Singapore Airlines upgrades with Velocity point

[lobo76]

Hey folks - I've been out of the game for a while but I'm going to hit Plat again early next year (if not before).

I've booked some flights with Singapore Air MEL-SIN-NRT return for my partner and I in March and I have about half a Velocity million points I want to start burning before they get devalued so I was hoping to perhaps use V points to upgrade. Is this at all possible? Would I need to xfer points to Krisflyer?

I have an old Krisflyer account but I can't login and when I reset the password it gives "unexpected error" so I'll need to follow that up with them directly but thought you guys might have some sage advice on my options?

Cheers!

 

[clipped_wings]

I believe your Krisflyer account may have expired, due to inactivity. You can't reinstate it, so just create a new one. At least you then have options for transferring.

 

[BCons]

Yes you do need to xfer VA points to yr Krisflyer acct. Follow the prompts on your 'My Velocity' page to 'Link & Transfer'. Exch rate is 1.55 VA per 1 KF and the exchanged points will show up within a day (usually/wog/etc)

 

[Stealthflyer]

Check your fare class before you transfer your points. Only some tickets can be upgraded with points. For instance, from economy, only the standard and Flexi classes can be upgraded. Premium economy lite and business lite can’t be upgraded either.

Their upgrade chart includes the eligible fare codes https://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/pdf/ppsclub_krisflyer/charts/SQMI_OneWayUpgradeCharts.pdf

 

[lobo76]

Thanks guys - great info. I'm on K class so I think I'm out of luck :/

 

[Stealthflyer]

Thanks guys - great info. I'm on K class so I think I'm out of luck :/

Yep. That’s the class I usually fly. You could always treat yourself to some exit row seats instead. If you do decide to buy seats with $ or points, make sure you put your KrisFlyer number in at the time (you can change it to Velocity later) because there’s a 10% discount on seat purchase for KrisFlyer members who don’t have status.

 

[lobo76]

Yep. That’s the class I usually fly. You could always treat yourself to some exit row seats instead. If you do decide to buy seats with $ or points, make sure you put your KrisFlyer number in at the time (you can change it to Velocity later) because there’s a 10% discount on seat purchase for KrisFlyer members who don’t have status.

Another great tip, thanks!