Singapore Airlines Airbus 340-500 depart SIN over Batam

[nicky7789]

why they wanna use such a big plane for such a short destiny? I use small plane for long destiny? isnt tht strange?

[CowboyDupree]

When Singapore Airlines first got their A340-500s, they wanted to bring their A340-500s for a short hop. It's like a proving (i.e. testing) flight, to prepare for the super long non-stop ones to New Jersey and Los Angeles

[windomes300]

Yes, I think so too, pilot was like doing some unusual turns along the way....

[brettnia]

It looked like there was speed bumps on the runway lol

[chibyelol]

All Other short flight is 777-200/200er....Other flight such as 5-6 hours long is a 777-300/300er other flight such as those with stopover is mostly 777-300er and 747-400....and a340-500 is nw full biz class flight to new york...nonstop and a380 is nw serving 4 places....sydney,london,toyko and beijing.

[enigma800]

Finally, a "fast" takeoff on an A340. I didn't think they had it in them.

[imhsn]

Thats cuz its a 500. The -500 & -600 series are very powerful aircraft.

[LJHjianHong]

erm if im correct,S.I.A use quite alot of 777 for short haul flight right?

[windomes300]

Yes, they have the most 777 among their fleet.

[sealalula]

Infact , they are the largest fleet of 777 in the world , with 77 of them currently.

[isal3]

this SQ is going to Jakarta rite? yeah...i took that flight before...

[windomes300]

Yes, its going to JKT, a short 1h20m ride.

[montana880]

is e SIA's A345 better than B772/3?

[windomes300]

HI, in which area(s) are you comparing between the two aircraft types? I may not be able to comment on all issues.

[windomes300]

Generally, I find that the B777s are less bumpy on the ground and in the air. Especially when I am seated over the wings, the Boeings seem give a smoother ride.

[ecrdab747]

I think it is better than 772 but not 773

[kaijie321]

You were going to Los Angeles?

[windomes300]

Its a short flight to Jakarta.

[jakenestor]

have u ever been to los angeles