51% Discount on Required KrisFlyer Miles for Redemption Flights (February 2020) on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir - KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes (Redeem by 31 January 2020)
Get more value out of your KrisFlyer Miles when you make a Spontaneous Escapes booking - redeem for anyone of the applicable routes on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir for the month ahead (1-29 February 2020) to enjoy a ridiculously 51% discount on the usual number of required miles. All redemption bookings under Spontaneous Escapes will have to be made before 31 January 2020 for travel in February 2020.
Click HERE to save 51% off the number of required KrisFlyer Miles for redemption flights!
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With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday this year, it may be a good idea to consider a last-minute vacation to surprise your loved one (and take a well-deserved break!). As always, seat availability is on a first-come, first-served basis and blackout dates may be applicable for certain routes so do ensure that the 51% discount (!!) in required KrisFlyer miles is reflected before making a confirmed reservation. Here are some interesting routes that you may wish to consider (miles quoted are for one-way only) for travel in February 2020:
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