What is KrisFlyer?It is a frequent flyer program offered by Singapore Airlines for travellers to earn miles based on the distance flown on its airline or on its partner airlines, and enjoy travel benefits based on the number of miles earned. Miles earned under KrisFlyer program can be redeemed for travel or flight upgrade on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or certain Star Alliance airlines. Validity of earned miles is 3 years.
KrisFlyer offers three membership levels – the KrisFlyer membership, the KrisFlyer Elite Silver membership and the KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership. Each level of membership offers different categories of benefits with the most exclusive benefits being offered to Elite Gold members.
1) KrisFlyer member
Enrol online and make a qualifying transaction on an eligible flight on Singapore Airlines (on any booking class except V, Q, G, N or T) and SilkAir (on any booking class except V, Q, G, N, T, L or W), or any eligible transaction with other partners.
2) KrisFlyer Elite Silver member
A KrisFlyer member who has achieved 25,000 Elite miles within a 12-month period*.
3) KrisFlyer Elite Gold member
A KrisFlyer member who has achieved 50,000 Elite miles within a 12-month period*.
*12-month period is predefined according to when you initially applied for KrisFlyer membership, so travelling 25,000 miles (40,000 km) over a 12 month period may not qualify for Silver status unless it corresponds with the 12 month period assigned to you by Singapore Airlines.
Number of Miles You can EarnEconomy Class : 100% of actual miles flown
Business Class : 125% of actual miles flown
First Class : 150% of actual miles flown
Singapore Airlines Suites : 300% of actual miles flown
Elite miles can be earned by accumulating points when flying First Class, Business Class or Economy Class on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and some Star Alliance airlines. Miles can also be earned by exchanging membership rewards or services utilized with other Singapore Airlines’ partners as listed in its official website.
Singapore Airlines flights in booking classes V, Q, G, N and T (group and promotional fares) and SilkAir flights in booking classes W and L earn no miles.
What are the Benefits?For KrisFlyer Elite Silver:
1) 25% bonus on actual miles flown
2) Priority Reservation Waitlist and Priority Airport Standby
For KrisFlyer Elite Gold:
1) 25% tier bonus on actual miles flown on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Virgin Atlantic.
2) Increased Check-in Baggage Allowance (20kg, or one extra piece of baggage).
3) Priority Airport Check-in and boarding.
4) Priority Baggage Handling.
5) Access to Star Alliance Gold Lounges.
How Easy is it to Earn Miles and Redeem Free Air Ticket?...Based on my personal experience, it's pretty hard if you are a leisure traveller (esp. since I only buy promotional fare ticket which does not earn miles... and I don't usual fly on SQ often as well...)
...and really easy if you are a business traveller (esp. if it's the company policy for employees to travel in business class when the flight duration is more than certain hours), hahaha...
Based on my estimate for a free Economy Class Saver air ticket, 2 Business Class round trips to Melbourne will earn me enough miles to Bali ; 3 trips to Bangkok ; 4 trips to Hong Kong; 5 trips to Tokyo... Hmm, don't think I'll get the chance to take Business Class flight in future lor, cos I overheard the bosses discussing about minimising travel expenses, etc... and there may be a change in company policy for employees to take Economy Class flights instead... =(
Ah, back to my old phrase...
I hate business trip!
