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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 2:42 pm
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Originally Posted by creampuff
Is there any advantage of me taking SQ on this trip, given I'll be booking Y, compared to another airline which may be £100-odd cheaper for a similar schedule?
No advantage at all. You will get your standard *G benefit. No more, no less.

I will say any *A partners are better.

Originally Posted by creampuff
What is the lounge access policy in LHR, SIN and SGN and which particular lounges can you use? I've Googled up a few threads which suggest the lounges for non-SQ *G are not really that good or worth making any effort to visit?
LHR - You have SKL or MLL/SAS to choose for.

SIN - SATS Lounge only.

SGN - Contracted lounges.

Originally Posted by creampuff
Finally, can you do paid upgrades to J at check-in on SQ?
Fare up basically. SQ is a rare that will allow empty seats to fly.
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