Spectacular collaboration between Marriott and Singapore Airlines: status match, fast track and points
Bonvoy and Krisflyer, the loyalty programs of Marriott and Singapore Airlines have announced a spectacular partnership. To date, both [...]
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Bonvoy e Krisflyer, the loyalty programs of Marriott and Singapore Airlines have announced a spectacular collaboration. To date, both programs had similar partnerships with United (Marriott) and Shangri-là (Singapore), But here we are talking about a partnership of a much higher level. Something similar, but different, to what Accor has with Qatar Airways.
Current benefits
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To date, one of the benefits included in Marriott Bonvoy's Titanium Elite status is the possibility of obtaining Silver status in the loyalty program of United, one of the three American sisters, interesting benefit, but not hair-pulling for anyone.
In addition to this Marriott also has partnership agreements with Emirates and other companies, agreements that allow you to accumulate points with flights and stays.
Conversely, Krisflyer, the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, has a fast track dedicated to those who hold the Jade level in the Shangri-là hotel chain's loyalty program.
The novelty
Starting today, members of the two loyalty programs will be able to link their accounts and take advantage of mutual benefits, fast track and cross-point accumulation.
Benefits depend on the level possessed in the different programs; in order to proceed you must link the two accounts via the appropriate page on the Marriott Bonvoy website and on that of Singapore Airlines. It will then be necessary to set the Krisflyer program as the preferred travel partner.
Lucky Italians
Sometimes being in the right place at the right time is also up to us Italians. I say this because:
- All holders American Express Platinum have the Gold level of Marriott guaranteed with the annual fee
- From Milan there is a flight Singapore Airlines operating 5th freedom connections to Barcelona, allowing Italian travelers to complete the required challenge with just a few euros and even a same-day return flight
Let us now go on to analyze the benefits for those enrolled in the different programs. #spoileralert is much more convenient for those with Marriott status than the other way around.
Fast track status Silver Krisflyer, for Marriott Bonvoy Gold.
Marriott Bonvoy Gold members are eligible to receive KrisFlyer Elite Silver status After completing two (2) Singapore Airlines commercial flights in any booking class except booking class codes G "Group rates" within six (6) months from the date of registration in the Preferred Partnership Program.
Award tickets and codeshare flights. are not considered Qualifying flights.
In a nutshell, with a weekend in Barcelona, departing from Milan, and less than €150 you can have Silver status for 12 months.
Status Match & Fast track Krisflyer for those with Platinum Bonvoy status (or higher)
For Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above, things are even better. The first option is the guaranteed status match, free and immediate, at the KrisFlyer Elite Silver level. If you already hold the silver level, participating in this promotion will automatically renew your status for another 12 months.
In addition, all those who join the promotion can take advantage of a fast track to Gold Krisflyer status, which is equivalent to the Gold Star Alliance, Completing four (4) qualifying flights within six (6) months from the date of registration in the Program you will be promoted to Gold level for 12 months, normally you would need 50 thousand qualifying miles, in this case two round trips MXP/BCN in ultrabasic economy.
You have Silver Krisflyer status, here's the fast track to status match
KrisFlyer Elite Silver members are eligible to receive Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite membership status. If the member stays three (3) qualifying nights at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program within six (6) months from the date of registration. The level will be assigned for a minimum of 12 months and will have the classic expiration at the beginning of the year as for all users.
You are Gold Krisflyer, for you status match and fast track
If you have the highest level in the KF loyalty program you will be eligible to obtain the same level in the Bonvoy program, you will also have access to a fast track that will allow you to Scale up to Bonvoy platinum level by staying ten (10) eligible nights at participating properties within six (6) months from the date of registration. If you complete the challenge you will gain status for a minimum of 12 months.
If a KrisFlyer member with Solitaire PPS Club, PPS Club, or KrisFlyer Elite Gold status has already obtained Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite membership status at the time of registration for the Preferential Partnership Program, he or she is eligible for a 12-month extension to his or her Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite membership status from the date of registration for the Preferential Partnership Program.
Cross point transfer
All Marriott Bonvoy members can convert their points to KrisFlyer miles at a ratio of 3 Marriott Bonvoy points per 1 KrisFlyer mile. For every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points converted to KrisFlyer miles in a single transaction, members receive an additional 5,000 bonus KrisFlyer miles.
All KrisFlyer members can convert KrisFlyer miles to Marriott Bonvoy points with a 2:1 ratio (2 KrisFlyer miles for 1 Marriott Bonvoy point). There will also be dedicated point accumulation promotions in the future.
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Maximum attention to timing, this promo should be activated with caution and only when you are certain to complete the challenge. The possibility of obtaining the Platinum Bonvoy level with only 10 nights, also all in one stay, instead of 50 is really interesting, the fact then that you can trigger the promo in February 24, thus obtaining status until January 26 Is a real mandrakata.
