Free upgrades?

[serfty]

I was just over there and I picked up some brochures on things to do while in transit in SIN. Wish I could have picked up some extra for you.

There are many things to do, depending on the time of day/night and how long you are transitting. There are things like free movies in movie theatre with 100 inch screen, free internet, free xbox, free tours of singapore, go shopping on orchard road (about 20 minutes by cab) and I also remember seeing a free daily rail pass, advertised somewhere in SIN airport, for the MRT (not sure if I understood the free part 100%).

I have brochure and can photocopy or scan for you if you want more information. Just PM me your details.

Or visit Changi Airport and browse on transit activities plus lots of other information.

I had a 12 hour tranist there last year; took the free tour; walked to T2 and checked out the sunflower garden, saw the theatres in each terminal (T2's is better) but was not interested in the movies. Thought about a swim but could not be bothered.

The QF/BA lounge was very empty for most of the day; only livening up after about 4pm.

[Jobu]

Well speaking of "free upgrades"... I just flew PER-SYD tonight and received an op. upgrade at check-in. When I booked the flight through my TA, I noticed on the Qantas website that all classes were "SOLD" except business, but my TA still got me a ticket. So I guess I wasn't completely surprised when I checked in and was told, "you've been put in business class for this flight."

On a different topic, last Friday I flew SYD-PER on QF571 which is a 333 and uses the skybeds. I knew that I only needed 10 more credits for a loyalty bonus and so was pleasantly surprised to manage to get an on-departure upgrade on this coveted flight for 10k points. I was a bit dissapointed to see on my statement tho that they have awarded me with 0 points and 0 SCs for the flight which is wrong since I have paid for full Y so should at least go those points/SCs - I'll give them a call during the week!

Cheers,

JOBU

[Mal]

The QF/BA lounge was very empty for most of the day; only livening up after about 4pm.

On my recent visit, the QF/BA F lounge had no gatekeeper but was open. Snuck a look at the monitor which showed the last visitors details. No-one had entered for over 6 hours!

Decided I'd be better off elsewhere and disappeared...

[Kiwi Flyer]

The QF/BA lounge was very empty for most of the day; only livening up after about 4pm.

Is the lounge open all day? Hmm may be worth a visit on longer transits (that is longer than an hour) for the quiet compared to the always busy SQ lounge.

[serfty]

... Is the lounge open all day? Hmm may be worth a visit on longer transits (that is longer than an hour) for the quiet compared to the always busy SQ lounge.

Actually, I arrived about 5:30AM on QF31 from SYD. I went to the J lounge (only SG back then) and was advised they would be 'closing' when QF31 boarded but I was welcome to have a shower.

They really did not close, just no food was put out for several hours and the front desk was not occupied for longish periods. Drinks were available; I had a couple of good strong coffees using the expresso machine. If you are looking for a sanctury (with internet access) it's a great option IMO.

[Kiwi Flyer]

Thanks - I'll have to try it out sometime.

[Jobu]

Is the QF/BA lounge in Singapore the lounge of choice for WPs?

JOBU

[Mal]

Is the QF/BA lounge in Singapore the lounge of choice for WPs?

JOBU

Yep. The CX/AY one is an ok lounge, but the QF one is definately superior.

[serfty]

Is the QF/BA lounge in Singapore the lounge of choice for WPs?

JOBU

As a SG I tried the CX lounge as well last year (FWIW, I was departing on CX).

That's a nice combination F/J lounge; the tucker was better then the QF/BA J lounge.

I'm hoping to do a comparison next week with the QF/BA F lounge. :P

[Jobu]

Well the good news is - I just made it to Platinum for the first time with plenty of time to spare (15 days!)... am looking forward to my new little black package.

Just a quick question on those Singapore lounges - do I need to be flying on a OW ticket to gain access even as WP? I'm flying with Singapore Airlines and am a newbie Kris flyer...

Thanks!

JOBU