Singapore Business Class To Europe, Up To 8 Seats

Well, I was waiting for Singapore Airlines to announce its monthly Spontaneous Escapes promo before sending space. However, it seems they’re not running the promo this month.


That’s okay, though. There’s plenty of space on both of their fifth freedom routes.


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Now, let’s get into it!

Singapore Airlines business class seat, Airbus A350

Straight To The Points

Routes: IAH-MAN, JFK-FRA
Operating airline: Singapore Airlines
Class of service: Business class
Dates: July 2024 - June 2025
Seats available: 2 (up to 8)
Cabin layout: 1-2-1
Book with (per person, one-way): 

  • Air Canada Aeroplan:

    • IAH: 70,000 points

    • JFK: 60,000 points

  • *Singapore KrisFlyer: 81,000 miles

*No Surcharges


Taxes/fees (per person): 

  • From US: $5.60

  • From FRA: ~$136

  • From MAN: ~$301


Aeroplan and LifeMiles have partner booking fees.


Bank transfer partners: 

  • Air Canada: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott

    • 20% Chase transfer bonus

  • Singapore: Amex, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Marriott


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Singapore Airlines business class seat, Airbus A350

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Singapore Airlines business class cabin, Airbus A350

Flight Experience


Singapore Airlines operates a Boeing 777 on the JFK route and an A350 on the Houston route. The business class cabin on both aircraft is arranged in a 1-2-1 layout so each seat has direct aisle access on both aircraft.

While the seats are lie-flat, you have to sleep diagonally in the bed position because of the way the foot wells are situated. If you're taller, you might find this a touch annoying. The bulkhead seats have more legroom, esp. in the bed position.

The crews are known for being proactive and friendly. Some would say they're among the best in the air. Similarly, the inflight catering gets high marks.

Use the online Book the Cook feature to ensure you get your preferred meal.

Best Ways To Book


Air Canada: Great Rate + Chase Transfer Bonus

Aeroplan is your best at 60,000 points for a one-way award from JFK or 70,000 points from IAH. If you include a connection, you can expect to need 70,000 points.

With the Chase 20% transfer bonus, you’ll only need transfer the following:

  • JFK: 50,000 Chase points

  • IAH: 59,000 Chase points


If you have the Chase Aeroplan Card, you can also get a 10% transfer bonus when you transfer 50,000+ Chase points. Paired with the 20% transfer bonus you’d only need 47,000 Chase points from JFK or 54,000 from IAH.


You can also transfer points from Amex, Bilt, or Capital One.


Singapore: Access To More Award Space

Singapore KrisFlyer’s main advantage is access to more award space. If you can’t find space with Aeroplan, 81,000 KrisFlyer miles will be your best bet. It’s not a great one-way rate, but it could be worse.


The other advantage is that you can transfer points from Amex, Capital One, Chase, and Citi. However, transfers aren't usually instant, especially if you haven't transferred to Singapore previously. However, Capital One transfers are often instant.

How To Book


If booking with Singapore KrisFlyer, search with Singapore Airlines.

  1. Go to Singapore Air

  2. Log into your account

  3. Select Redeem flights

  4. Enter origin/destination

  5. Select date(s)

    • From calendar, you can select one-way

  6. Select class of service

  7. Select number of passengers


If you're concerned about delays when transferring points to Singapore, you can call and see if they'll hold the award space.

  • US Line: 833-727-0118

  • Singapore Line: +65 6223 8888


Whether you can get them to hold award space really depends on the phone agent so be ready to hang up, call again (HUCA). If they refuse, stay friendly and don't argue.

If booking with Aeroplan points, I would search with Air Canada as Singapore Airlines sometimes provides additional award space to KrisFlyer members. To search with Aeroplan:

  1. Go to Air Canada

  2. Select "Book with points Aeroplan"

  3. Select one-way or round-trip

  4. Enter origin/destination

  5. Select date(s)

  6. Select number of passengers

  7. Run search

Final Thoughts


Whether you’re booking a last minute trip to Europe this summer, fall, winter, or next spring, Singapore Airlines has plenty of business class award space to get you there.

Happy booking!