Source :
Apple Intelligence :
• KrisFlyer Devaluation Rumor: Rumors suggest Singapore Airlines plans to adjust its award redemption charts soon.
• Official Announcement: Nothing has been officially announced by Singapore Airlines yet.
• Standardized Mile Value: From July 2025, the value of a KrisFlyer mile will be standardized at 1 cent for spending on Singapore Airlines and Scoot commercial flights, Kris+ transactions, KrisShop purchases and Pelago bookings.
• Mile Value Increase: The value of a mile in Kris+ increased to 1.35 cents.
• Potential Devaluation: Singapore Airlines hinted at changes to the KrisFlyer program, suggesting a potential devaluation this summer.
• Fuel Surcharge Consideration: The airline is considering bringing back fuel surcharges on award tickets, but no decision has been made.
• KrisFlyer Award Chart Updates: Six updates since 1999, with the latest in July 2022.
• Notable Changes: Introduction of fuel surcharges, expansion and consolidation of award zones, changes in award redemption options, and removal of certain perks.
• Recent Restrictions: Removal of the “stopover trick” and capping of complimentary stopovers at 30 days.
• Frequent Devaluation: KrisFlyer award chart devaluations are happening more frequently, every 2-3 years instead of 4-5 years.
• Potential Devaluation in 2025: Another award chart adjustment is likely in 2025, given the last one was in July 2022.
• Aircraft Delivery Delays: Singapore Airlines’ expansion plans are impacted by Boeing’s delivery delays, particularly for the B777-9s.
• Aircraft Fleet Status: Singapore Airlines is replacing aging B737-800s and retiring A380-800s, leading to a reduction in premium cabin seats.
• Impact on Award Chart: High demand and limited award seat availability due to fleet changes are putting pressure on Singapore Airlines to adjust its award charts.
• Future Cabin Product and Devaluation: New First and Business Class seats will be introduced in early 2026, and historically, new seats have been linked to award chart devaluations.
• KrisFlyer Devaluation History: Singapore Airlines has devalued its KrisFlyer program multiple times, including in 2003, 2007, 2013, and 2017, often before introducing new cabin products.
• KrisFlyer Mile Value Standardization: Singapore Airlines is standardizing the value of KrisFlyer miles to 1 cent each, potentially leading to adjustments in award chart prices and potentially dynamic award pricing.
• Devaluation Response Strategies: Recommendations for KrisFlyer members during devaluations include booking trips at current prices if increases are mild or redeeming miles if the devaluation is significant.
• KrisFlyer Devaluation Prediction: Singapore Airlines hinted at changes to the KrisFlyer program, suggesting a potential award chart devaluation in the coming months.
• Award Booking Window: Award tickets can be booked up to 355 days in advance, with new inventory loaded daily at 8 a.m. (all destinations except USA), 1 p.m. (EWR/JFK), and 4 p.m. (LAX/SEA/SFO) SGT.
• Impact of Devaluation: Waitlists cleared after the devaluation and award ticket changes requiring reissuance will be subject to new prices.
No comments:
Post a Comment