Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Marriott Bonvoy offering reciprocal status match

Back in January 2023, Singapore Airlines added Marriott’s Bonvoy programme to its list of partners you can transfer your KrisFlyer miles to, though with a 2:1 conversion ratio and no launch sweetener on offer – it wasn’t of much interest, even if miles expiry was a looming issue for your account.

With Bonvoy points to KrisFlyer miles conversion being a longstanding option from that programme, the development did mean this had become a two-way transfer possibility for the first time.

Now the two sides are deepening their ties, with a “Preferred Partnership” deal offering an instant status match for KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members, plus an accelerated status path challenge that also includes KrisFlyer Elite Silver members.

PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Elite Silver members are invited to receive elevated benefits through our preferred partnership programme with Marriott Bonvoy®

Singapore Airlines

That’s not all though.

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members can also get an instant status match to the KrisFlyer Elite Silver tier, and the opportunity to progress to the lounge-access-worthy KrisFlyer Elite Gold tier with only four qualifying SIA flights.

KrisFlyer ⇄ Marriott Bonvoy status match

If you hold KrisFlyer Elite Gold, PPS Club or Solitaire PPS Club status, you’re now automatically eligible for an instant status match to the Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite tier.

This status level usually requires 25 qualifying night stays per year.

KrisFlyer Bonvoy
Status Match

KrisFlyer Membership Tier	Bonvoy Status
KrisFlyer Elite Gold	Gold Elite (benefits)
PPS Club Solitaire PPS Club

Bonvoy Gold Elite status is then valid for at least 12 months from your date of registration.

For example, if you register in December 2023, you’ll receive Bonvoy Gold Elite status through the end of 2023, for all of 2024, and until February 2025.

After that, status renewal is then based on the usual Marriott Bonvoy programme rules, so choose your registration date carefully if you don’t think you will be able to hold on to this tier long-term, to maximise the benefits on as many stays as you can.

If you’re a KrisFlyer Elite Gold or PPS Club member and you already hold Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, you’ll benefit from a 12-month extension of your status, from the date of registration. Again, pick the registration date to maximise the benefit.

If you hold Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status, you’re now automatically eligible for an instant status match to the KrisFlyer Elite Silver status tier.

Bonvoy KrisFlyer
Status Match

Bonvoy Status	KrisFlyer Membership Tier
Platinum Elite	KrisFlyer Elite Silver (benefits)
Titanium Elite
Ambassador Elite

This status is then valid for 12 full calendar months from the date of registration, after which it will expire unless renewed under the normal programme rules (i.e. 25,000 Elite miles earned in 12 months).

KrisFlyer Elite Silver benefits are somewhat lacklustre, but again do time your registration with the most optimal 12 months of benefits in mind, if you’re unlikely to be able to renew under standard terms after that.

Marriott Bonvoy members holding these three status tiers who are already KrisFlyer Elite Silver members will pick up a 12-month extension of this tier status from the date of registration.

Without wanting to sound like a broken record – timing is once again key. Wait until your Elite Silver status is about to expire, then register for the match, for a fresh 12 months of perks.

KrisFlyer ⇄ Marriott Bonvoy status accelerator

Singapore Airlines and Marriott are also offering a “status accelerator” promotion, which can allow you to upgrade your Bonvoy status to higher tiers by staying for a reduced number of qualifying nights, compared to the normal requirements.

In this case, KrisFlyer Elite Silver members also get a look-in.

KrisFlyer Bonvoy
Status Accelerator

KrisFlyer Membership Tier	Stay Requirement*	Bonvoy Status Upgrade
KrisFlyer Elite Silver	3 nights (usually 10 nights)	Silver Elite (benefits)
KrisFlyer Elite Gold	10 nights (usually 50 nights)	Platinum Elite (benefits)
PPS Club Solitaire PPS Club

* Within six months from the date of registration

For example, a KrisFlyer Elite Gold member matching instantly to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status on 20th December 2023 will then be able to progress to the Bonvoy Platinum Elite tier with 10 qualifying night stays by 20th June 2024 (six months later).

That’s arguably worth having, since Platinum Elite is the first rung of the Bonvoy status ladder that gets you lounge access (or breakfast if the lounge is closed) during your stays at Marriott properties.

Both the accelerated status upgrade to Bonvoy Silver Elite (for KrisFlyer Elite Silver members) and the upgrade to Bonvoy Platinum Elite (for KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members) will then be effective for 12 months.

After that, status renewal is based on the usual Marriott Bonvoy programme rules, so again try to time this for maximum benefit since subsequent renewal will be based on normal requirements.

In the other direction, Marriott Bonvoy Elite members can accelerate their way to the KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Gold status tiers by taking only a few Singapore Airlines flights, as shown below.

Bonvoy KrisFlyer
Status Accelerator

Bonvoy Membership Tier	Qualifying Flights*	KrisFlyer Status Upgrade
Gold Elite	2^	KrisFlyer Elite Silver (benefits)
Platinum Elite	4^	KrisFlyer Elite Gold (benefits)
Titanium Elite
Ambassador Elite

* Within six months from the date of registration
^ Except booking class ‘G’ – Group Fares

Taking only four qualifying flights in six months as opposed to accruing 50,000 Elite miles over a year is a significant simplification for an upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold status for Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members – definitely something to consider if you fall into this category.

Do note that award tickets and codeshare flights are not considered to be qualifying flights.

Where KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Elite Gold status is earned via this upgrade, it will then be valid for 12 months, after which it will expire unless renewed under the normal programme rules (i.e. 25,000 Elite miles for Silver or 50,000 Elite miles for Gold, earned in 12 months).

How it works

To take advantage of these status match and status accelerator deals, you’ll first have to be a member of both the KrisFlyer and Marriott Bonvoy programmes.

• Join KrisFlyer here
• Join Marriott Bonvoy here

If you’re wishing to match or accelerate your KrisFlyer status into Bonvoy, account registration is then required under the following process:

1. Log in to your KrisFlyer account
2. Click “Profile” followed by “Partner programmes”
3. Select “Non-airline partner” and “Marriott Bonvoy”, then enter your Marriott Bonvoy membership number and click “Add”
4. Click “Register” to participate in the status match and / or accelerator offer

To match or accelerate your Marriott Bonvoy status into KrisFlyer, sign-in to your Bonvoy account here and follow the guided process.

About Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy first launched in 2019, following the hotel chain’s merger with Starwood hotels.

Bonvoy membership offers exclusive benefits at nearly 8,600 hotels across more than 30 brands in 139 countries. These include St. Regis, The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, W and Courtyard properties.

Here’s a summary of the programme’s status tiers being offered to KrisFlyer and PPS Club members as part of this status match and status accelerator.

Status Tier	Usual Earn Requirement	Benefits
Silver Elite	10 nights	10% bonus on base points Priority late check-out*
Gold Elite	25 nights	25% bonus on base points Room upgrade Welcome gift High-speed internet 2pm late check-out*
Platinum Elite	50 nights	50% bonus on base points Room upgrade (inc. Suites) Welcome gift High-speed internet Lounge access 4pm late check-out Annual choice benefit

* Subject to availability

Bonvoy also has two higher status tiers, but these are not being offered for status match or accelerated status to KrisFlyer members, and still require their usual high earning requirements.

Status Tier	Earn Requirement	Benefits
Titanium Elite	75 nights	Platinum Elite benefits, except: 75% bonus on base points
Ambassador Elite	100 nights (min US$23,000 spend)	Titanium Elite benefits, plus: 24/7 personal assistant Choose the exact 24h of your stay (e.g. 9pm to 9pm next day)

About KrisFlyer Elite and PPS Club

Though most of our readers are very familiar, we’ve updated our comprehensive articles covering KrisFlyer Elite Silver, KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club earning and benefits to include this status match and accelerated status offer, which you can refer to via the links below.

Terms and conditions

Full terms and conditions for the Marriott Bonvoy and KrisFlyer Preferred Partnership, outlining all the requirements for status match or status accelerator offers, are available here.

There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided here.

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Marriott Bonvoy have expanded their reciprocal miles conversion option into a more elaborate “Preferred Partnership” programme, whereby selected status holders in either scheme can achieve an instant status match in the other.

There’s also a “status accelerator” in both directions for selected members, which can unlock more attractive perks including lounge access when you stay (Bonvoy Platinum Elite) and lounge access when you fly (KrisFlyer Elite Gold), with reduced qualification requirements in both cases.

This is definitely a deal worth looking at if you’re an Elite member in one of these programmes, but not the other.

However, do be careful to choose your registration date to make maximum use of the benefits, or achieve the upgrade requirements more easily based on your travel plans, since subsequent annual renewal will revert to each programme’s standard requirements after the first year.

(Cover Photo: Marriott International)