I have 40000 Kris points expiring in 2 months - What else can I do with them since it's not enough for a flight?
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TravelCrypto
TravelCrypto
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 17 Jun 2019
Total posts 5
There are not enough points here to book even an upgrade. Is there any other way to use these?
andrewjason81
andrewjason81
Member since 02 Jan 2019
Total posts 37
Hmmmmm, I hate how Krisflyer points expire. So you can extend them once for 6 months. If you're planning on flying with them soon (or a partner airline) then wait for those points to be credited and see what you can do with perhaps 50 or 60k points.
eireann78
eireann78
Member since 02 Feb 2016
Total posts 5
You could transfer them to Velocity where it is easy to keep them.
wdeguara
wdeguara
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 06 Apr 2012
Total posts 94
KrisFlyer are currently running their 'Spontaneous Escapes’ promotion with 30% redemption discounts to selected destinations in the Singapore Airlines and SilkAir network this month. You'll need to redeem online before June 30 for travel dates in July. For example, your 40,000 points will get you a return trip for 2 people between BNE/ADL and Singapore in economy class. ref: https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/plan-travel/promotions/global/kf/kf-promo/kfescapes/
addept
addept
Member since 04 Jun 2015
Total posts 4
36,500 KF miles is enough for Perth to (nearly) anywhere in Asia with Singapore Airlines business class, such as Hong Kong or Taipei. It's excellent value.
TravelCrypto
TravelCrypto
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 17 Jun 2019
Total posts 5
can you really just transfer them over?
jch
jch
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 15 Nov 2017
Total posts 143
Yep but you will take a hit on the transfer rate of 1.55 and end up with 25k Velocity points
Sibelius
Sibelius
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 06 Aug 2017
Total posts 181
Fancy a short break in New Zealand? From the east coast, 12500 KF miles will get you a one-way economy flight to/from NZ on Air New Zealand. I know that's in economy, but it's only a short flight and availability in ANZ economy is generally pretty good. Alternatively, if you live in or can get to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines flies to Wellington on a fifth freedom flight and again, availability is generally good.
Brett77
Brett77
QF
Member since 25 Feb 2014
Total posts 6
If you are only needing to plan a trip to use the points before they expire then there are options, as above, but, personally if i wasn't planning on a trip yet i would just transfer them to DJ take the hit and have peace of mind knowing you don't need to rush to book something to somewhere you don't really want to go to just yet.
TravelCrypto
TravelCrypto
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 17 Jun 2019
Total posts 5
What's DJ?
Brandon Loo
Brandon Loo
Member since 10 Jul 2018
Total posts 105
What's DJ?
DJ is what Virgin Australia used to be, Virgin Blue.
adethyasjce
adethyasjce
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 03 Jul 2018
Total posts 66
I'd say transfer them over to VA at 1.55 rate and use within Australia on VA
Mjkcan
Mjkcan
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
Member since 14 Jun 2017
Total posts 64
Wanna upgrade my flight on Friday?