Singapore KrisFlyer vs Cathay Asia Miles — compared in 2026
Asia awards compared: KrisFlyer with its own Suites awards versus Asia Miles with oneworld access. Rules, fees and values.
| Feature | KrisFlyer | Cathay (Asia Miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Official transfer | nein | ja |
| Family pooling | ja | ja |
| Gift points | ja | ja |
| Award for others | ja | ja |
| Processing time | Award bookings instant. | Mostly instant to 48 hours. |
| Transfer fees | KrisFlyer offers no transfer between members. Award bookings for other people are free; changes and reinstatement cost fees. | Asia Miles can be transferred to other members for a fee; award bookings for registered redemption nominees are free. |
| Minimum transfer | No transfer offered | 1,000 Asia Miles (indicative) |
| Expiry rules | Miles generally expire 3 years after crediting; extension available for a fee. | Asia Miles expire 3 years after crediting or according to current rules. |
| Currency | Miles | Asia Miles |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
Our verdict
KrisFlyer offers exclusive Singapore first/business availability, Asia Miles is more flexible on multi-carrier and short-haul tickets.