F booking from SIN - Europe everything waitlisted

[SOPOOR]

so whats everyones strategy or approach when looking to book J or F long haul from Aus to Eu

assuming its in between 6-12 months in advance, and youve missed the 356 day release of flights, and its not peak times?

just wondering what are the realistic probablilities of getting an award flight?

 

[LadyC]

Be flexible about dates and ports. Consider Star Alliance airlines. If your points are limited, waitlist a few flights first before booking acceptable flights. Have had mixed results with waitlisting so you need to be prepared to run with what you book.

 

[Pointy Bird]

and book each person on a separate booking. As well as each leg separately. This results in a higher chance of clearing a waitlisted flight, or at least some off the proposed flight.

 

[bbqwer]

My strategy always book as one way ticket, much easier. About 2 months ago I secured 3 J class syd-sin-LHR Depart 18Dec.
And another one way ticket zrh-sin-syd Depart 7Jan.
Only downside is you lose the free stop-over ( if booked as 1 return ticket ).

 

[daft009]

just booked today for 1x FRA to SYD with a ~14hr stopover (by choice) in Suites, at the advantage level though. Includes SQ221 the new suite.
SYD to FRA stays as J though.
Travel dates in June this year.

 

[robtemt]

just booked today for 1x FRA to SYD with a ~14hr stopover (by choice) in Suites, at the advantage level though. Includes SQ221 the new suite.
SYD to FRA stays as J though.
Travel dates in June this year.

At least its J on the way there and F/R on the way back! Doing it the other way was awful (we were so spoiled)

 

[daft009]

Yeah on the way there in J I found saver availability so hard to say no. On the return was standard at 150k, so another 110k got me suites.. Hard to say no

 

[SOPOOR]

Thnaks everyone
Definitely looking at flexible dates but we have a rough period

Looking at suites or first class
And one way too

Quite daunting for a first timer

Points aren't a problem but we don't want to overpay

 

[ishin]

I too am interested in 2 x F/R MEL-LHR mid next year....so looking for a bit of advice on the process....The flights I'm looking for (daytime MEL-SIN) are always Saver waitlist..and the A380 (SIN-LHR) is Saver waitlist...so when I attempt to book do I search MEL-LHR and waitlist for 2 seats??..or do I do search each leg and waitlist 2 on each leg?..i.e which option may yield the better outcome...and does anyone have any idea of when the 380's SIN-LHR are out of service yet?...much appreciated....Ishin

 

[travelislife]

Thnaks everyone
Definitely looking at flexible dates but we have a rough period

Looking at suites or first class
And one way too

Quite daunting for a first timer

Points aren't a problem but we don't want to overpay

Wait list the F seats you want. Then book confirmed J if you can. Then you can lock in your plans.

 

[dsotm]

I'm waitlisted for 2 x PAX in September fro Suites for CDG-MEL. I can get confirmed J tickets on the this route for the same points as Saver Suites. If I take the confirmed J's I'll have just a few points left. If the wait-listed Suites come through, can I cancel the J tickets and re-use those points for the Suites?

 

[travelislife]

I'm waitlisted for 2 x PAX in September fro Suites for CDG-MEL. I can get confirmed J tickets on the this route for the same points as Saver Suites. If I take the confirmed J's I'll have just a few points left. If the wait-listed Suites come through, can I cancel the J tickets and re-use those points for the Suites?

Yes.

 

[dsotm]

Yes.

Thanks! Do the points re-credit to my account quickly?

 

[travelislife]

Thanks! Do the points re-credit to my account quickly?

Just call them when the waitlist comes through and they will do the whole thing on the phone in one hit.

 

[dsotm]

Just call them when the waitlist comes through and they will do the whole thing on the phone in one hit.

Many thanks! Will move on this now.

 

[dsotm]

Many thanks! Will move on this now.

Booked a saver wait-list tonight for J from CDG to MEL and got availability confirmation back within 30secs. Hope Suites wait-list comes through, but at least know we can return home in comfort. Thanks for all the posts.