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Fly Singapore’s new business class for just 15k intra Asia, old biz for 38k between Europe and Asia

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Singapore Airlines runs a promotion called Spontaneous Escapes whereby they put certain routes and cabins on major discount. In the past, we’ve seen one of the longest flights in the world, LAX to SIN, drop to 65k one way on the A350 in business class, but this month is very special for those looking to fly from Europe to Asia. Singapore made it possible to fly from both Barcelona and Rome to Singapore in business class for just 38k miles. Staying within Asia? As our title suggest…you can redeem 15k and fly Singapore’s brand new, make me a double bed business class seat between Singapore and Hong KongThat. Is. Insane.
Looking to fly the new Singapore Business Class? Check out
  • SQ 221 and SQ 232 between Singapore and Sydney. Just 28k with this deal.
  • SQ 856 and SQ 861 between Singapore and Hong Kong Just 15k with this deal
  • SQ 830 and SQ 833 between Singapore and Shanghai Just 20k with this deal
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Other solid deals include:

  • Singapore to Australia: 20k to 28k
  • LAX to SIN for 38k in Premium Econ
  • Hong Kong to Singapore for just 15k in Business
  • Singapore to Beijing/Shanghai for 20k in Business

Details of Spontaneous Escapes you need to pay attention to

  • Redeem by 2/28/19
  • Fly between 3/1/19 and 3/31/19 across all promotional routes/cabins
  • Fly between 3/1/19 and 4/30/19 on LAX to SIN premium economy
 *Note that there are specific flights that the deal is good on, so be very aware of that when transferring points over and planning.

Ways to earn Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Miles

Singapore Airlines Krisflyer are some of the best and easiest miles to earn – here’s a list of credit card companies whose points can be transferred into Singapore. The links take you to our articles about specific cards we think are great and why.

What’s Singapore Airlines Business Class like?

We haven’t reviewed the new business class seats, but from what we’ve heard they are narrower, but pretty cool with the lie flat bed mode.

Regarding the older seats that you’ll find on the 777, A380 and A350: the seats are super wide, but you will want to make sure you select seats at the bulkhead which tend to have far more room for your feet. Notice the foot cubby on the right which forces the passenger to sleep on an angle.

The Grandaddy of deals – European routes to Singapore on mega sale:

Rome to Singapore on SQ 365

Barcelona to Singapore on SQ 387

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North Asia has some great redemptions even if you don’t fly the new seats:

Check out our review of Singapore Suites on the Beijing to Singapore route

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Singapore to Sydney/Perth/Melbourne are all great deals in Biz:

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Here’s a list of the rest of the offers

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We’d LOVE to hear from you if you’re able to take advantage. Some great deals if you can score them

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3 Comments

  • Prashant February 17, 2019

    I am able to successfully book for a family of 3 HYD – SYD for only 20K each. Thanks for the tip.

  • ron February 16, 2019

    Yeah. and the will waitlist all. I have seen enough of SQ.

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