United Miles on Singapore Business
May 16, 2013, 6:06 pm
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United Miles on Singapore Business
My employer is flying me business class (D) to Asia on Singapore for several thousand dollars each way. Getting close to United Silver status, I was excited for the business class acceleration of miles and status.
However, much to my surprise, a Singapore business D ticket accumulates the same amount of miles and status miles as a regular old economy ticket that is many times less. What the heck?!
Does it make any sense at all to just sign up for Singapore's millage program instead? A little bummed...
However, much to my surprise, a Singapore business D ticket accumulates the same amount of miles and status miles as a regular old economy ticket that is many times less. What the heck?!
Does it make any sense at all to just sign up for Singapore's millage program instead? A little bummed...
May 16, 2013, 6:32 pm
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NO, It makes no sense to sign up for SQ's Kris Flyer, unless you plan to fly them very frequently.
Long haul flight or regional?
Their milage redemption is much higher than UA, you don't get much as far as benefits go as a silver or gold, they have a propram called PPS, which the status is based on $$ spent of qualifing fares, 25K (per year) Sing gets you to their first level and 50K sing gets you to their top level. Again, not much as far as over the top benefits based on dollars spent
Take your UA miles, enjoy the SQ biz class and enjoy teh flight
Long haul flight or regional?
Their milage redemption is much higher than UA, you don't get much as far as benefits go as a silver or gold, they have a propram called PPS, which the status is based on $$ spent of qualifing fares, 25K (per year) Sing gets you to their first level and 50K sing gets you to their top level. Again, not much as far as over the top benefits based on dollars spent
Take your UA miles, enjoy the SQ biz class and enjoy teh flight
May 16, 2013, 6:45 pm
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May 16, 2013, 7:06 pm
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May 16, 2013, 7:09 pm
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Don't forget that UA miles aren't redeemable for quality SQ awards (F or J on anything even remotely new, much less a380 suites), so if that is something you'd like to do, having KF is a must and this is a chance to get some miles (plus any bonus SQ gives for D fares) in that account without having to transfer from Starwood or AMEX
May 16, 2013, 8:14 pm
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Don't forget that UA miles aren't redeemable for quality SQ awards (F or J on anything even remotely new, much less a380 suites), so if that is something you'd like to do, having KF is a must and this is a chance to get some miles (plus any bonus SQ gives for D fares) in that account without having to transfer from Starwood or AMEX
KF would have been double the milage requirements. Unless you live in Asia and fly SQ religously, their program sucks
May 16, 2013, 8:19 pm
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Don't forget that UA miles aren't redeemable for quality SQ awards (F or J on anything even remotely new, much less a380 suites), so if that is something you'd like to do, having KF is a must and this is a chance to get some miles (plus any bonus SQ gives for D fares) in that account without having to transfer from Starwood or AMEX
May 16, 2013, 9:15 pm
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SQ regional J is very different from their long haul service.
The good news is that either gets you into the Silver Kris lounge rather than the *Gold lounge at SIN.
The good news is that either gets you into the Silver Kris lounge rather than the *Gold lounge at SIN.
May 16, 2013, 9:34 pm
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Ummm, I just booked two round trip J tickets, on SQ, PVG DPS with UA miles (Their lowest milage requirement too), during Chinese New Year for 2014, so it is not that difficult, but I guess it depends on where you are going and how far out you plan.
KF would have been double the milage requirements. Unless you live in Asia and fly SQ religously, their program sucks
KF would have been double the milage requirements. Unless you live in Asia and fly SQ religously, their program sucks
May 16, 2013, 9:50 pm
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Sorry I should've been more explicit, when I was including regional J when I said "anything even remotely new," though I am aware there is some new regional business available to book. My point was just if you want to fly SQ on one of their premier routes in F or J on one of their premier planes you have to have KF so if that is something the OP is interested in long-term it's at least worth considering in this situation
May 17, 2013, 1:12 am
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Don't forget that UA miles aren't redeemable for quality SQ awards (F or J on anything even remotely new, much less a380 suites), so if that is something you'd like to do, having KF is a must and this is a chance to get some miles (plus any bonus SQ gives for D fares) in that account without having to transfer from Starwood or AMEX
May 17, 2013, 1:47 am
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Krisflyer miles are one of the lousiest currencies out there. High fuel surcharges, and more miles required for redemption compared to UA. At least, on UA miles, one can easily check out (and redeem) good F flights on NH/OZ/LH/TG without fuel surcharges! Try doing that with KF miles...
May 17, 2013, 4:45 am
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Krisflyer miles are one of the lousiest currencies out there. High fuel surcharges, and more miles required for redemption compared to UA. At least, on UA miles, one can easily check out (and redeem) good F flights on NH/OZ/LH/TG without fuel surcharges! Try doing that with KF miles...