Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes: Great deals on flights to Europe
While Singapore Airlines With a reputation for offering exceptional products, booking premium class, long-haul awards with this airline is not easy. You can sometimes find award availability by using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada AeroplanBut you will usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
KrisFlyer typically counts more miles than other loyalty programs, even on Saver award days. However, the program offers discounts on selected award flights each month through KrisFlyer Escapes Naturally promotion.
You can currently book promotional award tickets for 30% off if you book before August 31 and travel between September 1 and 30. This month, you’ll see discounts on Saver award tickets to select destinations in the Singapore Airlines network.
Here’s how you can make the most of this Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes program.
Trading Basics
Airlines: Singapore Airlines
Route:Between Frankfurt and New York City, Singapore and Los Angeles, and Singapore and San Francisco; and from Singapore to New York City and from Newark to Singapore.
Value: Starting from 17,500 miles in economy, 36,400 miles in premium economy and 56,700 miles in business class from Frankfurt to New York City
Travel date: From September 1 to 30 (some days are not applicable)
Set by: August 31
Related: Is Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class Worth Flying on the Airbus A350?
KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Itinerary Sample
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes offers discounted reward flights on selected Singapore Airlines routes. However, only a limited number of flights are discounted each month, so you’ll usually only get the discount on one-way travel.
Discounted flights apply between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and SIN and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and from SIN to JFK and from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to SIN.
Here are Spontaneous Escapes’ prices for this month on US routes:
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| Source | Destination | Discount Bonus Rate | Banned Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | New York City |
*Available on flight SQ26 | Economy: September 1-5, 19-21, 27-30 Premium Economy Class: None Business: September 2, 3, 27-30 |
| New York City | Frankfurt |
*Available on flight SQ25 | Economy: None Premium Economy: September 20-23 Business: None |
| Singapore | Los Angeles |
| Economy: September 1-13 Premium Economy Class: None |
| Los Angeles | Singapore |
| Do not have |
| Singapore | San Francisco |
| September 1-3, 6-8, 13-16 |
| San Francisco | Singapore |
| Do not have |
| Singapore | New York City |
| September 1-8 |
| Newark | Singapore |
| Do not have |
*Reward redemption is only applicable on specific flights stated.
Remember, you still have to search for available rewards on the KrisFlyer website. Promotional rewards may not be available on certain days — even days that aren’t listed as blackout dates. When you search, you’ll see discounted rewards listed as “promotional” if they are available.
Additionally, all flights on your itinerary must be eligible for the promotion to get the discounted price, so if there is a promotional reward for only one direction of your trip, it’s best to book two one-way flights.
Be aware that flights departing from Europe are subject to higher taxes and fees than flights departing from the U.S. Expect to spend about 125 euros (about $137) per person in taxes and fees one way on transatlantic flights west.
Check Spontaneous Escapes Home for more details.
Earn miles to book this award
It’s easy to earn Singapore KrisFlyer miles. The program is a 1:1 transfer partner with American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards And Chase Ultimate Rewards. KrisFlyer is also a 3:1 transfer partner with Marriott Bonvoy Hotelwith 5,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points you transfer.
Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for rewards to be credited to your KrisFlyer account. If they do not appear immediately, consider calling KrisFlyer to reserve a prized seat until the miles are deposited. Doing so will lock in your award seat, so you won’t have to worry about running out of space. KrisFlyer typically charges service fee $25 or 2,500 miles to reserve an award seat.
Related: How to book Singapore Airlines first class tickets with points and miles
How to pay taxes and fees
Use The Platinum Card® from American Express to earn 5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (up to $500,000 spent per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar); Chase Sapphire Reserve® earn 3 points for every dollar spent on travel; American Express® Gold Card earn 3 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or on amextravel.com; or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to get 2 points for every dollar spent on travel.
The last line
Singapore Airlines is offering transatlantic economy class awards for just 17,500 miles. Or, you can book a flight between Frankfurt and New York City for just 56,700 miles in business class.
These flights could be a great use of transferable credit card points.
