SQ Tips, Trips and Tales

[marcojim]

Hi everyone,

First time flying SQ as a VA Gold. Flying in Y. Was told at MEL that I could only use the Y check in — is this true as I thought VA gold had priority check in as a benefit with SQ?

 

[MathNerd]

Hi everyone,

First time flying SQ as a VA Gold. Flying in Y. Was told at MEL that I could only use the Y check in — is this true as I thought VA gold had priority check in as a benefit with SQ?

From VA Gold's website, it does appear that Priority Check-in is a benefit with SQ. Were they adamant you had to line up back in the Y queue? What about lounge access? Could you at least access the SKL?

 

[marcojim]

From VA Gold's website, it does appear that Priority Check-in is a benefit with SQ. Were they adamant you had to line up back in the Y queue? What about lounge access? Could you at least access the SKL?
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From VA Gold's website, it does appear that Priority Check-in is a benefit with SQ. Were they adamant you had to line up back in the Y queue? What about lounge access? Could you at least access the SKL?
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No problems with lounge access. The person at check in just mentioned that I should’ve gone to economy but that she would be nice and check me in anyway

 

[jase05]

No problems with lounge access. The person at check in just mentioned that I should’ve gone to economy but that she would be nice and check me in anyway

Priority check in is a advertised benefit, the check in agent was wrong

 

[hachoo]

The ADL-SIN-ADL flights SQ278 and SQ279 changes from regional A350 to 787-10 next year. From what I understand the seats are identical to the A350 regional. I assume the bulkhead seats remain the best seats to aim for on the 787-10?

The narrower seats in economy with the aircraft change may be a topic of discussion down the line.

 

[jase05]

The narrower seats in economy with the aircraft change may be a topic of discussion down the line.

Only 0.5cm isn’t it?
In J though the 787 seats are 2cm wider though
Interestingly I try to chose 16A and 17A on the A350 ex ADL and have done this time too and the seats have stuck over to the 787 where 16A has no window so best b selecting new seats

 

[luckypierre]

Only 0.5cm isn’t it?
In J though the 787 seats are 2cm wider though
Interestingly I try to chose 16A and 17A on the A350 ex ADL and have done this time too and the seats have stuck over to the 787 where 16A has no window so best b selecting new seats

Similar thinking we’ve chosen 12A and 15A on the 787 ex ADL

 

[hachoo]

Only 0.5cm isn’t it?

in inches.

Will have to see what 787-1000 arrives as the A350 used on the Adelaide route is quite new. The physical seat itself should be similar age and design. Should also mention differences in cabin dimensions, pressure and noise as the are different in those aspects too.

 

[Mr H]

Generally speaking I loathe the 787 as the cabin crew can shut and lock all the windows. That outweighs anything good about the plane.

 

[babs13]

Great informative thread. the knowledge contained within is brilliant. It is has been a few years since I have flown Singapore airlines however with a pile of KrisFlyer miles expiring I have been booking a few upcoming trips. Now fortunately have a managed to find a couple of first saver redemptions.
nNw my question is in relation to sq228 and first suites looking at the booking engine it appears 3/6 seats are still available to purchase, if I was to turn up earlier to the airport in Melbourne would I have any chance in getting onto sq228 in suites?
In the past I have done this in business class with SQ on redemptions a few years ago but looking for the wisdom of this forum?
Overall not super stressed as first is first but would be extra fun to fly the a380

 

[N860CR]

Finally a few new options for BTC out of Sydney. Inflight menu remains the same. That duck has well and truly seen its day!

 

[I love to travel]

Somewhat worrying book Lufthansa First class award via KrisFlyer a few days before departure. E ticket says F class but Sia website now says economy O class. Lufthansa website shows First class still. Anyone experienced anything similar?

 

[Mr H]

Somewhat worrying book Lufthansa First class award via KrisFlyer a few days before departure. E ticket says F class but Sia website now says economy O class. Lufthansa website shows First class still. Anyone experienced anything similar?

Yes, it is a known anomaly. Star alliance first class awards are Class O, and on some print outs this shows as economy. I got into an argument with an OZ check in queue dragon in ICN who did not want to let me use the F check in because my print out said economy. I argued and she got quite animated. I just moved around her as she was smaller than me, and showed her my F boarding pass as I left.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Somewhat worrying book Lufthansa First class award via KrisFlyer a few days before departure. E ticket says F class but Sia website now says economy O class. Lufthansa website shows First class still. Anyone experienced anything similar?

I have an Aeroplan award booked… using manage booking on various star partners to choose seats some of the flights show as ‘economy’. It’s just the booking codes and how different sites read them. The manage booking function on the operating airline is what counts. As Mr H says, O is the F class award bucket for star. You’re good to go!

 

[N860CR]

How strict are they with the 3 hour checkin at SYD? I’m on the late flight (18:05) and will be there at about 2. Would rather wait in the lounge than outside

 

[Kangol]

Finally a few new options for BTC out of Sydney. Inflight menu remains the same. That duck has well and truly seen its day! View attachment 339969View attachment 339970

Just checked F BTC options out of MEL - no change.

 

[daft009]

How strict are they with the 3 hour checkin at SYD? I’m on the late flight (18:05) and will be there at about 2. Would rather wait in the lounge than outside

2ish is fine. We did that last month

 

[kyle]

A reminder to use your Changi e-vouchers in your app as the expiry date of 5 September 2023 is coming up. I used $40 worth at TWG airside on the way back.

 

[LostRedditor]

If someone wants to book a holiday for me and my wife and child (3 seats) does the person require three redemption nominee slots to be filled? Or is it one slot for the booking?

 

[mel-world]

If someone wants to book a holiday for me and my wife and child (3 seats) does the person require three redemption nominee slots to be filled? Or is it one slot for the booking?

I've no experience but I would think so. All tickets are seperate bookings for three seperate nominees.