Seats.Aero Expands: KrisFlyer Award Search Now Available
With its lightning-fast search results and robust filtering capabilities, Seats.Aero has become a go-to solution for seamless award searching. Launched in 2022, the platform has seen significant growth, including a notable challenge from Air Canada seeking to shut it down. However, one major drawback for Singapore-based users was lingering: the absence of KrisFlyer support. That barrier is now removed, as Seats.Aero has recently added support for KrisFlyer award searches.
What’s New with KrisFlyer on Seats.Aero?
Previously, Seats.Aero displayed Singapore Airlines award availability primarily for partner programs like United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. While this included spaces accessible to these programs, it excluded the extensive award space available to KrisFlyer members, such as Advantage awards.
The recent update to Seats.Aero now includes full KrisFlyer support. Users can explore award availability by navigating to Explore > Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. This feature allows members to view up to 60 days of award seats for free, or one year with a Pro subscription.
Key Features and Observations
Regular KrisFlyer Availability
Seats.Aero shows award space available to a standard, base-tier KrisFlyer member. PPS or Solitaire PPS club members have exclusive access to additional award inventory, which won’t be reflected on the platform. They should treat these results as a baseline, as there might be more seats available by directly searching through their accounts.
Types of Awards Included
Seats.Aero displays Saver and Advantage awards for Singapore Airlines flights. This includes phased pricing options, like Business Class at 107,000 miles (Saver) or 128,500 miles (Advantage).
The platform also identifies Promo awards, often referred to as Spontaneous Escapes, through lower pricing values.
Available Routes
KrisFlyer search is currently supported for specific routes, including ADL, AKL, AMS, BCN, BOM, BRU, CDG, CPH, DEL, EWR, FCO, FRA, IST, JFK, JNB, LAX, LHR, MEL, MUC, PEK, PER, PVG, SEA, SFO, SYD, and ZRH. Notably, routes to Japan and South Korea are not yet included.
Cached Results
Users should note that Seats.Aero presents cached award space, not live data. The platform periodically searches and stores results for quick access, but the actual availability may slightly differ from real-time data. The “Last seen” column indicates the recency of the data, with more recent results being more reliable.
Programs Supported by Seats.Aero
Seats.Aero regularly checks for award spaces across 18 different frequent flyer programs. This encompasses all major airline alliances—Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld—along with other specific partners.
| Aeromexico Club Premier | SkyTeam |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | Star Alliance |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | SkyTeam |
| Alaska Mileage Plan | oneworld |
| American Airlines | oneworld |
| Azul TudoAzul | – |
| Copa ConnectMiles | Star Alliance |
| Delta SkyMiles | SkyTeam |
| Emirates Skywards | – |
| Etihad Guest | – |
| GOL Smiles | – |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | – |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | oneworld |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | Star Alliance |
| Turkish Miles&Smiles | Star Alliance |
| United MileagePlus | Star Alliance |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | SkyTeam |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | – |
Seats.Aero Pro Membership Benefits
While Seats.Aero offers a free version, a Pro subscription unlocks additional features such as enhanced filters, extended search capabilities, and live updates. Pro memberships cost $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually.
Pro users can also request new routes to be tracked, access a private Discord channel, and enjoy an ad-free experience.
Using Seats.Aero: A Comprehensive Guide
For detailed instructions on how to utilize Seats.Aero’s features, including the Explore tool, airport groups, filters, and seat alerts, refer to the in-depth guide below. This resource covers various use cases, from finding elusive First Class seats to managing waitlists.
Seats.Aero Guide: Find Award Seats, the Fast and Painless Way
Conclusion
The addition of KrisFlyer support in Seats.Aero is a significant enhancement for Singapore-based frequent travelers. Users can now efficiently search up to a year’s worth of award seats with detailed results. While some may be concerned about increased competition for already limited award space, leveraging these tools can be advantageous.
Explore the new KrisFlyer section on Seats.Aero and discover how it can streamline your award search process. Join the conversation on social media and share your experiences with the new features.
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