General SQ Questions 2009-2021
Feb 18, 2019, 12:01 am
#2116
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: CGK SIN PER ORD
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 2,813
Not sure why this happened but a heads up for those waitlisting flights…
Had a flight waitlisted for the latest Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes and been on waitlist for around 24 hours but has not cleared (flight in 2 weeks)
Lo and behold, I checked again today for other flights on that day and the flight I was waitlisted on actually had confirmable seats using miles.
Needless to say, I booked it and simply cancelled my waitlisted flight.
For those on WL, you might want to continuously check if the flight is bookable right away.
Had a flight waitlisted for the latest Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes and been on waitlist for around 24 hours but has not cleared (flight in 2 weeks)
Lo and behold, I checked again today for other flights on that day and the flight I was waitlisted on actually had confirmable seats using miles.
Needless to say, I booked it and simply cancelled my waitlisted flight.
For those on WL, you might want to continuously check if the flight is bookable right away.
Feb 18, 2019, 9:00 am
#2117
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 76
I ended up going to the Chase portal and just using my Chase points and cash to buy Business class seats outright. I figured it cost me the same cash amount as Economy on United and I'd much rather use my points for guaranteed Business than have them locked into SQ miles and not get off the waiting list.
Feb 18, 2019, 8:32 pm
#2118
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,206
Not sure why this happened but a heads up for those waitlisting flights…
Had a flight waitlisted for the latest Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes and been on waitlist for around 24 hours but has not cleared (flight in 2 weeks)
Lo and behold, I checked again today for other flights on that day and the flight I was waitlisted on actually had confirmable seats using miles.
Needless to say, I booked it and simply cancelled my waitlisted flight.
For those on WL, you might want to continuously check if the flight is bookable right away.
Had a flight waitlisted for the latest Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes and been on waitlist for around 24 hours but has not cleared (flight in 2 weeks)
Lo and behold, I checked again today for other flights on that day and the flight I was waitlisted on actually had confirmable seats using miles.
Needless to say, I booked it and simply cancelled my waitlisted flight.
For those on WL, you might want to continuously check if the flight is bookable right away.
Feb 20, 2019, 10:08 pm
#2119
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, GHA Titanium
Posts: 1,958
Noobie question on spontaneous escapes,
"Redeem online from now till 28 February 2019 ... Business Class redemptions at regular Economy Saver rates ... for travel from 1 March to 30 April 2019 inclusive."
If today, I waitlist a flight in end-March,
Then in early March the waitlist clears,
Do I get to confirm the redemption on the spontaneous escape rate? Or would I need to 'pay' normal rates?
"Redeem online from now till 28 February 2019 ... Business Class redemptions at regular Economy Saver rates ... for travel from 1 March to 30 April 2019 inclusive."
If today, I waitlist a flight in end-March,
Then in early March the waitlist clears,
Do I get to confirm the redemption on the spontaneous escape rate? Or would I need to 'pay' normal rates?
Feb 21, 2019, 12:10 am
#2120
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
I booked an award like a month or two ago but I never was emailed a ticket, which is weird because I normally get a ticket. The points were deducted out of my account and when I click manage my booking it lists both flights as confirmed. Is this normal? Usually my flights are direct and I am not switching planes so I don't know if that explains the difference.
Feb 21, 2019, 10:44 pm
#2121
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,539
Flying LO C from SIN I can use SilverKris Business lounge and SATS-as LO seem to have contract.
However, as *G I cannot guest LO Y pax to SilverKris Business, but I could guest to KrisFlyer Gold and perhaps SATS as LO obviously want pax to use that.
Do I have it right?
However, as *G I cannot guest LO Y pax to SilverKris Business, but I could guest to KrisFlyer Gold and perhaps SATS as LO obviously want pax to use that.
Do I have it right?
Feb 21, 2019, 11:52 pm
#2122
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,275
Noobie question on spontaneous escapes,
"Redeem online from now till 28 February 2019 ... Business Class redemptions at regular Economy Saver rates ... for travel from 1 March to 30 April 2019 inclusive."
If today, I waitlist a flight in end-March,
Then in early March the waitlist clears,
Do I get to confirm the redemption on the spontaneous escape rate? Or would I need to 'pay' normal rates?
"Redeem online from now till 28 February 2019 ... Business Class redemptions at regular Economy Saver rates ... for travel from 1 March to 30 April 2019 inclusive."
If today, I waitlist a flight in end-March,
Then in early March the waitlist clears,
Do I get to confirm the redemption on the spontaneous escape rate? Or would I need to 'pay' normal rates?
Feb 22, 2019, 11:39 am
#2123
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: WAW
Programs: A3(*G), Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,534
Flying LO C from SIN I can use SilverKris Business lounge and SATS-as LO seem to have contract.
However, as *G I cannot guest LO Y pax to SilverKris Business, but I could guest to KrisFlyer Gold and perhaps SATS as LO obviously want pax to use that.
Do I have it right?
However, as *G I cannot guest LO Y pax to SilverKris Business, but I could guest to KrisFlyer Gold and perhaps SATS as LO obviously want pax to use that.
Do I have it right?
Feb 22, 2019, 8:52 pm
#2124
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Delta Gold, UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 275
Question regarding Upgrade with Miles. Is that option only available if crediting the paid flight to KrisFlyer?
I purchased a Premium Economy flight. LAX-SIN, SIN-HKG-SFO. During booking, the "Upgrade with Miles" section said "Yes". And I know from the fare code, that it is a valid upgradeable fare. Crediting the fare to Alaska. But now when I pull up the booking, "Upgrade with Miles" at the top is grayed out. And when I hover, it says: "Redemption upgrades are not available for this booking. Please refer to the conditions on your ticket for more information."
Anyone experience this? Do I need to call and change credit to KrisFlyer?
I purchased a Premium Economy flight. LAX-SIN, SIN-HKG-SFO. During booking, the "Upgrade with Miles" section said "Yes". And I know from the fare code, that it is a valid upgradeable fare. Crediting the fare to Alaska. But now when I pull up the booking, "Upgrade with Miles" at the top is grayed out. And when I hover, it says: "Redemption upgrades are not available for this booking. Please refer to the conditions on your ticket for more information."
Anyone experience this? Do I need to call and change credit to KrisFlyer?
Feb 25, 2019, 7:42 am
#2125
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Metal tube with wings
Programs: KF Gold|VA Gold|HH Diamond|Kimpton IC|Hyatt Gold
Posts: 445
So I'm moving countries, and am planning to use KF points in J as I'll need as much baggage allowance as possible.
One of the itineraries I'd like has a layover of 17-19 hours. Am I correct in assuming they will hold all my checked luggage at the airport (all one ticket; SQ then MI)?
One of the itineraries I'd like has a layover of 17-19 hours. Am I correct in assuming they will hold all my checked luggage at the airport (all one ticket; SQ then MI)?
Feb 25, 2019, 11:59 am
#2126
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Australia
Programs: SQ & QF
Posts: 1,302
So I'm moving countries, and am planning to use KF points in J as I'll need as much baggage allowance as possible.
One of the itineraries I'd like has a layover of 17-19 hours. Am I correct in assuming they will hold all my checked luggage at the airport (all one ticket; SQ then MI)?
One of the itineraries I'd like has a layover of 17-19 hours. Am I correct in assuming they will hold all my checked luggage at the airport (all one ticket; SQ then MI)?
Feb 26, 2019, 3:12 am
#2127
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Metal tube with wings
Programs: KF Gold|VA Gold|HH Diamond|Kimpton IC|Hyatt Gold
Posts: 445
Feb 26, 2019, 3:54 am
#2128
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: KrisFlyer Gold, Marriott & SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, ShangriLa Jade, Enterprise Plat, Taj Gold
Posts: 3,309
Mar 2, 2019, 7:41 am
#2130
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
My Krisflyer account is expiring. I set up account for each family member, but only use one account to hold points and book for family travel.
Is there any needs to set up new Krisflyer accounts again? I do not see the needs to have the accounts expired again. But I do not want to lose reward miles.
Is there any needs to set up new Krisflyer accounts again? I do not see the needs to have the accounts expired again. But I do not want to lose reward miles.
