Originally Posted by
eightblack
In a nutshell, EK's new program rules will require me to fly 14 round-trips in 2010 between MEL-SIN in Y (Saver) to retain Gold status. Whereas I used to earn 3748 tier miles, I will now earn 1750 for the same flight.
In 2009, I flew 14.5 round-trips - MEL-SIN with an average ticket price of A$650, total spend of just under A$10K. Obviously, all travel in Y. Took advantage of the A$400 MEL-SIN special on multiple occasions, as well as ticketed out of Singapore when prices were cheaper than booking via the Australian website. Often had 2-3 tickets running at one time. Only paid change fees on a few occasions. Got to know the local SIN EK staff, who were always extremely helpful.
Looking at the cheap fares from MEL-SIN , they do not seem to have restrictions which would cause them to earn at the saver rate and so should seem that they earn 3750 each way which is 2 more than before
Dave