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More About Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Credit Cards

If you are a frequent flyer, travel often to Asia and like to fly with Singapore Airlines, you could find some very rewarding benefits by selecting a Singapore Airlines credit card linked with the KrisFlyer program. With KrisFlyer you can earn points every time you use your credit card to book flights with Singapore Airlines, and also when you spend with the program partners. This means you can earn points when you fly, book accommodation and vehicle rentals, use affiliated telecommunications services, and a selection of other products, services and outlets.

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are members the Star Alliance, a network of 26 world-class airlines, each of which offers opportunities for earning and redeeming points. You can use your KrisFlyer points fly to a choice of over 1,000 destinations in more than 170 countries. You can use points to upgrade your seat and travel in added luxury. The KrisFlyer scheme also encompasses a network of over 120 non-airline partners, offering greater options for point earning, and a rolling program of bonus promotions and special offers.

KrisFlyer is a tiered program, so your membership’s benefits increase the more frequently you fly. When you fly you earn Elite Miles, which earn promotion to KrisFlyer Elite Silver and Elite Gold membership tiers, each with an added level of privilege. Silver benefits include a 25% bonus on KrisFlyer miles, priority reservation waitlist, priority airport standby and waived or reduced KrisFlyer service fees. Gold members enjoy the same benefits plus a variety of extra perks including access to Star Alliance Gold Lounge, extra checked-in baggage allowance and priority baggage handling, priority check-in and priority boarding on selected flights.

Q: Do I pay a fee to join KrisFlyer? A: No, there is no enrolment fee for joining the KrisFlyer program when you start to use your Singapore Airlines credit card.

Q: Will my account ever expire? A: Only if you don’t use it. KrisFlyer accounts that are inactive (no miles earning or redeeming) for a period of 18 months from enrolment will expire. If your KrisFlyer account is active it will remain open for a period of 36 months after the last mileage was earned; after these period, the account will expire if there is no further activity.

Q: Can I register again if my previous account has expired? A: Yes, if your account expires you can re-register for a new account, but will be able to use the invalidated points from your previous account.

Q: Do all flights earn points? A: Most flight types are eligible for point earning, but some fares are exempt. Always check when making a booking to ensure your flight will earn maximum points. You should also note that flights booked using KrisFlyer points do not add mileage to your KrisFlyer account.

Q: Can I manage my KrisFlyer account online? A: Yes, as a KrisFlyer member you are provided with an online account and PIN code, so you can manage all aspects of you account at any time that suits you, subscribe to receive email notifications on the latest promotions and special offers, check and track your points, miles and travel history and securely archive your tickets and receipts.

Q: Which airlines are involved with the program? A: Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are members of the Star Alliance, an international network of 26 airlines: Adria Airways, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Bmi British Midland, Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egypt Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Blue1, Brussels Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Spanair.

Q: What about hotels, resorts and serviced residencies? A: You can earn points by booking accommodation at hotel groups including Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, Langham Hotels International, Leading Hotels of the World, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott International, Meritus Hotels and Resorts, Millennium and Copthorne, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Okura Hotels and Resorts, New Otani Hotels, The Peninsula, Preferred Hotel Group, Rendezvous Hotels and Resorts International, Rotana, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Melia Hotels International, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, Trident Hotels and Worldhotels.

Q: Which other non-airline partners can I earn points with? A: You can earn points by spending with a variety of KrisFlyer partners including rentals from Avis, Europcar and Hertz; booking holidays with CruiseEscapes; when you register and call with 3, M1 and Travelling Connect; join Club21; book hotels through Ctrip or use Hong Leong Finance services. You can also convert points between KrisFlyer and the Shell Escape Rewards Programme if you are a member of both schemes.