*A Departures from SIN
 

Hi guys,

Its the first time I've posted for help for looking for flights, but as I am new to Singapore, I've been having a hard time finding affordable *A flights that actually book into mileage earning classes (seems that all the affordable SQ and TG fares book into non earning classes). I need 6872 miles, and would preferably like to do it for less than 1000-1200USD. I can take about 7-10 days off between next week through the end of the year. Any suggestions would be great.

My last resort is the CA ~450$ flights to SIN-PEK, but they earn 50% miles, so I'd need to do it 2 times. I rather make one longer trip than 2 shorter trips (and hopefully hit somewhere more interesting than PEK which I've been too 10+ times)

Seems that ST and OW offer cheaper fares out of SIN, but debating on a status match or not, as I'm not too familiar with their programmes.

Where are you departing from?

SIN - Or JHB/KUL

As you have discovered, there are no great bargains for mileage runs out of SIN and it is a relatively expensive place for flights compared to elsewhere in Asia.

On the plus side is that you can take 7-10 days off so could make a holiday of it rather than trying to justify the cost as a pure mileage run.

For instance SIN-SYD-SIN on SQ as a flexi Saver (100% miles but cheaper than a flexi) would get you 7824 miles (See below) and cost S$1293 so about US$1050. Still kinda expensive but meets your budget.. Other options on the SQ network, otherwise look at UA to either HK or NRT or a cheap LCC flight to BKK and see what is available out from there...




From: Singapore/Changi (SIN)To: Sydney / Kingsford Smith (SYD)Distance: 3912 miles
Cabin class Miles that could be earned
FIRST
5868
BUSINESS
4890
ECONOMY
3912
Singapore Airlines or partner airlines may not operate on the sectors displayed. Please check the website of the airline concerned for available flight schedules.

Economy Class under the following fare classes will earn the corresponding percentage of applicable miles shown above.

Flexi: 100%
Flexi Saver: 100%
Sweet Deals: 50%
Super Deals: 10%

Departing flightMon 03 Dec 2012
From
Singapore(SIN)
Changi Intl
To
Sydney(SYD)
Kingsford Smith
Total travel time
8hrs 5mins
Passenger
1 - Adult
ExpandReturning flight Tue 11 Dec 2012
From
Sydney(SYD)
Kingsford Smith
To
Singapore(SIN)
Changi Intl
Total travel time
8hrs 5mins
Passenger
1 - Adult
Change details
Total Cost
SGD 1,293.70
(Includes taxes and surcharges)
Additional baggage charges may apply
View full breakdown

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What class is flexisaver? I'll be earning on OZ, and these SQ fareclasses are earn 0% - G, Q, V, N, T, O, Q, I, X

SYD for 1100$ is pricey, when you can get there through DXB on EK for ~800 ;) Plus the fiancée used to live there, so we'd rather somewhere else if we can find it.

SQ had respectable prices to CAI and JNB, but I was just seeing if anyone knew of better options.

Prices out of SIN is still better than my previous home of ICN ;)

Great idea
 

For abt US$1K, you can do SIN-BKK-DXB-BKK-SIN
with TG on 'Q' class which is 100% mileage earning
on most *Alliance. It will net you abt 7850mi ...
not a great CPM, but an evil necessity, if you don't
hv the time to spare.

You could do a turn around or add a few days, as there
is wide availability in Nov & Dec.

Good Luck!:D

Singapore to Dubai
Flight 1 Thursday, November 22, 2012

Departure: 08:15 Singapore, Singapore - Changi, terminal 1
Arrival: 09:35 Bangkok, Thailand - Suvarnabhumi International
Airline: Thai Airways Intl TG402 e
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200/200ER
Fare type: Economy Restricted

Change of plane required. Time between flights : 6:45.

Flight 2 Thursday, November 22, 2012

Departure: 16:20 Bangkok, Thailand - Suvarnabhumi International
Arrival: 20:30 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai Intl, terminal 1
Airline: Thai Airways Intl TG517 e
Aircraft: Airbus Industrie A330
Fare type: Economy Restricted

Dubai to Singapore
Flight 1 Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Departure: 21:30 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dubai Intl, terminal 1
Arrival: 06:50 +1 day(s) Bangkok, Thailand - Suvarnabhumi International
Airline: Thai Airways Intl TG518 e
Aircraft: Airbus Industrie A330
Fare type: Economy Restricted

Change of plane required. Time between flights : 1:10.

Flight 2 Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Departure: 08:00 Bangkok, Thailand - Suvarnabhumi International
Arrival: 11:15 Singapore, Singapore - Changi, terminal 1
Airline: Thai Airways Intl TG403 e
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400
Fare type: Economy Restricted

Legend:
e = e-ticket option,
SGD = Singapore Dollar
Price
Travellers Fares * Taxes/Surcharges
1 adult(s) x (900.00 + 383.30) = 1,283.30 SGD
total for all travellers 1,283.30 SGD
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fare notes
THAI FLEXI SAVER:
Travel Class : Economy Class
Eligibility : These fares apply with capacity limitations determined by the Carrier best judgement
Flight Restriction : Valid on TG operating flight only
Advance Reservation : Reservation required for all sectors
Advance Ticketing : Immediately / 72 Hrs.
Stopovers : 1 stopover in BKK and 2 additional stopover at TG en route on each direction
Minimum Stay : Nil
Maximum Stay : 06 Months
Reservation Change :
Before day of departure :
-Flight/Date changes : Permitted with free of charge within ticket validity
-Rerouting : Permitted
-Reissuing : Permitted with fee SGD50
After day of departure :
-Flight/Date changes : Permitted with free of charge within ticket validity
-Rerouting : Permitted
-Reissuing : Permitted with fee SGD 50
Cancellation/Refund :
-Totally unused ticket : Fare paid less fee SGD 170 (adult) / SGD 128 (child) for routings to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and United States
Fare paid less fee SGD 80 for routings to other destinations
-Partially used ticket : Fare paid less one way applicable fare less fee SGD 170 (adult) / SGD 128 (child) for routings to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and United States
Fare paid less one way applicable fare less fee SGD 80 for routings to other destinations
Endorsement Restriction Box : Valid on TG operated flights and carrier shown / non endorsable / refund refer issuing office / rebooking fee SGD50
Child Discount : 25 % of the applicable adult fare
Royal Orchid Plus Miles : 100% mileage accrual
Mileage Upgrade : Permitted
Enquiries : For further information, please contact THAI office in SIN 65 6210 5000

The *A options are TG, UA, NH, and SQ. SQ will be one of the more expensive ones since SIN is home base. TG will have one of the lowest fares, and UA but they're good for beyond to USA if that's what you want to do.

GUM via NRT (9772 miles, $814 USD all-in)
 

Title says it all. 100% EQM-earning on United. Available Nov 11-16th (are you ready to go?). SIN-NRT is a couple hundred miles short, unfortunately.

But you're right, it's expensive if your origin is SIN.

Let me make myself a little more clear, I'm actually not ONLY in it for the miles, the reason I will take 10 days off is because I will be going on this trip with my fiancee, so not only are the miles important, but also we'd like to make a decent trip out of it as well.

Sadly though, we are still young, so spending 400+500$ x2 more on a *A ticket, when there are other options (QR to DXB is only ~550$ RT compared to the 1000$ TG ticket), probably isn't the best for our budget right now.