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?