{"id":22941,"date":"2025-12-25T16:12:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T08:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=22941"},"modified":"2025-12-25T16:12:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T08:12:34","slug":"the-milelions-2025-christmas-wishlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=22941","title":{"rendered":"The MileLion&#8217;s 2025 Christmas Wishlist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Every year, I create a wishlist of things I\u2019d love to see happen in the world of miles and points. While some might be a bit far-fetched, other wishes have actually come true!<\/p>\n<p>So in keeping with that tradition, here\u2019s <strong>The MileLion\u2019s Christmas Wishlist for 2025 <\/strong>\u2014 presented in no particular order of preference (or realism, for that matter).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But before that\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>How did 2024\u2019s wishlist go?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377941\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-377941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1-696x418.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pps-kf-rewards-1-1068x641.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">No-fly status credits are finally a permanent feature for KrisFlyer and PPS Club members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like I said, some of my Christmas wishes seem to have a knack for coming true, which either points to my amazing powers of precognition, or the fact that most of my predictions are actually rather safe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/12\/25\/the-milelions-2024-christmas-wishlist\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From my 2024 wishlist\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 69px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #000124; text-align: center; height: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2024 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: center; height: 29px;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Extending the UOB Lady\u2019s Savings Account promotion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Make it easier to add infants to Singapore Airlines award bookings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Starlink internet for the Singapore Airlines fleet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">More S$200K credit cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Singapore Airlines making no-fly status credits a permanent feature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A XNAP replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A Centurion Lounge at Changi Airport<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>However, we\u2019ll still have to wait for other wishes like a XNAP replacement (if anything, the situation got even worse with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/06\/30\/american-express-will-discontinue-amex-pay-from-end-july\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retirement of AMEX Pay<\/a>), a Centurion Lounge at Changi (not until T5 at least?), and more cards competing for the S$200K space.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, here\u2019s a rundown of previous years\u2019 wishlists and how successful they\u2019ve been.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>2015 Christmas Wishlist<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 426px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #000124; text-align: center; height: 29px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2015 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 397px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 397px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For banks to provide an itemized statement of points awarded per transaction (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/07\/18\/how-to-check-credit-card-points-breakdowns\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>, for some banks at least)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For an app to check MCCs before you buy something <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2023\/11\/13\/how-to-check-merchant-category-codes-mccs-before-making-a-purchase\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(granted)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For DBS and UOB to introduce more airline and hotel partners (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/04\/03\/dbs-adds-qantas-frequent-flyer-as-a-points-transfer-partner\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>\u2026at least for DBS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For banks to introduce credit cards without foreign transaction fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/07\/24\/instarem-amaze-card-review-amazing-while-it-lasts\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>\u2026but not by a bank!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Singapore Airlines to introduce more tiers within KrisFlyer (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2022\/10\/22\/complete-guide-singapore-airlines-krisflyer-milestone-rewards\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>\u2026sort of)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For KrisFlyer to introduce online bookings for partner awards (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2018\/05\/28\/krisflyer-star-alliance-partner-awards-update-six-months-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For all SIA Economy tickets to be upgradable, not just full fare (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2017\/12\/15\/breaking-major-changes-singapore-airlines-announced-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>\u2026sort of)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For a proper functioning SIA site that, you know, lets you do useful stuff (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2017\/08\/12\/singapore-airlines-unveils-revolutionary-game-changing-new-website-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">getting there slowly\u2026<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Global Entry for Singapore passport holders (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2016\/08\/02\/singaporeans-can-apply-for-global-entry-but-be-prepared-to-wait\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>2016 Christmas Wishlist<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #000124; text-align: center; height: 29px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2016 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 279px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 279px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Singapore Airlines to introduce a truly revolutionary new cabin product\u2026(<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2017\/11\/02\/milelions-long-reflections-sqs-new-a380-cabin-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u2026and actually allow redemptions on said product (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2017\/12\/13\/sqs-new-a380-suites-set-fly-wheres-saver-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>\u2026sort of)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For KrisFlyer to extend its discount redemption promotions to cover premium cabins (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2017\/08\/14\/krisflyer-monthly-redemption-deals-30-off-sq-y-and-j-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Marriott to keep the best parts of the SPG program post 2017 (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2018\/04\/17\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-combined-marriott-starwood-loyalty-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted\u2026sort of<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Uber to start a loyalty program (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2018\/03\/26\/what-does-grabs-acquisition-of-ubers-mean-for-miles-and-points-chasers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">jinxed it<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Uber to bring back some measure of transparency to their pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For a bank to break the 1.4 mpd barrier (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2018\/07\/23\/is-the-boc-elite-miles-world-mastercard-singapores-new-best-general-spending-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For banks to introduce equitable ways of handling foreign currency refunds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>2018 Christmas Wishlist<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #000124; text-align: center; height: 29px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2018 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 237px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; height: 237px;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more hotel points transfer promotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For Marriott points to go back on sale at reasonable rates (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/11\/05\/marriott-bonvoy-offering-45-bonus-on-points-further-10-discount-for-unionpay\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For another bank to enter the miles game with a bang (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/08\/24\/review-ocbc-90n-card\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For another mega Apple Pay-esque promotion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For the quick and painless death of the 2009 Regional J seat (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/12\/12\/singapore-airlines-fleet-and-seat-guide-december-2019-update\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For a groundbreaking, full-flat seat for SilkAir aircraft (not quite groundbreaking, but <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/11\/16\/hands-on-singapore-airlines-new-b737-8-business-class-seat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For new SilverKris lounges at Changi Airport (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/11\/23\/review-singapore-airlines-new-silverkris-lounge-at-changi-airport-terminal-3\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more travel insurance options to cover miles and points <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/06\/11\/which-travel-insurance-policy-covers-miles-and-points-bookings\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(granted)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>2019 Christmas Wishlist<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 58px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; background-color: #000124; text-align: center; height: 29px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2019 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 29px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more \u201cno questions asked\u201d miles purchase facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For a $120K card from DBS <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2022\/06\/30\/review-dbs-vantage-card\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(granted)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For new SCB X Card benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2023\/05\/22\/the-standard-chartered-x-card-an-unexpected-journey\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(jinxed it!)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For a relaunch of the American Express Platinum Reserve<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For additional instant conversion options for KrisFlyer <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2022\/10\/31\/quick-ways-of-topping-up-a-krisflyer-miles-balance\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(granted)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For the removal of conversion fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/10\/30\/which-credit-cards-dont-charge-miles-conversion-fees\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted\u2026by some)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>2020 Christmas Wishlist<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 58px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 29px; background-color: #000124; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\ud83c\udf84 <strong>2020 Christmas Wishlist<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 29px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For leisure travel bubbles to open up (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/10\/15\/complete-guide-singapore-vaccinated-travel-lane-vtl-scheme\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more on-ground experiences from SIA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more KrisFlyer Experiences (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/tag\/krisflyer-experiences\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For premium credit cards to justify their annual fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/09\/28\/american-express-platinum-charge-2021-year-in-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you be the judge<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For more generous hotel points sales (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/11\/23\/world-of-hyatt-offering-best-ever-30-discount-on-points-purchases\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">does this count?<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For expanded COVID-19 coverage for travel insurance (<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/12\/12\/which-travel-insurance-policies-provide-covid-19-coverage\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">granted<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For less tricks, more treats from hotels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For KrisFlyer to adopt activity-based expiry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h2>(1) A revival of American Express cards<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-145167\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Amex_KrisFlyer-Ascend-Credit-Card.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Amex_KrisFlyer-Ascend-Credit-Card.png 400w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Amex_KrisFlyer-Ascend-Credit-Card-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"\/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-247319\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/amex-highflyer-card-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"95\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>2025 was the year that American Express well and truly nuked its cards.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/10\/01\/mediocre-american-express-refreshes-amex-krisflyer-ascend-card\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ascend,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/03\/24\/nerfed-amex-highflyer-card-cuts-earn-rates-and-benefits-hikes-annual-fee\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HighFlyer,<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/10\/28\/goodbye-amex-platinum-charge\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platinum Charge,<\/a> AMEX doggedly found a way of making them worse, all in the name of \u201cenhancements\u201d. To add insult to injury, they even decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/08\/05\/psa-american-express-tightens-eligibility-for-sign-up-bonuses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tighten their sign-up bonus eligibility<\/a> to exclude supplementary cardholders. It\u2019s not like the cards were all that lucrative to begin with!<\/p>\n<p>Has the worst passed? I certainly hope so, and some might even argue that the <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/12\/17\/amex-platinum-charge-eliminates-s554-of-statement-credits-adds-table-for-two-benefit\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recently-announced Table for Two benefit<\/a> on the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"AMEX Plat Charge\" href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/recommends\/amex-plat-charge\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMEX Platinum Charge<\/a> (which offers six free meals a year for two people) represents an upgrade from the S$554 of statement credits it replaces. We\u2019ll need to see how that pans out in practice, but either way, there needs to be a massive reversal in fortunes for me to consider getting these cards again.<\/p>\n<h2>(2) Big soft product enhancements for Singapore Airlines<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203017\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203017 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/business-class-1-1068x854.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SIA\u2019s next-generation Business Class seat will arrive in Q2 2026, but there\u2019s soft product enhancements coming too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I don\u2019t think it\u2019s particularly controversial to say that Singapore Airlines has fallen behind in recent years. <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/10\/30\/groundhog-day-boeing-777-9-now-delayed-until-at-least-2027\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delays to the Boeing 777-9<\/a> mean that its <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2023\/08\/23\/my-wishlist-for-the-new-singapore-airlines-business-class-seats\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">next-generation cabin products,<\/a> which should have debuted in 2021, have yet to see the light of day. Its current long-haul First and Business Class seats are now more than 12 years old, and competitors like Qatar Airways have surged ahead.<\/p>\n<p>This will finally be addressed in 2026,\u00a0when Singapore Airlines <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/11\/04\/breaking-singapore-airlines-to-retrofit-airbus-a350-900s-with-new-first-and-business-class-seats\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unveils its new Business Class seat<\/a> (and possibly First Class, if rumours that it\u2019s bringing forward the A350-900ULR refits prove true). But the airline has also teased an <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/11\/15\/singapore-airlines-teases-all-new-travel-experience-for-2026\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-new travel experience<\/a>\u00a0featuring upgrades to the soft product.<\/p>\n<p>What will this entail? We\u2019ll need to wait and see. But in Business Class, I\u2019m personally anticipating <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/08\/30\/is-singapore-airlines-bringing-caviar-to-business-class\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caviar,<\/a> sleeper suits and mattress pads, which together with improved Wi-Fi speeds via Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity, should make it a much more competitive product.<\/p>\n<h2>(3) Tech improvements for Priority Pass<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53666\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1610\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5.jpg 1610w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Provoke_Plaza_Premium_Space_Web-5-1068x601.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1610px) 100vw, 1610px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Managing multiple Priority Pass memberships is a pain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most frustrating things of managing multiple Priority Pass memberships is having to create and maintain a separate account for each one. This contrasts with DragonPass, which allows multiple memberships to be managed under a single account (to be fair, DragonPass uses up to three different apps, though I feel that\u2019s less inconvenient than juggling multiple logins).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019d be a massive quality-of-life improvement if\u00a0it were possible to consolidate different Priority Pass memberships under the same login, or if more cards were to start using the AoPC (Access on Payment Card) feature, which makes it unambiguous which Priority Pass membership is associated with which card.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Until then\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gxBrVXm69Q\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/12\/08\/how-i-keep-track-of-multiple-priority-pass-cards\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How I keep track of multiple Priority Pass memberships<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cHow I keep track of multiple Priority Pass memberships\u201d \u2014 The MileLion\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/12\/08\/how-i-keep-track-of-multiple-priority-pass-cards\/embed\/#?secret=jPAphQDjIb#?secret=gxBrVXm69Q\" data-secret=\"gxBrVXm69Q\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>(4) A Max Miles-earning credit card<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-250505\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/heymax-logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/heymax-logo-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/heymax-logo-1-300x50.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Max Miles are undoubtedly the <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/02\/24\/which-bank-offers-the-best-points-currency\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most valuable rewards currency<\/a> in Singapore, given their wide range of transfer partners and 1:1 conversion ratios (for all the programmes that are worth converting to, anyway).<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 272px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 250px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 250px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Air Arabia Rewards<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Air Canada Aeroplan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Air France-KLM Flying Blue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Air India Maharaja Club <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">AirAsia Rewards (1:1.2 ratio)<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Alaska Mileage Plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">American Airlines AAdvantage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avianca LifeMiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">British Airways Executive Club<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cathay Pacific Asia Miles<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Emirates Skywards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ethiopian ShebaMiles <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Etihad Guest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 250px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">EVA Air Infinity MileageLands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Frontier Miles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GarudaMiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hainan Fortune Wings Club<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Qantas Frequent Flyer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Qatar Privilege Club <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">THAI Royal Orchid Plus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Turkish Miles&amp;Smiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">United MileagePlus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Velocity Frequent Flyer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Xiamen Egret Miles <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 118px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 94px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Accor Live Limitless <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hilton Honors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">IHG One Rewards (1:1.5 ratio) <span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 8pt;\"><strong><span class=\"badge\" style=\"background-color: #008000;\">Direct<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 94px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Radisson Rewards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shangri-La Circle (5:1 ratio)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">World of Hyatt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wyndham Rewards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The problem is that they\u2019re not that easy to earn. You could scrape Max Miles together by <a href=\"https:\/\/heymax.ai\/explore?section=gift-cards-section\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">buying gift cards<\/a>, shopping through the HeyMax website, <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/04\/30\/atome-points-can-now-be-converted-to-max-miles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">converting Atome points, <\/a>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/09\/22\/heymax-x-jr-east-earn-up-to-9-mpd-at-japan-rail-cafe-japan-rail-club\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">occasional card-linked offers,<\/a> but what would really take things to the next level would be a card that earns Max Miles.<\/p>\n<p>The closest we got to this was the Chocolate Visa, though its <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/06\/04\/nerfed-chocolate-visa-card-cuts-earn-rate-to-1-mpd-caps-miles-on-bill-payments\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2 mpd earn rate didn\u2019t last very long,<\/a> and cardholders are now <strong>effectively<\/strong> capped at earning 1,000 Max Miles per month (unless you want to dip into 0.4 mpd territory).<\/p>\n<p>And if a Max Mile-earning card is a bridge too far, then I\u2019d happily settle for a workaround. For example, adding the ability to convert yuu Points into Max Miles would effectively turn the DBS yuu Cards into Max Miles-earning ones.<\/p>\n<h2>(5) Easier ways of spending yuu Points<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_193767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-193767\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-193767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/yuu-instore-yuu_00015-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-193767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only a handful of merchants allow for direct payment with yuu Points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of yuu Points, the options for cashing them out are actually somewhat restrictive, assuming you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/09\/26\/wow-dbs-yuu-card-now-earns-10-mpd-at-cold-storage-foodpanda-gojek-and-all-other-yuu-merchants\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not interested in KrisFlyer miles.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The only places which allow members to pay directly with yuu Points are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7-Eleven (in-store)<\/li>\n<li>Cold Storage &amp; CS Fresh (in-store)<\/li>\n<li>foodpanda (via app)<\/li>\n<li>Giant (in-store)<\/li>\n<li>Guardian (in-store)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all other yuu merchants, such as Charge+, CHAGEE, gojek and Singtel, you\u2019ll need to redeem a voucher in the yuu app store and apply it to your purchase. This adds friction to the process, not to mention the denominations available might not always match those you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>My hope is that more merchants add direct payments, which will make yuu Points easier to use and more liquid.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>(6) Better contract lounges at Changi<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_439603\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-439603\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-439603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250410_050950493-1-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-439603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SATS Premier Lounge, Terminal 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Changi may have some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2024\/06\/02\/guide-how-to-do-a-oneworld-lounge-safari-at-changi-airport\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very nice airline lounges<\/a>, but the contract lounge situation is dire.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2021\/11\/07\/review-ambassador-transit-lounge-changi-terminal-3-post-covid\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambassador<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/07\/20\/review-marhaba-lounge-changi-airport-and-krisflyer-gold-lounge-for-the-next-2-years\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marhaba<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/seeingtheworldinsteps.com\/2023\/07\/11\/silks-x-taiwan-plaza-premium-lounge-singapore-changi-airport-terminal-1-review-lounge-pp-lounges-prioritypass-dragonpass-plazapremium-sg-amex-contract-rewards\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Plaza Premium<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/05\/13\/review-sats-premier-lounge-changi-t2\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SATS<\/a>, you can usually expect chronic overcrowding during peak hours, dated design, a mediocre buffet spread (I will concede that the SATS chicken rice is actually not bad), and limited amenities. And yet, if you\u2019re not flying with oneworld or Star Alliance, or accessing the lounge through a membership programme, they\u2019re really all you\u2019ve got.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53898\" style=\"width: 1349px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53898 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1349\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC_0602-1068x713.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1349px) 100vw, 1349px\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marhaba Lounge, Terminal 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The only possible exception to this rule might be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinedpoints.com\/post\/review-sats-premier-lounge-singapore-changi-terminal-3\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">newly-renovated SATS Premier Lounge<\/a> at Terminal 3, which based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/seeingtheworldinsteps.com\/2025\/03\/14\/skl-run-sats-premier-lounge-singapore-changi-airport-terminal-3-review-singapore-changiairport-pp-lounges-prioritypass-dragonpass-contract-rewards\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">reviews<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wahsoshiok.com\/sats-premier-lounge-changi-airport-terminal-3-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">seems<\/a> to be a cut above the other contract lounges (though keep in mind, a very low bar has been set!).<\/p>\n<p>So I\u2019m hoping to see some major renovations done to the rest of the contract lounges, hopefully with upgraded furniture, improved Wi-Fi speeds and nicer showers. A Plaza Premium First lounge would be lovely, but I\u2019m struggling to see where they could build it.<\/p>\n<h2>(7) A worthy new JetQuay CIP terminal<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_368838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-368838\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-368838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pxl_20250730_014827370-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-368838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old JetQuay CIP Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve always had a nagging feeling that the JetQuay CIP terminal was basically the aviation equivalent of The Emperor\u2019s New Clothes. Billed as an ultra-luxury experience for the super rich, this exclusive facility served nothing but <strong>instant noodles<\/strong> for the first few years of operation. I wish I were making that up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2019\/03\/31\/the-mileymoon-jetquay-cip-terminal-changi-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When I visited in 2019,<\/a> the buffet options had expanded, though it was far from impressive: mass-produced pastries and sandwiches, cheap wines and cheap carbs, basically the stuff found in a contract lounge. The lounge itself was also dated, with tired, depressing-looking interiors.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_431111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-431111\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-431111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20250730_014542211-1-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-431111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old JetQuay CIP Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_441457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-441457\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-441457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014817364-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-441457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old JetQuay CIP Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_441459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-441459\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-441459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014703291-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-441459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old JetQuay CIP Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_441458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-441458\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-441458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/pxl_20250730_014846794-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-441458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old JetQuay CIP Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>But then in 2023, Changi Airport Group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/transport\/changi-airport-terminal-2-to-reopen-fully-in-october-months-ahead-of-schedule\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">announced plans<\/a> to transform the JetQuay CIP Terminal into a \u201cpremium travel hub\u201d, complete with a refreshed interior, 20% more lounge space and new private suites. Renovations got underway in September this year, with the completion date yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, JetQuay is operating out of <a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/08\/14\/preview-jetquays-interim-cip-lounge-at-changi-airport\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a temporary facility at Changi Terminal 2<\/a>, which is basically a converted holding area. Aesthetically speaking, I\u2019d consider this an improvement, as it\u2019s more in line with the contemporary styling of Changi.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_430487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430487\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-430487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_011103943-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JetQuay CIP Lounge seating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_430839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430839\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-430839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-696x524.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_010753718-1068x804.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JetQuay CIP Lounge seating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>But the F&amp;B? That\u2019s another matter altogether. There continues to be a jarring disconnect between the way JetQuay markets itself, and what it actually delivers. Aesop handwash, Devialet speakers and Moutai liquor are plonked alongside Marigold juice, Vitasoy, Farmpride fish nuggets, cheap snacks, shrink-wrapped sandwiches, and bargain bin wines. Tell me what\u2019s wrong with this picture?\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_430461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-430461\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-430461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-696x924.jpg 696w, https:\/\/milelion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pxl_20251124_014638452-1068x1418.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-430461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing says luxury like Farmpride frozen foods!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Put it another way: you\u2019ll need to pay at least <strong>S$490.50<\/strong> per person to visit the JetQuay CIP Lounge. Based on the current offering, that is a terrible, terrible use of money.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m willing to tell myself that all this is just temporary, and the renovated CIP Terminal will be something that\u2019s\u00a0worthy of Changi Airport\u2019s stellar reputation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>So that\u2019s my hopes and dreams for the miles and points game in 2025! Do share your own wishlists (Spontaneous Escapes for Suites?),\u00a0and whether you think there\u2019s a snowball\u2019s chance of mine happening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s on your miles and points wishlist for 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '1217356008832819');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/milelion.com\/2025\/12\/25\/the-milelions-2025-christmas-wishlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, I create a wishlist of things I\u2019d love to see happen in the world of miles and points. 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