Singapore Airlines Business Class To Europe, Up To 8 Seats

Singapore Airlines just released another round of Spontaneous Escapes! Once again, their fifth freedom route between JFK and Frankfurt is one of the options. However, this time the promo rate is only available on the flight out of Frankfurt.

Points Wire Highlights

• Promo Code: Chicago Seminars - Hyatt Regency O'Hare

• Amex Gold 100K Offer (Targeted, No Lifetime Language)

• Card Spotlight: Capital One Spark Cash Plus (New $2,000 Bonus)

• Qatar Airways Devalues Select Award Rates With No Notice

Now, let’s get into it!

Straight To The Points

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

• *Singapore KrisFlyer: 81,000 miles
  

Air Canada Aeroplan has access to space on the JFK route.

• Air Canada Aeroplan: 60,000 points

*No Surcharges

Taxes/fees (per person): 

• From US: $5.60

• From FRA: ~$136

• From MAN: ~$301

  
  

Aeroplan has partner booking fees.

Bank transfer partners: 

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

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

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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. If you include a connection, you can expect to need 70,000 points.

If you have the Chase Aeroplan Card, you can also get a 10% transfer bonus when you transfer 50,000+ Chase points. If you have the card, you can transfer 50,000 Chase points to get the necessary 60,000 Aeroplan points.

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 Search

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 points transfer delays, you can call and see if they'll hold the award space. If an agent won’t put space on hold, hang up and call again.

• US Line: 833-727-0118

• Singapore Line: +65 6223 8888

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

Happy booking!