The next frequent flyer program facing devaluation is Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. While some Economy Class redemptions within Asia will become slightly cheaper, most other cabins will see increases of up to 20%. This marks the second KrisFlyer devaluation since 2022.
KrisFlyer has announced new redemption rates effective November 1, 2025. Additionally, Singapore Airlines will introduce dynamic award tickets and allow members to earn status credits from Kris+, the KrisFlyer Shop, and Pelago purchases.
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Changes for Singapore Airlines Flights
The devaluation applies to all Singapore Airlines routes, which are divided into 13 award zones. Only Saver awards are shown here; Advantage awards were already unattractive before and remain so with higher prices.
Economy Class
Some short-haul flights within Asia and the Pacific will drop by around 5%, but long-haul routes (to/from Europe, the Middle East/Africa, and the U.S.) will increase.
| Route | New (miles) | Old (miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore ⇾ Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei | 8,000 | 8,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos | 13,000 | 13,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Southern China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan | 15,500 | 16,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Northern China (Beijing, Shanghai) | 20,500 | 21,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh | 19,000 | 20,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Japan & South Korea | 25,500 | 27,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Perth & Darwin | 20,500 | 21,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Rest of Australia, New Zealand | 29,000 | 30,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Africa, Middle East & Turkey | 32,000 | 29,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Europe | 44,000 | 42,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. West Coast | 44,000 | 42,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. East Coast | 46,000 | 44,000 |
Premium Economy
Every region served by Premium Economy will see increases, with the steepest hikes on Africa & Middle East routes (+20%).
| Route | New | Old |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore ⇾ Southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | 28,000 | 26,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Northern China | 36,000 | 34,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh | 36,000 | 34,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Japan & South Korea | 39,000 | 37,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Australia, New Zealand | 53,500 | 51,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Africa, Middle East, Turkey | 51,500 | 43,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Europe | 74,500 | 71,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. West Coast | 79,000 | 75,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. East Coast | 84,500 | 80,500 |
Business Class
The most painful changes affect Business Class—the most popular redemption cabin. Increases range from +5% (Asia, Europe, U.S.) to +20% (Africa, Middle East).
| Route | New | Old |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore ⇾ Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei | 22,000 | 21,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. | 25,000 | 24,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | 35,500 | 34,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Northern China | 45,000 | 43,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh | 45,000 | 43,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Japan & South Korea | 54,500 | 52,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Perth & Darwin | 42,500 | 40,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Australia, New Zealand | 72,000 | 68,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Africa, Middle East, Turkey | 68,000 | 56,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Europe | 108,500 | 103,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. West Coast | 112,500 | 107,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. East Coast | 117,000 | 111,500 |
First Class / Suites
Singapore Airlines’ famous Suites—arguably the best First Class in the world—will also cost more. Increases are smaller here (+5–10%), though not all listed zones currently operate First Class service.
| Route | New | Old |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore ⇾ Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei | 32,000 | 30,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. | 38,000 | 36,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | 47,500 | 45,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Northern China | 61,500 | 58,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh | 61,500 | 58,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Japan & South Korea | 81,000 | 77,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ Perth & Darwin | 60,500 | 57,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Australia, New Zealand | 98,000 | 93,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Africa, Middle East, Turkey | 95,000 | 86,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ Europe | 148,000 | 141,000 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. West Coast | 154,000 | 146,500 |
| Singapore ⇾ U.S. East Coast | 156,000 | 148,500 |
Changes for Partner Airlines
Unlike SQ flights (where some Economy awards got cheaper), all partner awards increase across every cabin.
- Economy: ~+6%
- Business & First: ~+10%
Economy (one-way)
- Europe ⇾ North America: 63,000 (was 60,000)
- Europe ⇾ South Africa: 40,500 (was 38,000)
- Europe ⇾ Oceania: 51,000 (was 48,500)
Business (one-way)
- Europe ⇾ North America: 122,500 (was 111,000)
- Europe ⇾ South Africa: 68,000 (was 66,000)
- Europe ⇾ Oceania: 98,000 (was 91,000)
First (one-way)
- Europe ⇾ North America: 184,000 (was 167,000)
- Europe ⇾ South Africa: 87,500 (was 82,500)
- Europe ⇾ Oceania: 143,000 (was 130,000)
Additional Changes
Singapore Airlines has also announced the following changes:
New Award Type: Access Awards
Starting November 1, 2025, any available seat on SQ flights can be booked with miles under a dynamic pricing model (based on demand, load factor, seasonality). SQ emphasizes these awards will be in addition to Saver and Advantage, not a replacement.
Status Miles via Non-Flight Spend
From September 1, 2025, members can earn status miles via:
- Kris+ (Dining & Shopping)
- KrisShop purchases
- Pelago experiences
- Earning rates: 1 status mile per 1 SGD (KrisFlyer) / 1 per 3 SGD (PPS Club)
Conclusion
The KrisFlyer devaluation is painful but relatively moderate compared to some other programs. With a 2+ month notice, members still have time to book under the current chart.
Also, many routes are already poor value—meaning the real-world impact is less severe than with Avios or Miles&More devaluations.
Source: Singapore Airlines press release
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