VA and SQ Alliance Final Approval

[elemist]

They're preparing for it - i noticed Singapore is now a destination when departing from Perth. No flights available on any of the random days i've picked from next year but.

 

[Atom]

Has anyone who's flown SQ since being able to earn velocity points received their velocity points yet? I flew with them last week so was wondering how long it takes for the points and status credits to post.

 

[rlarosa]

I flew with them a couple of times after Christmas but haven't recieved the point yet. I believe it can take up to three weeks so I'm not too worried yet.

Everything with the new alliance worked fine - priority boarding, access to lounges (SilverKris in LHR and the Gold Lounge in SIN - not great but better than nothing!), and additional luggage allowance.

 

[hummel]

Can I use Krisflyer points to buy a domestic VA fare (eg BNE-MEL)? If so, how do I book that?

Did anyone answer thise? I've got a few spare miles in my KF account but none in my velocity. Wanting to book MEL-SYD in business useing KF miles but not sure how to go about it.

 

[bcworld]

Did anyone answer thise? I've got a few spare miles in my KF account but none in my velocity. Wanting to book MEL-SYD in business useing KF miles but not sure how to go about it.

http://www.singaporeair.com/pdf/ppsclub_krisflyer/charts/virgin-aust-award-dec11-short-haul.pdf

Note that: "Redemption for travel in Premium Economy and Business are not available."

 

[Comoman]

I am confused.

Perth - Sin return on QF is 50,000 points + taxes
Perth - Sin ONE WAY on DJ is 60,000 + taxes

Surely this isn't correct??

 

[markis10]

I am confused.

Perth - Sin return on QF is 50,000 points + taxes
Perth - Sin ONE WAY on DJ is 60,000 + taxes

Surely this isn't correct??

Whats confusing, different earn often means different burn!

 

[Comoman]

For example:

Perth - coughet (1 hour past Singapore) 23,900 points + $78 taxes one way.

 

[The Rok]

For example:

Perth - coughet (1 hour past Singapore) 23,900 points + $78 taxes one way.

Perth to coughet is DJ metal in a 737. Perth to Singapore is SQ metal on an A330.

 

[bcworld]

Perth to coughet is DJ metal in a 737. Perth to Singapore is SQ metal on an A330.

Per - sin on SQ is 30,000 points anyway so I'm not sure where 60k one way is coming from.

Its a bit more than Per - KUL on MH which would be 23,900.

 

[Comoman]

Virgin website states clearly one way:

To calculate the number of Points required to redeem for a one-way flight*, select the origin and destination below.
Select Trip:


Perth to Singapore*

Cabin Class:

Points + Pay

Economy
60,000 + Taxes[SUP]#[/SUP]

Premium Economy
120,000 + Taxes[SUP]#[/SUP]

Business
From 170,000 + Taxes[SUP]#[/SUP]

Economy
Prices vary depending on fare availability. Book now for further information

 

[The Rok]

Per - sin on SQ is 30,000 points anyway so I'm not sure where 60k one way is coming from.

Its a bit more than Per - KUL on MH which would be 23,900.

Dunno, I didn't post it.

 

[bcworld]

Um, thanks for that...I'll read it all later.

I think the wording is wrong...consult the points tables:

Points Tables | Velocity Frequent Flyer

For the table containing SQ ex PER:

[TABLE="width: 100%, align: center"]
[TR]
[TH="class: first, width: 100"]

One-Way Miles​

[/TH]
[TH]

Economy​

[/TH]
[TH]

Business​

[/TH]
[TH]

First​

[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]

0-600​

[/TD]
[TD]

10,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

17,500​

[/TD]
[TD]

25,000​

[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]

601-1,200​

[/TD]
[TD]

12,500​

[/TD]
[TD]

25,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

40,000​

[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]

1,201-2,400​

[/TD]
[TD]

20,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

40,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

55,000​

[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]

2,401-3,600​

[/TD]
[TD]

30,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

60,000​

[/TD]
[TD]

85,000​

[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

OR...one way is priced the same as return??

 

[hummel]

http://www.singaporeair.com/pdf/ppsclub_krisflyer/charts/virgin-aust-award-dec11-short-haul.pdf

Note that: "Redemption for travel in Premium Economy and Business are not available."

Ahh thanks mate, a real shame its not available for business redemption thought. I was only wanting to travel business for the extra baggage allowance :idea:

 

[flycop]

Does anyone know when SQ/VA will commence selling their codeshare flights?

Any news on what destinations the codeshare flights will be on?