A New Way to Redeem KrisFlyer Miles
On 1 November 2025, Singapore Airlines will add a new way to use KrisFlyer miles called Access awards. On the same day, the updated redemption charts will take effect.
With Access awards, KrisFlyer members can use miles to secure confirmed seats immediately on Singapore Airlines flights. The number of miles needed depends on seat demand and seasonality, and can change throughout the year.
How Access Awards Work
Access is a new award type that joins Saver and Advantage options. It is only for flights operated by Singapore Airlines, not Scoot or partner airlines.
Access pricing will not follow a fixed chart. It depends on:
- Seat availability
- Route
- Time of year
When cash prices rise, the miles required for Access will also rise. When cash prices drop, Access pricing may fall, but not below the Advantage level.
Features of Access Awards
Access seats will be easier to find because they use commercial seat inventory. They are also available for immediate confirmation with no waitlist.
Like Saver and Advantage awards, Access awards do not earn KrisFlyer miles, Elite miles, or PPS Value. They also cannot be upgraded with miles or vouchers. Taxes and fees are paid in cash.
Fare Conditions
| Type | Saver | Access & Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Free Stopovers | RT: 1 / OW: 0 | RT: 2 / OW: 1 |
| Cancellation | US$75 | US$50 |
| Date Changes | US$25 | Free |
| Route, Cabin, Award Type Changes | US$25 | US$25 |
RT = round-trip, OW = one-way
Pricing Concerns
Access awards are dynamic, so exact prices are not fixed. Prices will be higher than Advantage but should be lower than Miles + Cash.
Here are examples of Business Class round-trip prices today:
| Destination | Saver | Advantage | Miles + Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 144,000 | 207,000 | 372,200 |
| Tokyo | 109,000 | 161,000 | 338,300 |
| London | 217,000 | 283,000 | 488,670 |
If demand is high, the required miles will rise.
Questions Around Access
Will Saver and Advantage seats be reduced?
Singapore Airlines says Access seats are in addition to Saver and Advantage awards, not a replacement. But there is no way to verify this.
Will pricing stay reasonable?
For Access to be useful, it cannot be too expensive. Many remember Full awards, which were extremely high. One-way Business Class to New York used to cost 381,000 miles, and First Class could go up to 947,000 miles. Those awards were rarely redeemed.
Is this the start of more dynamic pricing?
Dynamic pricing often starts small. Over time, it can expand until fixed award charts are gone. KrisFlyer may never go fully dynamic, but a mix of fixed and dynamic pricing could be the future.
Conclusion
Access awards are a new option for KrisFlyer members. They make it easier to book a seat, even the last one, but at a changing mileage price.
If pricing stays within limits and Saver and Advantage seats remain separate, this can be useful for those with extra miles. But if dynamic pricing spreads too far, KrisFlyer could lose transparency and value.
Time will tell how Access awards will shape the future of KrisFlyer.
