SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

[mel-world]

Here is a quote from the email I received:

"Changes to flight date on or after 5 July 2022 will not require additional miles.

For example, a member has an Economy Saver redemption ticket issued before 5 July 2022 from Singapore to Bangkok for travel on 1 September 2022.

Member may change his flight date to 15 September 2022 after 5 July 2022 without paying additional miles*, provided award type and itinerary remains unchanged.

Other changes made to the itinerary on or after 5 July 2022 will be calculated based on the revised award levels."

So you might be okay, as long as the itinerary does not change and there is availability. It will cost USD25 or 2500 points if you need to call though.

 

[Mr H]

Here is a quote from the email I received:

"Changes to flight date on or after 5 July 2022 will not require additional miles.

For example, a member has an Economy Saver redemption ticket issued before 5 July 2022 from Singapore to Bangkok for travel on 1 September 2022.

Member may change his flight date to 15 September 2022 after 5 July 2022 without paying additional miles*, provided award type and itinerary remains unchanged.

Other changes made to the itinerary on or after 5 July 2022 will be calculated based on the revised award levels."

So you might be okay, as long as the itinerary does not change and there is availability. It will cost USD25 or 2500 points if you need to call though.

This is so ambiguous. Does it mean that provided the start and end points remain the same, the itinerary is deemed tone the same even if the airlines or routes change? And does it mean that you can normally book half a route and add the other half later, even if it involves a re-pricing?

 

[FlyingFiona]

100% SQ still maintaining face mask on board at all time for all pax and crew - clearly can be removed for eating and drinking - leads to a simple solution huh?

Had a drink next to me 90% of the time and so mask off in seat. Wasn't even given a sideways glance by the crew. (Mind you I noticed 95% of the rest of the business class cabin kept their masks on.)

And thanks for the tip re bag of chocolates @Cruiser Elite. Had never crossed my mind to do anything like that in the past. I love giving gifts to people and so it was a joy to offer something small to the crew who were SO appreciative (both legs).

 

[MathNerd]

One presumes it would be cancel one booking and make a new one at the new price. But you never know un til you try it - some agents can make strange things happen.

You're right - this is unknown territory so anything is possible!! It's just up to SQ's IT and ticketing systems as to how they would handle something like this.

Here is a quote from the email I received:

"Changes to flight date on or after 5 July 2022 will not require additional miles.

For example, a member has an Economy Saver redemption ticket issued before 5 July 2022 from Singapore to Bangkok for travel on 1 September 2022.

Member may change his flight date to 15 September 2022 after 5 July 2022 without paying additional miles*, provided award type and itinerary remains unchanged.

Other changes made to the itinerary on or after 5 July 2022 will be calculated based on the revised award levels."

So you might be okay, as long as the itinerary does not change and there is availability. It will cost USD25 or 2500 points if you need to call though.

Thanks!
The only thing is, with that example all is good as the change to flight date is only +2 weeks, presumably well within the ticket's validity.
If the flight date was needing to be changed to September 2023 for example, that's a whole different procedure altogether.
However, if they're set up for such a change, and can maintain current rates, then that'll be great.
USD 25 is nothing compared to paying increased mileage rates for the same routing, so I'll happily pay that if required

This is so ambiguous. Does it mean that provided the start and end points remain the same, the itinerary is deemed tone the same even if the airlines or routes change? And does it mean that you can normally book half a route and add the other half later, even if it involves a re-pricing?

I think the itinerary needs to be the exact same, that is, origin and transit and destination all remain the same, with the same airline. The only property changing being the date itself.
At least that's how I interpret it, in my very little experience with this.

 

[M@rcoPolo]

Couple of questions for the experts - have not flown SQ in a while but I have miles to burn so planning a trip from BNE to Vietnam in September - there's availability in J for savers awards.

1. absolutely no plans to stopover in SIN (been there too often for business) - any advantages in making 2 separate O/W bookings? I was thinking perhaps more flexibility in case I need to make changes down the track?

2. it looks like the only option out of BNE is A350... is the experience in J on par with A380?

 

[MathNerd]

Couple of questions for the experts - have not flown SQ in a while but I have miles to burn so planning a trip from BNE to Vietnam in September - there's availability in J for savers awards.

Go for it, don't even think about it. J Savers seem to be as rare as hen's teeth at the moment so any availability is good for the taking!

1. absolutely no plans to stopover in SIN (been there too often for business) - any advantages in making 2 separate O/W bookings? I was thinking perhaps more flexibility in case I need to make changes down the track?

You've answered your own question - when it comes to award redemptions, I find the best flexibility is doing it as two O/W bookings (then again I usually book at the edge of the calendar so no chance of booking a return anyway). The taxes will come up to the same and so will the points.

2. it looks like the only option out of BNE is A350... is the experience in J on par with A380?

The Long-Haul A350 (which flies on the BNE route) is the 2013 J seat, whereas the A380 has the 2017 J seat. From a practical point of view, it appears the only difference is in the way the seat turns into a bed... The 2013 J seat requires it to be flipped down, whereas the 2017 J seat just slides into position.

Of course the "slide" movement is a lot more convenient, but J is J at the end of the day... certainly beats flying at the back of the bus!

 

[MathNerd]

Fingers (and toes)! crossed for SQ's A380 bird to re-enter the SIN-CDG route!

Singapore Airlines Plans Large A380 Return For Summer 2022

simpleflying.com

Capacity Crunch: Lufthansa Mulls A380 Reactivation Or 777-300ER Adoption

Post-pandemic pent-up travel demand has left Lufthansa looking for more seats to serve passengers.

simpleflying.com

 

[boomy]

Fingers (and toes)! crossed for SQ's A380 bird to re-enter the SIN-CDG route!

Singapore Airlines Plans Large A380 Return For Summer 2022

simpleflying.com

Capacity Crunch: Lufthansa Mulls A380 Reactivation Or 777-300ER Adoption

Post-pandemic pent-up travel demand has left Lufthansa looking for more seats to serve passengers.

simpleflying.com

SQ will most likely reintroduce 380 to CDG and/or ZRH.

Fingers crossed for LH to bring back F to Asia, Ive missed it!

 

[MathNerd]

SQ will most likely reintroduce 380 to CDG and/or ZRH.

Fingers crossed for LH to bring back F to Asia, Ive missed it!

With you there, @boomy!

 

[Peasant]

My understanding is that there will be a second 380 to London coming before it returns to other European ports.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Strong Recovery Continues For Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines' passenger numbers have shot up over 1000% in just 12 months as the airline benefits from a reviving demand for long-haul travel.

simpleflying.com

 

[GCflyer]

2. it looks like the only option out of BNE is A350... is the experience in J on par with A380?

3 of the 4 daily BNE flights use the Regional Business Class seats so although modern they are quite different in design to the larger and wider seats on the A380.

It's ultimately a personal preference but the vast majority of people (including myself) prefer the long haul a350 and a380 seats.

 

[M@rcoPolo]

3 of the 4 daily BNE flights use the Regional Business Class seats

Award flights booked

I'm on the A350 "layout 1" as per SeatGuru on the BNE to SIN flight and the "layout 2" on the SIN to BNE - not sure which one is better but I'm glad I managed to lock in 2 seats!

 

[GCflyer]

Award flights booked

I'm on the A350 "layout 1" as per SeatGuru on the BNE to SIN flight and the "layout 2" on the SIN to BNE - not sure which one is better but I'm glad I managed to lock in 2 seats!

Layout 1 will be the 'long haul' - usually the overnight flight from BNE which will also have a PE section and layout 2 will be the Regional Business Class. Both of them are great products to be honest, just returned home from the same route last night and experienced both products as well for the first time post-covid. If possible aim for a bulkhead seat on the flight over and a 'proper' window seat on the flight home.

Every flight in J is a good flight in my opinion. The new J lounge in SIN is fantastic as well.

Enjoy!

 

[M@rcoPolo]

If possible aim for a bulkhead seat on the flight over and a 'proper' window seat on the flight home.

Bulkheads are blocked on all flights (from SIN I fly onto HAN) - I believe these can only be assigned at the airport or do you think I can call in advance to request it?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Bulkheads are blocked on all flights (from SIN I fly onto HAN) - I believe these can only be assigned at the airport or do you think I can call in advance to request it?

Some of them might be blocked in advance but they can open up, especially closer to departure. Worth checking the seat map at intervals.

 

[boomy]

Bulkheads are blocked on all flights (from SIN I fly onto HAN) - I believe these can only be assigned at the airport or do you think I can call in advance to request it?

It’s a recent “enhancement” since SQ updated their system.
Second bulkhead row in J used to be available even when flights were just reserved (not yet ticketed). SQ removed that option first and soon after blocked bulkhead all together.

 

[M@rcoPolo]

It’s a recent “enhancement” since SQ updated their system.
Second bulkhead row in J used to be available even when flights were just reserved (not yet ticketed). SQ removed that option first and soon after blocked bulkhead all together.

Got it - I read somewhere else they release them 48hrs before take-off, or else I'll try my luck at the airport check-in

 

[boomy]

Got it - I read somewhere else they release them 48hrs before take-off, or else I'll try my luck at the airport check-in

Yes that was true for the first row which has been reserved to PPS and then open to plebs T-48. Second bulkhead row used to be open for everyone (at least on 350s). Now it seems SQ has implemented the same policy to all bulkhead rows.

 

[GCflyer]

Yes that was true for the first row which has been reserved to PPS and then open to plebs T-48. Second bulkhead row used to be open for everyone (at least on 350s). Now it seems SQ has implemented the same policy to all bulkhead rows.

They are also available when booking/reserved for those flying with infants due to being the bassinet seats - thankfully our 18 month old came in handy for this!

She didn't care much for the bassinet but enjoyed spreading herself and her sticker books out on the bigger bulkhead seats....

I also have a feeling that it is not T-48 but T-96 when additional seats are released for Asia/Pacific flights - just to help with your alarm timing.