Can I Earn Velocity Points/Status Credits if I Need to Use Krisflyer Points to Upgrade My Ticket?

Shankskun on 22/01/2024 - 10:18

Hello there, I am planning a trip from Melbourne to Europe via Singapore Airlines and since the flights are so long, I'm thinking its worth while to upgrade/redeem myself to either business or Premium economy. I am collecting velocity points as my main source, and would love to earn more during this trip if possible; less preferred to earn KrisFlyer since it expires in 3 years and I don't think I can earn enough of it to ultilise it.

Tho I do not have enough points for a full return trip in total comfort, what do you think the options would be the best?

  1. Redeem velocity one way, and buy economy the other?
    • I've checked I would be paying very little on the way there, but the economy ticket back is ex af (the sum would be same prices as a normal return economy ticket)
  2. Convert to KrisFlyer and upgrade from base ticket
    • However this means I cannot earn velocity since I will need to be signed into my KrisFlyer account? Is there a way to book it via my Velocity account, and use Krisflyer to upgrade?
  3. Just buy a normal return ticket and earn points
    • cheapest to buy return

Would like to hear your opinion in this case, thanks!

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Comments

  • Stewardo on 22/01/2024 - 10:22
    +1
    1. Buy two tickets, one return to Singapore. One Singapore to Europe using velocity points.
    • Shankskun on 22/01/2024 - 10:26

      oo I will have a little research here, does this mean I will need to check in baggage myself during the layover?

      • Ozymandias on 22/01/2024 - 11:08

        Correct. I would personally do a 24hr stopover to give yourself heaps of leeway in case anything goes wrong with the first flight.

      • Stewardo on 22/01/2024 - 11:16
        +1

        Yes, I’d stop over in Singapore have some local food a swim and a good night sleep to break up the trip.

        Doesn’t have to be Singapore either, it could be KUL BKK CGK, MNL it’s really about getting a cheap flight out of Australia. Then what ever combination points you can get to Europe and back in premium cabin.

  • theoracle30 on 22/01/2024 - 10:26
    +2

    Don't do #2. Apart from being difficult to upgrade (you need reward availability usually), it also costs not much less than redeeming that same PE/Business seat outright.

    Stewardo's suggestion above is reasonable, just allow ample connecting time between flights.

  • Drakesy on 22/01/2024 - 11:48
    +1

    Unless you buy the business class ticket upfront the likelihood of your economy ticket being upgraded to business via the bidding/offer process is slim to none. You'll need to be top tier oneworld or platinum to even get a look it.

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