Reward Seat Highlight: Singapore & Tokyo with Velocity Points

From the food stalls of Singapore to the bright lights of Tokyo, your next adventure is waiting. Wander through Gardens by the Bay, shop along Orchard Road or dive into Tokyo’s mix of tradition and modern culture.

Fly Premium Economy and Business Class from Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Business Class from Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide to Singapore. You can also head to Tokyo in Business Class from Sydney and Perth. Reward seats start from 57,500 Velocity Points.

Seats won’t last long, so book now to secure yours. Subscribers gain access to our full post, including available dates at the time of posting.

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Sign-up Bonus:

50,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points¹

Rewards Earn Rate:

Earn 2 Membership Rewards points per $1 on all purchases except government bodies where you will earn 1 point per $1 spent⁶

Annual Fee:

$395 p.a.

Offer expires

3 February 2026

Earn 50,000 Bonus Membership Rewards Points¹ when you apply by 3 February 2026, are approved and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases on your new American Express Explorer® Credit Card within the first 3 months (T&Cs apply. New American Express Card Members only). Enjoy a $400 Annual Travel Credit², complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounges³ in Sydney and Melbourne, Card, Smartphone and International Travel Insurance⁴, for a $395 p.a. annual fee.

Fly to Singapore in Premium Economy from 57,500 pts one-way

Singapore Airlines offers Premium Economy on selected flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Reward seats start from 57,500 Velocity Points + fees and taxes, one-way.

Expect wider leather seats with more legroom and recline, plus an elevated meal service with ‘Book the Cook’ available from certain cities.

• Points: 57,500 Velocity Points + ~A$232-$244 in fees and taxes, one-way
• Fly with: Singapore Airlines
• Dates available: Throughout October 2025-August 2026 (see the subscriber post for exact dates)
• Also read: Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review

Fly to Singapore in Business Class from 60,000 pts one-way

Business Class on Singapore Airlines is one of the best uses of Velocity Points, starting from just 60,000 points + fees and taxes from Perth to Singapore. Expect lie-flat comfort and an inspired dining experience onboard.

• Points: 60,000-97,500 Velocity Points + ~A$284-$419 in fees and taxes, one-way
• Fly with: Singapore Airlines (some domestic connections may be with Virgin Australia)
• Dates available: Throughout October 2025-August 2026 (see the subscriber post for exact dates)
• Also read: Singapore Airlines Business Class Review

Fly to Tokyo in Business Class from 82,000 pts one-way

Japan’s ANA is an underrated airline that flies to both Sydney and Perth. For just 82,000 Velocity Points and under $100 in fees and taxes, you can enjoy Business Class comfort on the non-stop journey to Tokyo. If you love Japanese food, be sure to choose the multi-course Japanese dining experience onboard.

Availability tends to be best within 2 weeks of departure and also as soon as the booking calendar opens, 330 days in advance.

• Points: 82,000 Velocity Points + ~A$62-102 in fees and taxes, one-way
• Fly with: All Nippon Airways
• Dates available: Throughout October 2025-August 2026 (see the subscriber post for exact dates)
• Also read: ANA Boeing 787 Business Class review

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Our subscribers receive the reward seat email a day earlier, on Wednesdays. Also, stay tuned to our Instagram account for ‘rare find’ reward seats that are usually posted to our Stories on a Friday.

As always, subscribers also gain access to full post details, including the dates of available reward seats at the time of posting. It’s free to subscribe!