End to SIA-MAS agreement on S'pore-KL air route on cards

[Megatop]

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[flyguy]

SQ have already reduced its 2-to-fly fares on its SIN-KUL-SIN .

[huaiwei]

That's good news, although I often wondered who is getting a better deal with the profit-sharing arrangement between the two airlines.

[milehighj]

Perhaps this also spells the end of regional J being sold as F.

[whatsthequestionnow]

Perhaps this also spells the end of regional J being sold as F.

Now that may expalin why I couldnt get Business SIN-KUL in Feb. Agent couldnt understnad why the flight wasnt Business only shows up as economy. Im J all the way from BNE.. but couldnt get a J seat from SIN to KUL. So which also means apparently I cant get into the Louge now as well.

[quik!]

Edit! I was on drugs

[SQflyergirl]

Now that may expalin why I couldnt get Business SIN-KUL in Feb. Agent couldnt understnad why the flight wasnt Business only shows up as economy. Im J all the way from BNE.. but couldnt get a J seat from SIN to KUL. So which also means apparently I cant get into the Louge now as well.

I think what milehighJ means is that the current J hardware is sold as F on this route. You've never been able to book C on SIN-KUL, only F or Y.

[whatsthequestionnow]

I think what milehighJ means is that the current J hardware is sold as F on this route. You've never been able to book C on SIN-KUL, only F or Y.

Gotcha.. thanks for that. I have emailed them now to see if they can change it to F.. SIN to KUL. Really appreciate your help.. it is excellent to have a great resource of knowledge here!

i should have picked that up.. since I have an F flight KUL-CGK with MH. Actually Agent should have know that anyway.

[Megatop]

No more fare fixing for SIA and MAS

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[SQflyergirl]

The SQ GV2 KUL-SIN-KUL fare's dropped from RM706 to RM628 all in, however, valid only on SQ103. Keep going!

[SINFJ]

i did a few test bookings on the various LCCs and realised that the all-in fares were more expensive than what SIA is charging

[flyguy]

its better than SQ and MH dropped their fare-fixed fares for SIN-KUL - as often its the passengers who paid full fare and those on shuttle that subsidizes those who are onto connectinmg flights - as can be seen then that SQ fares from KL to other East Asian, Eurpoean and American cities actually only pay the same equivalent fares as ex-SIN prices and in some instances even cheaper than ex-sin purchased prices.
However do not believe that LCCs' total nett fares are the same of higher than SQ for sure at this time.

[SINFJ]

its better than SQ and MH dropped their fare-fixed fares for SIN-KUL - as often its the passengers who paid full fare and those on shuttle that subsidizes those who are onto connectinmg flights - as can be seen then that SQ fares from KL to other East Asian, Eurpoean and American cities actually only pay the same equivalent fares as ex-SIN prices and in some instances even cheaper than ex-sin purchased prices.
However do not believe that LCCs' total nett fares are the same of higher than SQ for sure at this time.

maybe i picked a combination which involved hot flights. i'd try again

[flyguy]

yes pls try again - my friends managed to book with Tiger and Air Asia for en-feb and mar flights during the airlines promo and they got their return seats at $113 nett by air asia (incl priority boarding) and $145 by Tiger (inclusive of seat booking). However Jetstar asia seems to be the most expensive at $270 - but partly bec jetstar flies from both main terminals and not from budget terminals. The normal fares for LCCs would be in the region of S$160 to $270 - which are much lower than SQ current price of $440 nett return.

[huaiwei]

If one were to search for fares in the months of March onwards where gimmicky fares such as free tickets and one-for-one deals dissappear, prices start to climb a little higher as expected. I am still unsure if

Tiger Aiways

Tiger's current lowest Internet Discounted Fare is $144.98 all-in, assuming one selects the cheapest $9.99 fare both ways. It remains to be seen if these prices will stay, however. Its normal lowest fares will be $14.99 each way excluding taxes. Taxes are $57.00 out of Singapore and $68.00 out of KL, so its normal fares will be $154.98 minimum all in. Still quite a bargain.

AirAsia

AirAsia's lowest Economy Promotional Fare is $13.99 each way excluding taxes. Taxes are $61.00 ex-Singapore and $52.00 ex-KL, so total cost is $140.98 minimum. AirAsia has a slightly more "complicated" fare structure. It's "Economy Promotional Fare" fare is either $13.99, $29.00 or $39.00 depending on availability, but it appears to be a permanant feature. Normal airfares start from $49.00 in increments of $10.00. So its cheapest normal airfare will cost $231.00 minimum.

Jetstar Asia

Jetstar Asia's normal Jetsaver prices are $28.00 each way. Taxes ex-Singapore is $65.00 and ex-KL $70.00, amounting to a minimum of $191.00 in total charges. JetFlex fares start from $168.00 each way, amounting to $471.00 minimum. At this rate, you are far better off taking a full-service carrier!

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airline's current promotional deal is $150.00 per person for a round-trip, which including taxes of $136.00 will amount to $286.00 per person, of course with lots of strings attached. Normal fares cost $440.00 all-in.