With the recent changes to earning Status Credits on VA‑marketed flights — including the 50% cap on partner airlines — it looks like I now need to book my Singapore Airlines flights to Asia through Virgin Australia to retain Platinum.
When doing that, I can only choose Flex or Business fares (when available) on the VA website.
I’m trying to understand what’s actually possible once the booking is made. If anyone has booked a VA‑marketed, SQ‑operated Flex fare and then used the SQ booking reference on Singapore Airlines website:
When doing that, I can only choose Flex or Business fares (when available) on the VA website.
I’m trying to understand what’s actually possible once the booking is made. If anyone has booked a VA‑marketed, SQ‑operated Flex fare and then used the SQ booking reference on Singapore Airlines website:
- Were you able to select Economy seats with extra legroom on Singapore Airlines and pay for them directly with a credit card?
- Were you able to upgrade to Premium Economy through Singapore Airlines, select a seat, and pay the fare difference with a credit card?
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