Dec 16, 2013, 1:52 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
SQ awards can be booked online but SQ generally does does not release to its *A partners all routes or all cabins -- especially the more premium cases
Archive: Singapore Airlines (SQ) award booking experiences using United miles {Archive}
Archive: Singapore Airlines (SQ) award booking experiences using United miles {Archive}
Singapore Airlines (SQ) award booking experiences using United miles
Feb 18, 2019, 4:42 pm
#1
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When does SQ release first class space to partners? two weeks out? I recognize that it may only be on non-US routes like EU-SIN or SIN-South Pacific. But, just wondering when to start looking.
Feb 18, 2019, 7:20 pm
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...g-sq-gone.html
Feb 18, 2019, 7:29 pm
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Sorry to break it to you that SQ bookings via Mileage Plus are kaput. See:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...g-sq-gone.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...g-sq-gone.html
Feb 19, 2019, 5:36 am
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Correct, and I don’t think there’s an exception for LH, either. There was a brief period about two months ago where Suites awards were available on SIN-AKL but, other than that, the only F awards I’ve seen for partner bookings are the old regional F product, which I think they’re still offering on SIN-CGK.
Feb 19, 2019, 9:26 am
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I was actually able to book one of the SIN-AKL suite awards, and am traveling on that ticket two weeks from today. I also scored a return AKL-SIN-TPE in J on SQ with 777-300ER and 787-10 service respectively.
Last year, I was also able to use United miles for J class on SQ with their best product on intra-Asia routes.
Last year, I was also able to use United miles for J class on SQ with their best product on intra-Asia routes.
Apr 11, 2019, 5:43 pm
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What happens when a partner segment is in economy, but your ticket is charged as business?
I need CAI-ATH-FRA, but the CAI-ATH is economy at this point, while ATH-FRA is in J.
The trip is still a few few months out, so I am hopeful space will open up.
Is it possible to upgrade the CAI-ATH economy segment to business if space opens up w/o fees and without requiring space for the ATH-FRA to also available?
Aeroplan, AA, UA and others allow you without an issue. I cannot find datapoints on SQ.
I cannot firn any datapoints on SQ.
I need CAI-ATH-FRA, but the CAI-ATH is economy at this point, while ATH-FRA is in J.
The trip is still a few few months out, so I am hopeful space will open up.
Is it possible to upgrade the CAI-ATH economy segment to business if space opens up w/o fees and without requiring space for the ATH-FRA to also available?
Aeroplan, AA, UA and others allow you without an issue. I cannot find datapoints on SQ.
I cannot firn any datapoints on SQ.
Apr 11, 2019, 5:53 pm
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What happens when a partner segment is in economy, but your ticket is charged as business?
I need CAI-ATH-FRA, but the CAI-ATH is economy at this point, while ATH-FRA is in J.
The trip is still a few few months out, so I am hopeful space will open up.
Is it possible to upgrade the CAI-ATH economy segment to business if space opens up w/o fees and without requiring space for the ATH-FRA to also available?
Aeroplan, AA, UA and others allow you without an issue. I cannot find datapoints on SQ.
I cannot firn any datapoints on SQ.
I need CAI-ATH-FRA, but the CAI-ATH is economy at this point, while ATH-FRA is in J.
The trip is still a few few months out, so I am hopeful space will open up.
Is it possible to upgrade the CAI-ATH economy segment to business if space opens up w/o fees and without requiring space for the ATH-FRA to also available?
Aeroplan, AA, UA and others allow you without an issue. I cannot find datapoints on SQ.
I cannot firn any datapoints on SQ.
Despite your statement, UA wouldn't allow you to do this without the appropriate change fee, and generally ATH-FRA would need to be available as well (this part is more hit-or-miss).
Apr 19, 2019, 4:56 pm
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Is booking an award itinerary on SQ risky?
I have inquired over phone about an itinerary on SQ. The first agent gave me available flights (in June) - I wasn't ready to book. I called back next day (yesterday) and the agent told me they have an order not to book any awards on SQ until further notice. Assuming I can get an agent like the first, would I risk booking a reservation that may ultimately be cancelled by SQ or is it worth a shot?
Apr 19, 2019, 6:07 pm
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I have inquired over phone about an itinerary on SQ. The first agent gave me available flights (in June) - I wasn't ready to book. I called back next day (yesterday) and the agent told me they have an order not to book any awards on SQ until further notice. Assuming I can get an agent like the first, would I risk booking a reservation that may ultimately be cancelled by SQ or is it worth a shot?
Apr 19, 2019, 7:28 pm
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Note that there are many other ways to book SQ awards. AV Lifemiles is generally cheaper than UA.
Apr 21, 2019, 5:44 pm
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Yes - I had to call and reached Premier desk. I find calling late at night helps with wait times, with or without status. You have to keep calling until you can find an agent who can figure it out - I went through three who couldn’t do it, but the last one could!
Apr 22, 2019, 7:51 am
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Thanks for sharing. Please let us know which route you were able to book on SQ.