Apologies if some of these questions seem straight forward - my main program is QFF and this is actually my first SQ redemption (using VA points transferred to KF). I did have a quick search and couldn't find the answers I'm after.
I have a current SQ J redemption for 2 passengers, as below:
BNE-SIN-DPS
SQ256 0910-1530 A330
SQ948 1820-2050 A330
DPS-SIN
SQ939 1155-1435 A330
SIN-BNE
SQ255 0045-1035 A330
I understand that all of the above flights are on the regional J product which is less than spectacular. I am fine if this is what we end up flying (otherwise I wouldn't have booked) although given this redemption is for our honeymoon I'd obviously prefer a better J product if possible.
I've been investigating whether it's possible to transit via SYD or MEL to get on the A380 or B777-300ER which would obviously require a change to the redemption, or a cancellation and re-booking. Unfortunately the BNE-SIN-DPS is pretty fixed date-wise and doesn't look possible. It also happens to be the first day of school holidays so saver availability is pretty scarce. There is availability around the SIN-BNE flight on either of the following flights.
SIN-SYD
SQ231 0045-1025 A380
SIN-MEL
SQ237 2355-0920 B777-300ER
If I were to change the SIN-BNE to SIN-SYD or SIN-MEL,
- is it possible to get a domestic connection on the same ticket to protect against delays on the SIN-SYD/MEL sector? I know we could simply allow a few hours to be safe but I'd rather not have to stress about it.
- is it worth the time and effort to arrange the route change, or just stick with what we have?
- would we be looking at significant extra cost, either points or cash? The SQ booking confirmation email states that "If you make a change to your redemption booking (such as change of itinerary, travel date, and/or passenger name) through KrisFlyer Membership Services, or a Singapore Airlines reservations or ticket office, the online redemption booking discount will no longer be applicable." Does that mean I can make the change online and not lose the online booking discount?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
I have a current SQ J redemption for 2 passengers, as below:
BNE-SIN-DPS
SQ256 0910-1530 A330
SQ948 1820-2050 A330
DPS-SIN
SQ939 1155-1435 A330
SIN-BNE
SQ255 0045-1035 A330
I understand that all of the above flights are on the regional J product which is less than spectacular. I am fine if this is what we end up flying (otherwise I wouldn't have booked) although given this redemption is for our honeymoon I'd obviously prefer a better J product if possible.
I've been investigating whether it's possible to transit via SYD or MEL to get on the A380 or B777-300ER which would obviously require a change to the redemption, or a cancellation and re-booking. Unfortunately the BNE-SIN-DPS is pretty fixed date-wise and doesn't look possible. It also happens to be the first day of school holidays so saver availability is pretty scarce. There is availability around the SIN-BNE flight on either of the following flights.
SIN-SYD
SQ231 0045-1025 A380
SIN-MEL
SQ237 2355-0920 B777-300ER
If I were to change the SIN-BNE to SIN-SYD or SIN-MEL,
- is it possible to get a domestic connection on the same ticket to protect against delays on the SIN-SYD/MEL sector? I know we could simply allow a few hours to be safe but I'd rather not have to stress about it.
- is it worth the time and effort to arrange the route change, or just stick with what we have?
- would we be looking at significant extra cost, either points or cash? The SQ booking confirmation email states that "If you make a change to your redemption booking (such as change of itinerary, travel date, and/or passenger name) through KrisFlyer Membership Services, or a Singapore Airlines reservations or ticket office, the online redemption booking discount will no longer be applicable." Does that mean I can make the change online and not lose the online booking discount?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
