Members of KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer program, can earn and redeem miles while traveling with the airline.
There are four loyalty levels in the KrisFlyer program:
– KrisFlyer Basic
Every registered traveler is a KrisFlyer Basic member. For Elite Silver status, you must earn 25,000 miles over twelve consecutive months; for Elite Gold status, you must earn 50,000 miles.
Each level offers exclusive benefits and experiences. The highest category, Gold, offers unlimited upgrades to business class, access to VIP airport lounges, priority check-in and boarding, free extra baggage check-in, and more.
Earning miles while traveling with Singapore Airlines
This is the most common way to earn miles. Book a Singapore Airlines ticket. The number of points awarded is determined by the route, fare and class of travel.
– By booking/purchasing with Singapore Airlines partners
Singapore’s national airline also has a portfolio of partners, including airline partners such as Star Alliance airlines such as United Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, and other commercial partners such as:
Shops/Retail : Changi Rewards, KrisShop, The Bicester Collection, Blibli Tiket Rewards, CapitaStar, Club Avolta, The Form Art, Grand Indonesia, Heathrow Rewards, LAFLO… Other Retail Stores.
Hotels : 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts, Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental, Residence Bangkok, Anantara Vacation Club, CentaraThe1, Chatrium Hotels & Residences, Concorde Hotel Singapore, Dorsett Hospitality International, Fullerton Hotels and Resorts, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, HERTZ Car Rental, HL Assurance, Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Vacation Club. Other Hotels.
Amusement parks & Activities: City Sights Tour, Civic District, Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore River, Marina Bay Waterfront … Other Parks.
Car rental agencies: Avis, Budget Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz
Credit cards: issuers such as American Express (AMEX), UOB Debit or Credit Card, etc.
Gas stations: Such as Esso and Shell (for refueling).
Other quick ways to earn KrisFlyer miles
Purchase on the Kris+ app: Kris+ is also a Great opportunity to earn miles: Only by booking through this app do you receive additional miles.
Participate in KrisFlyer contests and competitions: Like their Facebook and Instagram pages to stay up-to-date with their latest news.
Codeshare partners & Star Alliance member airlines:
Aegean Airlines, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Avianca, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Eurowings, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Airways, Fiji Airways, Garuda Indonesia, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Scoot, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia.
Estimate your miles
With this handy online tool, you can calculate the miles you’re eligible to earn on your next booking. This requires a simple step:
– In the two search moderator fields, enter the departure airport and the travel destination.
– Then, select whether the flight is one-way or round-trip.
– If you plan to request an upgrade, you can also indicate this in the moderator fields.
Redeem miles
Miles earned and stored in your KrisFlyer account can be redeemed for airline tickets, as well as products and services from hundreds of commercial partners on the ground.
Problems converting your miles
When you finally have the necessary miles and want to exchange them for a ticket, the airline may give you an unpleasant surprise: there are no more seats available on board! This situation often happens, especially during peak travel times like summer and holiday periods, on very popular flights such as those connecting Singapore to Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur.
If this ever happens to you, don’t be discouraged. Before abandoning the trip, call KrisFlyer customer support several times and inquire about:
– Alternative routes to the flight, even if it’s a connecting flight
– Availability of other times and travel dates
– Availability of a similar route served by a partner airline
– Possibility of joining the waitlist.