Rewards Updates : Enhanced: Redeem KrisFlyer miles at 1 cent each across SIA, Scoot, Pelago, Kris+ and KrisShop

Source : 

https://milelion.com/2025/06/23/enhanced-redeem-krisflyer-miles-at-1-cent-each-across-sia-scoot-pelago-kris-and-krisshop/

Apple Intelligence : 

• KrisFlyer Mile Value: From July 1, 2025, KrisFlyer miles will be worth 1 cent each across SIA, Scoot, Pelago, Kris+ and KrisShop.

• Redemption Rate Standardization: Singapore Airlines will introduce a standardized redemption rate of 100 KrisFlyer miles = S$1 across all platforms.

• Value Enhancement: The new rate boosts the value per mile by 5-50%, depending on the use case.

• Payment Method: KrisFlyer members can use miles to pay for commercial tickets, purchases at Kris+ merchants, KrisShop, and Pelago.

• Miles Redemption Rate: From July 1, 2025, the redemption rate will be harmonized to 100 KrisFlyer miles = S$1.

• Minimum Redemption Amount: The minimum redemption amount will be 10 miles for Kris+, and 1,000 miles for Singapore Airlines and Scoot, KrisShop, and Pelago.

• Kris+ Transfer Bonus Value: Transferred KrisFlyer miles to Kris+ with a 35% bonus will be worth S$13.50, or 1.35 cents per mile.

• Miles & Cash Rate Change: The rate for Miles & Cash for Singapore Airlines flights has changed, but the difference is marginal compared to the previous rate.

• KrisFlyer vRooms Value: Redeeming the minimum number of miles (1,500 miles) through KrisFlyer vRooms can yield a higher valuation of 1.6 cents per mile.

• Best Use of Miles: Award flights offer the highest value for KrisFlyer miles, with potential valuations of 4-5 cents per mile.

• Value of Spending Miles: Spending miles for cash or non-travel rewards is not recommended, as the value is significantly lower (1 cent per mile).

• Miles Conversion: Converting KrisFlyer miles to other loyalty programs like Shangri-La Circle or CapitaStar offers slightly higher value than cash equivalents.

• KrisFlyer Mile Value Standardization: From July 1, 2025, KrisFlyer miles will be standardized to 1 cent each for all redemptions.

• Impact on Mile Conversion: Converting KrisFlyer miles to other programs like yuu Points or Accor points will no longer be advantageous.

• Potential Concerns: Standardization of mile value raises concerns about potential future shifts towards revenue-based redemptions.