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the_dog

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OK, now I have a confirmed return redemption ticket on SQ for Auckland, booked on Saver award tier several months ago. Now I am thinking of changing the date for the SIN-AKL flight, but I still want to keep the return AKL-SIN flight unchanged.

Is it possible to just switch the outgoing flight online without affecting the rest of the booking ?

There is availability for Saver redemption for the outgoing flight that I want to switch to, but when I try to change the booking, it requires me to select a return flight again and there is no more availability for the return flight on Saver, so I can't proceed.

It doesn't seem logical that I cannot switch one leg of a booking without having to rebook the entire itinerary.

Any advice ? TIA
 

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Thanks for the advice, called KF number and explained the situation and they did the manual change for me while I waited. Looks like SQ's redemption system needs some fine tuning.
 

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anyone know what are the changes for getting a confirmation on a wait-listed business saver on a one way ticket flight to Europe all fully redeem by miles ?
 

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Depends on the routes, time of the year,how far out etc.
Probably also depend on your kf level.

Heard that some people only get confirmed two three days before the flight.

Popular routes like LHR n FRA would be a lot harder.

anyone know what are the changes for getting a confirmation on a wait-listed business saver on a one way ticket flight to Europe all fully redeem by miles ?
 

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Depends on the routes, time of the year,how far out etc.
Probably also depend on your kf level.

Heard that some people only get confirmed two three days before the flight.

Popular routes like LHR n FRA would be a lot harder.

Is May-June consider peak period ?
 

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Is May-June consider peak period ?
Should be peak season since it's summer, plus our local school holiday.
First time using my KF to redeem flights as well, booking SG - CPH in Biz and AMS - SG in Eco for Dec this year, both ways I'm on waitlist.
 

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If travelling with family, it is a big no no for getting confirmation just a few days the departure date.

Depends on the routes, time of the year,how far out etc.
Probably also depend on your kf level.

Heard that some people only get confirmed two three days before the flight.

Popular routes like LHR n FRA would be a lot harder.
 

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Depends on the routes, time of the year,how far out etc.
Probably also depend on your kf level.

Heard that some people only get confirmed two three days before the flight.

Popular routes like LHR n FRA would be a lot harder.

Only get confirmed two three days before the flight?
Thought most ppl would book another flight before that.
 

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Redemption is based on zone and there is big difference within a zone. Silkair sin-Kul biz class costs 14875 miles and $80 plus tax. Sq biz class one way to Bali costs the same amount but flight time is 3 times longer and on a bigger aircraft. Who would want to redeem biz class tickets to Malaysia on silkair?
 

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Redemption is based on zone and there is big difference within a zone. Silkair sin-Kul biz class costs 14875 miles and $80 plus tax. Sq biz class one way to Bali costs the same amount but flight time is 3 times longer and on a bigger aircraft. Who would want to redeem biz class tickets to Malaysia on silkair?

The $80 plus tax is enough for travelling with MAS or budgets airlines already.
 

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Guys, when you're first on the waitlist, how long is the waiting period before KF inform you that the flight is available for booking?
Spoke to their CSO, both way trips I'm first in line, but unable to tell me the estimated waiting time.
 

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Guys, when you're first on the waitlist, how long is the waiting period before KF inform you that the flight is available for booking?
Spoke to their CSO, both way trips I'm first in line, but unable to tell me the estimated waiting time.

Haven't had the experience yet. I heard waitlisting do not need the required miles yet.
 

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Guys, when you're first on the waitlist, how long is the waiting period before KF inform you that the flight is available for booking?
Spoke to their CSO, both way trips I'm first in line, but unable to tell me the estimated waiting time.

Won't risk to be waitlisted. Either I change my dates, or I book another airline. :)
 

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don't use miles to redeem economy class tickets. not worth it.

either use miles to redeem biz or first class or upgrade from paid economy ticket. upgrade depends on your luck and there is a chance you won't be upgraded despite paying for a flexi economy class ticket.
 

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:eek: Crap just hits the fan for me :eek:
I shifted around my booking date and split up my tickets to increase my chance of securing a seat (instead of 2x Biz, becomes 1x Biz + 1x Biz)

Managed to find one date when booking with 1x Biz. Taking a leap of faith, I proceed to book the first ticket, and went through. But when I try to book the second ticket, it is placed on wait list :eek:

I just called KF to see if they can help open up one more slot, but nothing can be done from their end. Anyone encountered this issue, and any possible workaround?
 

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don't use miles to redeem economy class tickets. not worth it.

either use miles to redeem biz or first class or upgrade from paid economy ticket. upgrade depends on your luck and there is a chance you won't be upgraded despite paying for a flexi economy class ticket.
It's right for SQ flight. But for *A flight, some economy tix is good deal while redeem with kf miles.
 
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