Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that 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 Platinum Card® from American Express, 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.The world’s longest flight is going to (re-)launch between Newark (EWR) and Singapore (SIN) this October. And if you’re interested in booking this AvGeek bucket list flight to an awesome destination, now is a great time to do so. Round-trip flights on the nonstop are currently pricing at just $1,297 round-trip in premium economy, with itineraries on the inaugural flight starting at $1,347 round-trip.No matter what class of service you fly, Singapore Airlines is known for its excellent service. But, what about the seat you’ll be sitting in for around 37 hours? Thankfully, Singapore intentionally re-designed its premium economy seat for the rigors of the ultra-long-haul.Singapore Airlines’ premium economy seats, as redesigned for its A350-900ULR.Want to enjoy the comforts of Singapore Airlines’ premium economy but can’t imagine flying 19 hours nonstop? The good news is that Singapore Airlines’ route from New York Kennedy (JFK) through Frankfurt (FRA) to Singapore (SIN) is even cheaper. Currently that all-A380 route is pricing as low as $1,196 round-trip.Singapore Airlines’ premium economy seats on its Airbus A380.Airline(s): Singapore AirlinesRoute: EWR/JFK to SINCost: $1,196+ round-trip in premium economyDates: October 2018 — March 2019Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airlinePay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Here are a few examples of what you can book:New York Kennedy (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) for $1,196 round-trip 1-stop:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN) for $1,297 round-trip nonstop:Newark (EWR) to Singapore (SIN) for $1,346 round-trip nonstop on the inaugural EWR-SIN flight:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’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, or Citi Prestige (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
