Singapore Airlines has long been known for its exceptional product and service. However, booking long-haul premium-cabin awards with the airline can be a challenge. While there are some options for award availability using programs like Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan, the best option is usually through Singapore Airlines’ own loyalty program, KrisFlyer.
One of the downsides of KrisFlyer is that it generally charges more miles for award flights, even on saver dates, compared to other loyalty programs. However, the program does offer discounts on select award flights each month through its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion. This promotion allows travelers to book select promo award flights with a 30% discount if they reserve by a certain date and travel within a specified period.
For the current iteration of the KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion, travelers can book discounted award flights to select destinations in the Singapore Airlines network. The discounted routes include flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Manchester Airport (MAN) in the United Kingdom, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to SIN.
The cost of these discounted award flights varies depending on the cabin class. Economy class flights start from 17,500 miles, premium economy class flights start from 36,400 miles, and business class flights start from 56,700 miles. Travel dates for these discounted flights are from March 1 to April 30, and bookings must be made by February 29.
To make the most of this KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion, travelers should be aware that only select flight numbers are discounted each month, and the discount usually applies to travel in only one direction. Therefore, it’s important to check the Spontaneous Escapes pricing and blackout dates for each route before making a booking. Additionally, all flights on the itinerary must qualify for the promotion to access the discounted pricing, so it may be best to book two one-way flights if there is a promo reward available for only one direction of the flight.
When booking these discounted flights, it’s important to factor in taxes and fees. Flights departing from Europe typically have higher taxes and fees compared to flights departing from the U.S. Travelers can expect to pay around 125.47 euros (approximately $137) per person in one-way taxes and fees on westbound transatlantic flights.
To earn Singapore KrisFlyer miles, travelers have several options. The program is a transfer partner with American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Chase Ultimate Rewards, all of which have a 1:1 transfer ratio. KrisFlyer is also a transfer partner with Marriott Bonvoy, with a 3:1 transfer ratio and a bonus of 5,000 miles for every 60,000 points transferred.
Overall, the KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotion is a great opportunity to book discounted premium-cabin award flights with Singapore Airlines. By taking advantage of this promotion and using transferable credit card points, travelers can maximize the value of their miles and enjoy a luxurious travel experience with one of the world’s top airlines.