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SQTalker
Join Date: 09-Sep-2010
Location: Rome, Paris, London, New York, San Francisco, HongKong.
Posts: 29
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![]() Last week wanted to redeem 2 tickets to Bangkok, make a call to SQ Krisflyer, was quoted 25000 air miles plus $168 taxes & surcharges per seat, later search thru the SQ website, there was a fare to BKK at $198 per head including taxes & surcharges, booked thru the website & was billed $394 for 2 tickets. that translate to 25000 air miles only able to offset approximately $28 from the air fare. wondering is it really worth redeeming mile for travel to S.E.Asia, with airlines selling their seats at rock bottom fare?
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SQTalk Solitaire PPS
Join Date: 03-Feb-2008
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: BA Gold, QF Gold, BD Gold, A3*G, VA Platinum, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,380
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![]() There is little point redeeming economy class tickets on any carrier which adds fuel surcharges onto award bookings
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SQTalk PPS Club
Join Date: 30-Oct-2007
Location: SIN/LEJ
Programs: A3*G, BA Silver, EY Silver, LH M&M, KF, IC AMB, SPG Gold, Carlson Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 748
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![]() In general I fully agree, but there are occasional cases where I use miles for an Eco flight. Usually only on CGK or DPS flights when only full fare Eco is available. Redeemed SIN-CGK-SIN last week for 12.75k mls (15% online redemption discount) when the Eco fare was 700 SGD. Needed to be on SQ as another person I'm returning with is also on SQ. Decent value here even if I count out the 139 SGD in tax and YQ I had to pay.
Last edited by demue; 7th April 2014 at 02:11 PM.. |
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SQTalker
Join Date: 15-Apr-2014
Posts: 4
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KUL - CPT Original fare - Rm5.6k/pax/roundtrip Point required - 50k/pax/roundtrip (same like yours!) I redeem 2 tickets online so used 85k points (15% discount for redeem online) Paid airport tax + fuel surcharge - Rm3.5k for 2 pax. Saved: Rm7.7k for 2 pax/roundtrip So don't burn your point for short distance friend, you deserve better option ![]() |
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