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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program partners with many credit card rewards programs in Australia, and between Singapore Airlines and it's subsidiary Silkair, flies to all major Australian cities.

KrisFlyer also provides well-priced redemptions on Singapore Airlines flights, especially in Business and First Class. As a result, it's a program you need to know about if you're aiming to travel in style using your points.

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Earning KrisFlyer Miles

How to earn KrisFlyer miles by shopping online through the KrisFlyer Spree online mall

This attractive bonus means that it may be worth scoping out how many miles you can earn through KrisFlyer’s online mall compared to shopping through another frequent flyer program’s shopping portal.
Guide to earning KrisFlyer miles on non-Star Alliance partner airlines

KrisFlyer currently allows you to earn miles by flying with seven non-Star Alliance partner airlines but make sure you purchase the right bundle or fare class to be eligible.

Using KrisFlyer Miles

Singapore Airlines revises fare types and increases fees: how this will affect you in Australia

Singapore Airlines are on a roll and are now introducing unbundled fare types, tweaking the number of miles its flyers earn from next month and increasing fees from March. It is a mixture of good and bad news, with this guide analysing how these changes will affect your travel plans.
9 of our favourite ways to get the most out of 100,000 KrisFlyer miles

KrisFlyer offers some well-known redemptions on its own flights – but its partners can provide value too. Here’s our take on some of the best uses of a chunky KrisFlyer balance.
How to redeem Velocity points for Business & First Class flights to the US

We’ve come across hard-to-find direct Business Class award seats from Sydney and Brisbane to Honolulu during Terms 2 and 3 next year.
A guide to KrisFlyer's Spontaneous Escapes discounted redemption promotions

KrisFlyer are offering 30% off their usual full redemption prices for Business and Economy travel to and from Singapore and a range of destinations, with highlights being Sydney, Melbourne and Paris.
How to maximise KrisFlyer redemptions by using free or additional stopovers

Using stopovers to literally travel further with your miles is a great way to push the boundaries of what you can do with your KrisFlyer balance, with Star Alliance carrier flying to a number of appealing mid-point cities, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Milan.
How to use your points to book Singapore Airlines First Class/Suites Class

Do you live in Victoria and have access to 80,000 KrisFlyer miles or 95,000 Velocity points? Here is a great opportunity to use them for a luxurious inflight experience.
A comparison of pricing between Velocity and KrisFlyer

Now that Velocity members can book directly book Singapore Airlines First Class awards, I’ve revisited this comparison guide. The results may surprise you.
A guide to KrisFlyer's Star Alliance Round The World Award

One of the best ways to use your KrisFlyer miles (or Velocity points) is to fly around the world in Business Class or First Class with Singapore Airlines and its Star Alliance partners, stopping over in up to seven cities.
How to combine travel on Singapore Airlines and its partners to maximise stopovers

It may be in your best interest to save KrisFlyer miles by mixing Singapore Airlines flights with its Star Alliance partners like Lufthansa, ANA and Asiana but do watch out for fuel surcharges.
The eternal question: what happens (to your points) after you pass away?

Unlike your own fate, the fate of your points after your death does not have to be a cosmic mystery. However, not all points programs are created equal. While some will let your loved ones take advantage of your hard earned points, others will insist that they are buried with you.
Reminder: KrisFlyer award pricing changes in two days on 23 March

Whilst on the surface the increase in some award pricing and elimination of the online booking discount look negative, when you factor in the savings on fuel surcharges, in some cases you’ll come out ahead and in others paying more, so it’s worth looking at the big picture.
Beginners Guide: how to tell the difference between the cheap vs expensive redemption options on offer by frequent flyer programs

This is a really common question we get, so here is an easy-to-read guide to help you understand the difference between saver and standard awards, with examples from five frequent flyer programs, including Velocity and Qantas.
Can you put KrisFlyer awards on hold?

Most people say it can’t be done, but it may just require a bit of luck and a good attitude.
The airlines and frequent flyer programs that charge the lowest fuel surcharges

Here’s our second guide to how to minimise the taxes, fees and fuel surcharges on flight bookings – this time around, the frequent flyer programs and airlines to target for low fees.
Which fare class NOT to book with KrisFlyer & Asia Miles to upgrade using points

Not every flight you book is eligible for an upgrade. If you’re looking to use points to upgrade with Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific, you need to book the right fare class.
7 reasons why KrisFlyer is one of our favourite frequent flyer programs (and 4 downsides)

Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer frequent flyer program is one of the most useful out there. Its unique partnership with Virgin Australia’s Velocity program, flexible change policy, great stopover options and easy earning opportunities means it should be on most frequent flyers’ radars.
How to use your points to fly to New Zealand from Perth & Western Australia

While those on the East of Australia have it easy with a 3-4 hour flight to NZ, those in WA have it much tougher. In this guide Immanuel covers off how he uses his points […]
How to and why to transfer your points between Velocity and KrisFlyer

Velocity Points and KrisFlyer miles are one of the few frequent flyer programs that let you exchange points between both programs. It’s a key benefit of Velocity, and worth understanding how it works.

Buying KrisFlyer Miles

Guide to buying Starwood Preferred Guest points: one of the only ways to buy Velocity points, Asia Miles or KrisFlyer miles

You’ve got two more days to buy SPG points, which can be transferred to a large number of frequent flyer programs. Plus, the limit has been raised by 10,000 points for this promotion.
How to buy American Express Membership Rewards points from Amex directly - useful for transfers to other frequent flyer programs

American Express Membership Rewards cards have a somewhat hidden option – you can buy points to top up your account for a redemption, and the cost is not actually that unreasonable. This is possible for […]