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Old Jan 3, 2025 | 3:14 am
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jackculpan
 
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Amex UK (temporarily/now reinstated) removed SQ KrisFlyer as transfer partner.

Just spotted - American Express UK has quietly removed Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer from their Membership Rewards airline transfer partners. This is a significant change for UK points collectors, especially those planning premium cabin travel to Asia and Australia.

Quick analysis:
  • KrisFlyer was valuable for accessing Singapore Airlines' exclusive award space
  • Particularly impacts those planning premium cabin redemptions to Asia/Australia
  • Still possible to book Singapore Airlines through other Star Alliance programmes, but typically at less favourable rates
Alternative options for Asia/Australia routes:
  • Avios for QR, Cathay Pacific & JAL
  • Virgin Points for ANA
  • Emirates Skywards via Dubai
Full details and analysis in our article: https://smartwithpoints.co.uk/p/brea...ansfer-partner

Thoughts on this change? Had any KrisFlyer redemptions planned?
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