Miles Decoded: Miles Chasers Share Their Top Hacks on Earning and Redeeming KrisFlyer Miles In Our New Online Series

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.

Interview with The Milelion: Part 1 | Part 2

What is the foundation that any miles chaser must have?

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.

What is the Milelion ‘cheat code’?

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

What are your top 3 tips for earning and redeeming KrisFlyer miles?

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.”

How many credit cards do you own?

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

• KrisFlyer is the lifestyle rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group. Not only can you earn and redeem miles on flights, you can also do so for shopping, dining and everyday experiences through Kris+, KrisShop, Pelago and our partners. Find out more here.

• Not a KrisFlyer member yet? Sign up with the promo code KF800 to enjoy 800 KrisFlyer miles as well as all that our rewards programme has to offer.