What are the benefits of having Gold status with Singapore Airlines?
60% FrequentMiler
20% PointsMath
20% The Points Guy
Singapore Airlines Gold status (KrisFlyer Elite Gold) provides a mix of airline‑specific perks and Star Alliance‑wide advantages that make travel more comfortable and flexible.
Star Alliance Gold benefits you receive
- Access to Star Alliance lounges (including United Clubs in the U.S.) for you and a same‑day travel companion FrequentMiler
- Priority check‑in, boarding, security and baggage handling FrequentMiler
- Extra baggage allowance on Star Alliance flights FrequentMiler
- Priority reservation waitlist, airport standby and stand‑by upgrades FrequentMiler
- Complimentary upgrade to Business/First Class on the Heathrow Express FrequentMiler
- Gold Track (priority security and immigration) at participating airports FrequentMiler
Singapore Airlines‑specific perks
- Priority check‑in and boarding on Singapore Airlines flights The Points Guy
- Extra baggage allowance (20 kg) on Singapore Airlines and partner airlines PointsMath
- Seat selection: forward‑zone or standard economy seats on Singapore Airlines, and automatic seat assignment on Scoot The Points Guy
- 25 % bonus miles on Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights The Points Guy
- Lounge access when flying Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Vistara and other Star Alliance carriers The Points Guy
- Ability to access United Club lounges on domestic United flights in the U.S. when traveling with a KrisFlyer Elite Gold number The Points Guy
These benefits together make KrisFlyer Elite Gold a valuable status for frequent travelers on Singapore Airlines and across the Star Alliance network.
Mulling over easy Star Alliance Gold status: Is it worth it?
On last weekend’s Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I talked about the offer from Singapore KrisFlyer to earn easy Star Alliance Gold status during our “Mattress running the numbers” segment. We previously reported that Singapore is offering the chance to get Star Alliance Gold status by transferring 250,000 points from bank partners. Our verdict was that this promotion doesn’t make sense for most people, but it might for me. It’s a stretch, but I’m considering it even though good sense tells me it is a ridiculous pursuit for most people (and also probably for me!). Singapore’s Gold
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore KrisFlyer launch elite status match offer
Marriott has launched an intriguing status match offer with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, allowing Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members to unlock instant KrisFlyer Elite Silver status and a path to KrisFlyer Elite Gold, as flagged by One Mile at a Time. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines PPS Club, Solitaire PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite Gold members can unlock instant Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and a path to Platinum Elite status. So, is this a good partnership promotion? Here’s what you need to know about the Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer status offer. If you have
Star Alliance Gold status on the cheap in Europe
Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Krisflyer announced an “enhanced partnership” this week whereby members of both programs can link up their loyalty accounts. Members with elite status in either program can enjoy a fast track to meaningful status in the other program. Since I have Marriott Platinum status (and I imagine many readers do given the relative ease in achieving it), I can’t help but imagine how I could end up with Star Alliance Gold status on the cheap. I wouldn’t actually do this….but I still kinda want to. From the press release: Members will be able to
Singapore KrisFlyer: Ultimate guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
As a partner of many transferable points programs — and one of the best ways to book Singapore Airlines’ coveted first-class suites product — there’s much to love about Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer program. Even if Singapore isn’t in your travel plans, KrisFlyer’s Star Alliance and nonalliance award charts have some hidden gems you should know about. From booking one-way award seats to Hawaii for less than 15,000 miles to earning valuable miles with credit cards, keep reading to learn the ins and outs of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer so you can decide if KrisFlyer miles are of value to you.
Guide to Singapore KrisFlyer for Indian Travellers
Singapore Airlines is among travellers’ favourite destinations due to its fantastic cabin experience. It also has a frequent flyer program named “KrisFlyer”. As Singapore Airlines is part of Star Alliance and have points-earning & redeeming opportunities from India so, here is this ultimate guide on everything an Indian Traveller need to know about Singapore KrisFlyer. Just Launched: Two KrisFlyer SBI Co-Branded Cards The first step to being part of Singapore KrisFlyer is joining the program. It is a free-to-join frequent flyer program from Singapore Airlines which is required for earning KrisFlyer miles that you can redeem for flights