What is your opinion if there are changes in PPS Club?

[zvezda]

The temptation to fly other carriers in preference to SQ will not, for me, depend so much on FF program considerations. For me, the temptation to fly other carriers will depend more on who is flying the 787 to where I want to go. I think SQ's biggest mistake in the last decade was vacillating over the 787 and letting three years' of delivery slots slip away. I suspect a lot of my transpacific travel will be on NH.

[StarG]

There are frequent individual travellers,
And there are also in-frequent business travellers.

Both of the above should also be treasured and cherished. Can SQ/PPS balanced this two types of travellers to maintain loyalty and enhanced profitablity?

Seems like the focus on business travellers is currently much heavier than on individual travellers.

I also feel current profitability matters much more than appreciating customers' (long term) loyalty.

[zvezda]

I also feel current profitability matters much more than appreciating customers' (long term) loyalty.

Recognition and reinforcement of the loyalty of high-revenue customers is a good strategy for maximizing profits.

[SuperFlyBoy]

The only PPS benefits that are at all useful to me are:
- clearing waitlists
- access to the F SKL with a C ticket

If SQ change the rules in such a way that I stop qualifying, I'll book fewer flights with SQ, but life will go on. I won't go out of my way to avoid SQ.

Actually, I'll just fly LH in F, upgrading from biz with as many SWU's I can muster - their service recently was very much up to par!!

[Singapore_Air]

For me, the temptation to fly other carriers will depend more on who is flying the 787 to where I want to go.

Why the 787 may I ask? Cabin pressure?

[9V-JKL]

Why the 787 may I ask? Cabin pressure?

787's cabin pressure will be 6,000ft vs 8,000ft for current planes

Humidity will also be higher, not sure how much though

[zvezda]

Why the 787 may I ask? Cabin pressure?

Cabin pressure, humidity, filtration, dispatch reliability, speed. I'd much rather be in a 787 than in a 777. I make a little effort to avoid quads due to the dispatch reliability.

[CGK]

Recognition and reinforcement of the loyalty of high-revenue customers is a good strategy for maximizing profits.

No wonder SQ doesn't love me. I am not one of SQ high-revenue customers.

[ericb288]

If I were to take a punt, any changes taking place should not happen anytime before the A380s are operational.

My personal prediction is that with the latest KF changes, SQ will sit through waiting for the (rest of the) 300ERs and the A380s to take to the skies, and with the increased fare structure (already started with the 300ER), and see how the J and F class market reacts. This could possibly solve the "problem" for SQ, and they don't need to take drastic actions to revamp the PPS system.

Well, one way or another, we will definitely be paying more and more to keep that PPS tag on our bags and that sticker on our BPs!

[jhm]

My PPS Club card expiration date: 31 December 2007
I will certainly miss you

Is this a hint of things to come ?

[CGK]

Is this a hint of things to come ?

I am shy, naive, and innocent.

[I-FLY]

Plse dont change, thats really sad...

[gunship]

I highly suspect that the next change in PPS qualification will be radical. Somehow, I have a bad feeling that the qualification criteria will be tighten and PPS will be even more exculsive. I certainly hope I am wrong but looking at the way SIA managed the recent change in KrisFlyer redemption, it is highly likely.

PS: Zvezda, the perk of getting access to F SKL with C ticket ; my opinion is that this perk may be revoked.

[yvrcnx]

There is so much guessing that leaves everybody anxious around here.
Is there actually a date or time of year targeted when this new rules or changes will be substantiated?
I think the sooner the better so we can all make changes in the way we travel if necessary, as some already have, and move on with our lifes.

I am just thinking what would be the worst case scenario that would actually make me give up PPS; the worst I can think of would be a dramatic increase in PPS sectors for re-qualificiation or a dramatic decrease in sectors earned per flight with the same qualification level.
Dramatic to me would be 10+.
From what I have been reading here it seems that that is quite likely, seeing that even CGK is thinking of saying "good-bye and I'll miss you" to PPS at the end of 2007.

[John3:16]

I am just thinking what would be the worst case scenario that would actually make me give up PPS; the worst I can think of would be a dramatic increase in PPS sectors for re-qualificiation or a dramatic decrease in sectors earned per flight with the same qualification level.
Dramatic to me would be 10+.
From what I have been reading here it seems that that is quite likely, seeing that even CGK is thinking of saying "good-bye and I'll miss you" to PPS at the end of 2007.[/QUOTE]

I agree 10 or more sectors would be a heavy burden for FF esp. those who pay for PPS out of their own pocket

I was hoping an extra 5 (seems reasonable) if going to raise at all.

Perhaps its worth trying to requalify early so not to get blasted when the sectors and miles go up...anyone close to LPPS, perhaps worth getting there now before it goes up (but then again, perhaps SQ might even get those qualified for LPPS to requalify under new requirements)

Anyway...safe travelling