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Earn Velocity Points with SilkAir

Our partnership allows you to earn and redeem Velocity Points when flying on eligible SilkAir flights across their network.

SilkAir bookings are integrated with Singapore Airlines website, and all SilkAir bookings and online check-ins will be managed on singaporeair.com

How many Points will I earn?

Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible class on SilkAir operated flights with a SQ, MI or VA flight number1.

The number of Velocity Points you earn with SilkAir is based on the fare class and the number of miles you are traveling, so the higher your fare class, the more Points you earn.

Use our Mileage calculator to determine the number of miles you will fly then refer to the tables below to know your Points earn rate.

SilkAir operated flight with a VA flight number

Q. What is a VA flight number?
A. A VA flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is Virgin Australia. Your flight number will be listed as VA followed by a set of numbers (e.g. VA024). You can book a flight with a VA flight number on the Virgin Australia website.

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Fare Type Virgin Australia (VA) Fare Class
 Points Earn Rate Per Mile
Business / Business Saver J, C, D, I 2
Premium / Premium Saver W, R, O 1.25
Economy Freedom Y, B, H, K 1
Economy Elevate L, E, N, V 0.6
Economy Getaway Q, T, S 0.5

Earn more with Status

Platinum, Gold and Silver members travelling on a SilkAir operated flight with a VA flight number, earn a Points bonus on miles flown in addition to the Base Points3 earned. Silver members will receive an additional 50% bonus Points, while Gold members will receive an additional 75% bonus Points and Platinum members an additional  100% bonus Points.

SilkAir operated flight with a SQ or MI flight number

Q. What is a SQ/MI flight number? 
A. An SQ/MI flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is SilkAir or Singapore Airlines. Your flight number will be listed as SQ/MI followed by a set of numbers (e.g. SQ 024). You can book a flight with a SQ/MI flight number on the Singapore Airlines website.

Fare Type Singapore Airlines (SQ) or Silkair (MI) fare class Points Earn Rate Per Mile
Suites / First F, A
 2
Business Flexi Z, C, J
 1.5
Business Class - Standard / Lite D, U
 1.25
Premium Economy Flexi S, T
 1.25
Premium Economy Standard2 P, R, L
 1
Economy Flexi Y, B, E 1
Economy Standard M, H, W 0.75
Economy Lite N, Q, V, K 0.5

To ensure you earn Velocity Points make sure you enter your Velocity membership number when making your booking or call the Singapore Airlines contact centre directly or present your My Velocity Card at check in.

Velocity Points cannot be earned on:

  • Reward Seat bookings
  • Fares classes other than as specified in tables above
  • Any SilkAir flight where KrisFlyer miles have been used as form of payment irrespective of the fare class flown
  • Codeshare flights (Any flight with an MI flight number that is operated by an airline other than Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or Virgin Australia)

Claim missing Points

To ensure you automatically earn Velocity Points on your eligible travel, add your Velocity membership number to your booking prior to travel. You can add your Velocity membership number when you book your flight or call the airline directly to get it added to your booking or present your Velocity membership card at check-in.

Please note that it can it can take up to 14 days after your flight for your Points to be added to your Account.

Flown recently and missing some Points?
If your Points have not been credited after 14 days, or if you forgot to add your Velocity membership number prior to travelling, you can submit a missing Points claim by logging into your Velocity Account and following the steps provided.

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Earn Status Credits with Silkair

Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible class on SilkAir operated flights, with an SQ, MI or VA flight number. The Status Credits you earn will depend on where you fly and fare purchased.

Calculate the number of Status Credits you can earn by using our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of miles you are flying. Then refer to the table below with your chosen Fare Type.

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Earn rate with a VA flight number

Q: What is a VA flight number?

A: A VA flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is Virgin Australia. Your flight number will be listed as VA followed by a set of numbers (e.g. VA024). You can book a flight with a VA flight number on the Virgin Australia website.

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One-way Miles (zone) Getaway Elevate Freedom Premium Saver/ Premium Business Saver/ Business
0 - 750 (1) 10 15 20 30 40
751 - 1,500 (2) 15 20 30 45 60
1,501 - 3,000 (3) 20 25 40 60 80
3,001 - 5,000 (4) 30 35 60 90 120
5,001 - 8,000 (5) 40 45 80 120 160
8,001 + (6) 50 55 100 150 200

Note:
Eligible fare classes for Getaway are S, T, Q, Elevate are V, N, E, L and Freedom are Y, B, H, K. 
Eligible fare classes for Premium Saver are O and Premium are W, R.
Eligible fare classes for Business Saver are D, I and Business are J, C.

Silkair Status Credit earn rate with a MI flight number

Q: What is an MI flight number?

A: An MI flight number is a flight where the marketing carrier is SilkAir. Your flight number will be listed as MI followed by a set of numbers (e.g. MI 024). You can book an MI flight number on the Singapore Airlines website.

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One-way Miles (zone) Economy Lite/ Economy Standard Economy Flexi Premium Economy Standard / Premium Economy Flexi Business Lite / Business Standard / Business Flexi / First / Suites
0 - 750 (1) 10 20 30 40
751 - 1,500 (2) 15 30 45 60
1,501 - 3,000 (3) 20 40 60 80
3,001 - 5,000 (4) 30 60 90 120
5,001 - 8,000 (5) 40 80 120 160
8,001 + (6) 50 100 150 200

Note: 
Eligible fare classes for Economy Lite are N, Q, V, K and Economy Standard are M, H, W
Eligible fare classes for Economy are Flexi Y, B, E
Eligible fare classes for Premium Economy Standard2 are P, R, L and Premium Economy Flexi are S, T
Eligible fare classes for Business Lite is D, Business Standard is U and Business Flexi are Z, C, J
Eligible fare classes for First/ Suites are F, A

Enjoy Velocity Status Benefits with SilkAir

Enjoy benefits that are tailored to your Velocity membership level.

Carry your My Velocity Card with you at all times to ensure seamless access to your travel benefits when travelling with SilkAir.

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    Silver Status

    Benefits of flying with a Velocity Silver Status on SilkAir:

    ✓ Up to 50% Bonus Points4

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    Gold Status

    Benefits of flying with a Velocity Gold Status on SilkAir:

    ✓ Up to 75% Bonus Points4
    ✓ Priority Check-in through the KrisFlyer Elite Gold counter
    ✓ Priority Boarding
    ✓ Lounge access
    ✓ Priority Baggage
    ✓ Additional baggage allowance:
    - One additional bag (up to 23kgs in Economy Class and 32kgs in Business/First Class) when travelling to/ from the USA and Brazil; or
    - Additional checked baggage up to 15kgs when travelling to other international destinations

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    Platinum Status

    Benefits of flying with a Velocity Platinum Status on SilkAir:

    ✓ Up to 100% Bonus Points4
    ✓     Priority Check-in through the Business Class counter
    ✓ Priority Boarding
    ✓     Lounge access
    ✓ Priority Baggage Handling
    ✓ Additional baggage allowance:
    - One additional bag (up to 23kgs in Economy Class and 32kgs in Business/First Class) when travelling to/ from the USA and Brazil; or
    - Additional checked baggage up to 20kgs when travelling to other international destinations

Velocity Points cannot be earned on:

  • Reward Seat bookings
  • Fares classes other than as specified in tables above
  • Any SilkAir flight where KrisFlyer miles have been used as form of payment irrespective of the fare class flown
  • Codeshare flights (Any flight with an MI flight number that is operated by an airline other than Singapore Airlines, SilkAir or Virgin Australia)

Redeem Velocity Points with SilkAir

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Redeem Points online

You can redeem your Points online for a Reward Seat on flights with SilkAir.

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Terms & Conditions:

1. Earn rates are correct as at 28 May 2018 and are subject to change. Flights are governed by the operating carrier's terms and conditions, which can be viewed on the operating carrier's websites. Members travelling on Upgraded fares purchased with Points or any other subsidised means of Upgrades on Virgin Australia or our partner airlines will earn Points based on originally purchased fare classes. Check the Velocity Terms and Conditions for details about earning Points.

2. Members who travelled on Singapore Airlines marketed R class fares are ineligible for earn for travel prior to 1 September 2018. Members who travelled on Singapore Airlines marketed L class fares will earn 1.0 Velocity Points per mile and Premium Economy Status Credits for travel from 1 July 2019. Prior to this date, Singapore Airlines marketed L class was classified as Economy Lite and members earned 0.1 Velocity Points per mile and Economy Lite Status Credits.

3. Base Points refers to the minimum number of Points that can be earned for an eligible activity or transaction by a Red member.

4. When travelling on a Singapore Airlines operated flight with a VA flight number.