Originally Posted by
Xiaotung
I am not sure what rules you are referring to that SQ is getting away with?
I was under the impression that *A partner FFP members were unhappy with SQ's award availability and how they don't offer much in terms of redemption for their current long haul J and F offerings.
Originally Posted by
CXBA
it would be interesting if you can provide support to your claim, because for mine and many others the opposite is consistently true. But looking again on this hilarious thread can't fail to notice that many will dump SQ for CX in *. This does speak volumes about the disappointment many feel for a member that has never really wanted to play fair with others.
Myself and many others (based on anecdotal conversations) have had a lot of trouble redeeming long haul red-eyes out of HKG in the premium cabins on CX.
Bearing in mind I am a member of SQ's FFP - Since SQ opened up saver redemption awards for its current generation of long haul products I've had no trouble with finding availability for redemption. For the last few years I've always considered SQ rather generous towards its own customers when it comes to finding redemption availability for KF/PPS Club members. This coupled with the 15% online booking discount makes redeeming flights slightly more attractive than on *A members as the discount doesn't apply to KF/PPS Club members trying to book on partner carriers. The major annoyance comes from the taxes and surcharges which can total S$700 for J class R/T to LAX/SFO from SIN.
What I'm trying to say is that if SQ can be stingy with releasing award seats to *A partner airlines who's to say that if CX replaced SQ they won't be just as stingy? Surely CX could play just as unfair a game as SQ in *A.