Singapore Airliness KrisFlyer Devaluation Coming on November 1, 2025

Singapore Airlines is changing the KrisFlyer program on November 1, 2025. Saver and Advantage awards are going up, long-haul premium flights will take the biggest hit, and a new “Access Award” tier will bring dynamic pricing. Here’s what you need to know — and where the sweet spots still remain.

What’s Changing on November 1

Singapore Airlines has confirmed a KrisFlyer devaluation effective November 1, 2025. Saver awards — the most popular way to redeem miles — will increase by about 5% on average. Advantage awards, which offer more availability at higher rates, will rise by 10–15%.

The biggest impact is on Zone 10 routes (U.S. to Singapore), where business- and first-class Saver awards will jump 10–20%.

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The New “Access Awards”

Alongside higher chart pricing, Singapore Airlines is debuting Access Awards. These are dynamically priced awards that scale with demand, similar to how cash tickets are sold.

On the plus side, Access Awards mean there will be more availability, especially on high-demand routes. The downside is that pricing will often be far higher — think 200,000 miles or more for a single Business Class seat during peak travel periods.

Where It Hurts Most

For premium travelers, the devaluation is felt most on Singapore Airlines’ flagship long-haul services:

• Nonstops to Singapore from major global gateways now run 112,500–117,000 miles in Business Class Saver and 154,000–156,000 miles in Suites Saver.
• Advantage rates, which already carried a premium, are now 15% higher, pushing Suites close to 280,000 miles one-way.

These increases make aspirational redemptions like the world’s longest flight — Singapore to New York — significantly harder to book with miles.

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The Sweet Spots That Survive

Even with the increases, KrisFlyer retains some gems:

• Fifth freedom flights such as New York–Frankfurt or Houston–Manchester stay untouched at 81,000 miles in Business Class, still one of the best ways to experience Singapore Airlines without flying all the way to Asia.
• Intra-Asia routes like Singapore–Tokyo or Singapore–Seoul remain solid at around 55,000 miles in Business Class — excellent value for six- to seven-hour flights.
• Short-haul economy redemptions, including Singapore–Bangkok, will actually drop slightly in cost, moving from 15,000 to 13,000 miles.

Australia and New Zealand routes rise only about 5%, keeping them competitive for medium-haul premium travel.

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Final Thoughts

KrisFlyer’s upcoming devaluation highlights a familiar trend: more miles for the same seat, especially in the cabins most travelers want. For those planning aspirational trips, there’s still time — tickets can be booked up to 355 days out, meaning travel deep into 2026 can still be locked in at today’s rates.

While First Class and Suites awards on long-haul nonstops will become significantly more expensive, sweet spots like fifth freedom routes and intra-Asia flights ensure KrisFlyer still holds unique value. The key now is planning ahead — and making those bookings before November 1.