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One article said that they choose the route based on the prevailing winds. If you look at the route that SQ21 takes compared to SQ22 you can see that EWR-SIN is
by gaadd33 8y ago
One article said that they choose the route based on the prevailing winds. If you look at the route that SQ21 takes compared to SQ22 you can see that EWR-SIN is the route you said but the reverse is over the north Pacific/Canada.
- rdiddly 8y agoInteresting. Makes sense - the jetstream has enough of an effect that it's worth it to go a little out of the way, just to have an eastward component to your vector, Victor. Found this kinda cool site... what came next will shock you! Just kidding, not affiliated with them: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA21 https://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA21 https://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA22 https://flightaware.com/live/flight/SIA22