TBC News What Filipino travelers need to know about Singapore Airlines’ 2026 virtual travel fair

Singapore Airlines has officially brought back its Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair for 2026, offering Filipino travelers discounts of up to 37% on airfares to long-haul and regional destinations across its global network.

Running online from Sept. 21 to Oct. 15, 2026, the promotion applies to travel dates spanning Sept. 20, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027. Discounted routes include major international hubs such as Sydney, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Manchester, and Madrid—the airline’s newest destination—with all flights connecting via Singapore’s Changi Airport.

“The Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair 2026 demonstrates our ongoing commitment to making world-class travel experience more accessible to Filipino customers,” said Liwei Tai, General Manager for the Philippines at Singapore Airlines. “And through our Singapore hub, Changi Airport, we provide Filipinos with excellent connectivity, premium service, and memorable journeys from the Philippines to destinations worldwide.”

Early Access Privileges

Loyalty members and select cardholders can secure promotional fares ahead of the general public. PPS Club members, KrisFlyer members, and EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard holders gain early access from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, 2026, by logging into their KrisFlyer account and using the promo code FLYSQ2027. Membership registration is free via KrisFlyer.com.

General booking opens to all other customers and Mastercard cardholders starting Sept. 21, 2026.

Mastercard Perks and Premium Tier Upgrades

Mastercard serves as the exclusive payment and privileges partner for this year’s travel event, attaching tier-based incentives to flight purchases made through its network.

“We are delighted to partner with Singapore Airlines as the exclusive payments partner and privileges partner for this year’s travel fair,” said Grace Gloria, Business Development Manager at Mastercard Philippines. “For Mastercard cardholders, this partnership brings together the things that matter when planning a trip: great fares and added valuable experiences that make the journey even more rewarding.”

Cardholders who book during the sale period can unlock several tiered benefits:

PHP 30,000 Minimum Spend: PHP 2,500 in dining gift certificates.
PHP 60,000 Minimum Spend: PHP 5,000 in shopping or dining certificates, plus a complimentary one-night stay voucher at Fairmont Makati.
Overseas Destination Perks: Up to SGD 100 in eCapitaVouchers for use at CapitaLand malls in Singapore, and up to SGD 130 in Resort Dollars for Marina Bay Sands.

Vouchers can be claimed at Singapore Airlines offices in Manila (LKG Tower, Ayala Avenue) and Cebu (Pioneer Bldg., Cebu Business Park) until Nov. 29, 2026.

Co-Branded Cardholder Rebates and Installments

EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard holders receive additional financial incentives and status upgrades:

Cash Rebates: PHP 1,500 back on spends from PHP 30,000 to PHP 59,999; PHP 3,000 back on spends from PHP 60,000 to PHP 99,999; and PHP 5,000 back on purchases of PHP 100,000 or more.
Fast-Track Elite Status: Spend a minimum of PHP 120,000 in a single transaction during the early access window (Sept. 18–20) to earn one year of KrisFlyer Elite Gold status.
Flexible Payments: 0% interest installment plans up to six months on single-receipt purchases of at least PHP 50,000.

Partner Discounts on Hotels, Retail, and Transport

Travelers who book flights during the fair using promo code FLYSQ2027 on singaporeair.com, the SingaporeAir mobile app, or through accredited travel agencies can access promotional codes for partner brands:

Accommodations: Up to 45% off at The Ascott, Citadines, Somerset, and Lyf properties; 20% off stays with a PHP 1,000 dining credit at Grand Hyatt Manila; stays at The Reef Island Resort Mactan Cebu starting at PHP 8,177; and exclusive packages starting at PHP 15,000 via fairmont-eboutique.com.
Lifestyle & Retail: 20% off selected merchandise at thetravelclub.ph; 15% off at Certified Calm (PHP 2,500 minimum spend); a PHP 1,000 shopping voucher at Rustan’s (PHP 10,000 minimum spend); and up to PHP 200 off Grab Philippines rides.

Flight Schedules and Connectivity

Singapore Airlines operates five daily flights from Manila to Singapore and daily flights from Cebu. Additional regional connectivity is available via Scoot, which operates four weekly flights from Clark, two from Iloilo, 11 from Davao, as well as routes from Manila and Cebu to Singapore, allowing seamless connections to the global SIA network.

For more information on the Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair 2026, visit tinyurl.comSQPHTimeToFlyV. Terms and conditions apply.

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