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Singapore Airlines has announced a KrisFlyer devaluation effective 1 November 2025, its first since 2022. The changes are relatively modest compared to other frequent flyer programmes, where redemptions often rise 30–50%.
Saver awards see small adjustments: most First and Business Class routes increase by about 5%, while Economy within Asia and South West Pacific actually drops up to 6%. However, flights to Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey (Zone 10) face sharp hikes—10% in Economy, 20% in Business, and 10% in First, removing one of KrisFlyer’s best sweet spots. Routes to Europe and the U.S. increase by around 5%.
Advantage awards rise more steeply, with 10–15% increases across most regions, and up to 18% for Zone 10 Business Class. While these are higher, they remain far below the severe devaluations seen elsewhere.
A new Access award type will also be introduced, adding dynamically priced redemptions on top of Saver and Advantage inventory. These won’t replace current buckets but effectively mark the start of dynamic pricing, with cost tied to demand.
Importantly, members have over two months’ notice. Awards ticketed by 31 October 2025 will retain old pricing, regardless of travel date, and can be booked up to 355 days ahead (with an extra 10-day extension possible through date changes). Waitlists not ticketed before 1 November will be charged new rates.
While no one welcomes a devaluation, this one is comparatively mild. The biggest loss is the Zone 10 bargain, long considered exceptional value. Members are advised to lock in bookings early to avoid higher costs, particularly for long-haul premium cabins.
Opinion :
Bad news but not too bad.
In the earlier news, the addition of Scoot redemptions is great.
Particularly for large families like mine that finds it hard to achieve business class for all members.
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