Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
The regular Krisflyer (not PPS, which is good for premium fares double dipping) is indeed relatively bad. However, some advantages come in mind:
You do now (since very recent) earn miles on even the cheapest SQ fares, as well as on Silk Air flights (which don't earn you any on *A) - and with status, you do have benefits when travelling on Silk Air too.
So, if your company, for example, forces you to fly a lot with SQ and Silk Air in cheap eco fares, it might make sense to collect on their programs. For lounge access, a *G status from another program will be useful, of course.
Now that I went back and looked at where SQ flies (as opposed to either SQ or Silk) from SIN, it makes me question if I even should be with Star Alliance. It seems like it will be very difficult to pick up Star Alliance miles on any of the shorter regional flights. So, do you (everyone, not just Yurop) think it would make more sense to look at Oneworld or Skyteam? Or would it be better to stay with Star Alliance, but simply take Jetstar or Tiger for the short regional flights?