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If you've never tried Singapore Airlines business class or just want an excuse to fly it again, you're in for a treat. Throughout the rest of 2023 and well into 2024, availability on Singapore Airlines' fifth-freedom routes between the United States and Europe is wide open. But you'll need to act fast, as this availability won't last long.
Here's all you need to know about this rare availability and how to book it.
Singapore Airlines Business Class Award Availability
Right now, we're seeing a ton of availability on two of Singapore Airlines' fifth-freedom routes to Europe: Houston to Manchester and New York to Frankfurt.
Booking these awards is a great way to travel from the United States to Europe in Singaporean style.
Houston to Manchester
Flights between Houston (IAH) and Manchester (MAN) present an incredible opportunity to enjoy almost nine hours in Singapore's A350-900 business-class cabin. You'll be on the hook for 81,000 KrisFlyer miles and $5.60 in taxes and fees for this itinerary.
While it's not cheap, it's still a great use of miles for an alternative way to get to Europe without stepping aboard the more common transatlantic carriers.
We see saver-level business-class award availability on this route on the following dates:
- November: 15, 21–22, 24, 28–29
- December: 6, 12–13, 20, 26, 29
- January 2024: 3, 5, 9–10, 12, 17, 19, 23–24, 26, 30–31
- February: 2, 6–7, 9, 14, 16, 20–21, 27–28
- March: 1, 6, 13, 15, 19–20, 22, 26, 29, 31
- April: 5–7, 9, 12–14, 16, 19–21, 27–28
- May: 3–5, 8, 11–12, 17, 19, 21–22, 25
- June: 1, 5, 9, 11, 14–16, 18, 22–23, 25, 29–30
- July: 5, 7, 9, 12–14, 20–21, 23, 27–28, 30
- August: 2–4, 6, 9–11, 13, 16–18, 20–21, 23–25, 28, 30–31
- September: 1, 4, 6–8, 10–11, 13–15, 17–18, 21–22, 24, 27–29
- October: 1–2, 4–6, 8–9, 11–13, 15–16, 18–20, 22–23, 25–27, 29–30
- November: 1–3
New York to Frankfurt
Flying between New York (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA) costs an identical 81,000 KrisFlyer miles plus $5.60, but you'll be nestled in a 777-300ER instead of an A350.
Singapore pulled the iconic A380 from this route, but business class on the 777 is still a fantastic way to fly. The eight-hour flight to one of Germany's largest cities will go by in the blink of an eye.
You can book Singapore Airlines business-class saver awards from New York to Frankfurt on the following dates:
- November: 21–24
- December: 23, 25, 27–31
- January 2024: 1–6, 8–14, 16–31
- February: 1–5, 7–29
- March: 1–4, 6–9, 11–28
- April: 15–16, 20–24, 26–28, 30
- May: 1, 3–4, 7, 9–13, 17–20, 27–29
- June: 5, 9, 11, 16–17, 22, 25, 28
- July: 2, 5–18
- August: N/A
- September: 9–11, 13–18, 20–30
- October: 1–31
- November: 1–3
How to Book Singapore Airlines Business Class
The best way to book Singapore Airlines business class is through Singapore Airlines itself. To start your search:
- Visit the Singapore Airlines website.
- Click “redeem flights” on the flight search widget.
- Log into your KrisFlyer/PPS account.
- Enter your route, date, number of passengers, and select “Business.”
- Click “Search.”
Singapore will return search results for the date you searched — plus or minus three days. Pick the date you want to book and select the cheapest available award type.
If saver awards aren't available for the date you want, you can waitlist for the award. However, if you go this route, you'll need enough KrisFlyer miles in your account to pay for the ticket if availability opens up.
You also can join the waitlist via phone if you don't have enough KrisFlyer miles in your account. Call 833-727-0118 if you're in the U.S., or search Singapore's international numbers for other countries. Your mileage may vary, as some agents will give you generous terms while others will charge a phone booking fee and give less generous terms.
Book through partner award programs and save
Is paying 81,000 KrisFlyer miles each way a bit steep for your taste? The good news is that you can book the same award for as few as 60,000 points each way by booking through Singapore's airline partners.
The cheapest way to book the route between New York (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA) is through Air Canada Aeroplan. Instead of paying 81,000 KrisFlyer miles, you'll pay just 60,000 Aeroplan points for the same business-class seat.
The downside is that not all Singapore business class award availability is bookable through Air Canada Aeroplan. And we generally only see one business class seat available per flight when searching through Aeroplan. Still, it's an excellent option if you can make it work.
You can transfer points from several major transferrable point programs to Aeroplan to book this award:
How To Earn Singapore KrisFlyer Miles
Singapore KrisFlyer miles are some of the most accessible airline miles to earn, which is great news if you've found an itinerary you want to book. If you need to build a balance of Singapore Airlines miles, you can transfer points from the five major flexible rewards programs at the following rates:
For the full run-down of all the programs that transfer to KrisFlyer, AwardWallet's transfer tool has you covered.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for an aspirational use of miles, business class on Singapore Airlines will leave you more than satisfied. Top-notch service and a luxury experience are worth the cost, and you can enjoy it without going all the way to Singapore.
Availability won't last, so book soon if you want to fly Singapore Airlines business class on a fifth-freedom route to Europe.
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