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SQTalk Elite Silver
Join Date: 30-Jan-2007
Posts: 66
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![]() I recently qualified for Solitaire after a decade or mere PPS-ness. I accumulated about 86k in PPS Value to get there, and while I did get the PPS Rewards at 30 and 40k, I did not get the 60 and 75k ones (nor had I expected to get them). It came as a pleasant surprise that I did get the 60/75k Rewards credited retroactively after qualifying for TPP. This is something SQ did not have to do, so I'm quite pleased with this. Obviously this will no longer be a consideration once the new system kicks in.
I also received my welcome package in the mail with the new cards, luggage tags and spouse card application form. Nothing special there, but the thing that really struck me is that the application for the spouse card has to be mailed physically, and that you even have to affix your own stamp. Seriously, SQ? For domestic Singapore mail? After 250k in PPS Value? It's not the cost of the stamp, obviously, but the hassle of finding a SAM and getting a stamp. I'm not used to that anymore. Anyway, overall I'm pleased with the Rewards and the eagerly anticipating the god-like service levels that await me now. ![]() |
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SQTalk Founder
Join Date: 31-Oct-2006
Programs: SQ TPP25, CX DM, DL P, GA CB, WOH LGLOB, HH D, MB G, Hertz P
Posts: 3,052
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![]() Congratulations WBT for the TPP qualification!
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#3 |
SQTalk Elite Gold
Join Date: 17-Sep-2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: Solitaire PPS Club
Posts: 175
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![]() Congratulations WBT! If all works out, I might be joining you later this year. But really wondering how big of a difference there will be. Would be interested in hearing more from you as you experience the benefits of TPP.
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#4 |
SQTalk Elite Silver
Join Date: 30-Jan-2007
Posts: 66
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![]() Thank you for the congratulations! Getting to TPP has been somewhat arduous, but I'm glad I managed to squeak in under the old system.
I'm not really holding my breath for a massive change in the way I'm treated, but the main benefits I expect to get are:
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#5 |
SQTalk Life Solitaire PPS
Join Date: 27-Jul-2011
Location: Singapore mostly
Posts: 2,681
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![]() And when seats are available, an upgrade to F (if you're in J) when you fly around your birthday. Get a birthday cake, lots of champagne and a homemade birthday card signed by the pilots and FAs of that flight!
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SQTalk Elite Silver
Join Date: 16-Jul-2010
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ TPP
Posts: 51
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#7 |
SQTalk Solitaire PPS
Join Date: 02-Apr-2008
Programs: SQ PPS, BA Gold, LH HON
Posts: 1,330
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![]() The nicest benefit is access to the First Class Wing Check-in. There are more and more flights that have no First Class and the only way to go via the First Class Wing Check-in is to be a TPP.
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#8 |
SQTalk PPS Club
Join Date: 14-Sep-2010
Location: AKL
Programs: SQ TPPS (16), NZ Gold, EK Gold, UA Premier Gold, TG Silver, QF Bronze
Posts: 268
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SQTalk Solitaire PPS
Join Date: 02-Apr-2008
Programs: SQ PPS, BA Gold, LH HON
Posts: 1,330
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#10 |
SQTalk Elite Gold
Join Date: 17-Sep-2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: Solitaire PPS Club
Posts: 175
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![]() If you’re in/ around Orchard I would highly recommend to stop by the SIA office in ION. The friendly SQ rep was able to immediately link our two profiles and my partners’ was instantly upgraded. No need to mail or email the form, you just need both membership cards.
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#11 |
SQTalk Elite Silver
Join Date: 30-Jan-2007
Posts: 66
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![]() As it's been over a year since I qualified for TPP and started this thread, I thought it might be a good time for a brief retrospective. Here are my observations, in no particular order:
I'm still glad I made it under the old system, and my reserve value after one year is already enough to keep me at TPP for a few years. Right now it's pretty easy for me maintain TPP but I would be flying SQ for the most part anyway. So far, so good! |
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#12 |
SQTalk Founder
Join Date: 31-Oct-2006
Programs: SQ TPP25, CX DM, DL P, GA CB, WOH LGLOB, HH D, MB G, Hertz P
Posts: 3,052
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![]() Thanks for summarizing the TPP benefits in a post, WBT.
Your observations are quite consistent with mine. ![]() |
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#13 |
SQTalk Elite Gold
Join Date: 12-Nov-2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 240
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![]() Thanks for the update - I will be qualifying this month so let’s see what awaits.
On the service on-board, I agree it’s to do with the crew. I have had no status and been treated like a king and been PPS for years and had dismal service. One perk is getting the bulkhead seat priority on the A350 and 77W flights out of LAX in J... makes a big difference for me even on last minute flights! |
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