Whether you’re a beginner in the miles game or an experienced miles chaser, Miles Decoded, the new 11-part online series by KrisFlyer, shares interesting tips and tricks that can help you elevate and refine your strategy.
The series features prominent miles experts in Singapore such as Aaron (@themilelion), Felix (@thefelixwee), Nadia (@nadnut), Daniel (@danfliesthemile), Amanda & Justin (@amandalpaca & @thatjustinng), Jiax (@jiaxthepiggybanker) and more. In each episode, these miles chasers share their secrets and creative strategies to boosting their miles balance quickly and unlocking rewards with KrisFlyer.
Find out how you too can be on your way to becoming an expert miles strategist. Watch the series on Instagram and Facebook, with new episodes released every Friday, and read the highlights from our interview with our first guest, Aaron (The Milelion) below.
The most important thing for any miles chaser is to be familiar with the type of credit card that you will use because that is still the fastest way to earn miles. This involves knowing the right credit card to use in a particular situation, understanding the expiry of your points, knowing when the best time is to make your transfers to take advantage of redemption opportunities and more.
The cheat code is:
1. Earning the most miles you can by intelligent use of the right credit card in the right situation
“For example, if I’m buying flight tickets on Singapore Airlines or Scoot, or spending via Pelago and Kris+, I will use my KrisFlyer UOB credit card for an uncapped earn rate of SGD 3 miles per dollar spent.”
2. Taking advantage of different sign-up bonuses and promotions
3. Redeeming your miles on the best possible redemption option so that you get the most bang for your buck
1. Always looks out for double or triple stacking opportunities
“For example, if you’re pumping petrol, you can earn miles from your credit card spending, from Kris+ spend as well as from Esso Smiles.”
2. Always look out for opportunities to redeem miles for less (eg: monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes)
3. Always look out for unique opportunities to redeem miles (eg: KrisFlyer Experiences)
“One of my favourite memories was redeeming miles for the F1 Singapore Airlines Sky Suite experience.”
Just slightly under 2 dozen. However, the beauty of the miles game is that you don’t need that many. Most people can optimise their expenditure with just 3 or 4. Always looks out for 4 miles per SGD 1 earn rate opportunities which is usually the best earn rate in Singapore right now.
About KrisFlyer
As a KrisFlyer member, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the many ways that you can earn miles. Flying with Singapore Airlines and Scoot is just one of them. You can also boost your miles balance when you dine and pay with the Kris+ app across over 1,900 partner outlets in Singapore and Australia (Melbourne and Sydney), when you book travel experiences with Pelago, and when you shop with KrisShop.
Every mile you earn brings you closer to redeeming your next reward, especially that well-deserved vacation that has been on your mind. With Scoot’s recently launched award flights, you can be on your way to your next holiday destination from just 1,500 miles.
Need ideas on how to maximise your everyday spending with Kris+, KrisShop and Pelago to redeem your next flight with Scoot? Read on to find out more.
If you need extra convincing, here’s a sweetener: spending with these Singapore Airlines Group non-flight entities also allows you to earn PPS Value and/or Elite miles that can count towards your status renewal or upgrade*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Book your next award flight on Scoot here.
KrisShop’s exclusive Batik Label items are truly an avid collector’s dream. Shop the latest Paddington-themed merchandise such as packing cubes and luggage cover, or items from the popular Destination series for all your travel needs. Sign up as a KrisShopper to earn between 2 and 4 miles per SGD1 spent (compared to the regular 1.5 miles per SGD1 spent).
Not only do you get to utilise your SG Culture Pass on activities such as a batik clay work workshop and a fluid art clock workshop, you also get to earn 6 miles per SGD1 spent when you book these activities on Pelago via the Kris+ app.
A weekend of fun-filled family time at Universal Studios Singapore could easily earn you 6 miles per SGD1 spent when you book your tickets on Pelago via the Kris+ app.
If you’re a new homeowner in the midst of a home renovation, don’t miss out on the chance to earn 2 miles per SGD 2 spent on bathroom accessories, induction hobs, lighting, ceiling fans and more from Lucky Khoon Bathroom Studio, a Kris+ partner.
Earn up to 9 miles per SGD1 spent on your date nights at Kris+ partners like COMO Cuisine, Rhubarb Le Restaurant, Sushi Sei, Somma Restaurant and more.
Upgrade your mobile phone to the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max from KrisShop. Sign up as a KrisShopper to earn between 2 and 4 miles per SGD 1 (compared to the regular 1.5 miles per SGD1 spent).
Enjoy your daily dose of coffee from Kris+ partners such as Huggs Coffee and Bacha Coffee, and earn up to 5 miles per SGD1 spent.
Consider purchasing your monthly groceries via FairPrice Online, not only for the convenience, but to earn 1 mile per SGD1 spent.
Embark on the highly anticipated Disney Adventure cruise in 2026 and earn 6 miles per SGD1 spent when you book it on Pelago via the Kris+ app.
Get your regular haircut or trim at Shunji Matsuo or Splice Barbershop and earn 2 miles per SGD1 spent.
About KrisFlyer
This October, join us in celebrating Kris+’s birthday with a month of exclusive perks. Earn up to 15 miles per dollar spent when you pay with the Kris+ app, score weekly flash deals at up to 50% off, have a go at our birthday mystery piñata game for a chance to win attractive prizes and more.
It’s our way of thanking you for your continued support and celebrating our milestone with you.
Read on to discover how to make the most of these exciting deals!
Earn a boosted 9 miles per dollar spent (with no mininum spend) at over 45 participating partners including Pelago, LeCaine Gems, Tung Lok Signatures, Paradise Classic, Jumbo Signatures, Bakalaki Greek Taverna, Somma Restaurant, Bar Somma, Mr Stork – Andaz Singapore and more.
Earn a boosted 15 miles per dollar spent across all Melbourne and Sydney partners – the highest earn rate ever offered in Australia by Kris+.
Partners include:
Sydney: D1 Store, Audio Connection, Chat Thai, Freo, Kahii, The Ugg Shop and more.
Melbourne: D1 Store, Palermo, Brunetti Oro, Audio Connection, Adaso, Essensorie, Lulu’s Char Koay Teow and more.
Spend at least SGD20 / AUD20 in a single eligible transaction to get a swing at a piñata, and stand a chance to unlock the grand prize of 54,000 KrisPay miles*.
Every qualifying transaction earns you another game chance, limited to one chance per partner per day.
This game is open to members in Singapore as well as Sydney and Melbourne in Australia.
*KrisPay miles can be transferred to your KrisFlyer account within 21 days, at a rate of 1 KrisPay miles = 1 KrisFlyer mile. Redeem 54,000 KrisFlyer miles for a round-trip flight on Singapore Airlines in Economy Class to Tokyo.
Be the first to grab these flash deals, released every Friday 12pm! Enjoy 50% discounts at your favourite brands, such as Tai Cheong Bakery, llaollao, and more. Mark your calendars and enable push notification on your Kris+ app to snag these deals!
To participate:
The top 5 most creative answers will win SGD100 worth of miles each.
About KrisFlyer
Earlier this month (March 2025), KrisFlyer, the rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, announced that it is the Official Lifestyle Rewards Partner of the “Lady Gaga in Singapore” concert, which will be held on 18, 19, 21, and 24 May 2025 at the Singapore National Stadium.
Thirteen years since her last concert in Singapore as part of her 2012 Born This Way Ball Tour, US pop superstar Lady Gaga will finally return to Singapore, a much-welcomed news for her Little Monsters. Singapore is her only stop in the region.
As the Official Lifestyle Rewards Partner of the Singapore Tour, KrisFlyer offered members priority access to concert tickets via its presale channels, with the option for full miles redemption (starting from 26,000 miles for a Category 6 ticket) on KrisFlyerExperiences.com or payment via a Mastercard credit or debit card on Ticketmaster Singapore.
PPS Club members, Solitaire PPS Club supplementary card holders and KrisFlyer Elite Gold member enjoy also enjoyed an early access to the presale on the KrisFlyer Experiences website.
This is not the first time that KrisFlyer Experiences has rewarded its members with miles redemption opportunities for such coveted access to watch a globally renowned singer live.
KrisFlyer is also the Official Lifestyle Rewards Partner of Stefanie Sun’s 25th Anniversary “AUT NIHILO” Sun Yanzi in Concert – Singapore, which is held in April 2025 , as well as An Evening with Ed Sheeran at the Capitol Theatre.
Apart from highly-anticipated concerts, members can also redeem their miles on other exclusive and curated activities called KrisFlyer Experiences.
What exactly is KrisFlyer Experiences? Read on to find out and log in to your KrisFlyer account to embark on your next adventure today.
What is KrisFlyer Experiences?
Transform your KrisFlyer miles into an adventure, a milestone or an unforgettable story. KrisFlyer Experiences offers KrisFlyer members with opportunities to redeem their miles for specially-curated events and experiences such a charter flights, concerts, musicals, dining experiences, Sky Suites at Pit Straight access at the annual Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, sake masterclasses, and more.
With KrisFlyer Experiences, members have more ways to redeem their miles and enjoy access to even more lifestyle rewards.
What were some past KrisFlyer Experiences that were available for redemption in the past?
They include:
For current KrisFlyer Experiences on offer, visit the following links to find out more and redeem your miles.
Apart from redeeming your miles on exclusive KrisFlyer Experiences, you can also redeem your KrisFlyer miles on the following:
Find out more on www.krisflyer.com.
With KrisFlyer, you don’t have to wait for your next flight to accumulate up miles. Every dollar spent on household essentials, dining, shopping, and even your mobile phone bill can earn you KrisFlyer miles, bringing you closer to your next redemption flight, flight upgrade, hotel stay, shopping spree and more.
So why let those everyday expenses go to waste? Maximise your expenses and start earning miles effortlessly with every dollar you spend!
Read on to find out how. Sign up for a KrisFlyer account today to start earning miles on your everyday spend today!
The information in this article is accurate as at April 2025.
Stocking up on everyday essentials? Turn every grocery expense into miles! As a KrisFlyer and Link Rewards Programme member, you can convert between Linkpoints and KrisFlyer miles easily.
A $200 grocery haul at FairPrice Supermarket earns you 100 Linkpoints, which can be converted to 50 KrisFlyer miles.
Converting Linkpoints → KrisFlyer miles
| Linkpoints | KrisFlyer miles |
| 100 | 50 |
| 200 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 500 |
| 2,000 | 1,070 |
| 5,000 | 2,680 |
Conversion from Linkpoints to KrisFlyer miles can only be done in the above denominations.
When you shop for daily necessities at Cold Storage, Giant, Guardian or 7-Eleven, you can also earn yuu Points which can then be converted into KrisFlyer miles. A $500 spend at participating stores will earn you 500 yuu Points, which can be converted to 138 KrisFlyer miles, turning your grocery trips into rewards for your next getaway.
yuu Points can also be converted into KrisFlyer miles.
Converting yuu Points → KrisFlyer miles
| yuu Points | KrisFlyer miles |
| 200 | 55 |
*A minimum of 200 yuu Points is required for each conversion, at a rate of 3.6 yuu Points to 1 KrisFlyer mile.
Whether you’re driving to work or taking a cross-border road trip, your fuel expenses can fuel your next vacation too. Every litre of Synergy™ fuel you pump at Esso service station earns you 1 Esso Smiles Point. Convert Smiles Points into KrisFlyer miles*, you can then convert Smiles Points into KrisFlyer miles*.
In addition, you can also earn 0.5 miles per $1 spent on fuel or diesel purchases when you pay with the Kris+ app.
Converting Smiles Points → KrisFlyer miles
Earn 100 KrisFlyer miles when you convert 100 Smiles Points. Conversion is made in blocks of 100 Smiles Points.
Your electricity bill doesn’t just power your home, it can now help power your next vacation. Sign up for a 36-month PacificLight Energy plan using the promo code “FLYER36” and:
With a chance to earn up to 8,000 KrisFlyer miles, your everyday utility bill can bring you one step closer to your next redemption!
Dining: Reserve a table via Quandoo and earn 100 KrisFlyer miles per eligible booking. With Kris+, you can even earn up to 9 miles per $1 spent when you choose do dine at restaurants including Amo, Duomo Ristorante, Wakanui Grill Dining Singapore, Sospiri, Prego and more.
Entertainment & Experiences: Book exciting activities through Pelago and earn 3 miles per $1 spent while exploring new adventures.
For example, spending $170 on for a weekend trip to the Singapore Zoo with your family of four (2 adults, 2 children) earns you 510 miles that could be redeemed for your next travel experience or dining and retail deals. With so many ways to earn miles on the ground, you can turn everyday moments into rewards.
Other family-friendly attractions that you can book on Pelago include Disney Adventure by Disney Cruise Line, Rainforest Wild Asia, Gardens By The Bay, Universal Studios Singapore and more.
Be sure to book your overseas tours via Pelago, too – Pelago offers access to over 2,300 attractions globally so there are miles to be earned no matter where your destination is.
KrisShop: Earn between 2 to 4 miles KrisFlyer miles per $1 spent
Turn your retail splurges into travel rewards when you shop with KrisShop. Earn between 2 to 4 miles per $1 spent across a wide selection of premium brands, from home appliances to fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Some popular brands include Dyson, Bang & Olufsen, SK-II and more.
Changi Rewards: Receive 200 KrisFlyer miles for every 1,440 Changi Rewards points converted.
If Changi Airport is your go-to destination for shopping and dining, then don’t miss out on opportunities to earn miles as you go.
Kris+: Shop with Kris+ partner to earn up to 9 miles per dollar spent, plus enjoy exclusive discounts.
You can earn up to 9 miles per $1 spent at Grohe, Penhaligon’s, Risis and more.
Turn your fitness goals into travel rewards! With Athleaders, you can earn up to 24,000 KrisFlyer miles when you sign up for eligible personal training packages.
Get rewarded while staying active with a range of classes. Whether you are aiming to build strength, improve your endurance or stay active, Athleaders can help you work out and earn miles at the same time.
By strategically stacking your rewards, you can earn miles faster and unlock flight redemptions or travel perks in no time!