Frustrated by the endless search for award flights? Seats.Aero just brought back KrisFlyer award space, and it’s a game-changer for Singapore Airlines flyers. After a lengthy outage, this powerful tool is once again helping travelers find up to a year’s worth of award seats in seconds—no more guesswork required. But here’s where it gets controversial: while Seats.Aero is a traveler’s dream, airlines like Air Canada have taken issue with its methods. Could this mean another outage in the future? Let’s dive in.
Earlier this year, Seats.Aero introduced support for KrisFlyer, allowing users to effortlessly search for Singapore Airlines award space. This was a huge win for frequent flyers, as it eliminated the tedious process of manually checking dates and routes. However, a backend glitch temporarily disabled this feature, leaving users in the lurch. Now, it’s back and better than ever—but with a few quirks to keep in mind.
How to Find KrisFlyer Award Space on Seats.Aero
There are two primary ways to search for KrisFlyer awards on Seats.Aero, depending on whether you have a specific destination in mind or are open to exploring.
1. Searching with a Specific Destination
Head to the Search page and enter your origin, destination, departure date, and date range. Free accounts can search +/- 60 days, while Pro accounts can search a full year. After hitting ‘Search,’ filter results by selecting ‘Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer’ under ‘Programs.’
Seats.Aero displays all four types of KrisFlyer awards: Promo (during Spontaneous Escapes), Saver, Advantage, and Access. If you’re only interested in Saver awards, use the points filter to narrow down results. For example, if you’re eyeing a Business Class Saver award from Singapore to London, set the filter to 109,000 points.
Pro Tip: Seats.Aero supports airport group codes, which can save you hours of searching. For instance, use the ‘EUR’ code to find Business Class award space to any major European city, then connect with a cheaper flight or train to your final destination. Here are some of the most useful codes:
- ASA: Asia large airports
- ANZ: Australia & New Zealand large airports
- EST: East Coast USA airports
- EUR: Europe large airports
- JPN: Japan large airports
- MEA: Middle East large airports
- SAS: Southeast Asia large airports
- USA: USA large airports
- WST: West Coast USA airports
2. Exploring Without a Specific Destination
If you’re flexible, click on ‘Explore > Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.’ This feature shows all immediately-confirmable awards, with filters for region, departure day, price, and more. It’s perfect for spontaneous travelers looking to snag the best deals.
Things to Keep in Mind
While Seats.Aero is incredibly useful, there are a few limitations to note:
- Regular KrisFlyer Space Only: Seats.Aero reflects award space available to base-tier KrisFlyer members. PPS or Solitaire PPS Club members may have access to additional inventory not shown here.
- Seat Counts May Vary: The seat counts displayed aren’t always accurate, especially for Access awards, which offer last-seat availability. Always double-check with Singapore Airlines.
- Selected Routes Only: While Seats.Aero covers most major routes from Singapore, some destinations like Penang and Medan are missing.
- Cached, Not Live: Results are cached, so there’s a chance the award space may no longer be available. The ‘Last seen’ column can help gauge freshness.
What Else Does Seats.Aero Offer?
Seats.Aero supports over 20 frequent flyer programs across all major alliances, including Aeroplan, Flying Blue, and MileagePlus. A Pro membership ($9.99/month or $99.99/year) unlocks additional features like extended search ranges, live updates, and ad-free browsing.
Controversial Question: Is Seats.Aero too good to last? With airlines pushing back against such tools, how long before another outage occurs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
For a complete guide to mastering Seats.Aero, check out this detailed walkthrough. Happy hunting!
