Skip to content

Book last-minute Singapore Airlines business class awards from JFK to Frankfurt for 56,700 miles

Feb. 15, 2023
4 min read
Historical buildings in Romerberg square, Frankfurt, Germany
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information.


Are you looking for a last-minute trip to Europe? Singapore Airlines has you covered.

As part of Singapore Airlines’ Spontaneous Escapes deals for March travel, you can book a super-luxurious business class seat for 56,700 KrisFlyer — the airline’s frequent flyer program — miles each way. This is a savings of 30% over usual redemptions.

Even if you’ve never set foot on a Singapore Airlines plane (or visited Singapore, for that matter), you probably still have access to plenty of the carrier’s KrisFlyer miles. That’s because Singapore is one of the only airlines that partners with all four major transferable point programs: American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards and Capital One miles.

We’re highlighting only highlighting the New York to Frankfurt deal in this promotion. However, if you’re looking for onward travel from Europe — or between other world cities — you’ll also find some redemptions worth exploring as part of the Spontaneous Escapes promotions.

Related: 7 takeaways from my 1st Singapore Airlines business-class experience

Deal basics

BENJI STAWSKI/THE POINTS GUY

Airline: Singapore Airlines.

Routes: New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

How to book: Create/log in to a KrisFlyer account and select “Book a Flight” on your dashboard. Choose “Redeem flights” and fill in your travel details. The redemption discount will be reflected in the booking summary after you select flights.

Sign up for our daily newsletter

Travel dates: March 1 to 31 (Note that there are sporadic blackout dates.)

Book by: Feb. 28.

Sample flights

Generally, fares in this deal will cost about 17,500 KrisFlyer points in economy, 36,400 in premium economy or 56,700 in business class (plus minimal taxes). We found business class seats on a wide range of dates in March.

After selecting your flights, the website will notify you of additional taxes and fees to pay in addition to the points redemption.

SINGAPOREAIR.COM

Related: It doesn’t get much better than this: Singapore Airlines’ A380 in business class from Frankfurt to New York

Maximize your purchase

Don’t forget to use a card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express, which earns 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year). The Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve earn 3 points per dollar on airfare, and the American Express® Gold Card also earns 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel. Meanwhile, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card earns 2 points per dollar on travel. Learn more here about maximizing your air travel purchases.

Looking for a convenient way to see all of your points and miles in one place? Download the free TPG App!

Bottom line

If your schedule is flexible in March, now is the time to take advantage of Singapore Airlines’ Spontaneous Escapes deals and try out its ultra-luxurious business class on your way to Germany. Remember, you can transfer points from most of the major transferable points programs to Singapore Airlines.

Additional reporting by Andrew Kunesh.

Featured image by MARCO BOTTIGELLI/GETTY IMAGES
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.