Advices: Fly First Class? KrisFlyer members to go ...

How wealthy do you need to be to travel first class?

I have the resources to choose how I travel and I dont fly first class unless its a long overseas trip on a decent carrier like Singapore Airlines. Domestic first class is not worth it.

The vast majority of first class passengers I feel sorry for. Why? Because the only reason they have first class tickets is because they fly constantly for work and get sufficient air miles to be upgraded.

I find it hard to see value in first class air fares when they are so much more than a regular ticket. If it was 30% more, I could be tempted. But when its 2 to 3 times more, I would rather use the money I save for something a little more meaningful. That $1000+ difference would be much better utilized by a charity.

Its not like the flight is any shorter in first class.

How to Make the Most of Singapore Airlines First Class

In first class, some cabins on Singapore Airlines are Suites, complete with a bed and recliners.

What to expect flying first class with Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines first-class experience is so lavish that it is divided into Suites and first class, depending on the aircraft.

Singapore Airlines first class is the crème de la crème of luxury airline experiences. From the moment you arrive at the airport until you’re safely at your destination, every need is meticulously attended to by dedicated Singapore Airlines staff; it's a truly first-class experience every step of the way.

But luxury comes at a high cost, either in miles or cash.

Learn about Singapore Airlines first class and its Suites, along with the food, drink and lounges that come with the highest class of service on one of the world’s most extravagant airlines.

Here are the most important details you need to know:

Suites and First Class

●Baggage policy. For flights to and from the U.S., Suites and first-class ticket holders can check two pieces of luggage up to about 70.5 pounds. For flights that don’t go through the U.S., you can bring up to about 110 pounds. Flyers with elite status may qualify for an additional bag or two or additional weight, depending on the flight and status level.

●Boarding. Suites and first-class flyers have their own boarding lanes. On the two-story A380, these flyers may possibly have their own jet bridge.

●Suites or seats. First class on Boeing 777 aircraft includes an extra-wide lie-flat seat with plenty of storage. On the massive Airbus A380, first-class flyers may be able to snag their own suite, which includes a private room for one or two, a luxury recliner and a bed, plus a door for added privacy.

●Lounges. Singapore operates its own KrisFlyer Lounge and KrisFlyer Gold Lounge in limited airports and may work with partners in many others. As a premium flyer, you can check in at the dedicated first-class reception area, where a porter takes your baggage. After an escort through a private immigration line, you’ll be whisked to the private lounge that lives up to its first-class branding. The private room lounges aren't your typical busy Priority Pass lounges — they’re a step above.

●Food and meals. Singapore Airlines first-class food rivals anything you’ll eat on the ground. You can preselect a meal online with chef-prepared options through its "Book the Cook" service; here, you can choose from a wide selection of world dishes and special meals. Come thirsty, too — you’ll have access to the airline’s expert-selected wine list, high-end Champagne and just about anything else you would like to drink.

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NerdWallet values Singapore KrisFlyer miles at 1.5 cents each. Singapore’s KrisFlyer program has several sweet spot redemptions worth saving up for. Here are six great ways to earn KrisFlyer miles:

Fly with Singapore Airlines and its subsidiaries Flying Singapore Airlines is a straightforward way to earn more KrisFlyer miles — and an easy choice to make, considering that Singapore is one of the world’s best airlines. Singapore KrisFlyer issues miles based on distance flown, fare class, elite status and the subsidiary you fly with.

Below is a breakdown of what you can expect to earn.

Miles earned on Singapore Airlines flights

Economy class

100% of miles flown on B, E, Y fares.

75% of miles flown on H, M, W fares.

50% of miles flown on K, N, Q, V fares.

Premium economy

125% of miles flown on S, T fares.

100% of miles flown on R, L, P fares.

Business class

150% of miles flown on C, J, Z fares.

125% of miles flown on D, U fares.

First/Suites class

200% of miles flown on A, F fares.

Miles earned on SilkAir flights

Economy class

100% of miles flown on B, E, Y fares.

75% of miles flown on H, M, W fares.

50% of miles flown on K, N, Q, V fares.

Business class

150% of miles flown on C, J, Z fares.

125% of miles flown on D, U fares.

Miles earned on Scoot flights

Economy class

20% of miles flown on A, F, P, R, S, Y fares.

15% of miles flown on B, H, M, W fares.

10% of miles flown on N, O, X fares.

Business class

25% of miles flown on C, D, I, J, U, Z fares.

Fly with Singapore Airlines’ partners

Singapore Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance, meaning you can earn KrisFlyer miles when traveling on 27 other airlines. Additionally, Singapore partners with six airlines outside the Star Alliance. If you’re traveling on Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Olympic Air, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia or Visaria, you’ll earn 25% to 100% of flown miles on economy and premium economy flights. Flying business class will earn you at least 125% of miles flown, and flying Alaska first class earns you 150% miles.

Earn Singapore KrisFlyer miles via credit cards

Singapore KrisFlyer is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards®, American Express Membership Rewards and the Citi ThankYou program. Additionally, you can transfer miles from the Capital One Venture card to Singapore KrisFlyer at a 1:1 ratio. That opens up a ton of opportunities to earn Singapore miles via credit cards.

These are some of our top choice credit cards with miles transferable to Singapore KrisFlyer:

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.

American Express® Business Gold Card.

American Express® Gold Card.

Amex EveryDay® Credit Card.

The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express.

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express.

The Platinum Card® from American Express.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

Chase Sapphire Reserve®.

Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card.

Citi Strata Premier℠ Card.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card.

Capital One Spark Miles for Business.

Capital One® Spark® Miles Select for Business.

Rent a car

If you like the freedom of the open road or just don’t want to spend money on rideshare apps, renting a car is the way to go. When you book your car with almost any major rental agency, you can earn KrisFlyer miles. Singapore KrisFlyer partners with the likes of Avis, Europcar and Hertz, to name a few.

Depending on the rental car agency, you can either earn a set number of miles per $1 spent or a flat rate per rental. This is an easy way to bulk up on Singapore KrisFlyer miles, especially if you’re already getting the best deal on your rental car by booking directly through one of these KrisFlyer partners.

Shop online

Most of us like to shop online. Why not go through a shopping portal to earn extra points and miles? Singapore Airlines has a shopping portal called KrisFlyer Spree, ( click here ) where you can earn miles for shopping at popular online retailers. Whether you’re booking travel via Booking.com, revamping your wardrobe at Saks Fifth Avenue or bargain shopping at H&M, you can quickly accumulate bonus KrisFlyer miles on top of those that you’ll earn through your credit card this way.

Singapore Airlines has a promotions page that features limited-time earning opportunities for KrisFlyer members.

https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/plan-travel/promotions/kf-promotions/

If you have an upcoming hotel stay, the page features multiple hotel and third-party booking sites offering bonus KrisFlyer miles through the end of the year. Take a look around this page and see if you can turn your upcoming spending into extra miles.

Fleet

1. Airbus A350-900

Refresh the way you fly on the A350-900, an aircraft that flies better, more quietly and goes further on less fuel.

Engine type Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84

Number of seats:

•253 (Long Haul)

•161 (Ultra Long Range)

•303 (Medium Haul)

Length 66.8 m

Wingspan 64.8 m

Cruising speed 0.85 Mach

2. Airbus A380-800

Singapore Airlines is the first airline to fly the world’s largest commercial aircraft. Setting the standard for modern passenger comfort, discover spaciousness with broader seats, more personal storage and better headroom.

Engine type Rolls Royce Trent 900

Number of seats

•471 (Versions 1 and 2)

Length 72.7m

Wingspan 79.8m

Cruising speed 0.85 Mach

3. Boeing 777-300ER

Grace the skies on the 777-300ER. The aircraft is designed for a comfortable and reliable journey, no matter how far your travels take you.

Engine type GE90-115B

Number of seats •264

Length 73.9m

Wingspan 64.8m

Cruising speed 0.84 Mach

4. Boeing 787-10

Singapore Airlines is the first to fly the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Designed to be more uplifting in every way, the cabin offers a more tranquil experience.

Engine type Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN

Number of seats • 337

Length 68.3m

Wingspan 60.1m

Cruising speed 0.85 Mach

5. Boeing 737-8

The Boeing 737-8 is now taking to the skies with the Singapore Airlines livery. Find more about the safety enhancements that Boeing has implemented and how we have taken great care to ensure that our 737-8 aircraft are fit to fly. ⁰¹

Engine type CFM International LEAP-1B

Number of seats •154

Length 39.5m

Wingspan 35.9m

Cruising speed 0.79 Mach

[⁰¹ Note :

Returning the Boeing 737-8 to the skies

Boeing has implemented a series of enhancements to address safety concerns around the B737-8, which has also been re-certified by regulators around the world including the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

At Singapore Airlines, the safety of customers and staff has always been our top priority. This page provides more details on the modifications to the 737-8.

Safer than ever before

After the 737-8 was grounded in March 2019, Boeing implemented software and design fixes to resolve the safety concerns.

Pilots first, software second

Boeing has made changes to the flight control software such that pilots will always be able to override the software inputs—no exceptions. Additionally, the software will only be activated after taking into account data from both sensors on the 737-8.

Additional training for pilots

All 737-8 pilots have completed dedicated training on this aircraft and are undergoing additional training to familiarise themselves with the new enhancements from Boeing, the flight control software, as well as any situations that they might face during the flight.

Independently certified by safety regulators

Today's 737-8 has been independently certified fit to fly by aviation safety regulators around the world, including Singapore, the United States, Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

Ensuring that our 737-8s are fit to fly

Beyond Boeing’s enhancements to the aircraft, Singapore Airlines has taken great care to ensure that all our

737-8 aircraft are fit to fly through a safety-first approach for storage, pilot training, and testing.

Safety in storage

When the 737-8 was grounded worldwide in March 2019, we flew our aircraft to the Alice Springs plane storage facility in Australia where the dry climate helps to keep them in the best condition possible. In addition, we have taken great care to maintain the aircraft, including storing selected components in a controlled environment, regular inspections, and more.

Rigorous pilot training

Ever since SilkAir started flying the 737-8, our pilots have been training in a dedicated 737-8 simulator. This same commitment to training will remain as the 737-8 returns to the skies as part of the Singapore Airlines fleet. Every pilot must complete a comprehensive training programme, which includes computer-based learning as well as simulator training.

Thoroughly tested before the first flight

Before any customer boards Singapore Airlines 737-8, we will conduct a series of independent tests. These include ground tests by our engineers and operating test flights before commencing the first passenger flight.

The Boeing 737-8 aircraft will progressively enter into service in the coming weeks. Further details on these flights will be announced in due time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Which destinations will SIA’s Boeing 737-8 aircraft operate to?

The Boeing 737-8 will operate services to Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, and Thailand, subject to regulatory approvals. Details about the first flight and destination will be announced in due course.

What if I prefer not to fly on the Boeing 737-8?

Customers may reach out to their local Singapore Airlines office to speak to a representative if they have queries about travelling on the Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

How will I know if my flight will be operated by a Boeing 737-8 aircraft?

Customers will be informed of the aircraft deployed on their flight in the booking engine and the Manage Booking section on SIA’s website.

The Singapore Airlines

First Class Experience

Singapore Airlines offers an

incredibly unique First Class

experience from start to

finish.

The airline is renowned

worldwide

for its consistently excellent

ground services and very

competitive hard and soft

products onboard their aircraft.

Let’s go over the entire

experience before delving

into more details.

Ground Experience

If you’re flying Singapore Airlines

First Class out of Singapore

Changi Airport, then your

opulent adventure will begin

long before you board the plane.

The Private Room by Singapore

Airlines is a dedicated lounge for

First Class passengers that has

recently undergone a massive

renovation.

You can expect a refined

atmosphere, top-shelf alcohol,

and world-class dining from

an à la carte menu.

The Private Room by Singapore Airlines – Dom Perignon Vintage 2009 — Dom Perignon Vintage 2009

Only Singapore Airlines First

Class and Suites Class

passengers have access to

The Private Room.

If you’re flying Singapore Airlines

First Class or Suites Class into

Singapore, you can access The

Private Room even if you don’t

have a connecting flight.

If you’re flying Singapore Airlines

First Class or Suites Class out of

a country other than Singapore,

you’ll have access to SilverKris

Lounges, where available, as

well as Star Alliance partner

lounges.

When flying Singapore Airlines

First Class or Suites Class,

you can rest assured that

you’ll never be left without

a lounge.

Seat – Airbus A380

Suites Class

While all Singapore Airlines First

Class seats are sure to please,

it’s the most recent iteration of

Singapore Airlines Suites Class

that stands above the regular

First Class.

There are many elements to the

newly-improved Suites Class

product that are as unique as

they are spectacular. When

compared to other First Class

products from competing

airlines, Singapore Airlines

towers above most, if not all,

others.

The airline gained additional

notoriety with its most recent

version of Suites Class, which

was introduced in late 2017.

This refresh was a revamp to

the original Suites Class that

debuted around 10 years prior.

While the original Suites Class

was something to behold, the

airline has since refreshed all

of its Airbus A380s, so you

won’t find the older version in

operation anymore.

In fact, the updated Suites Class is

better measured in square feet

rather than in pitch or width.

At just over 50 square feet per

suite, it’s essentially a mini-hotel

room in the sky.

As you ascend the staircase to the

upper level, you’ll first notice the

sheer size and the vast amount of

storage space at your disposal.

There really is no other First

Class product that compares to

the size of this suite, and

everything else inside it.

Let’s begin with the seat. The

metallic grey swivel chair lets

you experience your

personalized cabin from any

direction, as it can swivel a

full 360 degrees.

The chair can’t turn into a lie-flat

bed, but that’s certainly not an

issue.

When it’s time to sleep, there’s a

completely separate part of your

Suite dedicated to that.

This means you have both a bed and

a chair for use during the flight,

instead of just the usual chair

that turns into a bed with the

push of a button.

What Singapore Airlines Suites

Class is most known for is the

double bed in the sky. Where

other airlines may offer a

double bed option on select

premium products, often the

two beds are not 100%

connected, as the bottom

half tends to be tucked away

in separate compartments

and footwells.

In the newest Suites Class

product, you can rest

side-by-side from

head-to-toe. There is some

space in between the two

beds where the divider

usually is; however, you’ll

still be able to sleep right

next to your companion in the

comfort of the airline’s luxury

bedding and pajamas.

There’s also a sliding door to

each suite, offering even more

privacy. However, the door

doesn’t offer complete

privacy, as it doesn’t connect

all the way from the floor to

the ceiling.

The suite comes equipped with

advanced technology, too,

including a personalized

handheld wireless tablet with

a host of seat and lighting

controls.

There are multiple power plugs

and USB outlets in the Suite,

conveniently located so you

can ensure your devices are

ready for selfies. With so

many charging options, you’ll

also have them close by

whether you’re wining, dining,

relaxing, or sleeping.

Seat – Boeing 777 First Class

If you’re flying Singapore Airlines

First Class on the Boeing 777,

you’ll be flying perhaps a more

underwhelming product

compared to Suites Class.

With that having been said, it’s

still a First Class seat, and

there’s absolutely nothing

wrong with it.

One notable difference between

First Class and Suites Class is

the lower degree of privacy.

Without any sliding door, this

First Class seat is more

exposed; however, with only

four First Class seats in a

staggered arrangement on

the Boeing 777 aircraft,

you’ll still enjoy a decent

level of privacy.

The wide seats provide ample

room with plenty of storage

space. Any other passenger

on the aircraft would surely

be envious.

If you’re flying with a

companion, you can still

enjoy the experience

together with a lowered

partition in the middle seats.

Unlike with Suites Class,

there’s no double bed in

the sky option here.

Food and Drink

As expected, Singapore Airlines

First Class food and beverage

options are of the highest

quality. You can expect plenty

of options with gourmet food

and top-shelf beverages.

To start, you’ll be offered your

choice of two high end

Champagnes (or both 😉),

such as Dom Perignon 2008,

Taittinger Comtes 2007, or

Krug 2004.

Exactly which two Champagnes

you are offered will depend on

the route you’re flying and may

change based on availability.

Singapore Airlines Suites Class – 2004 Krug — Singapore Airlines Suites Class

For the main course, all

Singapore Airlines premium

passengers have an option of

selecting their meal in advance

of the flight through Singapore

Airlines’s Book the Cook

service on select routings.

While in the air, the food service

is dine-on-demand, meaning

that Singapore Airlines First

Class passengers can order

their meal whenever they

so desire.

Among some world-class dishes

, you can also take part in the

caviar service, which pairs

perfectly with your high-end

Champagne or with some

ice-cold vodka.

In addition to caviar, Singapore

Airlines has a signature satay

chicken dish, which I

wholeheartedly recommend.

You have a number of options

available for main courses,

including curries, noodle soups,

grilled meats, and everything

else in between.

The meal service is completed

with a delectable dessert

offering.

While Singapore Airlines Suites

Class offers an amazing product

for those travelling together, you

can’t truly dine with your

companion. Even though the

beds can be set up beside each

other, the separate chairs cannot.

Instead, you’ll still be in the

same “space” as your

companion with the lowered

divider, but you’ll be sitting

away from one another.

On the other hand, the Boeing

777 First Class seat may

have a better configuration

for dining together.

Dining together in First Class on

the Boeing 777 is only possible

for those sitting in the two

middle rows with a lowered

partition. You won’t be face to

face, but you’ll be right next to

each other, making it easy to

toast to the experience.

Singapore Airlines

Flight Reviews:

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Video: The Incredible Singapore Suites!
Review: Singapore Airlines A330 Business Class Hanoi to Singapore

Singapore Airlines First Class

Aircraft Cabins

The regular Singapore Airlines

First Class is offered on the

Boeing 777-300ER, while the

loftier Singapore Airlines

Suites Class is offered on the

Airbus A380.

Airbus A380

The most recent version of

Singapore Airlines Suites

Class is located on the

upper-deck of the Airbus

A380. The cabin has a

simple 1-1 layout, with

only six seats spread out

across three rows.

Passengers travelling with a

significant other, family

member, or friend will want

to choose either Suites 1A

and 2A or Suites 1F and 2F.

Suites 3A and 3F cannot be

combined with any other

suites, and are therefore

unable to combine into a

double bed in the sky.

Solo travellers really can’t go

wrong with selecting any suite.

All suites have window access

and the same level of privacy.

However, the Suites in Rows 1

and 2 are slightly larger than

the ones in Row 3.

There are two restrooms

exclusively available to Suites

Class passengers. Located at

the front of the aircraft, the

restroom on the right side is

slightly bigger, but both are

very spacious and come with

everything you need to freshen

up before going back to your

suite.

With two restrooms for at most

six passengers, you’ll most likely

never have to wait in line.

Despite the massive space,

however, the restrooms don’t

come with a shower in the

sky – as Emirates First

Class does.

Boeing 777-300ER

The smaller Boeing 777 aircraft

has only one level. The cabin

has only four First Class seats

at the front of the plane across

a single row in a 1-2-1 format.

Passengers travelling together

will want to select Seats 1C

and 1D in the middle, should

they wish to share the

experience.

Solo travellers should choose

Seats 1A or 1F for the ideal

flying experience with the

greatest privacy.

Singapore Airlines

First Class Routes

After temporarily grounding all

First Class flights due to the

pandemic, Singapore Airlines

reintroduced the regular First

Class flights in June 2021,

followed by the return of

Suites Class beginning in

November 2021.

With an ever-changing schedule

as the world races back to pre-

pandemic travel, be sure to

check that your desired route is

indeed offering First Class.

Singapore Airlines is currently

offering Suites Class on the

Airbus A380 on the following

routes to and from Singapore:

●Shanghai Pudong International

Airport (IATA: PVG, ICAO: ZSPD)

● SYD , Sydney Kingsford Smith

Airport — colloquially Mascot

Airport, Kingsford Smith Airport,

or Sydney Airport — is an

international airport serving

Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, located 8 km south

of the Sydney central

business district, in the

suburb of Mascot.

● DEL , Indira Gandhi

International Airport

(IATA: DEL, ICAO: VIDP) is the

primary international airport

serving New Delhi, the capital

of India, and the National

Capital Region (NCR).

● BOM, Chhatrapati Shivaji

Maharaj International Airport

(IATA: BOM, ICAO: VABB) is an international airport serving

Mumbai and the Mumbai

Metropolitan Region (MMR).

●FRA, more details here

Frankfurt Airport (German:

Flughafen Frankfurt am Main)

(IATA code: FRA -

ICAO code: EDDF), located in

Frankfurt am Main, is the

main airport in Germany.

●LHR, HeathrowAirport, called

London Airport until 1966, is

the main international airport

serving London, the capital of

England and the United

Kingdom.

●JFK, John F. Kennedy

International Airport is a

major international airport

serving New York City and its

metropolitan area, in the

United States.

Note that Singapore Airlines has

a fifth-freedom route between

Frankfurt and New York. This is

currently the only way to

experience Suites Class on the

A380 to or from North America.

Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines is

currently offering the Boeing

777 First Class cabin on the

following routes to and from

🇸🇬 Singapore Changi Airport,

SIN :

●LHR, London Heathrow

Airport, UK 🇬🇧

●CDG, Charles de Gaulle

International Airport,

France 🇫🇷

●ZRH, Zurich Airport (German:

Flughafen Zürich) (IATA: ZRH,

ICAO: LSZH) is the largest

international airport of

Switzerland 🇨🇭 and the

principal hub of Swiss

International Air Lines.

●DEL, Indira Gandhi

International Airport, India 🇮🇳

●PEK, Beijing Capital

International Airport, China 🇨🇳

●HKG, Hong Kong International

Airport is an international

airport located on the island

of Chek Lap Kok in western

Hong Kong 🇭🇰 .

●SUB, Juanda International

Airport, Indonesia 🇮🇩

●CGK, Soekarno-Hatta

International Airport,

Indonesia 🇮🇩

●MEL, Melbourne Airport ,

Australia 🇦🇺

●SYD, Sydney Airport -

Kingsford Smith International

Airport, Australia 🇦🇺

●AKL, Auckland airport, NEW

ZEALAND 🇳🇿

●NRT, Narita International

Airport, Japan.

●LAX, Los Angeles

International Airport , USA 🇺🇸

On the above map, note the fifth

- freedom route for the Boeing

777 First Class seat between

Los Angeles and Tokyo Narita.

How to Redeem Points for

SingaporeAirlinesFirstClass

Outside of spending an

exorbitant amount of money,

Singapore Airlines only allows

its First Class and Suites Class products to be booked through

its own frequent flyer program, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.

For the same routes, all First

Class cabins cost the same

amount of miles. It doesn’t

matter if you’re flying in First

Class on the Boeing 777 or in

Suites Class on the Airbus

A380 – the cost is the same.

To search for award availability,

you can easily search directly

on the Singapore Airlines

website.

Note that you’ll have to create a

KrisFlyer account before you

can search for award space

on the Singapore Airlines

website.

After you’ve created an account

and signed in, simply enter your

desired route, dates, and class

of service. Be sure to check off

“Redeem flights” to see award

space results.

When redeeming KrisFlyer miles

for an available First Class seat,

you have the option of either a

“Saver” or “Advantage” fare.

You’ll ideally be able to find a

“Saver” fare, as an “Advantage”

fare costs almost double the

number of miles.

There are a couple of

differences between an

“Advantage” First Class fare

and a “Saver” First Class fare.

One perk of the “Advantage” fare

is that the flight date can be

changed without any additional

cost. If you book a “Saver”

First Class ticket, you’ll be

subject to a $25 (USD) change

fee if you’d like to change

dates.

Similarly, cancelling an

“Advantage” ticket costs only

$50 (USD), compared to a $75

(USD) cancellation fee for a

“Saver” ticket.

The fares also have different

stopover rules.

Booking a “Saver” fare allows for

one complimentary stopover on

a round-trip flight. Booking an

“Advantage” fare allows for two

complimentary stopovers on a

round-trip flight, and one

complimentary stopover on a

one-way flight.

On the search results page, you

can see availability one week at

a time. If you’re flexible with

dates, it’s easy to scroll through

and look for a seat at a “Saver”

fare that won’t be waitlisted.

The following are the number of

KrisFlyer miles required to book

both Saver and Advantage fares

on one-way flights either to or

from Singapore.

Destination	"Saver" Award	"Advantage" Award
New Delhi	58,500 miles	98,000 miles
Frankfurt	141,000 miles	225,500 miles
Mumbai	58,500 miles	98,000 miles
Shanghai	58,500 miles	98,000 miles
Hong Kong	45,000 miles	73,000 miles
Jakarta	30,500 miles	52,500 miles
London	141,000 miles	225,500 miles
Melbourne	93,500 miles	155,000 miles
Paris	141,000 miles	225,500 miles
Surabaya	30,500 miles	52,500 miles
Sydney
miles	miles
Zürich	141,000 miles	225,500 miles
Auckland	93,500 miles	155,000 miles
Beijing	500 miles	98,000 miles

The following are the miles

required for either direction

on the fifth-freedom routes:

Route	"Saver" Award	"Advantage" Award
New York JFK–Frankfurt	97,000 miles	143,500 miles
Los Angeles–Tokyo Narita	120,500 miles	187,000 miles

On the earning side, KrisFlyer

miles are generally harder to

come by than points for other

frequent flyer programs.

In fact, outside of crediting

points from paid flights, the

best way to access KrisFlyer

miles as a Canadian who

doesn’t have access to US

credit cards is through

HSBC Rewards.

HSBC Rewards points can be

transferred to KrisFlyer

miles at a rate of 25:9.

Marriott Bonvoy points may

also be transferred to

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

at the ideal ratio of

60,000:25,000.

South of the border, there are

many more transfer options.

KrisFlyer miles can be attained

by transferring points 1:1 from

Chase Ultimate Rewards,

American Express US

Membership Rewards, Citi

ThankYou, or Capital One.

In the past, we’ve seen

occasional 15–20% transfer

bonuses from bank programs

to Singapore Airlines

KrisFlyer. If you aren’t in a

hurry, it may make sense to

hold off and see if such

promotions will return.

Singapore Airlines First Class

Award Availability

Award availability for Singapore

Airlines First Class flights is

generally quite hard to come by

for the most popular routes.

Singapore Airlines releases First

Class award availability 355

days from the departure date.

If you’re able to plan that far

ahead, this will be your best

shot at snagging the

preferred “Saver” fare.

However, “Saver” seats may not

be released on all routes, so

you’ll need some patience and

dedication to lock one in on a

popular route.

If you’re able to find “Saver”

space on a popular route, be

sure to book it right away, as

availability tends to dry up

very quickly on these highly

coveted flights.

When there are still unsold

Singapore Airlines First Class

seats that haven’t yet been

made available to book with

KrisFlyer miles, you can also

choose to be waitlisted. To

select the waitlist option, you’ll

need to have the required

amount of KrisFlyer miles

available in your account.

Once you’ve waitlisted, you’ll

remain on the waitlist until two

weeks prior to departure. Your

waitlist could clear at any point

before that, and you’ll be

notified by email if a seat

becomes available.

If you receive an email that your

waitlist request can be cleared,

you’ll be able to confirm the

seat right away.

If, at two weeks prior to

departure, your waitlist

request hasn’t cleared, it will

be cancelled. Note that not all

flights have a waitlisting

option.

If the First Class seats don’t get

sold in advance of departure,

Singapore Airlines may release

additional award seats closer

to the departure date. Since

there’s no guarantee this will

happen, be sure to have a

backup plan in place.

Tips & Tricks for Singapore

Airlines First Class

If you’d like to fly Singapore

Airlines Suites Class from

North America, your only

option is to fly between New

York and Frankfurt.

If you’re looking to continue

onwards from Frankfurt to

Singapore, and perhaps even

further, but can’t find

availability for the second leg,

you can take advantage of

Singapore Airlines’s First Class

stopover policy.

You can make a complimentary

stopover of up to 30 days if

you’re flying round-trip with a

“Saver” fare, or on either a

one-way or a round-trip

booking with an “Advantage”

fare.

If you have the option, it’s better

to fly westbound from Frankfurt

to New York, rather than

eastbound from New York to

Frankfurt. This way, you’ll be

able to experience everything Singapore Airlines has to offer

during your waking hours,

rather than during the

eight-hour overnight flight.

The same can be said about any

other flight routing in Suites

Class. After all, you wouldn’t

want to be asleep for most of

this aspirational experience.

Conclusion

With your own mini-hotel room,

complete with a double bed,

swivel chair, free-flowing

Champagne, and caviar

service, Singapore Airlines

Suites Class is the ultimate

sanctuary in the sky.

Even if you fly in the regular

Singapore Airlines First Class

on the Boeing 777, you’ll be

in for a treat, with highly

regarded service and the

same excellent food and drink.

Put simply, Singapore Suites and

Singapore Airlines First Class

are among the best ways to

travel by air, and it’s hard to

believe that this lavish

experience can be booked

at a fraction of the cost

simply by earning and

redeeming KrisFlyer miles.

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EN ROUTE AND ON TIME

Arriving in over 12 hours

JFK

NEW YORK, NY

left TERMINAL 4

John E Kennedy Intl- JFK

SAT 06-JUL-2024

23:17 EDT (17 minutes late)

heading

SIN

SINGAPORE

landing at

Singapore Changi - SIN

MON 08-JUL-2024

(11 minutes early) 05:19AM +08

5h 50m elapsed

18h 2m total travel time

12h 12m remaining

3,552 mi flown

6,675 mi to go

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