Upgrading SQ flights with eVoucher or miles?
Dec 1, 2011, 11:30 am
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Upgrading SQ flights with eVoucher or miles?
Hi all,
I'm planning to book the SQ327 from MAN to MUC, and since I have a Lufthansa eVoucher (yes, i'm one of those who got matched from Flying Blue... after being matched by Flying blue from BA).
Simple question: Would I need to be booked in a cetain booking class to do this? it displays two prices in Y on singaporeair.com, with the most expensive one bein in B - which is still not too expensive for me to book it anyway. Would i need to look for certain booking classes on the SQ flight to be available?
And, does anyone here have any particular experience upgrading on this route, or on SQ in general?
Thank you
I'm planning to book the SQ327 from MAN to MUC, and since I have a Lufthansa eVoucher (yes, i'm one of those who got matched from Flying Blue... after being matched by Flying blue from BA).
Simple question: Would I need to be booked in a cetain booking class to do this? it displays two prices in Y on singaporeair.com, with the most expensive one bein in B - which is still not too expensive for me to book it anyway. Would i need to look for certain booking classes on the SQ flight to be available?
And, does anyone here have any particular experience upgrading on this route, or on SQ in general?
Thank you
Dec 1, 2011, 12:53 pm
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You can upgrade S,B,Y to business and any business to first.
For MAN-MUC there is not many fares published -- just H & B. You need B then.
However for MUC-MAN there is plenty of fares. Q,W,H,B (you need B again) and D,J,C,F
If you are not flying round trip, maybe you can try buying business and upgrade from that How does F look like on this short flight?
For MAN-MUC there is not many fares published -- just H & B. You need B then.
However for MUC-MAN there is plenty of fares. Q,W,H,B (you need B again) and D,J,C,F
If you are not flying round trip, maybe you can try buying business and upgrade from that
How does F look like on this short flight?
Dec 3, 2011, 9:19 pm
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Well, guess what I found out:
I booked the flight in B (since it wasn't that much more expensive than H), since I needed to fly on that day anyway.
Found out how to use the evoucher, but no result. Tried for a couple of days, still no result. Find out that you need available seats in D to upgrade to. 4 seats (or more) available according to Expertflyer. Good - untill I find out that SQ has blocked upgrading with partner miles (and appearantly LH evouchers) on flights with their new business class..
So if I wanted business, I probably would have been better of booking LH, and upgrading on them - However, the SQ77W was the reason that I'm even flying MAN-MUC, so..
I booked the flight in B (since it wasn't that much more expensive than H), since I needed to fly on that day anyway.
Found out how to use the evoucher, but no result. Tried for a couple of days, still no result. Find out that you need available seats in D to upgrade to. 4 seats (or more) available according to Expertflyer. Good - untill I find out that SQ has blocked upgrading with partner miles (and appearantly LH evouchers) on flights with their new business class..
So if I wanted business, I probably would have been better of booking LH, and upgrading on them - However, the SQ77W was the reason that I'm even flying MAN-MUC, so..
Dec 4, 2011, 5:36 am
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Well, guess what I found out:
I booked the flight in B (since it wasn't that much more expensive than H), since I needed to fly on that day anyway.
Found out how to use the evoucher, but no result. Tried for a couple of days, still no result. Find out that you need available seats in D to upgrade to. 4 seats (or more) available according to Expertflyer. Good - untill I find out that SQ has blocked upgrading with partner miles (and appearantly LH evouchers) on flights with their new business class..
So if I wanted business, I probably would have been better of booking LH, and upgrading on them - However, the SQ77W was the reason that I'm even flying MAN-MUC, so..
I booked the flight in B (since it wasn't that much more expensive than H), since I needed to fly on that day anyway.
Found out how to use the evoucher, but no result. Tried for a couple of days, still no result. Find out that you need available seats in D to upgrade to. 4 seats (or more) available according to Expertflyer. Good - untill I find out that SQ has blocked upgrading with partner miles (and appearantly LH evouchers) on flights with their new business class..
So if I wanted business, I probably would have been better of booking LH, and upgrading on them - However, the SQ77W was the reason that I'm even flying MAN-MUC, so..
Dec 4, 2011, 6:23 am
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The morning and late afternoon LH flights MAN-MUC are operated by bmi for the time being, so you will get better seats and better food than on LH in C.
Dec 4, 2011, 9:13 am
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eVoucher can only be used for upgrades on fully integrated Miles& More partners (LH, LX, OS, SN, LO).
On SQ and other *A carriers only miles can be used for an upgrade.
taigatrommel
On SQ and other *A carriers only miles can be used for an upgrade.
taigatrommel
Dec 4, 2011, 10:55 am
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Dec 4, 2011, 2:49 pm
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Actually using eVouchers on SQ can be the best use there is - provided you can find availability in their F cabin.
Dec 4, 2011, 3:08 pm
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Dec 5, 2011, 1:23 am
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A little bird told me that SQ will start releasing First Class awards from some point in 2012 to its partners again.
After the 747 will be gone early 2012, there would be no long-haul option to redeem First Class at all.
This new policy might be limited to 77W only but it will increase the value of LH eVoucher which might be of less use on LH once Z class is no longer upgradeable with them...
After the 747 will be gone early 2012, there would be no long-haul option to redeem First Class at all.
This new policy might be limited to 77W only but it will increase the value of LH eVoucher which might be of less use on LH once Z class is no longer upgradeable with them...
Jan 4, 2012, 3:18 pm
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I have a related question.
I'm thinking of upgrading Y->C on my upcoming SQ25 JFK-FRA on 388 using two eVouchers (which I got when I made SEN for once a few years back) now that they will eventually expire. I'm now in H fare but happy to upfare to B if I can upgrade.
OP mentioned that D should be available, which is the case with my flight, but also said that they block upgrades to new business class using partner miles or instruments, so I guess I'm out of luck. Can someone confirm this? They do seem to release C awards on some dates according to KVS.
Thanks for help!
MtRoot
I'm thinking of upgrading Y->C on my upcoming SQ25 JFK-FRA on 388 using two eVouchers (which I got when I made SEN for once a few years back) now that they will eventually expire. I'm now in H fare but happy to upfare to B if I can upgrade.
OP mentioned that D should be available, which is the case with my flight, but also said that they block upgrades to new business class using partner miles or instruments, so I guess I'm out of luck. Can someone confirm this? They do seem to release C awards on some dates according to KVS.
Thanks for help!
MtRoot
Jan 5, 2012, 1:24 am
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LH has a decent deal with SQ and C award inventory (even on 77W and A380s) is available to M&M members, especially shortly before departure when SQ realises its not going to sell C seats. I would call M&M periodically and ask if anything opens up.
