Redeem Kris Miles

[tathraman]

Singapore's website says Kris points can be redeemed for other than free travel but I can find no links. After a long wait on the phone, the person said this can't be done - but it's right there on their website. I'd like to be able to use my points for a hotel in Tahiti - any advice?

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Singapore's website says Kris points can be redeemed for other than free travel but I can find no links.

Where does it say that? AFAIK only says can redeem miles for awards and upgrades.

 

[tathraman]

On this page -
https://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/krisflyer/customerservice/faq/redeeming_miles.jsp

 

[GCS]

Yes, you can also redeem your KrisFlyer miles for non-air awards such as hotel and travel packages, special events and more when they are available.

I think '...when they are availible' is the key.

 

[tathraman]

Yes. I rather suspected as much.
Can I combine Kris with Miles and More?

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Not miles. Once credited to Kris Flyer there is no way to transfer the miles out.

 

[tathraman]

Thanks. I guess I'll just have to think very carefully when making further plans. Can I use Kris and M & M on any of the Star Alliance groups?

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Kris Flyer miles can be redeemed on flight awards on all of *A, plus DL (Delta), VS (Virgin Atlantic) and MI (Silkair).

Kris Flyer miles can also be redeemed on flight upgrades on SQ, LH, LX, OZ, TG, NH and UA.

Miles and More miles can be redeemed on flight awards on all of *A plus another dozen or so partner airlines; or on flight upgrades on LH/LO/OS/LX/JP/OU/SQ/OZ/TG/NH/UA. Miles and More miles can also be redeemed for various non-flight awards.

Note that you cannot combine Kris Flyer miles and Miles and More miles in a single award.

 

[tathraman]

Please bear with my lack of knowledge on this - but can I upgrade on Air New Zealand with either or both Kris and Miles and More?

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Currently neither. NZ does not yet participate in the *A-wide mileage upgrade program. Hopefully it will soon.

 

[tathraman]

You're very knowledgeable and very helpful - thanks very much.
David

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

You're welcome. Happy if I can help.