2011 - 2021: How likely are waitlisted awards to clear?
Apr 21, 2016, 10:05 am
#496
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MileagePlus, SQ KrisFlyer, BA Avios, SPG Gold, Priority Club, Platinum Card
Posts: 41
ps have called plenty of times for chasers, I feel like half the time they don't actually "chase" it.
Apr 21, 2016, 10:29 am
#497
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
At what point should i call in for a suites saver lax-nrt to see if a waitlist can be pushed through? My earliest booking is just over a month away.
Apr 21, 2016, 10:30 am
#498
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 288
Last edited by hondaman82; Apr 21, 2016 at 10:38 am
Apr 21, 2016, 8:26 pm
#500
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: BRU, SIN, PEK
Programs: SQ TPP, LH SEN
Posts: 3,235
SIN-HND J waitlisted for about a month now, for travel in May. Was still dithering about plans so didn't push earlier for confirmation. Just called today and received confirmation within 10mins.
Solitaire PPS.
Solitaire PPS.
Apr 21, 2016, 10:50 pm
#501
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 35
I have 9 flights waitlisted for LAX-NRT this May and I don't know how to approach asking for chasers with that many options. My waitlisted flights are for 2 in both suites and biz for a Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues, plus suites for Wednesday. Thankfully, I was able to lock in 2 seats in biz on Wednesday, but really want to travel earlier.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
Apr 22, 2016, 2:20 am
#502
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 654
I have 9 flights waitlisted for LAX-NRT this May and I don't know how to approach asking for chasers with that many options. My waitlisted flights are for 2 in both suites and biz for a Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues, plus suites for Wednesday. Thankfully, I was able to lock in 2 seats in biz on Wednesday, but really want to travel earlier.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
I called back and cancelled this and they said to call back 3-4 weeks time if it wasn't cleared by then. Planned to call them after this but it came through by SMS then email.
Regardless of my experience, it's harmless to call them and ask. Worse thing that will happen is they say can't do anything which doesn't change your current situation. Least they're aware then you're still waiting for the seat availability.
Apr 22, 2016, 5:34 am
#503
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
I have 9 flights waitlisted for LAX-NRT this May and I don't know how to approach asking for chasers with that many options. My waitlisted flights are for 2 in both suites and biz for a Sat, Sun, Mon, and Tues, plus suites for Wednesday. Thankfully, I was able to lock in 2 seats in biz on Wednesday, but really want to travel earlier.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
Can I request chasers for all those bookings? I've seen at at least one post of someone getting told by SQ CSRs about a limit to the number of chasers, but then another post saying the CSR was incorrect and to HUCA. I just don't want to be a jerk and HUCA if 9 chasers is truly not possible.
Chasing for all of them at the same time may not be that effective as likely your requests will come to small pool of people who can actually decide and why risk ticking them off by reviewing 9 or 10 bookings (5 flights or so) when you clearly only have the intention to take one of the flights. YMMV.
Apr 22, 2016, 10:14 pm
#504
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 35
Well why don't u make a call and decide which date would be your most preferred for travel and chase for that one first. If nothing happens next day call and chase for your 2nd option, then next day for 3rd ...
Chasing for all of them at the same time may not be that effective as likely your requests will come to small pool of people who can actually decide and why risk ticking them off by reviewing 9 or 10 bookings (5 flights or so) when you clearly only have the intention to take one of the flights. YMMV.
Chasing for all of them at the same time may not be that effective as likely your requests will come to small pool of people who can actually decide and why risk ticking them off by reviewing 9 or 10 bookings (5 flights or so) when you clearly only have the intention to take one of the flights. YMMV.
* Also, thanks Mlee888!
Apr 23, 2016, 3:11 am
#505
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 179
I waitlisted flight from singapore to jfk on 20 th april and it was cleared on same day
it is really bad they released the flight seat same day as departure date
it is really bad they released the flight seat same day as departure date
Apr 23, 2016, 9:45 am
#507
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 25
just waitlisted suites for 3 flights for LAX to NRT and 3 for NRT to LAX in early/mid aug, with back up booking confirmed for business for LAX to NRT. 8K points short of getting the way back in biz, amex takes so long to release the points from previous billing statement.
gonna call and request chaser starting monday!
gonna call and request chaser starting monday!
Apr 23, 2016, 5:46 pm
#508
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
Im waitlist for suites class lax-nrt. I see a j seat open for one of my dates. If i take a j seat can i easily switch to suites if something opens up on the same or different flight? Im not seeing any return flights though so i am a bit concerned about getting stranded.
Apr 24, 2016, 10:02 pm
#510
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 288
Hi All,
If i waitlist LAX - SIN, what number or email should I send to to request chaser? The SQ website has different contact information for Reservation and Krisflyer membership service, please advise, thanks!
**Reservation & Ticketing Office
Reservations/Ticketing enquiries email [email protected]
Other enquiries email [email protected]
Telephone +1 (800) 742-3333 (toll free within the USA)
Fax +1 (310) 615-0373
Operating hours
24 hour service, 7 days a week
For ticketing or reservations enquiries please call 1 800 742-3333. Charges may apply if calling from outside the USA.
*KrisFlyer Membership Services
Email [email protected]
Telephone +1 (312) 843-5333
Fax (Singapore) +65 6789 8777
Hours of operation
If i waitlist LAX - SIN, what number or email should I send to to request chaser? The SQ website has different contact information for Reservation and Krisflyer membership service, please advise, thanks!
**Reservation & Ticketing Office
Reservations/Ticketing enquiries email [email protected]
Other enquiries email [email protected]
Telephone +1 (800) 742-3333 (toll free within the USA)
Fax +1 (310) 615-0373
Operating hours
24 hour service, 7 days a week
For ticketing or reservations enquiries please call 1 800 742-3333. Charges may apply if calling from outside the USA.
*KrisFlyer Membership Services
Email [email protected]
Telephone +1 (312) 843-5333
Fax (Singapore) +65 6789 8777
Hours of operation