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Air Canada partners with an abundant number of airlines across the world. And among those Aeroplan partners is a fellow Star Alliance member, Singapore Airlines, which boasts a fan-favorite, lavish business-class product.
Better yet, you can use Air Canada Aeroplan points to book one of these seats. Generally, availability is better, and the pricing is more attractive than what you'll find with other programs. Plus, you can add a stopover on your Aeroplan-booked award itineraries for just 5,000 points. All this combined makes Aeroplan one of the best programs for booking Singapore Airlines awards.
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Aeroplan's Exceptional Singapore Airlines Award Space
Historically, Singapore Airlines has been relatively stingy in releasing premium cabin award space to partner airlines. The fact that Aeroplan even has access to these award seats should be a cause for celebration.
These are coveted awards, so not every date will have award space. However, a good number of dates often do — and more so if you're flying from Singapore (SIN) to the United States.
East Coast
Singapore Airlines operates the longest flight in the world between New York and Singapore. The carrier flies directly to both Newark (EWR) and New York-Kennedy (JFK). Travelers can often find two or more seats available on both routes through Aeroplan, but, again, availability is often better on the outbound flights from Singapore. That's even more true when you book as far out as the calendar allows:
Singapore Airlines operates a separate, fifth-freedom flight between JFK and Frankfurt (FRA), as well, which also offers multiple award seats for booking (and at a fantastic price!):
Central U.S.
Not located in the Northeast? Don't fret. Plenty of options exist outside of the New York City area. Award space exists out of Houston, as well. But, like the Frankfurt route, it isn't non-stop. Singapore Airlines flies to and from Houston (IAH) via Manchester (MAN). That means another opportunity to book Singapore business class without going all the way to Singapore.
West Coast
Not to be left out, travelers on the West Coast also enjoy the opportunity to book Singapore Airlines award flights via Aeroplan. For example, from Los Angeles (LAX), travelers can use Aeroplan points to fly directly to Tokyo on yet another fifth-freedom flight offered by Singapore Airlines, available for 75,000 Aeroplan points in business class:
Similar to the example from Houston, one could fly from Los Angeles to Singapore through Tokyo, too:
Or fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN) for the same rate:
Aeroplan's unique stopover feature allows travelers to book flights on Singapore Airlines from Los Angeles to Tokyo, spend some time in Japan, and then fly Singapore Airlines again from Tokyo to Singapore. This journey would cost 92,500 Aeroplan points per person — just a 5,000-point premium to add another destination.
When To Book Singapore Airlines Awards Through Aeroplan vs. KrisFlyer
Singapore Airlines partners with nearly every transferrable points currency, making it easy to accumulate and book Singapore Airlines awards through KrisFlyer. However, booking Singapore Airlines award flights through Aeroplan offers a few distinct advantages.
Aeroplan offers a lower points cost
Aeroplan awards are priced based on the zones you fly between and the distance you travel. So, through Aeroplan, a flight from Singapore to New York costs 87,500 points in business class:
Meanwhile, booking the same flight through Singapore Airlines' own award program would cost 111,500 miles — 27% more!
Aeroplan offers stopovers on one-way awards
Air Canada Aeroplan allows stopovers on awards for only 5,000 additional points. Turning one trip into two becomes very easy, thanks to this program feature.
Other airlines offer similar options, but not every program offers the same access to business-class award space on Singapore Airlines.
Aeroplan Offers Expanded Partner Airline Network
Compared to Singapore Airlines (and virtually every other airline award program), Aeroplan boasts an unbelievable list of airline partners. At last count, there were nearly 50 airlines you could book with Aeroplan points. Plus, these partners are available to mix and match on awards. Essentially, every destination imaginable is reachable with Aeroplan.
Singapore Airlines flies to a lot of destinations and is a member of Star Alliance, just like Air Canada. However, Aeroplan's 28 non-alliance partners expand the possible award route network beyond what KrisFlyer can offer.
How To Earn Aeroplan Points
Luckily, Aeroplan partners with multiple transferrable points ecosystems. This broad accessibility means travelers can transfer points from multiple programs to book Singapore Airlines awards.
Aeroplan also offers a co-branded credit card, issued by Chase: Aeroplan® Credit Card. This card is currently offering an outstanding sign-up bonus: 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
For more on this credit card, check out our full Aeroplan Card review.
Occasionally, American Express and Chase offer transfer bonuses to Aeroplan. Take advantage of these to spend even fewer miles on award flights with Aeroplan. But if you don't feel like waiting for one of these bonuses to come around, Aeroplan Card holders can take advantage of a standing 10% transfer bonus from Chase to Aeroplan.
- Earn 75,000 bonus points
- Earn 75K bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- $95 Annual Fee
- Redeem points for both international and domestic flights with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Fly to another continent and travel the world with the Aeroplan® Credit Card.
- Earn 3X points for each dollar spent at grocery stores, on dining at restaurants, and Air Canada directly. Earn 1X point for each dollar spent on all other purchases.
- 500 bonus points for every $2,000 you spend in a calendar month - up to 1,500 points per month.
- Member FDIC
- Rates & Fees
- 3x points directly with Air Canada
- 3x points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services
- 3x points at grocery stores
- 1x point on all other purchases
Related: Do Air Canada Aeroplan Points Expire?
Our Take
Singapore Airlines offers an amazing product to travelers all across the globe. In particular, premium cabin travel on the airline sets a high standard.
Unfortunately, Singapore Airlines typically limits partner access to premium cabin awards. That's what makes Aeroplan's access to these awards so exceptional. Access to world-class premium cabin award space, and at lower prices, too, makes this a doubly appealing booking option.
Add to that the unique features of Aeroplan's award program — 5,000-point stopovers on awards and the ease with which you can accumulate its points — you have all the more reason to book Singapore Airlines flights through Air Canada Aeroplan.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Aeroplan® Credit Card (Rates & Fees)
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