SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

[Bazzi]

Hmmm, was debating whether to BTC next Mon SIN DXB F or go with the flow with what is offered, but after Pushka's pic think I might be choosing the Confit of Duck from BTC.

 

[Pushka]

Hmmm, was debating whether to BTC next Mon SIN DXB F or go with the flow with what is offered, but after Pushka's pic think I might be choosing the Confit of Duck from BTC.

We werent able to BTC. It was down for maintenance when we had internet access.
Just realised - this 'food' was a special creation too.
Had a special note on the menu.

 

[dajop]

BTC isn't available ex-FCO anyway... Although would be for the SIN-ADL flight.

 

[wchiri]

My seared cod from BTC SIN-CDG was practically raw. Complained via SQ website and received 15,000 Krisflyer points for the inconvenience.

 

[infinity]

Hmmm, was debating whether to BTC next Mon SIN DXB F or go with the flow with what is offered, but after Pushka's pic think I might be choosing the Confit of Duck from BTC.

I had the Confit of Duck out of CDG recently in suites
Was delicious

 

[cove]

We have not been doing BTC as we are happy with the menus. We are heading for Perth today and we enjoyed our Suites. We used two each with one for dining,movies and reading and the other made up as a bedroom.

 

[Bazzi]

I had the Confit of Duck out of CDG recently in suites
Was delicious

Sold! Will leave it to what is on offer SYD SIN on Sunday and do BTC Mon SIN DXB.

 

[Kangol]

Not sure if this is in the right thread, but does SQ status potentially impact a member's access to award availability?
Similar to on QFF, WPs potentially have access to award seats that those of a lower status may not have.

Also for a *A one way saver award booking, can you get a stopover for the US$100 fee?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Status will help with Waitlist Bookings - NFI with *A as never made any

 

[Kangol]

Thanks. When searching for awards, if Saver is "not available" with Standard and Full being available for the same flight, does that mean they will never release any saver seats for said flight(s)?
In particular I'm looking at FRA-xSIN-SYD.
The FRA-SIN on the A380 (SQ25) is available to waitlist, but the 773 (SQ325) is "not available".
The three other options connecting from SQ25 (ie connecting to the SIN-SYD on SQ231, 211 and 221) are available to waitlist.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Basically YES - if it shoes 'Not Available' IME it stays that way - forget it and concentrate your efforts elsewhere on what is showing 'Waitlist' - no guarantees but there is a chance a seat will become available closer to date dependant obviously on loadings.

My advice is play around with dates and schedules - if you find something workable then go with it - we all want security mostly - waitlist what might be more desirable and if it frees up cancel original and ticket new one - just be aware you must have sufficient pts to add a 'Waitlist'.

 

[Kangol]

Thanks. My schedule is kinda tight but I am aware of being flexible to cater for award availability.

I know all about married segments and whatnot, but just searching the whole FRA-xSIN-SYD itinerary comes up at "waitlist", however when I search the FRA-SIN and SIN-SYD legs individually, the FRA-SIN is waitlist and SIN-SYD is available (at saver level). I went to EF and the FRA-SIN is R4 F4 A4. The seatmap shows one seat allocated, 3F, FWIW.

My potential problem is, if the FRA-SIN waitlist does not come through (I know there are no guarantees), what happens to the SIN-SYD leg? Assuming I waitlist today - will the SIN-SYD leg be confirmed? Even if so, if I can't get the FRA-SIN leg, then will they just refund the entire ticket?

The other spanner in the works is that I'll probably need to book a DBV-FRA connection on OU (Croatia Airlines) on the same ticket.. the 15% discount I'm not too bothered with, so it looks like I'll have to book via the call centre.

 

[diningdecadence]

you're looking at a leg of probably the toughest redemption on SQ - JFK-FRA-SIN. to me, it appears to be like trying to get SYD-LAX on QF F - the holy grail of FF redemptions.

 

[legroom]

Just flew SQ J Rome to Singapore. Was clearly expecting too much. While service was quick, no amenities kit - slippers, mask and socks in three separate bags. Flat bed was good but the usual seat had very limited foot rest incline (30 degrees or so) and poor back recline.
Meal service was prompt - promising satay starter but downhill thereafter. The main meal of lamb was inedible, slimy even, smelt bad with hard potatoes. I was actually waiting for people to start feeling unwell on this 12 hour flight.
What has happened with SQ? No longer the benchmark or maybe Rome is a poor leg?

Once, I returned my main meal - a French dish departing Paris - as it was like tasting brine.

Oh, that was in Suite too !

My rule of thumb - ordering point-of-departure dish for a better experience - was breached on that occasion.

Can't win all the time, it seems.

Forgot the name of the dish now, sorry.

Thanks. My schedule is kinda tight but I am aware of being flexible to cater for award availability.

I know all about married segments and whatnot, but just searching the whole FRA-xSIN-SYD itinerary comes up at "waitlist", however when I search the FRA-SIN and SIN-SYD legs individually, the FRA-SIN is waitlist and SIN-SYD is available (at saver level). I went to EF and the FRA-SIN is R4 F4 A4. The seatmap shows one seat allocated, 3F, FWIW.

My potential problem is, if the FRA-SIN waitlist does not come through (I know there are no guarantees), what happens to the SIN-SYD leg? Assuming I waitlist today - will the SIN-SYD leg be confirmed? Even if so, if I can't get the FRA-SIN leg, then will they just refund the entire ticket?

The other spanner in the works is that I'll probably need to book a DBV-FRA connection on OU (Croatia Airlines) on the same ticket.. the 15% discount I'm not too bothered with, so it looks like I'll have to book via the call centre.

You would have a better than even chance to have a refund without any cancellation fee.

Happened to me once, but I can't say there is a rule somewhere so caveat emptor applies.

you're looking at a leg of probably the toughest redemption on SQ - JFK-FRA-SIN. to me, it appears to be like trying to get SYD-LAX on QF F - the holy grail of FF redemptions.

Amen to that !

 

[Kangol]

You would have a better than even chance to have a refund without any cancellation fee.

Happened to me once, but I can't say there is a rule somewhere so caveat emptor applies.

Thanks, so what actually happened to you? The first segment of your waitlisted multi segment ticket did not clear and you got a full refund? What was the routing?

I could do this, will probably use WP benefits to request a QF2 or similar F award to hedge my bets...

Totally forgot about the JFK-FRA leg

 

[legroom]

Thanks, so what actually happened to you? The first segment of your waitlisted multi segment ticket did not clear and you got a full refund? What was the routing?

I could do this, will probably use WP benefits to request a QF2 or similar F award to hedge my bets...

Totally forgot about the JFK-FRA leg

My confirmed SYD SIN FRA was (schedule) changed by SQ to become waitlisted SYD SIN and confirmed SIN FRA.

The waitlisting never cleared despite emails & phone calls (and some "revenue" threat). In the end, I gave up and used my CX revenue ticket instead.

SQ refunded everything - with apologies & no fee.

Slightly different from waitlisting from day one, I know but ... it's possible.

The downside is without waitlisting, one would have zero chance. The cancellation fee is minimal in any case.

 

[get me outta here]

When I read these comments, I notice that people tend not to mention timing ie, are we talking 1 week, 1 month or 10 months in advance, or does it not make any difference?

I have no status, but am looking 10-11 months out, so if I put in a WL (first) and a confirmed flight on the same date is there a better chance that the WL will clear as it's so far out?

 

[Kangol]

My confirmed SYD SIN FRA was (schedule) changed by SQ to become waitlisted SYD SIN and confirmed SIN FRA.

The waitlisting never cleared despite emails & phone calls (and some "revenue" threat). In the end, I gave up and used my CX revenue ticket instead.

SQ refunded everything - with apologies & no fee.

Slightly different from waitlisting from day one, I know but ... it's possible.

The downside is without waitlisting, one would have zero chance. The cancellation fee is minimal in any case.

Wow. I'm surprised you didn't receive any more recompense!
I'm looking at 10-11 months out for my dates.

With your booking, how do you know if each leg is waitlisted or confirmed? Does it just tell you when you log in to MMB (I've never flown SQ before so I have no idea how their system works)?

 

[legroom]

Wow. I'm surprised you didn't receive any more recompense!
I'm looking at 10-11 months out for my dates.

With your booking, how do you know if each leg is waitlisted or confirmed? Does it just tell you when you log in to MMB (I've never flown SQ before so I have no idea how their system works)?

That's correct. The MMB tells you that the waitlisted segment remains ... waitlisted (with no confirmed ticket).

Trust me, I wrote emails to nearly everyone in Oz & Singapore with nothing except "We are so sorry" in return.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Currently on 228 at 35K ft - great crew - Krug is cold - penegal you read me?

SKL J in MEL wowed me - they are serving mini hot dogs in J lounge - WOW - you need to make your own but what a buzz.

Staff in lounge told me been there 2 weeks and pax just love them - 'little boys' served in mini rolls - OMG what a simple enjoyable experience and what a simple surprise.

I said to staff I have it had a Hot Dog in years - staff said 'That is what everybody says'!