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Is there any way I can use my American Express points to upgrade when flying SQ in Economy class?
I am a Kris Flyer member.
I am a Kris Flyer member.
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Sure. Just transfer your Amex points over to SQ KF program. Two things to keep in mind:Originally posted by chrloc View Post
1) Only Y/B/E fares are upgradeable;
2) Double points required when upgrading on A380 or 77W flights.
It just occurred to me that Amex points may or may not be transferable to SQ KF. It depends on the issuing country. Amex has many versions of points based on country. You need to check with your Amex office.Last edited by TerryK; 26 January 2009, 07:36 AM. -
OK, great thanks. It doesnt show on our e-ticket what class we are in. I just sent SQ an e-mail and asked them.Originally posted by TerryK View PostSure. Just transfer your Amex points over to SQ KF program. Two things to keep in mind:
1) Only Y/B/E fares are upgradeable;
2) Double points required when upgrading on A380 or 77W flights.
It just occurred to me that Amex points may or may not be transferable to SQ KF. It depends on the issuing country. Amex has many versions of points based on country. You need to check with your Amex office.
Do you know how many points (AMEX) it would require on a 747 SYD-SIN to go from Economy to Biz?Comment
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In the US Amex transfers to SQ at 1:1Originally posted by chrloc View Post
I think a saver upgrade SYD-SIN is 35000 KF points .Comment
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Amex is pretty generous on points as well and are very quick to transfer to KF (not sure about other cards but the SIngapore based one will credit within 24-48 hours).
If you can get the KF Amex (not sure if available in the US) you can earn even more.Comment
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Most markets served by SQ would have AMEX FF accrual programmes that allow you convert them into KF points.Originally posted by chrloc View Post
As mentioned prior, US and SG based AMEX cards support this - as well as those from AU, which has a 1-to-1 conversion ratio (previously, around 18 months ago, this was around 1.5 to 2 (cannot remember exactly)).
Would you have a "fare basis" on your e-tix? One should be able to work out the class code of your EY fare from this.Comment
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If you are using the AMEX KF Gold, the KF miles should be credited to your acct 48 hours you make yur bill paymentsOriginally posted by Jamiegutz View PostComment
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If you are in Singapore, the Amex Altitude Card has a good $ to mile ratio.
Every SGD1.00 = 1.2 milesComment
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I just found out that we are in V class, grrrrrrrrrrr, so no chance of an upgrade.
I wonder what we should do with all our AMEX points, hotel in SIN for a stop over maybe...Comment
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As I have mentioned, SQ doesn't allow upgrades on lower fares.Originally posted by chrloc View Post You need to upfare to Y/B/E fares before you can request upgrades using miles. Depending on market, the upfare could be reasonable at times. You can call SQ and ask.
There is no possibility to use SQ miles for hotels. You maybe able to use Amex points for hotels directly, but that depends on the program of your issuing country.
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I have just phoned SQ and they said that they cant make any changes since we are in V, they cant upfare us.Originally posted by TerryK View PostAs I have mentioned, SQ doesn't allow upgrades on lower fares. You need to upfare to Y/B/E fares before you can request upgrades using miles. Depending on market, the upfare could be reasonable at times. You can call SQ and ask.
There is no possibility to use SQ miles for hotels. You maybe able to use Amex points for hotels directly, but that depends on the program of your issuing country.Comment
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