Singapore Airlines is just a massive operation, a true powerhouse of modern civil aviation. With tens of millions of passengers flying the airline every year and one of the most extensive destination networks out there, the airline’s frequent flyer program is among the most used by travellers worldwide. Krisflyer is an extremely important asset for Singapore Airlines as it helps drive upwards revenue and profits. So, let’s explore which are its tiers, criteria to enter them and finally which are benefits associated to each of them.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Tier Structure
As has become common place among airlines miles and status qualifying miles are not the same thing in Singapore Airlines’ loyalty program. Status qualifying miles are only earned when flying either with the airline or one of its partners. Yes, SIA is one of the airlines that grants status miles even when not flying on its flights. Also, transaction on partner airline flights contribute to postponing the expiry of one’s miles.
To reward its most loyal customers the loyalty program is structured in tiers. Therefore, more you fly and spend with the airline the higher your status will be.
Krisflyer, Singapore Airlines‘ frequent flyer program, has 3 tiers (as most loyalty programs out there):
- Blue
- Silver
- Gold
Access Criteria to The Tiers and Associated Benefits
They come with different access criteria and most importantly with growing benefits and rewards. Unsurprisingly the most attractive advantages are associated with the highest tier, Gold. You do get something quite useful though even by just signing up for Krisflyer, that is unlimited free in-flight Wi-Fi. That is something that most airlines don’t offer and is worth signing up for.
| Singapore Airlines | Krisflyer Blue | Krisflyer Silver | Krisflyer Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Miles To Access | 0 | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| Priority Check-in | No | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Boarding | No | Yes | Yes |
| Free Onboard Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Check-In Baggage Allowance | No | 10kg | 20kg |
| Tier Miles Accelerator (when flying SIA) | No | 25% | 25% |
| Complimentary Lounge Access | No | No | Yes |
| Free Seat Selection (on Singapore Airlines) | No | Yes (Standard Seats) | Yes (Forward Cabin Seats) |
| Free Seat Selection (on Scoot) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Free Booking Change (on Scoot) | No | No | Yes |
| Priority Reservation Waitlist | No | Yes | Yes |
| Priority Airport Standby | No | Yes | Yes |
As soon as you hit the next tier access milestone you will be bumped up to the new status. Therefore, you will immediately get access to all the benefits associated. It’ll be a matter of days between the last qualifying miles being credited on your account and getting access to the new status.
Then you’ll have 12 months to renew your status by matching once again the qualifying miles for your tier or try and hit the higher tier threshold. If you miss that milestone then you’ll be downgraded to the lower level.