Do QF have mody6th freedom rights in South Africa ? Obviously asking if,say,SYD-CPT-JNB is an option?

B777-8 would seem logical, but the range quoted on Boeing's website is "more than 9,300 nmi". Still 200 nmi short,especially factoring in headwinds,excursion around bad weather etc.This would require SQ to use predominantly premium seats, somewhat reminiscent if the previous A345 service.

Good point Chris.Perhaps the subject of another thread, but I recently flew a combination of First and Business with CZ from SYD-JFK, and was very impressed, especially for the price.

Have we all forgotten the "teething problems" that marred this plane's entrance into service ? Are we all satisfied with Boeing's solution to a problem even they admit they don't understand - thermal runaway ? Encasing the battery in a robust metal shield and building vents that allow egress of...