Does SQ open more UPG space closer to departure?
Jun 23, 2015, 11:36 am
#1
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Does SQ open more UPG space closer to departure?
Dear FTers,
The title says it all.
While it is known that SQ will eventually release Awards at "Saver" level if the cabin is empty-ish close to departure, does the same rule apply to Upgrade Awards?
In other words, if the flight is light loaded, and there are still plenty of seats in F/R, will they make them available at Saver rights, the same way they do it for Redemptions?
Thanks in advance!
The title says it all.
While it is known that SQ will eventually release Awards at "Saver" level if the cabin is empty-ish close to departure, does the same rule apply to Upgrade Awards?
In other words, if the flight is light loaded, and there are still plenty of seats in F/R, will they make them available at Saver rights, the same way they do it for Redemptions?
Thanks in advance!
Jun 23, 2015, 12:07 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Dear FTers,
The title says it all.
While it is known that SQ will eventually release Awards at "Saver" level if the cabin is empty-ish close to departure, does the same rule apply to Upgrade Awards?
In other words, if the flight is light loaded, and there are still plenty of seats in F/R, will they make them available at Saver rights, the same way they do it for Redemptions?
Thanks in advance!
The title says it all.
While it is known that SQ will eventually release Awards at "Saver" level if the cabin is empty-ish close to departure, does the same rule apply to Upgrade Awards?
In other words, if the flight is light loaded, and there are still plenty of seats in F/R, will they make them available at Saver rights, the same way they do it for Redemptions?
Thanks in advance!
That said as a PPS, you can actually call in and ask if they will release the saver for you. They don't always accommodate, but it does work if circumstances are to your favor (empty-ish F)
Jun 23, 2015, 9:46 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil and Porto, Portugal
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Posts: 554
A general rule of thumb I use for SQ, if you can redeem saver, you can redeem the upgrade. YMMV of course.
That said as a PPS, you can actually call in and ask if they will release the saver for you. They don't always accommodate, but it does work if circumstances are to your favor (empty-ish F)
That said as a PPS, you can actually call in and ask if they will release the saver for you. They don't always accommodate, but it does work if circumstances are to your favor (empty-ish F)
If anyone has more experience, please do share!
Jun 24, 2015, 12:43 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: SPG, A3, SQ, AA, AV, QT, VA, LH, EK
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Given your profile says you are PPS, why don't you call up and ask them to release space?