Singapore KrisFlyer vs Miles & More — compared in 2026
Two Star Alliance programmes with different strengths: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Lufthansa Miles & More. Compare awards, expiry, transferability and market value per 1,000 miles.
| Feature | KrisFlyer | Miles & More |
|---|---|---|
| Official transfer | nein | ja |
| Family pooling | ja | nein |
| Gift points | ja | ja |
| Award for others | ja | ja |
| Processing time | Award bookings instant. | Award bookings for others are instant. |
| Transfer fees | KrisFlyer offers no transfer between members. Award bookings for other people are free; changes and reinstatement cost fees. | Direct mileage transfers to another member have not been possible since early 2023. Booking an award for another person is free; the traveller pays taxes and surcharges. |
| Minimum transfer | No transfer offered | Not applicable (no direct mileage transfer) |
| Expiry rules | Miles generally expire 3 years after crediting; extension available for a fee. | Miles normally expire 36 months after crediting; status and HON members and credit card holders have different rules. |
| Currency | Miles | Miles |
| Region | Asia | Global |
Our verdict
KrisFlyer is the route to Singapore Airlines business and Suites awards that partner programmes often do not offer. Miles & More is more convenient for flights from Germany with Lufthansa and partners. KrisFlyer miles generally expire three years after crediting (extension only for a fee), so plan redemptions early.