Can’t say I’m really surprised here given that Singapore now has a relationship with four US airlines (Continental, Delta, United, US Airways). As of May 15, 2010, the frequent flyer partnership between Delta and Singapore Airlines will be over. Redeeming Delta miles for Singapore Airlines first class was always one heck of a value, although as Singapore rolled out their new configuration planes finding award space in premium cabins became a challenge.

Unfortunately this doesn’t really help those of us that are Star Alliance flyers, given that Singapore Airlines is releasing virtually no first class award inventory, even on old configuration planes. Hopefully that’ll change soon.

(Tip of the hat to The Gate)

Posted on December 10th, 2009 by lucky
Filed under: Awards, Delta, Singapore | 5 Comments »

  1. December 10th, 2009 at 1:54 am

    Halothane said,

    I say we give up SQ to OW and they can give us CX!

  2. December 10th, 2009 at 7:39 am

    Tom said,

    I guess this is a little possessive…. Star should stay within Star. Not little side flings with Skyteam.

  3. December 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am

    LAXNRT said,

    I just flew in F LAX-NRT on SQ booked with Virgin miles, 130,000 miles and 180 USD in taxes. Not too bad and all booked 5 days before the flight. I guess I got lucky.

  4. June 28th, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    Around the World in a Week, Part One: The Planning Process - One Mile at a Time said,

    [...] a single first class award seat between the US and Asia using Star Alliance miles, but since their relationship with Delta ended, they’ve been opening up some seats on SQ11 and SQ12 a few days before [...]

  5. May 29th, 2011 at 5:04 am

    DarrenChong said,

    Don’t worry about getting premium seats. Just make sure that you have enough time to book your flight in advance with the milage. It only took me a week to get the biz seat with Delta Milage. You just need to be patient.

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