This is interesting news to me - thanks for posting. I have confirmed single J saver redemption CHC-SIN next year with:
Full cost breakdown
Airport/Government taxes include the following:
Tax charges per passenger Currency Adult
New Border Clearance Levy (F1) NZD 3.37
Passenger Service Charge (International) (KK) NZD 12.78
Passenger Security Charge (international) (IA) NZD 12.08
Sub-total (per passenger) NZD 28.23
Number of passengers 1
Total taxes NZD 28.23
Carrier surcharges include the following:
Surcharge per passenger Currency Adult
Airline Fuel and Insurance Surcharge (YQ) NZD 166.90
Sub-total (per passenger) NZD 166.90
Number of passengers 1
Total surcharges NZD 166.90
I suppose I'll be phoning up too, though I have some other flights on waitlist so I'll probably hold on until I know which flight I'll be on.