2011 - 2021: How likely are waitlisted awards to clear?
Sep 15, 2018, 4:19 pm
#1606
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 1
Do you guys have backup plans in case your waitlist does not go through?
I have a wedding that I'm interested in going to in HK. I was thinking of taking a one way first class flight there. However I don't have any points in KF currently so I would need to transfer my points to KF first, and then get waitlisted. Would this be a massive risk to take since the trip isn't that 'flexible'? Not only could I miss the wedding, my points would be stuck in the KF system.
I have a wedding that I'm interested in going to in HK. I was thinking of taking a one way first class flight there. However I don't have any points in KF currently so I would need to transfer my points to KF first, and then get waitlisted. Would this be a massive risk to take since the trip isn't that 'flexible'? Not only could I miss the wedding, my points would be stuck in the KF system.
Sep 15, 2018, 7:19 pm
#1607
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YVR, KUL
Programs: AC, MH, BA, AF-KL
Posts: 2,904
Do you guys have backup plans in case your waitlist does not go through?
I have a wedding that I'm interested in going to in HK. I was thinking of taking a one way first class flight there. However I don't have any points in KF currently so I would need to transfer my points to KF first, and then get waitlisted. Would this be a massive risk to take since the trip isn't that 'flexible'? Not only could I miss the wedding, my points would be stuck in the KF system.
I have a wedding that I'm interested in going to in HK. I was thinking of taking a one way first class flight there. However I don't have any points in KF currently so I would need to transfer my points to KF first, and then get waitlisted. Would this be a massive risk to take since the trip isn't that 'flexible'? Not only could I miss the wedding, my points would be stuck in the KF system.
You could try booking a lower class of service (if available) and waitlisting F. That way you know for sure you’ll be going to HKG and your miles wouldn’t be orphaned.
Sep 20, 2018, 10:18 am
#1608
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Here
Programs: SQ, QR, CX, AA, UA
Posts: 133
I just asked Singapore to send a chaser for a waitlisted business saver award 20 days out from today. After a long time on hold, the agent returned to tell me that he'd spoken with his higher-up department and that we are not allowed to send a chaser on this because I already have a number of other pending waitlist awards. Never heard of this before. Has anyone encountered such a limit? Aside from the award about which I was calling, I have four other waitlisted business saver awards, spread over a period from three to six months out from today. I have no status with SQ, and generally book 2-4 long-haul SQ award itineraries per year.
Sep 20, 2018, 11:37 pm
#1609
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,456
I just asked Singapore to send a chaser for a waitlisted business saver award 20 days out from today. After a long time on hold, the agent returned to tell me that he'd spoken with his higher-up department and that we are not allowed to send a chaser on this because I already have a number of other pending waitlist awards. Never heard of this before. Has anyone encountered such a limit? Aside from the award about which I was calling, I have four other waitlisted business saver awards, spread over a period from three to six months out from today. I have no status with SQ, and generally book 2-4 long-haul SQ award itineraries per year.
Sep 21, 2018, 7:16 am
#1610
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Here
Programs: SQ, QR, CX, AA, UA
Posts: 133
Thanks @FlightNurse. HUCA'd. Requested chaser. After maybe eight minutes on hold, she came back and said she'll send the chaser.
Sep 23, 2018, 5:27 pm
#1611
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3
I can see saver awards available for 5 of the 6 sectors I want (3 pax ZRH-SIN-MEL in J) and can waitlist the last one.
Does anybody know which is more likely to get me the awards I want?
- Book all 3 pax on the same itinerary (they all have to be waitlisted)
- Confirm 2 pax on saver awards and book the 3rd on a separate waitlisted itinerary
Does the system in any way favour larger bookings where almost all the sectors are already available?
It's not until May 2019 so not super critical as there are plenty of other options for the last SIN-MEL leg that is currently unavailable.
Cheers for any feedback
Does anybody know which is more likely to get me the awards I want?
- Book all 3 pax on the same itinerary (they all have to be waitlisted)
- Confirm 2 pax on saver awards and book the 3rd on a separate waitlisted itinerary
Does the system in any way favour larger bookings where almost all the sectors are already available?
It's not until May 2019 so not super critical as there are plenty of other options for the last SIN-MEL leg that is currently unavailable.
Cheers for any feedback
Sep 30, 2018, 1:11 am
#1612
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 224
I can see saver awards available for 5 of the 6 sectors I want (3 pax ZRH-SIN-MEL in J) and can waitlist the last one.
Does anybody know which is more likely to get me the awards I want?
- Book all 3 pax on the same itinerary (they all have to be waitlisted)
- Confirm 2 pax on saver awards and book the 3rd on a separate waitlisted itinerary
Does the system in any way favour larger bookings where almost all the sectors are already available?
It's not until May 2019 so not super critical as there are plenty of other options for the last SIN-MEL leg that is currently unavailable.
Cheers for any feedback
Does anybody know which is more likely to get me the awards I want?
- Book all 3 pax on the same itinerary (they all have to be waitlisted)
- Confirm 2 pax on saver awards and book the 3rd on a separate waitlisted itinerary
Does the system in any way favour larger bookings where almost all the sectors are already available?
It's not until May 2019 so not super critical as there are plenty of other options for the last SIN-MEL leg that is currently unavailable.
Cheers for any feedback
From what I understand, SQ releases waitlisted seats based on FF tier, so if you have 3 people waitlisted, they probably list each individually by who booked first (assuming all have the same status). The danger is that you can likely be bumped off the list very easily if 3 higher tier elites waitlist at a later date. Hence, I always prefer to confirm whatever seats I can as early as possible, then take the chance and waitlist the last person.
Oct 2, 2018, 9:22 am
#1613
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 21
Hello all! Newbie here, seeking experts' advice.
I'm WLed for J class for the following flights up to SFO on October 6, 2018:
1) SQ32: SIN-SFO (direct)
2) SQ2: SIN-HKG-SFO (transit)
3) SQ872: SIN-HKG followed by SQ2: HKG-SFO (transit)
My dates are not flexible as I'm travelling with friends, and we've all booked our leave from 6 to 20 October. It's a belated 30th birthday treat for myself, as I've never taken biz before
I only have enough miles to redeem a single-way J class, so will purchase an economy ticket back to SIN for my return leg
Should I hedge my bet by redeeming Y class saver tix for the same date, which are already available, and call to ask for my WL to be expedited? Am happy to pay the USD30 cancellation fee to guarantee my travel.
Appreciate any help or advice I can get on this. Thank you!
I'm WLed for J class for the following flights up to SFO on October 6, 2018:
1) SQ32: SIN-SFO (direct)
2) SQ2: SIN-HKG-SFO (transit)
3) SQ872: SIN-HKG followed by SQ2: HKG-SFO (transit)
My dates are not flexible as I'm travelling with friends, and we've all booked our leave from 6 to 20 October. It's a belated 30th birthday treat for myself, as I've never taken biz before
I only have enough miles to redeem a single-way J class, so will purchase an economy ticket back to SIN for my return leg
Should I hedge my bet by redeeming Y class saver tix for the same date, which are already available, and call to ask for my WL to be expedited? Am happy to pay the USD30 cancellation fee to guarantee my travel.
Appreciate any help or advice I can get on this. Thank you!
Cleared waitlist on SQ872 and SQ2 HKG-SFO, so we'll be taking that instead.
Oct 2, 2018, 9:19 pm
#1614
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Last weekend I was looking to book SQ 37/38 (LAX-SIN/SIN-LAX) over Thanksgiving and saw availability on both in J. Unfortunately when I went to actually book it later in the day SQ38 only had waitlist availability, but managed to clear the segment the waitlist an hour later. I was able to hold SQ37 in J and SQ38 in PY while waitlisting SQ38 in J all at the same time with no mileage balance. Now the Chase UR transfer on the other hand...
Oct 8, 2018, 9:48 am
#1615
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,232
First time SQ waitlister , so any advice appreciated. Waitlisted for New First on A380 from SIN-HKG in NON SAVER First (A Class) . Flight is just over 20 days away and currently shows F4 A0 and 2 seats of 6 assigned. Just read about chasers. Given my scenario, when is the best time to request a chaser - 14 days , 10 days, 7 days ? Does it help that I am waitlisted for NON SAVER space ? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Oct 8, 2018, 5:48 pm
#1616
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 91
First time SQ waitlister , so any advice appreciated. Waitlisted for New First on A380 from SIN-HKG in NON SAVER First (A Class) . Flight is just over 20 days away and currently shows F4 A0 and 2 seats of 6 assigned. Just read about chasers. Given my scenario, when is the best time to request a chaser - 14 days , 10 days, 7 days ? Does it help that I am waitlisted for NON SAVER space ? Thank you in advance for any advice.
Oct 10, 2018, 1:57 am
#1617
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,281
First time SQ waitlister , so any advice appreciated. Waitlisted for New First on A380 from SIN-HKG in NON SAVER First (A Class) . Flight is just over 20 days away and currently shows F4 A0 and 2 seats of 6 assigned. Just read about chasers. Given my scenario, when is the best time to request a chaser - 14 days , 10 days, 7 days ? Does it help that I am waitlisted for NON SAVER space ? Thank you in advance for any advice.
anyway just take note that there are high chances planes might be swap to the old configuration. For the past two weeks (including today), there are at least 4 days of which the old A380 is being deploy on SQ856
Oct 10, 2018, 6:03 am
#1618
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,232
thanks for the heads up ! I would be just fine with the old configuration- actually would increase my chances of clearing due to the larger F cabin . Would love to clear and try new F but fine with old F . Confirmed on earlier flight in J (no F service on earlier flights ) so I am “protected” . Just curious , are the flight swaps to the older 380 configuration happening on day of travel or are they occurring in advance ? Thanks !
Oct 10, 2018, 11:18 am
#1619
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CGK/LAX
Programs: KF,JMB, OZ, SPG,AA,UA,AS
Posts: 1,163
Mrs. Gpeso8 had her F wait-list clear for SQ856 about two days out, it was a saver award. This was about a month ago. We weren't following the loads in expertflyer because she was already confirmed in J and it wasn't a big deal for her to be in F. Hope it works out for you
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Oct 11, 2018, 5:55 am
#1620
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,232
Mrs. Gpeso8 had her F wait-list clear for SQ856 about two days out, it was a saver award. This was about a month ago. We weren't following the loads in expertflyer because she was already confirmed in J and it wasn't a big deal for her to be in F. Hope it works out for you
Mister Nice!
Mister Nice!