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Old 19th Feb 2009, 10:21
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The suggetsion of a pull-out by SQ was met with a bewildered response from those who would know if it were true; yet another bollox PPRUNE exclusive

The understanding is that the B744s and non-ER 772s are being drawn down and sent to the desert whilst the younger ERs will take on the longer "regional" routes, along with the brand new A333s.

The net result is a 20% drop in long haul metal and an overall 17% drop in capacity across the network.

There are positive signs, despite the bears on here and spotters.net claiming SQ are about to pull out; MAN is down by one rotation a week. Other stations are closing down right now, whilst others are seeing dramatic reductions; even LHR is not immune to this, as one of their dailies will be going down to a 77W.

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