How can I use 43,000 KrisFlyer miles
Jul 6, 2022, 2:37 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
Programs: AA Platinum Plus; One World Emerald
Posts: 540
How can I use 43,000 KrisFlyer miles
So we planned a river cruise in Vietnam and Cambodia that was to include a flight from Siem Reap to Changi at the end. I moved AmEx points to cover the ticket. Then the pandemic hit, then Singapore cancelled the flight, and now it seems we will not make the trip at all. I’ve been trying to figure out how to use the miles. I tried shopping, but things go on hold when i attempt to send them to Hawaii. I tried the hotel option, but those that I would consider are 2x or 3x the number of miles. Is there way I can convert the miles to one the US carriers or British Airways even if it’s a multi-step transaction where I take a severe discount on the number of miles.
Jul 6, 2022, 5:10 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 1,554
Jul 6, 2022, 11:53 pm
#4
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
Programs: AA Platinum Plus; One World Emerald
Posts: 540
Jul 7, 2022, 12:57 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, (Almost Lifetime) Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,412
I never expected the Island Hopper to appear...you'd need a few more miles for this though
. I have to keep this one in mind!
Last edited by bpk6h; Jul 7, 2022 at 1:28 am
Jul 7, 2022, 2:19 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia City Highlands
Programs: Nothing anymore after 20 years
Posts: 6,900
Don't even try to book UA's first class with SQ miles - there is no availability.
Jul 7, 2022, 3:05 am
#7
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
Also to answer an initial query, once the miles are in KF they are captive, no "detour" to get them into another airline or even hotel program.
Jul 7, 2022, 3:38 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: SQ TPPS/*G, Starlux Explorer, (Almost Lifetime) Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,412
You need to first check UA's website on Saver availability (X fare class for Economy) and then search on SQ's site exactly on the date of availability. I was able to book 2 round-trip flights to Panama from IAH with SQ miles before the devaluation.
Don't even try to book UA's first class with SQ miles - there is no availability.
Don't even try to book UA's first class with SQ miles - there is no availability.
Jul 7, 2022, 12:47 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Virginia City Highlands
Programs: Nothing anymore after 20 years
Posts: 6,900
Get one round trip flight within US and figure out what to do with the reminding several k miles