which would you choose?

[n7of9]

Hi guys, I usually fly J via upgrade on Velocity points. With SYD-AUH disappearing, I need to figure out new routes to get about

I want to go to Egypt next year. I am thinking of flying SQ SYD-SIN, SQ SIN-DXB, then Etihad AUH-CAI

1. If SQ shows Saver Reward seats available, will the same be available for upgrade?

2. If you could only choose 1, would you fly F SYD-SIN or F SIN-DXB?

3. In either F or J, should I choose 777 or A380?

Thanks

 

[Mattg]

To answer your questions,

1. Yes, upgrade availability is the same as award availability with Singapore Airlines. But it's generally much better value to book the award seats outright as you have to book "Flex" fares in order to upgrade, and upgrades are only one-class (i.e. Economy to Premium Economy, etc.)

2. Probably SYD-SIN as it's slightly longer, but much of a muchness really.

3. A380.

Have you considered flying SYD-PER-AUH on VA (and presumably onwards on EY)? You'd get Virgin's A330 product the whole way, which in J is very good.

 

[n7of9]

you have to book "Flex" fares in order to upgrade

does that include Y+ and J? Would a 'Business Saver' not be upgradable? The 'i' info button on the flight selection page says it is, would there be restrictions I would need to be aware of?

But thank you, I am aware SQ Reward flights are only around 50% more than upgrades, but I need to purchase seats to retain Status. I'm quite excited at the prospect of experiencing all of SQ J, F and Suites for the first time on the one trip

VA11 and VA12 to AUH won't have Y+ which means less SC if purchasing Y to upgrade...my 1 overseas and few domestic yearly flights won't make Gold re-qual (or Plat every second year) if I start purchasing Y...bummer