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Published on August 29, 2025
Travelers planning to use their KrisFlyer miles with Singapore Airlines will soon notice a change in how many miles they need for certain flights. Starting 1 November 2025, Singapore Airlines will implement an adjustment to its KrisFlyer award charts, which means that frequent flyers will have to spend more miles for select flights. These changes, which apply to flights on Singapore Airlines, Star Alliance, and partner airlines, will affect both Saver and Advantage award categories.
While this announcement may affect business and leisure travelers alike, the new structure introduces several interesting features, including new options for redeeming miles and earning status credits. This shift could impact how travelers plan their trips and manage their frequent flyer accounts, as changes in award pricing could influence travel strategies for both regular and infrequent flyers.
Mile Increases: What Travelers Can Expect
From November 2025, frequent flyers using Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program will face increased mile requirements for a range of flight categories, with certain regions seeing a larger rise than others. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming changes:
- Saver Awards:
- Europe and the U.S.: The miles required will rise by 5% for Saver awards.
- Business and First/Suites within Asia and the South-West Pacific: These award categories will increase by 5% as well.
- Africa, Middle East, and Turkey: Travelers will need to use 10-20% more miles, with some routes requiring the maximum 20% increase.
- Advantage Awards:
- Most Regions: Advantage award flights will see a 10-15% increase in miles required.
- Africa, Middle East, and Turkey: Specific increases include:
- Economy: An increase of 5%.
- Business Class: An increase of 18%.
- First Class: An increase of 15%.
- Asia and South-West Pacific (Economy Saver): This category will experience a 5% decrease in miles required, offering a rare reduction in the number of miles needed for redemption.
These adjustments may influence business travelers who frequently book flights within these regions, especially with the rising costs for popular destinations such as Europe and the U.S.
New Redemption Options: The Introduction of “Access” Seats
In an effort to offer more flexibility to frequent flyers, Singapore Airlines is introducing a new redemption option called Access. The Access redemption will allow KrisFlyer members to secure seats on preferred flights, even if award seats are fully booked. Unlike traditional award seats, Access seats are available on top of the regular award flights, offering an additional level of availability.
While this new option will undoubtedly be welcomed by travelers seeking last-minute availability, the pricing structure for Access seats has not yet been fully disclosed. This could provide an extra layer of convenience for those who have flexibility in their travel plans but may require more miles compared to standard redemptions.
Earning Status Credits Through Non-Flight Spending
Starting 1 September 2025, Singapore Airlines is expanding how KrisFlyer members can earn status credits, which count toward tier upgrades, by offering new opportunities through non-flight spending. Members will be able to earn status credits through spending on the Kris+ lifestyle app, KrisShop, and Pelago experiences. This is a significant development for travelers who frequently shop, dine, or use other services within the KrisFlyer ecosystem.
- PPS Club Members: For each SGD 3 spent, PPS Club members will earn one PPS Value.
- KrisFlyer Members: For every SGD 1 spent, KrisFlyer members will earn one Elite Mile.
This expansion of the KrisFlyer program allows members to accumulate status credits beyond flights, encouraging loyalty through lifestyle purchases and enhancing their travel benefits. Caps will apply based on the member’s tier, meaning higher-tier members may be able to earn more credits through these purchases.
What Does This Mean for Business and Leisure Travelers?
For business travelers, these changes may mean having to plan further in advance and considering the new pricing when booking flights with KrisFlyer miles. The increase in miles required for Saver and Advantage awards could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs or the need for more planning to get the best deals. The introduction of Access redemption could provide more flexibility, especially for those who need to secure seats on sold-out flights.
For leisure travelers, the shift in KrisFlyer miles requirements could be a disappointment for those who have been saving their miles for specific destinations, particularly Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. However, the introduction of non-flight spending earning opportunities could help travelers earn status credits in new and unexpected ways.
Key Takeaways and Tips for Travelers
- Plan Ahead: Given the increases in miles required for popular destinations, it’s essential to book flights before November 2025 if you want to take advantage of the current rates.
- Explore New Redemption Options: Consider utilizing Access redemptions if flexibility is important for your travel plans, though be aware that these seats may require more miles.
- Earn Miles Through Purchases: Start using the Kris+ app and KrisShop for everyday spending to accumulate miles and status credits outside of flights.
- Monitor Award Charts Regularly: Stay updated with Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program announcements to understand the impact of future changes on your travel plans.
Key Points:
- Singapore Airlines will adjust KrisFlyer award charts starting 1 November 2025, requiring more miles for certain flights.
- Saver awards will increase by 5% for Europe and the U.S., and by 10-20% for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey.
- New Access redemption allows KrisFlyer members to secure seats on preferred flights even if award seats are fully booked.
- KrisFlyer members can now earn status credits through non-flight spending on the Kris+ app, KrisShop, and Pelago experiences.
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