Case Studies

Real trips our clients booked — Business Class for economy-ish prices using smart miles strategies and nominee redemptions.

Seat-first search (no waitlists) Transparent per-1k pricing Concierge ticketing

Singapore → New York (JFK) — Business Class

One-way • Single traveler • Booked 4 months out

Saved ~68% Long-haul sweet spot

Cash price others paid

S$6,200

Business Class one-way (typical seasonal fare)

Why so high: non-stop ultra-long-haul, peak demand, limited J inventory.

What our client paid

111,000 miles + S$186 taxes

• 20% bank transfer bonus → fewer points needed
• Partner program with lower award chart to North America
• Space released at schedule change; booked instantly

Lie-flat seat Lounge access 2×32kg bags

We identified a partner sweet spot and stacked a limited-time transfer bonus. Result: Business Class comfort at a fraction of the cash fare.

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Singapore → Delhi — Business Class

One-way • Single traveler • “Crazy good” value

🔥 Crazy good deal Saved ~70%+

Typical cash price

S$1,350

Business Class one-way (regional)

Regional J fares swing with demand; school holidays often push fares above S$1.3k.

What our client paid

43,000 miles + S$82 taxes

• Region-based chart with excellent Southeast Asia → India pricing
• Saver space monitored; ticketed the same day it opened
• Optional add-on: companion at similar rate when space allows

Flat bed (selected aircraft) Priority check-in Lounge access

This route is a known sweet spot: just 43k miles beats cash by a mile. If you’re short on miles, see our KrisFlyer top-up options.

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Nominee Redemption — Indicative Miles (one-way, Business)

Saver vs Advantage from Singapore. Figures are indicative and may vary by chart updates and seasonality.

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From → To	Region	Saver (mi)	Advantage (mi)	Est. nominee cost*

*Estimated using current nominee per-1k tiers (S$21.5 / S$20.5 / S$19). Taxes charged by airline are additional.

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Seat-first approach

We search where seats actually exist, not waitlists.

Concierge handling

From search to ticketing, we do the heavy lifting.

Clear pricing

Know your tier and expected spend before you commit.

Examples and mileage figures are indicative for guidance. Programs update charts and rules periodically; availability varies by date, aircraft and route.