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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using the American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Top-notch Singapore Airlines is running a “President’s Day Fare Special,” offering deeply discounted premium economy and business class flights to both Europe and Asia. Premium economy fares to Asia can be had for as little as $999 round-trip and business class flights to Europe start at $1,999 round-trip. Singapore Airlines’ sale page lists all 45 discounted routes, which include:
At least, those are the advertised prices. We found that booking through Expedia gets you even cheaper prices: premium economy fares start at $996 round-trip and business class drops to $1,971 round-trip.
Wondering if Singapore Airlines premium economy is worth it over economy? Check out our review of the flight from NYC to Frankfurt. Even 6-foot 7-inch tall The Points Guy fits in premium economy:
The discount is good for flights booked now through Sunday, February 25 on flights May 1 through December 14 for premium economy and May 1 through August 31 for business class. Discounted fares are supposed to be restricted to Monday-Thursday travel, but — in actuality — some deals are also available on the weekends.
You don’t need any tricks to get these airfares. Just find the dates you want by searching with Google Flights, then book on Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline itself.
Airline: Singapore Airlines
Routes: SFO/JFK/LAX/IAH to HKG/FRA
Cost: $996+ round-trip in premium economy; $1,971+ round-trip in business class
Dates: May to December
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) for $996 round-trip in premium economy through Expedia:
New York’s JFK to Frankfurt (FRA) for $1,971 round-trip in business class through Expedia:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) for $1,296 round-trip in premium economy through Expedia:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seoul (ICN) for $1,296 round-trip in premium economy through Expedia:
Houston (IAH) to Singapore (SIN) for $1,295 round-trip in premium economy through Expedia:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
Source: thepointsguy.com