[NOW EXPIRED]: SQ releasing almost all F award (O)
Jul 10, 2012, 4:34 am
#736
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Since we all had so much fun at SQ's expense, maybe they are trying to play with our emotions by putting out this phantom availability 
Jul 10, 2012, 4:35 am
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I would not worry. I called him when this was still a CF. I take it as a good sign that they sent a message out so early to stations half a world away. I was surprised he even knew what I was talking about
They dont "deny" them to us but they are as easy to get as say UA GF NRT-BKK in Dec
. I have my miles go to UA and my "spend" go to PPS/Krisflyer w any Silk Air miles. I was thinking of letting my SQ miles stay w PPS/KF but decided against it as while it's "psbl" to get 77W F, it's easier to buy the tkt and use my UA miles on more expensive LH flights. There are very cheap full F fares on SQ but you have to hunt for them. They JUST discontinues a great fare on 3/3 (surprise). UA PS F from JFK-SFO connecting to SQ F SFO-ICN $3800 o/w. that's gone now but was there for 2 years. Also, I still mourn the SQ F RTW that was discontinued this year after 5 years w no fare increase $6900 + $700 in taxes (now they still have the RTW C fare which is a little cheaper but they add up to $2000 in taxes
There are still some great F fares TPAC or TATL X Dhaka / Karachi / Lahore on OAL to SIN and then SQ 1,2,15,16,25,26. Under $12K R/T
They dont "deny" them to us but they are as easy to get as say UA GF NRT-BKK in Dec
. I have my miles go to UA and my "spend" go to PPS/Krisflyer w any Silk Air miles. I was thinking of letting my SQ miles stay w PPS/KF but decided against it as while it's "psbl" to get 77W F, it's easier to buy the tkt and use my UA miles on more expensive LH flights. There are very cheap full F fares on SQ but you have to hunt for them. They JUST discontinues a great fare on 3/3 (surprise). UA PS F from JFK-SFO connecting to SQ F SFO-ICN $3800 o/w. that's gone now but was there for 2 years. Also, I still mourn the SQ F RTW that was discontinued this year after 5 years w no fare increase $6900 + $700 in taxes (now they still have the RTW C fare which is a little cheaper but they add up to $2000 in taxesThere are still some great F fares TPAC or TATL X Dhaka / Karachi / Lahore on OAL to SIN and then SQ 1,2,15,16,25,26. Under $12K R/T
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Jul 10, 2012, 4:40 am
#738
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I once had a tkt between FRA - SIN that i asked to be changed over from SQ to LH cuz I wanted to try the "bed and seat". What a fool 
the best part is while SQ said it was no problem, LH would not accept it without an add / collect from A to F (thank God I said no and stayed on SQ, I didn't know at the time that only 2 LH 744s had been converted and it was not on the SIN flight. I would have had 2 seats, not that comfy full size bed on the 77W
the best part is while SQ said it was no problem, LH would not accept it without an add / collect from A to F (thank God I said no and stayed on SQ, I didn't know at the time that only 2 LH 744s had been converted and it was not on the SIN flight. I would have had 2 seats, not that comfy full size bed on the 77WAround that same time I flew EK on the then-new A345 F suites on JFK-DXB-JFK which was beating them both handily in my view.
Jul 10, 2012, 4:50 am
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I once flew a head-to-head F comparison of SQ vs LH JFK-FRA-JFK. SQ ex-JFK and LH ex-FRA to use the then-new FCT. While the FCT was indeed an experience (especially +/-5 years ago), LH was miles behind in terms of seat comfort at that time even vs SQs older 744s and also well behind in catering. The caviar quality was of no comparison...though as someone whose flown SQ F long-haul a handful of times now, it does bother me that SQ serves crackers with their caviar. I want blinis; esp for my breakfast serving of caviar.
Around that same time I flew EK on the then-new A345 F suites on JFK-DXB-JFK which was beating them both handily in my view.
Around that same time I flew EK on the then-new A345 F suites on JFK-DXB-JFK which was beating them both handily in my view.
. I've NEVER had it on a plane in my life (or in the ground since I got sick from it 20 years ago. It's a big problem for someone that likes to get his money's worth That EK 345 w the 3 rows of suits (777s have 2) are flying some strange routes you normally don't see suits on. We were in it in Feb from DXB-Seychelles and the schedule has shown that all year. I really miss that flight to JFK. While not an airbus fan, it was the first EK plane to get suits AND it stopped in Hamburg (making it psbl to fly EK from the US to Europe).
** JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM EK SAYING THEY ARE ADDING A 2ND 380 to JFK AS OF JAN
Jul 10, 2012, 5:04 am
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At least LH uses plastic utensils to serve their caviar!!
Jul 10, 2012, 5:46 am
#741
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AFAIK, all issued bookings with valid ticket numbers and sq booking reference numbers will be honoured.
Its SQ own FFP members who will have less inventory to book into.
Jul 10, 2012, 7:06 am
#742
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However, both Singapore Airlines and United show my "new" itinerary when pulling up my reservation. Also, when I called in yesterday, when the agent brought up my itinerary, it was the new routing.
I'm completely stumped on this one. Anyone else seen anything like this?
Jul 10, 2012, 7:25 am
#743
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I sent myself a receipt twice in the last few days and they both had the details of my original flight, and the miles have not been deducted from my UA account...
However, both Singapore Airlines and United show my "new" itinerary when pulling up my reservation. Also, when I called in yesterday, when the agent brought up my itinerary, it was the new routing.
I'm completely stumped on this one. Anyone else seen anything like this?
However, both Singapore Airlines and United show my "new" itinerary when pulling up my reservation. Also, when I called in yesterday, when the agent brought up my itinerary, it was the new routing.
I'm completely stumped on this one. Anyone else seen anything like this?
Jul 10, 2012, 7:36 am
#744
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Maybe, in the next couple of months, SQ Will announce F Class is serving tiger beer as a pre- flight beverage and all passengers get chicken and rice. However, I do expect At least 6 different condiments. Get rid of your FT luggage tags or you may never see your golf clubs again.
Yes mini Krug even from SIN - CGK
Wow they serve Dom Rose 96! Perhaps it really is a class above F. Lol
So my own flights are SIN - MUC and FRA - SIN
What are the chances of me getting a swap to the 380. I swear if I'll finish 1 Dom Rose + 1 Krug!
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Jul 10, 2012, 7:45 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 7:52 am
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mother of pearl. but failing that, plastic next. never supposed to use metal 
(I say this tongue in cheek because I have not the palate to be able to differentiate between caviar served with metal, mother of pearl or plastic, least of all at 30 thousand feet )
(I say this tongue in cheek because I have not the palate to be able to differentiate between caviar served with metal, mother of pearl or plastic, least of all at 30 thousand feet )
Jul 10, 2012, 8:10 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 8:19 am
#748
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Bora Bora is pricey, but Maldives takes the cake. Check out some of the rates over the New Year for the Four Season - both locations. I have been just about everywhere, anyone experienced somewhere more expensive than Maldives? Simply as a destination. Even "exotic" trips like Bukara, Bhutan, Lhasa, Seychelles, Mauritius..nothing compares to the Maldives.
Jul 10, 2012, 8:31 am
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As far as me saying I would like to know what airlines pay each other for FF tkts, again, what does that have to do with anything? I would just like to know for me. Information is always a good thing. It does not meen I plan to or can do anything with it. Just interesting info
Jul 10, 2012, 8:33 am
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I meant Bragging in the most complimentary way!
I suspect the 8 bottle record is at risk. I'll have 22 out of 24 consecutive hrs in F from IAH to SIN via DME....If I average 1/2 bottle an hr, I'm landing in Singapore with 11 bottles under my bladder and liver. Time to start training....
I suspect the 8 bottle record is at risk. I'll have 22 out of 24 consecutive hrs in F from IAH to SIN via DME....If I average 1/2 bottle an hr, I'm landing in Singapore with 11 bottles under my bladder and liver. Time to start training....