New PPS benefits anounced

[Comoman]

I know that this doesn't affect many people but it's good for PPS members - I would have made Solitaire this year with all the travel I'm doing.

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We are pleased to introduce new enhancements to the PPS Club programme aimed at delivering greater rewards and recognition to our most valued members. These include the introduction of PPS Rewards, a series of milestone travel awards, and the addition of more PPS Club tier benefits.
Introducing the new PPS Rewards From 1 June 2017, you'll be rewarded with the following milestone travel awards for each of the respective PPS Values you earn:
[TABLE="width: 513"][TR][TD]PPS Value earned during membership year (S$)	PPS Reward
30,000	Double KrisFlyer Miles Rewards Receive two vouchers, each of which allows you to earn twice the miles for a single flight segment.
40,000	50,000 KrisFlyer Miles Redemption Discount Enjoy a 50,000 miles discount on your next award flight or one-cabin class redemption upgrade.

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[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Additional PPS Club tier benefits

In addition to your existing PPS Club privileges, you will also enjoy these additional benefits from 1 June 2017:[/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 514"][TR][TD]-[/TD][TD]Non-expiry of miles. Now, your KrisFlyer miles will not expire as long as you remain a PPS Club member.[/TD][TD]
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[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 514"][TR][TD]-[/TD][TD]Priority redemption. You will be given priority to Saver Awards flight availability.[/TD][TD]
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[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 514"][TR][TD]-[/TD][TD]Preferred seating. Enjoy complimentary Preferred Seats when you fly in Premium Economy Class or Economy Class on Singapore Airlines, and Economy Class on SilkAir.[/TD][TD]
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[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE="width: 514"][TR][TD]-[/TD][TD]Priority immigration. Fast track your way through selected airports.[/TD][TD]
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[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Changes to Solitaire PPS Club qualification and requalification criteria

From 1 June 2018, we will also be making adjustments to the qualification and renewal criteria for Solitaire PPS Club membership. Members who accrue S$50, 000 PPS Value in a membership year will qualify into the Solitaire PPS Club. To requalify, members will similarly need to accrue S$50, 000 PPS Value a year. Changes will also be made to the validity period of PPS Reserve Value from 1 June 2018. With this change, it will now be faster for you to qualify into the Solitaire PPS Club.[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
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[/TD][TD="colspan: 2"]For Solitaire PPS Club members who attain Solitaire status before 1 June 2018
(current membership structure)[/TD][TD]For Solitaire PPS Club members who attain Solitaire status on/after 1 June 2018
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[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]PPS Value required for qualification[/TD][TD="colspan: 2"]S$250,000
over a maximum of 5 consecutive years[/TD][TD]S$50,000
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[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]PPS Value required for renewal[/TD][TD="colspan: 2"]S$25,000
in 1 year[/TD][TD]S$50,000
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[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Reserve Value validity period[/TD][TD="colspan: 2"]6 years[/TD][TD]3 years[/TD][TD]
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[/TD][/TR][/TABLE][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]These changes are part of our commitment to continually enhance our PPS Club programme to make it even more rewarding for our most valued members. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to welcome you onboard our flights soon."[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
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[mel-world]

A couple of quick initial comments. Solitaire will be easier to get but harder to retain. A definite incentive to qualify in the next 12 months, if possible. I love the fact that miles will not expire. And there will be Saver redemption priority for PPS members.

 

[dajop]

I think on balance positive moves. Interesting this follows a more LH Miles & More type approach. I do like the non-expiring miles bit.

As a "EGTP" (EG = Elite Gold, in my own right, "TP" = Solitaire Supplementary Card holder") the priority seating benefit is terrific. I went in on June 1 and moved three seat allocations for upcoming flights to exit rows. Reminds me of the good old days when WP's got free access to exit rows over in QF-land.

My only beef is they are still hung up on J/F revenue. OK I get it, J/F provide the cash they need. But when your J fare is 6x the fare for 12x the distance (and 4x the space) compared to your next Y fare .. you wonder which is more profitable?