Singapore Airlines fare sale: Australia from S$638, Europe from S$1,098 and more

With the reopening of borders and Singapore’s scrapping of pre-departure testing, Singapore Airlines has launched a new sale covering Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class fares to 23 destinations in its network.

These fares are valid for bookings up till 15 May 2022. Travel dates vary by region; Asia & Australia/NZ fares are valid for travel immediately, whereas Europe and North American fares are valid for travel starting 1 August 2022. 

SIA Fare Deals
Sale period: Up till 15 May 2022
Asia	Outbound travel: 21 Apr-31 Dec 2022 Travel completion: By 31 Mar 2023
Australia & NZ	Outbound travel: 21 Apr-31 Dec 2022 Travel completion: By 31 Mar 2023
Europe	Outbound travel: 1 Aug-31 Dec 2022 Travel completion: By 31 Mar 2023
North America	Outbound travel: 1 Aug-31 Dec 2022 Travel completion: By 31 Mar 2023

Singapore Airlines fare deals

The following destinations are on offer during this sale.

Asia

Australia/NZ

Europe

North America

Do note that all fares book into the Lite bucket, which means they cannot be upgraded with miles. However, you may be invited to purchase a fixed price upgrade for cash, prior to departure. 

All bookings are eligible for Singapore Airlines’ complimentary rebooking policy, which allows:

• Unlimited free changes on/before 31 May 2022 (fare differences may apply)
• One additional free change after 31 May 2022 (fare differences may apply)

How many miles do you earn?

Fares purchased under this sale will enjoy the following accrual rates when credited to KrisFlyer. 

If you’re thinking about crediting these fares to other frequent flyer programmes, you can consult Wheretocredit.com for ideas. 

• K fares don’t accrue miles with most of Singapore Airlines’ partners (except Virgin Australia (50%) and SAS EuroBonus (50%), so you’re better off crediting them with KrisFlyer
• R fares accrue at 100% with most of Singapore Airlines’ partners, except for Club Vistara where the rate is 150%
• D fares accrue at 200% with Alaska Mileage Plan, which would definitely be my choice over KrisFlyer at 125%. 

Which countries have scrapped pre-departure testing?

If you’re looking for hassle-free travel, the following countries have scrapped pre-departure testing: 

• Australia (NSW, QLD, SA require on-arrival testing via ARTs)
• Cambodia
• Canada
• European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden)
• Iceland
• India
• Maldives
• Norway
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Switzerland
• Thailand (on-arrival PCR testing required till 30 April 2022)
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom

As mentioned earlier, there’s no longer any requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to take a pre-departure test when coming to Singapore, so two-way testing-free travel is very much possible again. 

What card should I use?

Singapore Airlines bookings code as MCC 3075 (Airlines), and using the following credit cards will allow you to maximise your miles.

Card	Earn Rate	Remarks
HSBC Revolution Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month Review
DBS Woman’s World Card Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$2K per c. month Review
UOB Lady’s Card Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month. Must choose travel as 10X category. Review
UOB Lady’s Solitaire Apply	4.0 mpd	Max S$3K per c. month. Must choose travel as 10X category. Review
UOB KrisFlyer Credit Card Apply	3.0 mpd
DBS Altitude AMEX or VISA Apply	3.0 mpd	Max S$5K per c. month Review

Even though tickets are purchased online, be careful not to use the Citi Rewards Card as it excludes travel from earning 4 mpd.

Don’t forget Spontaneous Escapes

Spontaneous Escapes

For those travelling in May, don’t forget that KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes are also available for booking till 30 April 2022, with 30% off Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class awards to selected destinations. This may be better value for some, though it really boils down to individual circumstances and how you value spending miles versus cash. 

Spontaneous Escapes redemptions are not eligible for complimentary rebooking, so be sure about your plans before your pull the trigger. 

Conclusion

SIA Fare Deals

Singapore Airlines’ latest fare sale is a good opportunity to lock in some June travel plans to Asia and Australia, or trips to Europe and North America in December.

Remember that by issuing your ticket prior to 31 May, you’ll enjoy at least one complimentary change, which normally isn’t offered for Lite fares.