Originally Posted by
Sandeep1
If they are indeed trying to match SQ, it's short-sighted. It's obviously insanely easier to earn SQ miles than AS miles. So I have no problem paying whatever SQ asks, but AS I'll have to cut off at some point, probably fairly soon once I burn through my remaining miles.
I don't think it's a matter of trying to match SQ per se, more that inflation/devaluation as all those miles programs minted during COVID lockdowns + increased fares post-lockdown have racked the mileage program market. AV just
devalued no notice a few months ago, VS j
ust devalued NH redemptions, etc. I would say the award program that's sticking out like a nail about to have the hammer come down is AA at the moment. AA JFK-SIN in JL J is 70k. Low in comparison to other options like CX AsiaMiles, BR, AV SQ... you get the idea.
Originally Posted by
skimthetrees
I was referring to the fact that Alaska charges 100k MP miles for SQ J which matches the new 100k JL J rate to SIN. So, the Alaska award pricing (at least in J) to SIN is the same now for a partner award on either SQ or JL. I think SQ charges a few more than that, but you are right about SQ miles being easier to earn.
SQ miles also expire eventually no matter what you do, and changing awards isn't necessarily more straightforward than with AS, even with inexperienced phone reps instead of a partner desk.