Actually not really an "old" A350...
For long haul flight with A350, all will be under 2013 J seating for business class, where your leg has to squeeze into the tiny hole and sleep diagonally.
The "new" A350 is a regional flight, with 2018 RJ seats (same as new 787 flight), where based on review, is a much better product compare to former.
Hopefully got chance to fly on that soon.

I will not waste my AM flying Japan (JAL especially)
I will go with Alaska instead

I think should be KL - Japan


This post has been edited by charlesj: Oct 11 2019, 02:24 PM

That's the game rule
So you have to bring your wife flying more frequent

Hint: you can redeem ticket for others

I believe his intention to claim his wife miles under his own, likely because his wife isn't fly frequently.
I also have my wife and son miles forfeited after not flying SQ for 3 years (accumulated too few for any use).

Last year my Suite from Shanghai was cleared 3 or 5 days before departure.
If not mistaken, the seat was 3 of 6 occupied.
I guess they will fill up the seat if there is vacancy and probably with sufficient FA.
As I already purchased the ticket so just ignore.

With new regulation, waitlist will be clear 2 weeks in advance, so you can know the status not till very last minute.
I have a waitlist to Zurich next month, currently it is 5 of 6 occupied, let's see how.

No choice, this is call waitlist.
Else just pay extra for Advantage.
Two weeks in advance is relatively good, anything still can plan in time, unless you definitely need to travel on the date.

To play waitlist game, either you are very free, can take your luggage and go anytime, else you need to have backup plan.
Google yourself regarding backup for waitlist.
There are many ways, such as buying a ticket which allow cancellation (at some fee of course!)
Don't forget buying 1 way ticket (to come home) can be quite expensive too.

I believe it depends on upgrade waitlist too, which will keep going till departure.
If upgrade waitlist is long, definitely no chance for normal waitlist.
Waitlist also depends on route.
Popular route such as JFK, is very rare to clear.

This post has been edited by charlesj: Oct 16 2019, 01:00 PM

Where you want to go?
For suite, don't just aim for new A380, there are plenty space for old A380 and 777.
Business class, also good amount of space available.
Not forgetting the latest spontaneous escape.
30% off to/from Germany. makes my heart itchy

Saw Zurich in Saver a few times but never book.
London yes, so far never encounter, but plenty for old A380.
Sydney also surprisingly hard to get the new A380.

I will let you know next month

Btw, B777 J is using 2013 J seat (similar to A350), where we have to squeeze our legs into small hole and sleep at angle.


This post has been edited by charlesj: Oct 16 2019, 04:57 PM

Make sure the seat purchased is eligible for upgrade too.
Usually upgradeable seats are not cheap.

Yes, else you will have a lengthy call and stress for both of you.

If my calculation is correct, you will get USD 4 cents/mile (KF), which is a joke.

I think Amex Platinum is the only way for Msia CC.
I believe there are a few options from Spore CC.
Of course by frequent stay in Marriott or buying Marriott points.

Speaking about buying hotel points, is it possible to claim under "company expenses"?
How to go about?
Ie. buy and redeem for yourself / your company staffs / directors

Agree, I think if you fly slightly further, you can easily achieve 4sen/mile.
However, if you only have a little miles and it is expiring soon, especially from your spouse / kids who dont fly frequently, this is a good way to clear the miles.

TP 3 years, airmiles 3 years.
Theoretically 3+3 = 6 years.
If you monitor your TP closely and redeem right before expiry, you will get close to 6 years

Haha. Got unlimited first class seat still not enough and wanted empty companion seat...
How much will you pay for it if you are given a chance to sign up this?

To be fair, not many people have the guts to spend RM10+ million for such ticket, even put into today's currency.
As per your calculation, RM30k x 33 flights a year = RM1 mil.
You need to fly 12 years to recover to recover your cost, not take into account inflation / interest.
Only those age <50 worth spending on it (but how many can afford this!?), many at age 70 will have difficulty travelling.

How many is more than enough?
10? 20? Haha.
Don't forget what we have are merely miles which has no value, no guarantee seats, need to book months in advance etc.

Yup, just failed a waitlist last month.
Will get result with min 2 weeks.
Of course you can know earlier, 1 month, 2 months.

Not really, found twice 2x saver suite to Zurich.
Not under waitlist.
Didn't book anyway.

Zurich only fly new suite