Originally Posted by
Thunderroad
Ah, good points. I'd even add that for most or all airlines (and not just SQ's KrisFlyer program) one is better off simply using the points for international tickets rather than buying a ticket and then trying to upgrade.
Also, FromTheEast, in calling SQ to book a combined F/J award trip on SQ, be aware that the 15 percent online booking discount still applies since one can't book the combined F/J over the phone.
Great additional info. Thank you both Thunderroad and FlossieFlyer.
Right now, I think it's likely we'll transfer all our Amex and ThankYou points to Krisflyer and then go for J fares on Singapore Air LAX->DPS. For their standard fare, it looks to be about 204,000 miles + $860 for 2 adults. I'm hesitant to try their waitlist, in case they never release the seats and we're stuck waiting an indeterminate amount of time before we pull the trigger on some other fare.
For the return journey we'll be flying out of SIN. Won't have enough miles to fly J for both of us, so I'm thinking we just purchase J fares in cash and score some good credit card points from it. Though that's looking to be about $5000 for both of us.
Has anyone tried EVA's premium economy, and is it worth the extra $$? Would probably double our return fare from $1300 economy to $2500 for premium for two tickets.
Thanks!