PS: I'm still confused about how many FF points we'll earn with VA spend when using this card in future - is it 4 points/$ with VA + the additional 2.25? Or 5 points/$ + 2.25? (Excluding gold/plat FF bonuses)

This is actually pretty funny. VA has made status quite a bit harder to attain under their new status credits per $ spend policy ... yet unlimited lounge access is now available with this card. In fact, this card is a cheaper upfront cost than taking out lounge membership with VA directly, plus y...

If I am not mistaken, it simply means you won't be able to book a flight operated by SQ to Europe with a VA flight number. As a VA gold/plat frequent flyer, you'll still be able to book an SQ flight to Europe (with an SQ flight number) and access SQ lounges, priority board, earn status credits/po...

Been there done that. On one of my trips, the local time on my Apple Watch + iPhone didnt automatically update upon landing (transit in Singapore coming back from India). I spent some time in the SQ lounge but used my watch to tell the time, rather than the departure screens. There were no b...

Thanks eaf, this is a great article - very insightful.