<![CDATA[Krisflyer Miles]]>Hi Hi everyone, have some questions on Krisflyer miles that I hope parents here can enlighten me... (sorry if I sound suaku.. never redeem before..:P)


- do the miles cover everything, or we still have to pay for services fee n taxes?

- can I redeem miles for the adults, then buy tickets for the kids? (cheaper mah :P) I understand that redeeming online is at a discount, but how do I ensure that I can book tickets for the kids for the same flights?

- I understand that the miles can be earned at various hotels too, has anyone done that? does that mean that u just show the card at the hotel, even if u did not fly on a star alliance carrier to get there?

Any tips on maximizing the miles earn? Thanks in advance!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/13428/krisflyer-milesRSS for NodeSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:51 GMTThu, 26 Aug 2010 03:43:31 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:30:17 GMT]]>but problem is ticket we buy normally not entitled to KG points as most are discounted tickets

so far only my hubby KF pt are all earn from business trip and mine via shopping via amex
SQ taxes is so much higher than other carrier I feel

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/493629https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/493629Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:30:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:17:54 GMT]]>Nice! For 90K you can redeem a saver class to London or LA.


Maybe 2 saver tickets to Tokyo, or a few to Bangkok sector.

Some people are selling their miles in other forums.

But I prefer to keep mine to redeem for my family holidays, or use them to upgrade my ticket during travelling for business.

Cheers. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/400291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/400291Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:17:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:52:11 GMT]]>if you quote you KF number when you check in your star alliance flight, you get the KF miles – if the ticket price of the star alliance flight is eligible for miles


amex’s KF miles now is not the most generous anymore, other credit cards are catching up to the game

last year i got about 90,000 miles from amex

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390640https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390640Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:52:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:03:27 GMT]]>

rarilo:
3) Does AMEX krisflyer credit card points tied to your krisflyer account?

Ex: i sign up for a krisflyer and have earn a some miles, den i sign up a AMEX CC. Can it be linked or its separate?

Thanks
Yes, the amex cc card is tied to the krisflyer account. They do the transfer on a monthly basis.

Not sure if the promotion is still on, if you charge more than $5k or $10K? a year, you can get bonus krisflyer points. That way, you earn your miles faster.

The only setback I feel about amex is that it is not so widely accepted. Most vendors will prefer visa or master.

But I think they have been pretty customer focus, they waive off annual membership fees when you ask them to do so. Also, they set me up for a survey of what I need and \"customise\" a package for me based on my needs. However I still don't use it because eg. petrol discount, I rather use my esso card that offer me better discount and comes with smiles,etc...

But there is no harm getting this card and charge where possible to it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389288https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389288Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:03:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:56:05 GMT]]>Yup, if travel agents book \"restricted\" tickets at low price, usually you cannot collect mileage.


As long as you travel with airlines under SA, the miles will be accrued into your Krisflyer account.

These miles are quite nice to have for redemption of free air tickets.
Note expiry date also.

I have redeemed for holidays for my family of 4 to Gold Coast and Tokyo last couple of years. Excluding tax and surcharge of course.

Not decided yet where to go this year end though. :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389278Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:56:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:39:39 GMT]]>Booking through agency likely cannot clock points as tour agent normally buy "cheap" ticket which are not entitled for mileage accumulation 😎

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/388364https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/388364Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:39:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:02:45 GMT]]>Hi im still doubtful regarding krisflyer miles.


1) If we book travel through a tour agency, can we still earn krisflyer points?


2) If we are flying on a star alliance, can we transfer or earn krisflyer?



3) Does AMEX krisflyer credit card points tied to your krisflyer account?
Ex: i sign up for a krisflyer and have earn a some miles, den i sign up a AMEX CC. Can it be linked or its separate?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/388285https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/388285Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:02:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:13:06 GMT]]>u the most welcome…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250115Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:13:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:26:15 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
orchids:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
yes

you need to nominate your friend as you nominee first, then redeem accordingly


If I nominate a friend as my nominee, does he have the authority to get ticket for someone else?

No. you have to log in your account to redeem the ticket for your friend/nominee. The ticket will be issued based on your nominee registered on SQ website

you are still in control of the account, not your nominee

there is a need to pay for the tax and surcharges too.........[/quote]Verykiasu2010, thank you very much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250044https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250044Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:26:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:31:58 GMT]]>

orchids:
verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"orchids\"]
Is it possible to redeem air ticket for an overseas friend to fly into S'pore?

TIA

yes

you need to nominate your friend as you nominee first, then redeem accordingly


If I nominate a friend as my nominee, does he have the authority to get ticket for someone else?[/quote]No. you have to log in your account to redeem the ticket for your friend/nominee. The ticket will be issued based on your nominee registered on SQ website

you are still in control of the account, not your nominee

there is a need to pay for the tax and surcharges too.........

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250023https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250023Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:31:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:23:25 GMT]]>

Mrsbongz:
Thankyou everyone.. Have been travelling via budget airlines these past years.. but now that DS1 is going primary school.. I find that the difference in prices for budget and full svc is not that much.. so thinking of using the hubby's miles from his biz travel.


Will take note on the promotion details for airfares!! Did u guys know that star alliance carriers have super high taxes?!?! it's alot more than what Cathay pacific is charging!!

SO far we have been keeping our points for hotels under their own reward system as they do not have black out or expiry dates.. n we do then to spend more on hotels than transport. Guess I should talk to hubby about applying for some credit card with Krisflyer miles.

Thanks eveyone!!
have had the experience of flying CX over SQ during my trip to HK last year...bought the F&E package so got no choice but to stick to the airline. Heard abt the good comments on CX esp going to HK but didnt find them comparable with SQ...service was not great but passable...even saw how a stewardess serve an old lady her drink...carpet was abit wrinkled and is like abit old etc...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250016https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250016Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:23:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:17:39 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
orchids:

[quote=\"Pen88n\"]Service fees and taxes not covered. To be paid separately.


You can use to redeem either child / adult tickets - same mileage required though child ticket is about 2/3 or 3/4 adult ticket price. However, take note that if SIA has promotion, it is usually on adult ticket, and not child ticket (sometimes up to 50% off). Also, if you are buying child ticket separately, you cannot buy online (as child will need accompanying adult), so you need to get from SIA office. Tell them which flight youhave redeem for and get the child ticket for same flight. If you book early, should not have issue of no seat.

Is it possible to redeem air ticket for an overseas friend to fly into S'pore?

TIA

yes

you need to nominate your friend as you nominee first, then redeem accordingly[/quote]
If I nominate a friend as my nominee, does he have the authority to get ticket for someone else?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250013https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250013Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:17:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:09:09 GMT]]>

orchids:
Pen88n:

Service fees and taxes not covered. To be paid separately.


You can use to redeem either child / adult tickets - same mileage required though child ticket is about 2/3 or 3/4 adult ticket price. However, take note that if SIA has promotion, it is usually on adult ticket, and not child ticket (sometimes up to 50% off). Also, if you are buying child ticket separately, you cannot buy online (as child will need accompanying adult), so you need to get from SIA office. Tell them which flight youhave redeem for and get the child ticket for same flight. If you book early, should not have issue of no seat.

Is it possible to redeem air ticket for an overseas friend to fly into S'pore?

TIA

yes

you need to nominate your friend as you nominee first, then redeem accordingly

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250003https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/250003Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:09:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:54:30 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
Service fees and taxes not covered. To be paid separately.


You can use to redeem either child / adult tickets - same mileage required though child ticket is about 2/3 or 3/4 adult ticket price. However, take note that if SIA has promotion, it is usually on adult ticket, and not child ticket (sometimes up to 50% off). Also, if you are buying child ticket separately, you cannot buy online (as child will need accompanying adult), so you need to get from SIA office. Tell them which flight youhave redeem for and get the child ticket for same flight. If you book early, should not have issue of no seat.
Is it possible to redeem air ticket for an overseas friend to fly into S'pore?

TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249981Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:54:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:11:12 GMT]]>Thankyou everyone… Have been travelling via budget airlines these past years… but now that DS1 is going primary school… I find that the difference in prices for budget and full svc is not that much… so thinking of using the hubby’s miles from his biz travel.


Will take note on the promotion details for airfares!! Did u guys know that star alliance carriers have super high taxes?!?! it’s alot more than what Cathay pacific is charging!!

SO far we have been keeping our points for hotels under their own reward system as they do not have black out or expiry dates… n we do then to spend more on hotels than transport. Guess I should talk to hubby about applying for some credit card with Krisflyer miles.

Thanks eveyone!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249701https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249701Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:11:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:15:08 GMT]]>recently SIA also offered 30% mileage discount on certain destinations


worthwhile to visit the SIA site now and then and subscribe for news and promos under your kirsflyer account

if u stay in hotels a lot then it is worthwhile to keep the points to redeem for free stay

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249647https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249647Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:15:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:02:33 GMT]]>Hi Mrsbongz,


You can check out SIA's website:

http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/krisflyer/aboutkf/maximise.jsp

Tip #1: KrisFlyer also has co-branded credit cards with American Express in Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan, allowing members to earn miles while shopping.

Tip#2: When it comes to travel, the two biggest expenses are airfare and hotel costs. The rewards credit card market for air miles and hotels is completely saturated with offers so choosing the best reward credit card can be difficult but the best strategy is this: Spend for the hotel program and apply for the air miles credit card offers when they present themselves. Consider the reasoning: A plane ride lasts for several hours where you sit in a tiny space and do virtually nothing. On the other hand, a hotel is a full 24 hours with a roof over your head, a comfortable bed, private bathroom and other great amenities that can't be obtained on a plane. At the same time, your average domestic flight and 3 days in a hotel are comparable in terms of cost. Therefore, if you are going to rack up mileage in a program, hotel programs will provide about the same cost savings and more.

Enjoy your vacation 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249634https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249634Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:02:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Krisflyer Miles on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:59:24 GMT]]>Service fees and taxes not covered. To be paid separately.


You can use to redeem either child / adult tickets - same mileage required though child ticket is about 2/3 or 3/4 adult ticket price. However, take note that if SIA has promotion, it is usually on adult ticket, and not child ticket (sometimes up to 50% off). Also, if you are buying child ticket separately, you cannot buy online (as child will need accompanying adult), so you need to get from SIA office. Tell them which flight youhave redeem for and get the child ticket for same flight. If you book early, should not have issue of no seat.

Hotel deals for mileage is usually possible only when you sign up as member for that chain of hotel. You cna then choose to earn hotel rewards points or convert those to airline mileage. You can check up on major hotel chains online to discover their programme (eg. Holiday Inn chain, Sheraton chain, Hilton chain, Hyatt chain, etc.......). So far, I've find it more worthwhile to keep as hotel rewards (esp. if you stayed with same chain most time), and use those rewards to change for free nights stay at the chain of hotel later. So, if accumulate enough, air ticket and hotel can be free :lol:

Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249630https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/249630Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:59:24 GMT