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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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; 7 April 2014, 01:11 PM.
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Originally posted by jasonahl View PostLast 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?
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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