Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Launch Preferred Partnership

KrisFlyer, the loyalty program of the Singapore Airlines Group, and Marriott Bonvoy have partnered to offer reciprocal benefits for their elite members.

Under the partnership, elite members of either program are automatically given elite status on the other program, plus the opportunity to earn higher status through an accelerator challenge.

How Does the Marriott Bonvoy and Singapore KrisFlyer Preferred Partnership Work?

To take advantage of the partnership, you must first link your Marriott Bonvoy and KrisFlyer accounts online.

Your current elite status with either Marriott Bonvoy or Singapore KrisFlyer will dictate what elite status you’ll receive, or what you’ll need to do to earn elite status with the other program.

Using Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status to Earn KrisFlyer Elite Status

Marriott Bonvoy members with Gold Elite status, which can automatically be earned with the American Express Platinum Card, will have to fly with Singapore Airlines twice within six months of linking accounts to earn KrisFlyer Silver status.

On the other hand, Marriott Bonvoy members with Platinum Elite and higher status automatically earn KrisFlyer Elite Silver status. They also have the opportunity to upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold status with just four Singapore Airlines flights within six months of linking accounts.

Using KrisFlyer Elite Status to Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status

KrisFlyer Elite Silver members may earn Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status by staying three qualifying nights at Marriott Bonvoy-affiliated properties, within six months of linking accounts.

KrisFlyer Elite Gold members, as well as Solitaire PPS Club, and PPS Club members, automatically earn Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. Likewise, they can earn Platinum Elite status by staying 10 qualifying nights at Marriott Bonvoy-affiliated properties, within six months of linking accounts.

“Qualifying nights” include those booked with points or free night certificates, as if you were accruing them to earn Bonvoy Elite status the regular way.

Is This Partnership a Good Deal?

The short answer is yes – any opportunity to get more out of your elite status with a loyalty program is a good thing.

However, it may or may not be worth the added effort to take on an accelerator challenge. Let’s look at the example of earning KrisFlyer elite status and what you get for your efforts.

KrisFlyer Elite Silver members enjoy:

• 25%…