How many miles do I need to upgrade to Elite Gold status in the KrisFlyer program?
The Elite Gold card is offered to KrisFlyer members for a specific number of miles: 50,000, compared to 25,000 for the Elite Silver status.
This card offers significantly better benefits, including:
– Complimentary access to the KirsFlyer Gold Lounge at Changi Airport (in Terminals 2 and 3) as well as 1,000 other lounges located at various airports worldwide, belonging to Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance airlines.
– Access to Scandinavian Airlines lounges located at the following airports: Copenhagen Airport, Oslo-Gardermoen, Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg Landvetter, and Chicago O’Hare.
Benefits and privileges at the airport
– Earn 2.5 Elite Miles for every mile earned after booking a flight on Singapore Airlines and Scoot
– Priority check-in and boarding
– Enhanced baggage allowance (20kg / 44 lbs extra, applied to flights operated by Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Star Alliance airlines).
– Fast-track security (Gold Track)
– First-tier priority on the standby list
– Complimentary upgrade to Business Class on the Heathrow Express train serving London Heathrow Airport
– Complimentary priority seat selection in the first row of the cabin
– Achieve Golden Circle Gold status after enrolling in the Infinite Journeys program.
How can you reach Gold Elite status more easily in the KrisFlyer program?
The principle is simple: you earn miles for every SGD 1 spent on your online bookings. You have a better chance of reaching Gold Elite status quickly when you book long-haul flights. Here are some examples:
|
Flight |
Miles earned |
| Singapore – Paris |
26,600
|
|
Singapore – New York |
38,000 |
|
Singapore – Tokyo |
54,000 |
Fare classes allow you to accelerate your mileage earnings:
When you travel in Economy class (with the Y, B, M fare), you receive 50% of the miles flown, while when you board Premium Economy (with the S, T, R fare), you receive up to 110% of the miles flown. And if you want to be too greedy, you must not only travel too far but also favor fare classes that benefit the image of Business class, and its J, C, D, and U fares, which allow you to generate significant mileage earnings, ranging from 125% to 150% of the miles flown.
Besides flight bookings: How to earn more KirsFlyer miles quickly?
At Singapore Airlines, KrisFlyer members earn points based on their spending. But it’s not just limited to booking flights; there are plenty of other ideas and strategies that allow members to earn maximum points and reap the most rewards:
Hotel Stays:
If you’re looking for a reliable way to maximize your miles and rewards, booking a hotel room at a partner property can work perfectly for you. For example, when you book a room at Marriott Bonvoy, you earn up to 10 points per USD 1 spent.
Use a partner credit/debit card:
Some credit card companies have partnered with Singapore Airlines, so these co-branded cards allow you to earn miles every time you use them to pay for your expenses, whether related to your flight bookings or other daily needs. And you earn more and more miles if you pay with your cards in partner stores, physical stores, or online shops.
Examples of co-branded bank cards:
- American Express
- VISA
- HSBC Rewards
- UOB
- DBS
- Citibank
- Maybank
Online Shopping:
Earn miles when you purchase products listed in Singapore Airlines’ partner online stores. Visit Krisshop to enjoy a great online shopping experience while boosting your miles.
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Shop with the Kris+ App
A simple purchase made from the Kris+ app, which gives you access to thousands of shops and stores, including restaurants and cafeterias, allows you to increase your miles collection. It’s another way to enhance your rewards and turn them into privileges.
Book a tourist attraction with Pelago:
Pelago, the largest travel platform in Singapore, launched by Singapore Airlines, offers you the best deals for traveling to Singapore and beyond. From car rentals to booking specific activities, to photos and article topics, users will find everything they need to build their travel itinerary and earn significant miles!