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    • Bank of China Elite Miles Card – my crappy experience

      Posted at 11:35 am by TTOTY, on December 18, 2019

      When Bank of China Elite Miles card was launched, it showed a lot of promise as a miles card.  With one of the market best earning rate at 1.5 miles per dollar (MPD) locally (2 MPD till 31 December 2018) and 3 miles per dollar for foreign currency (FC) spending (5 MPD till 31 December 2018), what can go wrong?  Well, I was dead wrong!

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      Posted in Credit Cards | 0 Comments | Tagged Bank of China, Elite Miles, Fraud transaction, Krisflyer, Miles
    • Long Haul Economy Class or Short Haul First Class?

      Posted at 12:26 pm by TTOTY, on April 24, 2019

      One of the most common question someone new into redemption would ask:

      ISN’T IT BETTER FOR ME TO DO A LONG HAUL ECONOMY/PREMIUM ECONOMY REDEMPTION INSTEAD OF REGIONAL/SHORT HAUL PREMIUM?

      The answer is NO.  The 2 rules I will tell my friends would be:

      • No Economy / Premium Economy redemption
      • No ADVANTAGE redemption (this however may work to your ADVANTAGE)

      I have broken both rules before – and this was for a special reason – SQ22 Inaugural and SQ21 return.

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      Posted in Others | 0 Comments | Tagged Business Class, Economy Class, First Class, Krisflyer, Miles, Redemption, Singapore Airlines
    • Award redemption using Krisflyer Miles

      Posted at 10:49 am by TTOTY, on January 14, 2016

      There are many ways / tactics one can use to score an award ticket.  Regardless of ways, the goal remains the same – to score that elusive and highly sought after premium class ticket!

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      Posted in Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged Award travel, Krisflyer, Miles, Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance
    • Credit Cards that offer renewal miles

      Posted at 3:58 pm by TTOTY, on January 9, 2016

      Getting miles from credit cards in Singapore is not easy (compared to USA) but not exactly the hardest too.  There are many credit cards out there that offer miles from paying annual fee.

      To those who are against paying annual fees, this option is not for you.  For those who don’t get enough miles for redemption on premium class, you probably should think twice before doing this.  For those who don’t mind paying annual fees, these are the credit cards that you can consider:

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      Posted in Credit Cards | 1 Comment | Tagged American Express, Award travel, Citibank, DBS, HSBC, Krisflyer, Miles, Singapore Airlines, UOB
    • SQ856 Business Class (SIN-HKG)

      Posted at 12:12 pm by TTOTY, on December 24, 2015

      My first Singapore Airlines premium class, do I need to say more?  The step up from Economy Class to Business Class is indeed exhilarating!  Back in 2012, I barely know much about the miles game, what more how to maximize it.  Nevertheless, I decided to make use of what I had in my account to try out the Business Class.

      My initial plan was to redeem SIN-TPE.  I managed to get a pair of tickets to Taipei but I was unable to secure any return tickets.  At 4.5 hours, Taipei is probably the best sector to fly to at 23,375 miles.  However, availability is usually scarce (as compared to Hong Kong).  Eventually I settled on Hong Kong as I was able to get the return tickets.  I was initially booked on SQ860 (which uses the old 777-200 but with the regional business class seats).  I managed to waitlist myself on SQ856 (on A380-800).  One week out, my waitlist cleared and I managed to get myself on SQ856.

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      Posted in Business Class, Flights | 0 Comments | Tagged A380-800, Airbus, Award travel, Changi Airport, Getaway, Miles, Silverkris Lounge, Singapore Airlines, SQ856, Star Alliance
    • Part 6(B) – SQ 15 First Class (ICN – SIN)

      Posted at 7:57 am by TTOTY, on December 14, 2015

      This will probably be my shortest flight review of the entire trip as by the ICN-SIN leg, I was just too tired and sleepy.

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      Posted in First Class, Flights | 2 Comments | Tagged 777-300ER, Award travel, First Class, Incheon, Krisflyer, Miles, Seoul, Silverkris Lounge, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SQ15, Star Alliance
    • Part 6(A) – SQ 15 First Class (SFO – ICN)

      Posted at 4:09 pm by TTOTY, on December 12, 2015

      All good things must come to an end.  After 5 cities (comprising 4 flights, 1 train ride and 3 bus rides), it was time to go home.  What better way to come home than on Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines operates 2 daily flights to and from San Francisco i.e. SQ2/1 (SIN-HKG-SFO) and SQ16/15 (SIN-ICN-SFO).  My initial intention was to travel on SQ1 with a short stopover in Hong Kong for one last round of good food before returning home.  However, I was not able to get 2 First Class tickets on SQ1.  Therefore, I had to settle with SQ15.

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      Posted in First Class, Flights | 3 Comments | Tagged 747-400, 777-300ER, Award travel, First Class, Miles, San Francisco, Seoul, Silverkris Lounge, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SQ15, United Global First Lounge, USA
    • Part 4 – AC 791 Transcontinental Business Class (YYZ-LAX)

      Posted at 3:37 pm by TTOTY, on December 7, 2015

      Canada was fun but a little hectic. 3 nights in 3 different locations:

      • Toronto
      • Niagara Falls
      • Missisauga (Pearson International Airport)

      We were quite lucky that the both days we were in Toronto and Niagara Falls, the temperatures were higher than that of Boston! The day we left Toronto for Niagara Falls, Toronto was enveloped in thick fog while for Niagara, it started to rain. Thanks to a clear weather, we had a magnificent 360 degree view of Toronto from CN Tower (where we had our dinner). A sunny noon in Niagara gave us opportunity for photo taking of the falls and the weather held up the following morning to allow us to enjoy Hornblower Cruise. The good weather we had in Niagara allowed us a magnificent view of the falls from our hotel, Sheraton On The Falls. Not long after we left Niagara, it started to rain pretty heavily.

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      Posted in Business Class, Flights | 2 Comments | Tagged 767-300ER, AC791, Air Canada, Award travel, Business Class, Canada, Krisflyer, Los Angeles, Maple Leaf Lounge, Miles, Star Alliance, Toronto, USA
    • Part 1(A) – SQ 26 Suites (SIN-FRA)

      Posted at 8:39 am by TTOTY, on December 4, 2015

      Date : 9 November 2015

      Flight : SQ26

      Plane : A380-800 (9V-SKQ)

      Photo taken : iPhone 6+

      Seats : 3C/3D

      Duration : 13 hours 25 minutes

      This is my 3rd experience in SQ Suites but my first long haul in premium class.  Before i start, my apologies for the lack of photos as I have been pretty busy prior to this trip and hence I was pretty tired even before boarding the flight.

      My flight was operated on a Singapore Airlines 9V-SKQ which is only about 4 years old (first flight was made only in early 2012).

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      Posted in First Class, Flights | 4 Comments | Tagged A380-800, Award travel, Changi Airport, Frankfurt, Krisflyer, Miles, Silverkris Lounge, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SQ26, Star Alliance, Suites, The Private Room
    • Posts

      • Intercontinental Hotel Bugis Singapore
      • SQ380 Business Class a.k.a Dine@A380 – Flight of Hope (or desperation)
      • Together, we shall prevail!
      • Review – Life in quarantine facility
      • What I fear, is the fear itself.
      • TTOTY 2020 – not a great start
      • Korean Air Business Class Second Act – The Apex Suite
      • Korean Air Business Class in pictures – KE 644 (SIN-ICN) and KE 765 (ICN-CTS)
      • Looking back at 2019
      • Air China Economy Class
      • Bank of China Elite Miles Card – my crappy experience
      • SQ 32 Business Class (SIN-SFO) in pictures
      • SQ 979 Business Class (BKK-SIN)
      • Renaissance Hotel Bangkok
      • T/G Lounge (DPS)
      • Thai Royal Silk Lounge Singapore
      • TG 404 Business Class and TG 409 Economy Class (SIN-BKK-SIN) – an ‘upgraded’ experience
      • Park Royal Kuala Lumpur – more GHA hotel review
      • Capitol Kempinski Singapore and GHA Discovery Black
      • Holiday Inn Resort Batu Ferringhi, Penang
      • TR 426 (SIN-PEN) and AK 1729 (PEN-SIN) review – tale of 2 budget airlines
      • SQ 611 Business Class (ICN-SIN) in pictures
      • NH 7 Business Class (SFO-NRT) in pictures
      • Sony WH-1000XM3 – The must have traveling companion!
      • Panama San Blas Islands & Panama San Blas Tour – Paradise in the Caribbean
      • Panama – my experience
      • Austin ATX Pass and Houston Segway Tour
      • SQ 637 Suites (NRT-SIN)
      • Intercontinental New York Barclay – an old gem in the Big Apple
      • Crowne Plaza JFK, New York
      • Changi Jewel Lounge
      • Delta One & Korean Air Business Class
      • UA 2 & UA 1 Economy Class (SIN-SFO-SIN) in pictures
      • The Westin Playa Bonita
      • Silverkris Lounge makeover …. finally!
      • Gamboa Rainforest Resort – an old gem badly in need of makeover
      • Waldorf Astoria Panama City
      • Hilton Americas-Houston
      • Lufthansa Senator Lounge (FRA) Revisited
      • Virgin Clubhouse JFK – sanctuary in a busy airport
      • Copa Club Tocumen Airport and The Lounge Panama by Global Lounge Network
      • Landry’s Seafood IAH Terminal C and non-lounge use of Priority Pass Card
      • United Club and KLM Crown Lounge Houston (IAH)
      • SQ 25 Suites (JFK-FRA-SIN) – my favourite cabin once again
      • CM 804 Business Class (PTY-JFK) – Good alternative connecting into Latin and South America for Star Alliance
      • CA 885 First Class (IAH-PTY) – First Air China experience
      • UA 1045 First Class (IAH-AUS)
      • SQ 52 Business Class (SIN-MAN-IAH) – my long and arduous journey into the Lone Star State
      • That Time of The Year 2019!
      • Gardens Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur
      • First Class or Business Class redemption? A simple breakdown on Krisflyer
      • Long Haul Economy Class or Short Haul First Class?
      • SQ 218 Suites (MEL-SIN) and Silverkris Lounge Melbourne in Pictures
      • SQ 217 Suites (SIN-MEL) in pictures
      • Food in Kansai
      • Wa Yamamura – a must try in Nara!
      • Holiday Inn Osaka Namba – strategically located budget hotel
      • Mikasa Ryokan Nara – a sanctuary for relaxation
      • SQ 618 (SIN-KIX) Business Class – a fairly simple sleeper flight
      • SQ619 Suites (KIX-SIN) – A Great Way To Fly!
      • OD807 Business Class (KUL-SIN) in pictures
      • The end of an era
      • IHG Ambassador Programme
      • Upcoming Krisflyer devaluation
      • Grand Millennium Hotel Hongqiao Shanghai
      • Happy New Year 2019!
      • MH609 (KUL-SIN) Business Class & MAS Golden Lounge in pictures
      • 2018 – looking back
      • SQ 830 (SIN-PVG) and SQ 833 (SIN-PVG) Economy Class
      • MI 988 and MI 985 Business Class (SIN-WUH-SIN)
      • SQ21 Business Class (EWR-SIN) – post inaugural flight back to Singapore
      • Special feature – SQ22 Inaugural (SIN-EWR) Premium Economy
      • SIN-EWR Inaugural
      • Air China First Class Lounge Shanghai
      • SQ618 Business Class (SIN-KIX) – Pictorial review of the Dreamliner
      • SQ828 First Class (SIN-PVG)
      • Holiday Inn Express Mongkok, Hong Kong
      • Holiday Inn Munich City Centre – conveniently located within Munich City
      • Imlauer Pitter Hotel Salzburg – Cosy Boutique Hotel just a stone throw away from the Mirabel
      • Heritage Hotel Hallstatt – a hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage town
      • MI 986 and MI985 Economy Class (SIN-WUH-SIN) – my furthest flight on a 737
      • SQ22/21, here we come!
      • Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge, Changi Airport Terminal 4
      • CX712 Business Class (HKG-SIN) and The Deck Business Class Lounge
      • CX711 Business Class (SIN-BKK-HKG) – First Cathay Pacific experience
      • Holiday Inn Bangkok
      • Oman Air Business Class Lounge Bangkok
      • Adlers Hotel Innsbruck – A gem in the Tirolian capital
      • Radisson Blu Plaza Helsinki
      • Rovaniemi Scandic Hotel
      • London Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel – a luxury that is in need of some uplifting
      • SQ974 and SQ973 Economy (SIN-BKK-SIN) – The Dreamliner makes a debut
      • BA926 (LHR-MUC) Club Europe – a good way to use your Avios
      • Arctic Snow Hotel and Igloo Hotel Rovaniemi
      • SQ327 Business Class (MUC-SIN) – My first A350-900 XWB ride
      • AY412 Economy Class (KAJ-HEL)
      • AY533 Economy Class (HEL-RVN)
      • SQ 308 Suites (SIN-LHR) – a rather underwhelming Suites experience
      • Krisflyer Spontaneous Escapes – March Edition
      • Helsinki Finnair Business Class Lounge
      • Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge Doha
      • Plaza Premium First Lounge KLIA (Part 2)
      • Qatar Airways A330-300 Business Class
      • QR849 Business Class (KUL-DOH)
      • Intercontinental Landmark 72 Hanoi (Club Intercontinental)
      • SQ 176 and SQ 175 Business Class Review (SIN-HAN-SIN)
      • KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Promotion
      • Hotel Jen Puteri Harbor, Johor
      • KLIA Plaza Premium First Lounge
      • OD 807 Business Class (KUL-SIN) and KLIA Premier Access Lounge
      • SATS Premier Lounge Changi Terminal 2 and MH614 Business Class (SIN-KUL)
      • Berjaya Time Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur
      • QR 852 Business Class (DOH-KUL)
      • Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Doha
      • QR40 First Class (CDG-DOH)
      • Qatar Airways Premium Lounge Paris
      • South African Airways Premium Baobab Lounge
      • Bidvest Domestic Lounge, Cape Town
      • SA8651 Economy Class (CPT-SZK)
      • Enhanced security screening going into USA from Canada
      • That Time Of The Year 2017 – Part 2
      • Royal Park Hotel The Haneda
      • Hakone Yoshino Pax Hotel
      • Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome
      • LAX Crowne Plaza Hotel
      • Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
      • Banff Aspen Lodge
      • SQ478 Business Class (SIN-JNB-CPT)
      • St. Regis Hotel Vancouver
      • Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
      • SQ631 Business Class (HND-SIN) and ANA Business Lounge Haneda International Airport
      • SQ11 Business Class (LAX-NRT) and Star Alliance Lounge LAX
      • AC578 Economy Class (YYC-LAX) and Calgary Aspire Lounge
      • TS8788 Economy Class (YVR-YYC)
      • AC307 Domestic Business Class and Maple Leaf Lounge – a case of downgraded bird
      • DL 4106 Domestic First Class – A very forgettable experience!
      • SQ26 Suites (SIN-FRA-JFK) Round 2, with my first ever in-flight medical call
      • That Time Of The Year 2017 Part 1
      • Let’s talk about Avios
      • My take on the upcoming devaluation of Krisflyer Miles
      • The day we all dread …..
      • A Tale of 3 Lounges
      • Seoul Courtyard Marriott Time Square Club Room
      • MH616/66/67/607 Business Class (SIN-KUL-ICN-KUL-SIN)
      • Special! 7D 5N Parlo Tour (Malaysia) Hokkaido
      • Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
      • New Chitose Air Terminal Hotel
      • MH619 Business Class (KUL-SIN)
      • D7 551 Economy Class (CTS-KUL)
      • NH63 Economy Class (HND – CTS) – and Ninja Wifi review
      • SQ636 First Class (SIN-HND)
      • More upcoming review
      • SQ67 Business Classs (GRU – BCN – SIN)
      • Sumaq VIP Lounge, Lima
      • Premier Lounge Ngurah Rai Airport
      • ANA Suites Lounge Narita Airport
      • Changi Airport Terminal 1 Dnata Lounge
      • Upcoming review for October 2016…
      • JW Marriott Cusco
      • KL836 Business Class (DPS-SIN)
      • KL835 Business Class (SIN-DPS)
      • Next up? Bali
      • My short Malaysia getaway
      • MH628 & MH 605 Malaysia Airlines Economy (Via JAL Redemption)
      • Award redemption using Krisflyer Miles
      • Credit Cards that offer renewal miles
      • Citibank Prestige Card
      • SQ856 Business Class (SIN-HKG)
      • MH73 & MH609 Business Class (HKG-KUL-SIN)
      • SQ866 Suites (SIN – HKG)
      • The Haven by Jetquay Lounge
      • Penang Rasa Sayang Shangri La Resort and Spa
      • San Francisco Hyatt Regency
      • Los Angeles Residence Inn L.A. Live
      • Missisauga ALT Hotel
      • Niagara Sheraton On The Falls
      • Toronto Intercontinental Club Room
      • Boston Intercontinental Club Room
      • New York Residence Inn Times Square
      • Part 6(B) – SQ 15 First Class (ICN – SIN)
      • Part 6(A) – SQ 15 First Class (SFO – ICN)
      • Part 5 – Amtrak Coast Starlight, Sleeper Cabin (LAX – SFO)
      • Part 4 – AC 791 Transcontinental Business Class (YYZ-LAX)
      • Part 3 – AC 7627 Domestic Business Class (BOS-YYZ)
      • Part 2 – DL 4004 Domestic First Class (JFK-BOS)
      • Part 1(B) – SQ 26 Suites (FRA-JFK)
      • Part 1(A) – SQ 26 Suites (SIN-FRA)
      • That Time Of The Year – 2015!
      • Round The World Trip
      • SQ807 Business Class (PEK-SIN)
      • SQ802 Suites (SIN-PEK)
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