I chanced upon the Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme today which is basically a frequent flyer program for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for up to 30 traveling employees. The HighFlyer programme does not replace the KrisFlyer Program (find out more about KrisFlyer and PPS HERE!) and it is simply a free program that translates business travel expenses into cost savings.
Read MoreThrough a new partnership between Singapore Airlines and UOB, a unique Savings Account (KrisFlyer UOB Savings) will be introduced to the market to enable customers to earn KrisFlyer miles based on how much they save and spend (on the dedicated Krisflyer UOB debit card). The rate of mile accrual depend largely on the total account balance and customers will also receive special benefits on Scoot and Tigerair.
Read MoreEarn miles on hotel stays when you book them via Kaligo. Between 01 April 2017 to 31 May 2017, enjoy up to 24 KrisFlyer Miles per Dollar whenever you make a reservation on Kaligo and stay before the end of year (31 December 2017). Kaligo offers a great way to rake up miles (especially if you do not chase hotel loyalty statuses) quickly through hotel stays - if you travel a lot for business and pleasure (or if you are simply a big spender), you can easily earn enough miles to fly on First Class for free!
Read MoreKrisFlyer has just announced some important changes that will be happening on redemption and redemption upgrade bookings that are ticketed from 23 March 2017 onwards. While the changes seem to be a devaluation of KrisFlyer miles, travellers may be able to gain some out of these changes on short-haul flights and those with high YQ surcharges. Read on to find out what are the upcoming changes and how will they affect you as a whole.
Read MoreFive days ago, I wrote about the new arrangement between Singapore Airlines and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts - the interesting bit is finally out! This brand new partnership will see opportunities in status matching, points and miles conversions as well as double-dipping in both programs every time you make an eligible stay at any participating Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts property around the world. Here's a summary of five things you need to know about this partnership!
Read MoreBefore anyone asks the question, I am going to say this and hopefully only once - you can redeem Virgin America (VX) Elevate Points on Singapore Airlines (SQ) flights (you are however subjected to a smaller inventory and getting Suites on VX Points is actually impossible). With that being said, you may be saving a lot of your precious miles if you use VX points (and money too!) to redeem for short-haul flights. To put things into perspective, consider the differences in points (and miles!) required to get from Singapore to Denpasar (Bali) on Singapore Airlines via the VX Elevate and SQ KrisFlyer programmes.
Read MoreShangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Singapore Airlines have just announced a joint partnership known as 'Infinite Journeys' which will provide members of Golden Circle and KrisFlyer with enhanced benefits. This partnership will allow double-dipping of rewards for Golden Circle and KrisFlyer members - it will also include enhanced benefits and recognition for elite member in both programmes each time they fly with Singapore Airlines or stay at any participating Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts property.
Read MoreAbout a week ago, I commented on a post on The Straits Times after spotting a (potentially) brand new Singapore Airlines and American Express co-branded credit card. Today, American Express has officially unveiled that card (alongside three existing co-branded credit cards) with exciting new benefits. Read on to find out how you can earn 2.4 KrisFlyer Miles per dollar and enjoy a complimentary upgrade into Suites/First Class from Business! Here is a summary of all the four Singapore Airlines co-branded credit cards from American Express!
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