US $ 1,360.20 in taxes and fees for SFO - SIN Award

[yvrcnx]

I just did a dummy booking using KF miles from SFO to SIN in Y.
This is what I got in taxes and fees for 1 Adult: US $ 1,360.20

Is that correct or a computer glitch?

SQ 15 , (Stop)
B777-300ER
Mon 6 Apr - 14:15
Depart San Francisco
(SFO - San Francisco Intl)
Wed 8 Apr - 01:00
Arrive Singapore
(SIN - Changi Intl)

Total Travel Time
12Hr(s):30Min(s)


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Return Flight
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SQ 16 , (Stop)
B777-300ER
Wed 29 Apr - 09:15
Depart Singapore
(SIN - Changi Intl)
Terminal 3
Wed 29 Apr - 12:30
Arrive San Francisco
(SFO - San Francisco Intl)

Total Travel Time
6Hr(s):25Min(s)


Economy Saver

Change Details

Miles required after discount 59500
Taxes & Fees USD 1,360.20

[matt_will_fix_it]

You should be able to check the taxes here... http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/login

Also the return flight looks fast - SIN - SFO in 6h 25 min!

[yvrcnx]

You should be able to check the taxes here... http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/login

Also the return flight looks fast - SIN - SFO in 6h 25 min!

I tried to check a few other itineraries and it is now not able to quote any prices for award tickets.
I didn't try the website you quoted a link to but I am guessing that it will not include fuel surcharges which are now being charged on award tickets and make up for the high additional extra costs on "free" tickets an almost all airlines these days.
I was just really shocked to see a price as high as the value of a regular Y class ticket.

Since we are on the subject; does anyone know which FF program charges the least additional costs on award tickets these days?

You are right with the flying time, there is definetly a glitch as even the outbound on this particular flight takes over 18 hours via ICN and the return is about the same.

[SQflyergirl]

I got quoted once 43,200 USD in taxes online for a SIN-MNL redemption.
Of course, I called up KF and was put on hold for a LONG time while he checked if it legitimate or not.

[yvrcnx]

I got quoted once 43,200 USD in taxes online for a SIN-MNL redemption.
Of course, I called up KF and was put on hold for a LONG time while he checked if it legitimate or not.

That makes me feel so much better.
I really got a deal then for the SFO - SIN at the bargain price of only $ 1,340.00.

[Kyo]

SQflyergirl: Because you went in the opposite direction in F? heheheh

[sqdazz]

its a mistake and is known to happen occasionally on their website. i have had it happen several times before

[StarG]

Yes, SQ website sometimes display outrageous amount of taxes & surcharge for redemption tickets. Make sure to check before issuing.

[SQflyergirl]

Make sure to check before issuing.

at 43,200 USD, I don't have to worry about the charge getting an approval code from my credit card company

[milehighj]

I got quoted once 43,200 USD in taxes online for a SIN-MNL redemption.
Of course, I called up KF and was put on hold for a LONG time while he checked if it legitimate or not.

And the sad part being you paid it and didn't earn any PPS Value for it?

[jhm]

at 43,200 USD, I don't have to worry about the charge getting an approval code from my credit card company

No worries ? I wish I had your credit limit!

[philfna]

Last month for 2 F saver awards from SFO-DPS it was like 900 something in taxes now it is 2600 (1300 x 2) what the heck....why have taxes and fees gone up so much or is this an error?

[SQflyergirl]

No worries ? I wish I had your credit limit!

ooh... selective reading

Anyway - you can have my credit limit. It's about 2 trillion Malaysian Kwachas. Which at today's exchange rate is about 1.50 USD.

At tomorrow's exchange rate - it'll be 75 cents.

[jhm]

It's about 2 trillion Malaysian Kwachas. Which at today's exchange rate is about 1.50 USD.

At tomorrow's exchange rate - it'll be 75 cents.

Debladigarmen!

[SuperJonJon]

Debladigarmen!

I learnt a new manglish word for the day.