KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes for October 2019 Travel on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir - 30% Redemption Discount!

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If you have KrisFlyer miles expiring in a few months and do not know what to do with them, you might just be in luck. For travel between 1-31 October 2019, save 30% off the number of required miles on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir when you redeem your miles across selected routes by 30 September 2019! Planning something a little further? All KrisFlyer members will be able to save 30% off the regular Premium Economy Class Saver rates on non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles, for travel from 1 to 30 November 2019 inclusive.

Click HERE to check out the latest list of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes!

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Looking for some inspiration? Here are some interesting routes that you may wish to consider (miles quoted are for one-way only) for travel in October 2019:

  • Business Class to/from Jakarta: 13,300 Miles

  • Business Class to/from Yangon: 15,050 Miles

  • Business Class to/from Beijing/Shanghai: 27,300 Miles

  • Business Class to/from Tokyo/Seoul/Fukuoka/Nagoya: 32,900 Miles

  • Business Class to/from Brisbane: 43,400 Miles

  • Economy Class to/from Penang/Yogyakarta: 5,250 Miles

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