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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 7:07 pm
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Aussie_flyer
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Melbourne/Bangkok
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Originally Posted by SAllen
The reason why SQ does not allow transfers of miles is because they do not want customers to pool their miles together, so that higher-level awards (e.g. business class tickets or long-haul redemptions) can be attained. In your case, you can use the miles in those four accounts on four separate tickets. 11,400 is enough for a roundtrip to points in Malaysia and Indonesia between July and September this year. If you are absolutely sure your kids won't be accruing more miles in the three years since mileage accrual, you shld spend the 11,400 (through nominee redemption) while you have a chance to, with the ongoing KF discounts. Or you could top up US$80 (for 2000 miles) on each account to redeem flights to Thailand, Cebu and Yangon at 12,500 miles apiece (my sense is this is not really worth it...)
be aware UNDER 12's CAN NOT book online. Must be done through membership services, UNLESS a nominee is flying together with them on the same flight. that won't be possible as their is too few miles in the account.
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