Gifting SQ points

[jb747]

I've got a bunch of SQ points that I can't see being used any time soon. Is there any way of gifting them to a friend who lives in Singapore? Not family, just someone who has more chance to use them than me.

 

[serfty]

You can't gift them, but you may be able to make them a "nominee".

There's a more information here:

Able to Transfer KrisFlyer Points to Family Member

I had a quick search but didn't come up with a definitive answer to this. As a QFF, we can transfer points to family and friends. Do SG offer the same? I have about 50k and I don't use SG all that often.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[jb747]

Thanks. I'll see if I can do anything with that.

 

[daft009]

you could also convert them to golden circle shangrila points or book a hotel room using SQ vrooms

 

[jb747]

Might just buy something in their shop, and gift that. Too many to abandon, and not enough to use.

 

[dajop]

How long do you have? VA2 is supposedly negotiating the re-opening of the KrisFlyer<->Velocity transfers, so that could be an option if it eventuates in time.

 

[squeeze72]

Jumping on this thread to ask if the points were gifted would their expiry change?

We were doing a RTW J class which obviously hasn't happened so have points due to expire early next year. It I gifted them to hubby would that prolong them?

 

[serfty]

Jumping on this thread to ask if the points were gifted would their expiry change?...

It I gifted them to hubby would that prolong them?

As indicated, krysflyer points cannot be gifted (as in, moved to another's Krysflyer account).

They can be used to book flights for a nominee,.

With that the expiry does not change - if a booking for a nominee is cancelled and the points used for that booking would have expired then those points are gone.

We were doing a RTW J class which obviously hasn't happened so have points due to expire early next year.

Have the ATW booking been cancelled and the points refunded? If so, they may have been extended.

See here:

GOOD NEWS! Krisflyer Miles to be extended until 2023 [previously April 2022]

Got an email from Krisflyer. "KRISFLYER MILES TO BE FURTHER EXTENDED, AND WILL ONLY EXPIRE STARTING FROM APRIL 2022 You have KrisFlyer miles that will be expiring between July 2021 and March 2022. In view of restricted travel opportunities globally, we will be extending the validity period of...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[jb747]

How long do you have? VA2 is supposedly negotiating the re-opening of the KrisFlyer<->Velocity transfers, so that could be an option if it eventuates in time.

Without wanting to be harsh...but why would I want to fly on Virgin?

 

[serfty]

Without wanting to be harsh...but why would I want to fly on Virgin?

They had a pretty good 77W/A330 business product, but no more. They are quite ok for a 737 Domestic hop in Business.

However, you do not have to fly on Virgin - Velocity points can be used on other airlines including Etihad.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Without wanting to be harsh...but why would I want to fly on Virgin?

Transfer to Velocity, use to redeem on SQ/EY/AC/VS. Velocity points don't expire as long as the account has activity within 18 months, SQ is grinchy by comparison.

I'm sure you have legacy benefits to keep you going relatively risk-free domestically so I can understand that side of things

 

[motlking]

you could also convert them to golden circle shangrila points or book a hotel room using SQ vrooms

wondering if you could convert to golden circle points and gift them that way?