Unpublished benefits of SQ G
Dec 21, 2014, 2:31 pm
#1
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Unpublished benefits of SQ G
Greetings. I am thinking of coming over to SQ from TG and am trying to find out about any extra benefits that may be on the KF programme such as the TG free round trip upgrade or their 50% annual points redemption offer. These are not very clearly publicised by TG but definitely are a great benefit. Anything like this on SQ? Secondly I am struggling to understand the 3 tier SQ award chart with saver, standard and full awards at drastically different costs. The saver points levels appear around the same as most other *FFP programmes. Can anyone enlighten me please?
Dec 21, 2014, 3:07 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sunny Singapore
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There are no extra perks or benefits. Whilst ROP has its quirks and annoyances its a far more generous programme than KF.
The only benefit of joining KF is the better availability on SQ metal and the online 15% redemption discount. Depending on where you live, if there is a credit card that allows you to earn KF miles then use a credit card to earn miles whilst crediting status miles to TG.
Saver awards have limited availability but obviously cost less miles. Pay more miles = better availability
The only benefit of joining KF is the better availability on SQ metal and the online 15% redemption discount. Depending on where you live, if there is a credit card that allows you to earn KF miles then use a credit card to earn miles whilst crediting status miles to TG.
Saver awards have limited availability but obviously cost less miles. Pay more miles = better availability
Dec 21, 2014, 3:20 pm
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So I would be correct in thinking that AKL LHR on SQ in F or J over July / August would be pretty well unavailable in saver awards.
My reasons for considering the switch are that TG have dropped Amex as a partner and we get 100-150K miles on the Amex programme annually which I could transfer to SQ. Also, TG J service is becoming very basic these days.
My reasons for considering the switch are that TG have dropped Amex as a partner and we get 100-150K miles on the Amex programme annually which I could transfer to SQ. Also, TG J service is becoming very basic these days.
Dec 21, 2014, 7:22 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2011
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So I would be correct in thinking that AKL LHR on SQ in F or J over July / August would be pretty well unavailable in saver awards.
My reasons for considering the switch are that TG have dropped Amex as a partner and we get 100-150K miles on the Amex programme annually which I could transfer to SQ. Also, TG J service is becoming very basic these days.
My reasons for considering the switch are that TG have dropped Amex as a partner and we get 100-150K miles on the Amex programme annually which I could transfer to SQ. Also, TG J service is becoming very basic these days.
I guess that's the unpublished benefit of being KF flyer.
But not specifically for Gold, the only unpublished benefit of Gold, I think, is the priority level for op-up upgrade but the PPS members are still ahead. It's not impossible to be upgraded as a Gold on thin leisure routes such as Ahmedabad, Ho Chi Minh, etc. But can forget it if it is Hong Kong, and Mumbai. The PPS line is as long as Gold line.
Dec 22, 2014, 2:12 pm
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F savers are not impossible to get.
I guess that's the unpublished benefit of being KF flyer.
But not specifically for Gold, the only unpublished benefit of Gold, I think, is the priority level for op-up upgrade but the PPS members are still ahead. It's not impossible to be upgraded as a Gold on thin leisure routes such as Ahmedabad, Ho Chi Minh, etc. But can forget it if it is Hong Kong, and Mumbai. The PPS line is as long as Gold line.
I guess that's the unpublished benefit of being KF flyer.
But not specifically for Gold, the only unpublished benefit of Gold, I think, is the priority level for op-up upgrade but the PPS members are still ahead. It's not impossible to be upgraded as a Gold on thin leisure routes such as Ahmedabad, Ho Chi Minh, etc. But can forget it if it is Hong Kong, and Mumbai. The PPS line is as long as Gold line.
Dec 22, 2014, 7:36 pm
#9
Join Date: Apr 2011
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When I was Gold, I got upgraded a few times: ATQ, HYD, MAA (2x), SGN (3x). The last one was about 3 years back. Usually much easier from the outstations, because I could just ask at the check-in counter and theywould upgrade in case of ovebooked flights. On the SIN end, they use an automatic system where pax are upgraded at the gate based on the tier and perhaps the fares paid.
Last edited by SQueeze; Dec 23, 2014 at 5:28 am
Dec 22, 2014, 7:49 pm
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A dis-benefit to keep in mind is that SQ redeemable miles expire after a couple years even if your account has been active.
Dec 23, 2014, 5:25 am
#12
Join Date: Apr 2011
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This is hardly an issue. I never keep them stashed for more than a year. Devaluation is always impending especially now. it has been quite awhile since the last devaluation. Better spend fast