smit0847
Member since 30 Aug 2013
Total posts 149
Hahaha. Crew are usually about the last to be told about when things are happening!
I think the strongest rumours are either SYD-HKG to replace VS or BNE-SIN to replace EY (who are going direct BNE-AUH).
moa999
moa999
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 02 Jul 2011
Total posts 834
GalleyFM isn't exaxtly reliable on any airline.
When its announced to the ASX or loaded to a GDS believe it.
Bizflyer
Bizflyer
Lufthansa - Miles & More
Member since 29 Jul 2014
Total posts 46
I would think it will be Hong Kong to time with the arrival of VS from LHR providing a Virgin experience all way from LHR to SYD just my thought