[ { "post_id": "280", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines restore ability to earn\/redeem\/transfer points between programs from 19 July 2022", "post_content_short": "The ability to transfer your Velocity Points and KrisFlyer miles between programs is due to restart on 19 July 2022!<\/strong>
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\nIf you are also a member of KrisFlyer, the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, you can set up a link between your Velocity Account and\nKrisFlyer Account and convert Points and Miles between both programs. 
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\nFor every 1.55 KrisFlyer miles<\/strong> you transfer, you will earn 1 Velocity Point<\/strong>. A minimum transfer amount of\n5,000 KrisFlyer miles is required. This is the same rate that applied just prior to the covid-19 crisis (but the minimum transfer has been\nreduced from 10,000 to 5,000 KrisFlyer miles).
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\nNote that transfers cannot be reversed once made.
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\nYou will also be able to <\/strong>redeem\nVelocity Points<\/strong><\/a> for\nReward Seats in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class on the Singapore Airlines network<\/strong>\n(T&C's and exclusions will apply).
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\nGreat news for members of both programs, reopening opportunities that were available prior to February 2020.
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\nIt also provides an opiton for holders of larger KrisFlyer balances to "save" miles that are close to expiring, as KrisFlyer miles\nhave a "hard" expiry of 3 years, whereas Velocity points do not expire as long as there is some activity every 2 years. Note that\nmiles transferred cannot be transferred back again.<\/em>", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/media\/website_posts\/280\/Singapore-air-logo.png", "post_content_type": "url", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/experience.velocityfrequentflyer.com\/partners-offers\/airlines\/singapore-airlines#tab_transfer", "post_date": "2022-07-05 06:45:00" }, { "post_id": "258", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Singapore Airlines Upgrades Its Lounge Offerings At Changi", "post_content_short": "Singapore Airlines (SIA) is positioning itself for a potential shift in traveling patterns of premium and high-net-worth customers through\n\tSingapore Changi airport, as the market shifts toward Southeast Asia. The Star Alliance member has unveiled an upgraded and expanded\n\tSilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounge at Changi Terminal 3. The project cost the airline S$50 million (US$37 million) and took nearly three\n\tyears to complete. \n\n

\n\tThe four lounge areas, known as Private Room, the First-Class section of the SilverKris Lounge, the Business Class section of the SilverKris\n\tLounge, and the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, can collectively accommodate around 1,150 customers within 6,100 sq m, an 30% increase. 
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\nThe business-class section of the SilverKris lounge can host 570 travellers, including 200 in the dining area.
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\nAll areas have a dedicated dining area, food service counters, restrooms, and showers, as well as baby care and accessible facilities.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.pointsnplaces.com\/media\/website_posts\/258\/Singapore-air-logo.png", "post_content_type": "none", "post_content_url": null, "post_date": "2022-06-05 17:30:00" }, { "post_id": "255", "post_category_id": "2", "post_title": "Singapore Airlines boosts services to Australia", "post_content_short": "Singapore Airlines will increase its operations to four times daily to Melbourne, while Cairns and Darwin will increase to five times\n\tweekly, as travel demand continues to grow.\n\n

\n\tThe increase in services to the two Northern Australian destinations aligns with the region’s peak visitation period and will support the\n\trecovery efforts of local tourism and travel operators.\n\n

\n\tThe airline will roll out the airline’s newest narrowbody aircraft, the Boeing 737-8<\/strong> (pictured) from June 2 on services to\n\tDarwin.\n\n

\n\tSingapore Airlines has invested around S$230 million in the development, design, and installation of the new cabin products, which elevate\n\tthe standard for short- and medium-haul travel onboard narrowbody aircraft. The 737-8 is fitted with 154 seats across two classes, 10 in\n\tBusiness Class and 144 in Economy Class.\n\n

From June 2 onwards, the changes will be:\n