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Effective 01AUG09 I've just checked in my CRS and the A380 shows both R and F inventory. There is no 'A' class immediately available however it does let you waitlist in A.
Finally!!
Finally!!
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It also means suites are available for "Full" redemption (if you so wanted it)
Just checked
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Also, the premium for Suites has been removed for all routes! Pity those who shelled out the additional thousand earlier on the Hong Kong sector.
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Clueless Managment
So, in addition to having pizzed off longtime loyal customers with the initial policy, they now want to pizz off everyone who ever paid a premium for having flown R to date. And additionally pizz off future customers who pay R then discover they could have paid F (But without the enhanced benefit of TPR access and an extremely valuable Suites luggage tag?!!)?Originally posted by wdranne View PostAlso, the premium for Suites has been removed for all routes! Pity those who shelled out the additional thousand earlier on the Hong Kong sector.
Remaining issue now is only the high F/J premium over other quality carriers BUT the F marketing challenge would now have been less of a problem except that, unfortunately, other carriers remain much better value for money in Whalejet F (EK showers, limos, direct boarding from lounge, better food and wines both onboard and in lounges etc) Dragging SQ Management towards a winning business strategy which shows some marketing finesse and sensitivity towards customer loyalty remains like pulling teeth.
This SQ Management team seem to be absolutely clueless?Last edited by flymeroundthemoon; 27 July 2009, 10:14 PM.Round the Moon. And BackComment
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It just proves that overall Suites as been a failure...as I've said before QF tried exactly the same tactic when they first launched the A380 on the MEL/SYD - LAX - they only released R inventory for the new F product - it lasted exactly 1 week - first they opened F, then A and then redemption seats. They did the same for the SYD-SIN-LHR in Jan this year - once again it didn;t last. I was actually on QF's inaugural A380 SYD-SIN in F class redemption.Comment
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I wonder, now that Suites are available in F inventory, if one would still accrue 300% of miles. (And still get the current Raffles Hotel deal.)Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostIt also means suites are available for "Full" redemption (if you so wanted it)
Just checked
If yes, it's a disincentive to go F on 77W or 77A.Last edited by SQJunkie; 27 July 2009, 09:03 PM.F all the way. Settle for J. Usually whY. Sigh.Comment
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Suites are now available for redemption on A380 at insane mileage on "FULL" awards!!
SIN-HKG-SIN: 256000miles
SIN-NRT-SIN: 476000miles
SIN-SYD-SIN: 586000miles
SIN-CDG-SIN: 912000miles
SIN-LHR-SIN: 972000miles
All figures before 15% (or 25% discount till 15/9) for online redemption.
50% miles required for 1 way redemption.
The question is...y KrisFlyer does not make the announcement that Suites are now available for redemption?Comment
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Basically, there just isn't enough people willing to pay for the hefty premium to fly suites over F. Just re-check my existing booking, the JKT -> SIN -> Tokyo round trip if Suite class is now going for much more reasonable USD4K instead of the crazy USD8K when I last checked. Now tempted to upgrade
It's an overnight flight so at least I get to sleep better. Too bad they don't have my prefered B777-300ER.
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R/F
Is it also true that after this change in policy, SQ/F will now be called "A Class below Suites"?
;-)Last edited by flymeroundthemoon; 27 July 2009, 09:40 PM.Round the Moon. And BackComment
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Yo-ho-ho!
I have nothing more to say other than my longstanding signature line...
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83,200 miles when used with a 35% discount on a SIN-HKG one-way on the 388... PPS customers may now rejoice!
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Good news~!
Check through SQ website, the R surcharge have gone
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Yeah, I checked for LHR, NRT & HKG, no more surcharges for Suites...now first class (on 77W or 747) & suites (on A380) costs the same...Comment
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