Fare types

Every traveller has different needs. That is why we have a range of fare types that offer different combinations of fares, privileges, and flexibility for your booking with Singapore Airlines. The fare type you choose will determine your checked baggage allowance, whether you will be able to change or cancel your booking, the option to select your seat in advance, the number of KrisFlyer miles you’ll earn, and more. 

Do note that the conditions that apply to your fare type are only applicable on flights operated by Singapore Airlines. If you are travelling with a partner airline, their conditions of carriage will apply.

  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business
  • First / Suites

Fare types and booking classes

Lite

V,K

Value

Q,N

Standard

M,H,W

Flexi

Y,B,E
Check-in baggage allowance1
For flights to and from all destinations, except the USA.

25kg

25kg

30kg

30kg

Check-in baggage allowance

For flights to/from the USA.

2 pieces, up to 23kg each

Advance seat selection2

Chargeable

Complimentary for Standard Seats (only for flights departing after 1 Apr 2024)

Complimentary for Standard Seats

Complimentary for Forward Zone and Standard Seats

Earn KrisFlyer miles

50%

50%

75%

100%

Upgrade with KrisFlyer miles

Not allowed

Not allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Earn HighFlyer points3

Not allowed

50%

100%

100%

Cancellation4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Chargeable

Chargeable

Change4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Chargeable

Complimentary

No-show4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Chargeable

Chargeable

Fare types and booking classes

Lite

R

Standard

L,P

Flexi

S,T
Check-in baggage allowance1

35kg

35kg

35kg

Advance seat selection

Complimentary
(Standard Seats)

Complimentary
(Standard Seats)

Complimentary
(Standard Seats)

Earn KrisFlyer miles

100%

100%

125%

Upgrade with KrisFlyer miles

Not allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Earn HighFlyer points3

100%

100%

100%

Cancellation4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Chargeable

Change4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Complimentary

No-show4

Chargeable

Chargeable

Chargeable

Fare types and booking classes

Lite

D

Standard

U

Flexi

Z,C,J
Check-in baggage allowance1

40kg

40kg

40kg

Advance seat selection

Complimentary

Complimentary

Complimentary

Earn KrisFlyer miles

125%

125%

150%

Upgrade with KrisFlyer miles

Not allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Earn HighFlyer points3

100%

100%

100%

Cancellation4

Not allowed

Chargeable

Chargeable

Change4

Chargeable

Chargeable

Complimentary

No-show4

Chargeable

Chargeable

Chargeable

Fare types and booking classes

First / Suites

F,A
Check-in baggage allowance1

50kg

Advance seat selection

Complimentary

Earn KrisFlyer miles

200%

Upgrade with KrisFlyer miles

-

Earn HighFlyer points3

100%

Cancellation4

Chargeable

Change4

Complimentary

No-show4

Chargeable


PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite members will enjoy additional baggage allowance across all fare types, depending on their membership tier. View privileges

2 Passengers who are travelling with a child or infant in the same booking will enjoy complimentary standard seat selection. PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite members will also enjoy complimentary advance selection for selected seat types, depending on their membership tier. View privileges

3 For companies enrolled in the HighFlyer business travel programme only, based on their HighFlyer points accrual eligibility.

4The amount charged for cancellation, change and no-show will vary based on your fare type (with lower costs for a higher fare type), and are subject to change without prior notice.

Selecting a seat in advance

Depending on the class of travel and fare type you choose, you may pay a fee to select your seat in advance during booking or via ‘Manage Booking’ before online check-in opens. Alternatively, you may select your seat for free when online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight departs. If, on rare occasions, all advance seats have been taken up, please proceed to airport check-in counter for assistance.

For KrisFlyer and PPS Club members

If you are a KrisFlyer Elite Silver, KrisFlyer Elite Gold or PPS Club member, you may select seats from certain categories in advance for free, in accordance with your membership tier. KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members will also enjoy extra baggage allowance applicable under your membership tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I combine different fare types in a single trip?

Yes, you can. However, when you purchase a combination of fare types, the most restrictive conditions apply on cancellation fees.

Other conditions such as change fees, advance seat selection, baggage allowance, earning KrisFlyer miles and eligibility to redeem KrisFlyer miles for flight upgrades depend on your selected fare type on each flight segment.

Where can I find the fare conditions of my ticket?

If you purchase your ticket online, the full fare rules and conditions will be sent to your email address together with your e-ticket receipt upon your initial purchase. You can also enter your Booking Reference number and last name in the 'Manage Booking' on our website for a summary of fare conditions.

If you purchase your ticket through a travel agent, please refer to the travel agent that you purchased the ticket from.

General

What is advance seat selection?

When making your booking with Singapore Airlines, you will have the option to select your seats in advance. Depending on the class of travel, the fare type you choose and your membership tier, you may be required to pay an advance seat selection fee.

If you choose not to select your seats in advance, you may enjoy complimentary seat selection from remaining available seats once online check-in is open, 48 hours before your flight departs.

Do I have to pay to select my seats in advance?

Passengers in Suites, First Class, and Business Class will enjoy complimentary seat selection at all times. Passengers in Premium Economy Class will enjoy complimentary seat selection, and may pay a fee to select Extra Legroom Seats or Solo Seats on selected flights.

The Economy Flexi fare type gives passengers free advance selection of Standard and Forward Zone Seats from time of booking, or they may choose to pay a fee for selection of extra legroom seats. Economy Standard fare type allows passengers to select Standard Seats in advance for free or pay a small fee for Forward Zone and Extra Legroom Seats. Economy Value fare type offers free selection of standard seat type for passengers departing after 1 Apr 2024, and seat selection at a fee on Extra Legroom and Forward Zone seats (and standard seats if departing on or before 31 Mar 2024), and passengers who choose Economy Lite may select Standard, Forward Zone or Extra Legroom Seats in advance for a small fee

If you are a PPS Club, KrisFlyer Elite Gold or KrisFlyer Elite Silver member, you can select seats from certain categories in advance for free, in accordance with your membership tier, regardless of the fare type you choose. For more details, please click here.

Do I have to pay to select seats for infants or children?

Families travelling with children or infants in the same booking will be able to select Standard Seats in advance for free.

Do I have to pay a seat selection fee for each flight if I have multiple flights in my itinerary?

Advance seat selection is dependent on the fare type you choose, and for each segment of your trip.

How can I find out the fee amount for advance seat selection?

Advance seat selection fees will vary depending on the seat type selected and the flight. For the fee list, please click here.

How can I purchase a seat selection in advance?

There are three ways you can purchase a seat selection in advance:

  1. During the booking process - The cost of your seat selection as applicable will be added to your total fare in your booking summary.
  2. In the 'Manage Booking' section on singaporeair.com - Enter your booking reference number and last name, and make your selections and payment.
  3. Get in touch with a Singapore Airlines ticketing office closest to you. Find one here.

Will I be able to select an Emergency Exit Row seat?

In compliance with the flight safety guidelines of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, passengers sitting in seats next to the emergency exit doors must:

  • Be at least 15 years of age on the date of the first flight;
  • Be fully able-bodied and have sufficient physical dexterity, strength and mobility to open and pass through the emergency exit doors without assistance and without impeding others;
  • Be able to follow the safety instructions in English;
  • Be in good health at the time of check-in, boarding, and during the flight;
  • Not be pregnant;
  • Not be an unaccompanied minor;
  • Not be an elderly or frail person who appears incapable of operating or assisting with the operation of the emergency exit;
  • Not be a passenger with restricted mobility, which shall include persons with a physical or intellectual disability, persons who are using wheelchair or other assistive devices, and persons who are impaired due to any other cause as they may endanger themselves or others in the event of an emergency;
  • Not be directly responsible for the caring of children, infants, elderly or passengers with restricted mobility;
  • Not be a deportee or a prisoner in custody;
  • Not under the influence of any intoxicating substance at check-in, boarding, and during the flight;
  • Not require an extension seat belt due to a large body size; and
  • Not use the Inflight Entertainment System during aircraft taxi, take-off or landing.

Passengers who select an Emergency Exit Row seat and do not meet any of these criteria at the time of check-in, boarding or during the flight, may be re- assigned to another seat with no refunds.

If I upgrade my fare type from Economy Lite to Economy Flexi, will I be refunded for the Standard Seat I paid for when I purchased the Economy Lite fare?

No, paid seat selections are not refundable.

I've selected my Standard Seat in advance; however, the aircraft has changed. Will I be allocated the same seat on the new aircraft?

Due to operational reasons, we may have to deploy other aircraft types in order to keep to the flight schedule. We will do our best to allocate you a similar seat.  If you have paid for the seat selection, we will refund you in case  we are not able to offer you the selected seat.

I've selected my Forward Zone Seat in advance; however, the aircraft has changed and I wasn't allocated the same seat. Can I get a refund of the paid seat selection fee?

Due to operational reasons, we may have to deploy other aircraft types in order to keep to the flight schedule. We will do our best to allocate you a similar seat in the same zone. If you have paid for the seat selection, we will refund you in case  we are not able to offer you the selected seat.

I've paid to select a seat in advance, but would like to select a seat in another zone instead. Can I top up the difference for this selection?

No, all seat selections made in advance are not transferable and the amount you paid for your previous selection will not be used to offset your new selection. You can, however, select a new seat in another zone at the full fee.

If my KrisFlyer membership status has changed, and I'm now eligible to select Standard and/or Forward Zone Seats for free, will I receive refunds for the seats I've purchased on flights I haven't yet flown?

No, all seat selections made in advance are not refundable or transferrable.

I've purchased an Economy Lite/Value fare and selected a Forward Zone Seat for free as a KrisFlyer Elite Gold member. However, I've recently been downgraded to KrisFlyer Elite Silver membership where Forward Zone Seat selection is payable. Do I get to keep my seat?

Yes, the selected seat will be yours even if your membership expires before the day of departure, as long as you do not make any changes to your seat or booking.

What is the baggage allowance on redemption awards?

As a KrisFlyer member, if you redeem for an Advantage award in Economy Class from 22 April 21, your baggage allowance will be 30kg.

There are no changes to the baggage allowance in other cabin classes.