Maximise Your Miles in 2025 - Watch Before Redeeming!!

Summary

In this video, the creator shares tips on how to maximize the value of KrisFlyer miles and points to enhance travel experiences. Key strategies include planning for devaluations, leveraging promotions like Spontaneous Escapes and the Global Redemption Sale, and using stopovers to save miles on multi-destination trips. The video also explores how bank points from credit cards can provide additional value, with alternative airlines like EVA Air offering cheaper redemption options. The creator encourages viewers to stay updated on promotions by subscribing to a Telegram channel for exclusive deals and tips.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use your miles wisely before devaluations occur, as airlines tend to increase the number of miles required for flight redemptions over time.
• 😀 Singapore Airlines has frequent devaluations of its KrisFlyer miles, so it's important to book flights before new devaluation announcements are made.
• 😀 Make use of promotions like Spontaneous Escapes (monthly sales with 30% off) and the Global Redemption Sale (annual sale with up to 25% off).
• 😀 To maximize miles, always be prepared for these promotional periods by having enough miles in your KrisFlyer account for quick booking.
• 😀 Stopover programs can offer significant savings on mileage, allowing you to visit multiple destinations for less.
• 😀 If you have a layover on a long flight, consider taking advantage of a stopover to explore another city for free or at minimal additional miles.
• 😀 Booking flights during promotional sales can save you a substantial amount of miles—e.g., 30% off business class flights to destinations like Brussels.
• 😀 Be proactive and subscribe to the Telegram updates for exclusive alerts on deals and flight availability to ensure you're not late to book.
• 😀 If you're flexible with your travel dates and destinations, consider booking via alternative airlines like EVA Air to use fewer miles while still flying in business class.
• 😀 Remember, not all banks transfer points to all frequent flyer programs, so it’s crucial to evaluate if transferring points to KrisFlyer is the best value for your situation.

Q & A

Why is it important to use KrisFlyer miles before a devaluation?

Miles can lose value over time as airlines increase the number of miles required for flight redemptions. Devaluations tend to occur every 2 to 3 years, and if you wait too long, you might have to pay significantly more miles for the same flights.

How often do devaluations of KrisFlyer miles typically occur?

Devaluations typically happen every 2 to 3 years. The most recent devaluation occurred in July 2022, with the last ones in January 2019 and March 2017.

What is the best way to take advantage of Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes promotion?

To take advantage of Spontaneous Escapes, you should make sure you have enough miles in your KrisFlyer account before the promotion starts. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to act quickly when the deals are released.

How much can you save with the Spontaneous Escapes promotion?

Spontaneous Escapes offers a 30% discount on miles for various destinations. For example, a business class flight to Brussels can cost as little as 72,450 miles, and flights to Bangkok can be as low as 33,600 miles instead of the usual 48,000 miles.

When does the Global Redemption Sale usually happen, and how is it different from Spontaneous Escapes?

The Global Redemption Sale typically occurs once a year, around September or October. Unlike Spontaneous Escapes, which has a 30% discount for next month's flights, the Global Redemption Sale offers 25% off but covers a longer travel period, allowing more time for planning.

What advantage does using stopovers in your flights provide?

Stopovers allow you to visit a second city during your trip without paying for an additional flight. For example, by adding a stopover in Singapore, you can reduce your total miles spent while exploring a second destination.

How can booking a stopover save miles?

Booking a stopover can save miles by combining multiple flights into one. For example, instead of booking separate flights from Auckland to Hong Kong and then Hong Kong to Singapore, you can book Auckland to Hong Kong via Singapore and save 12,000 miles.

What is the benefit of flying with Eva Air instead of Singapore Airlines for certain destinations?

Eva Air offers significantly lower mileage requirements for certain flights. For example, a business class round-trip to Europe through Eva Air can cost 160,000 miles, while it would cost 204,000 miles with Singapore Airlines, offering a 23% savings.

Can you earn miles with banks that don't directly transfer points to KrisFlyer?

Yes, there are banks that offer miles through their own frequent flyer programs, such as Eva Air. Some banks like American Express, HSBC, and Citibank transfer points to these alternative programs, often at better rates than KrisFlyer.

Why is it important to subscribe to the Telegram channel for updates on mileage deals?

Subscribing to the Telegram channel keeps you updated on time-sensitive deals, promotions, and bonuses from credit card offers, ensuring you don’t miss out on valuable opportunities to earn and use your miles effectively.