Questions tagged [singapore-airlines]
The flag carrier airline of Singapore. Member of Star Alliance.
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Do I need Singapore Transit Visa if I am travelling from India to Hong Kong?
I am an Indian national and traveling to Hong Kong from India. I have a transit at Singapore for 3 hours. I don't have to do the self-transfer. Do I need a transit visa for the same?
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Is 1 hour sufficient to transfer terminals at Changi airport?
I am flying out of JFK and have a layover at Changi Airport/SIN. My JFK-SIN flight will arrive at SIN terminal 3 at 6:10 AM. My next flight will leave SIN from terminal 2 at 7:10 AM.
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Singapore Airlines - Adding partner frequent flyer number to account
I have a United airlines frequence flyer membership number. I plan to fly with a Star Alliance partner - Singapore Airlines and have registered as a customer, as distinct from joining their Kris ...
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KrisFlyer miles when booking a ticket for someone else
I used my KrisFlyer account to add my girlfriend as a redemption nominee and used my miles to buy a ticket on Singapore Airlines for her. She used her credit card to pay the remaining fare.
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What's Singapore Airlines' recheck luggage policy for international transit/stopover/layover at Singapore Changi Airport?
Assume a multi-city flight between 3 airports was purchased on https://www.singaporeair.com with an international transit/stopover/layover at Singapore Changi Airport of x hours. What's Singapore ...
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What recourse do I have if travel agent (Gotogate) claims airline can cancel my ticket, but airline asks me to call my agent, which charge a fee?
I bought a Singapore Airlines flight ticket via Gotogate, which I'd like to cancel or change. Their policy states (mirror):
You can also contact the airline directly to cancel your tickets.
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Why do return ticket prices jump up if the return flight is more than six months after the departing flight?
On Singapore Airlines, if you book a flight from London to Singapore for almost any date, the price is either £690 or £1088. For example, a flight leaving on the 28th of Dec with return on 28th of ...
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Did SQ-242, fly from Sydney to Singapore on 8th April 2020? [duplicate]
Was Flight No SQ-242 Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Singapore on 8th April 2020, cancelled due to the Corona virus and border controls in Australia?
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For how many days Govt of India keep travelers under observation who have transit in Singapore and travelling from Australia to India via singapore? [duplicate]
For how many days Govt of India keep travelers under observation in airport in India who have transit in Singapore and travelling from Australia to India via Singapore ?
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Singapore airlines changed my flight by +5h, can I get a refund?
I bought a ticket in a promotion, according to Singapore airlines, so that ticket is non-refundable. However, the airline sent me an email that my flight got reschedule by over 5h earlier. I sent them ...
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Can I carry a lighter with me from Changi Airport on Singapore Airlines?
While in Singapore, I have purchased a (Singapore-themed) butane lighter as a gift for someone else. If I'd taken a moment to think about it, I wouldn't have bothered because of the uncertainty, but ...
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Can I credit mileage on Garuda to Singapore or Qantas?
I expect to do a fair amount of travel on Garuda Indonesia (GA) going forward. GA is a Skyteam member that does not grant direct credit to my preferred airline programs (SQ Krisflyer or Qantas); ...
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Is one hour layover sufficient at Singapore Changi Airport (Indian citizen travelling from US to India)?
I'm booking a flight on Singapore Airlines for end of October flying from the US to India, and I have a one hour layover at Singapore Changi. I've never flown this airline before or been to Singapore ...
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Krisflyer Gold Lounge extra guest access
Travelling through Changi on Singapore Airlines on a partners gold elite card we have a third person with us we would like to take into the Krisflyer Gold Lounge. Can we pay for his access?
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Singapore to Sydney to Canberra: where do we clear customs
I plan to fly with Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Canberra (SQ288) with stopover in Sydney for 1 hour 2 minutes. Do we clear immigration and customs in Sydney International Airport then move to ...
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Transit between Tokyo airports with Singapore Airlines
I am flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to India NSCBI (CCU) Airport. My flight has two layovers - Tokyo and then Singapore. The different legs of the journey are on the same ...
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Singapore Airline-Transit for Level II Countries
I'm Iranian (One of the Level II Countries). I want to go to Australia. I am choosing Singapore Airlines. It has a 10 hour stop in Singapore.
I want to know:
Is it require to get a transit Visa? If ...
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Access to Star Alliance Gold lounges at Singapore with children
I will soon be traveling through Singapore Changi Airport with family. As a Singapore Airlines Krisflyer Gold member, I'm entitled to bring one (1) guest traveling on Star Alliance flights to any ...
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Upgraded at counter - not receiving Krisflyer miles?
I upgraded one of my legs on a flight from economy class to business class at the counter for Singapore Airlines (and paid ~$1200 USD for that). I'm trying to go back to claim missing miles, but they ...
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Transit visa for Indian National through Singapore
I am an Indian national living in the United States of America under a non-immigrant (F1) visa. I am travelling to India later this year. My round trip to India has Singapore layovers on both the ...
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As Singapore Airlines (Krisflyer) Gold, can I bring my family into the lounge on a domestic Virgin Australia flight?
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has an extensive partnership with Virgin Australia, meaning that SQ Krisflyer elite members enjoy most of the same perks as Virgin frequent flyers.
One of those perks is that ...
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Refund options in case of a schedule change or rebooking of SQ22 (nonstop SIN-EWR)
Suppose I am on a longer vacation in Singapore and, being an aviation geek and curious to see New York, I am contemplating to experience the world‘s longest passenger flights, SQ22/SQ21 SIN—EWR—SIN ...
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Leaving the Singapore airport during airline transit without using Singapore tours
I am an Indian national traveling from the USA to India. I have a long layover in Singapore (12 + hours from 7 PM to 7 AM next morning).
I have a US visa and a passport so I can avail the Singapore ...
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Is 2h 45m enough for a layover in Newark (EWR) for a non-US citizen transferring from an international to a domestic flight (Terminal B to C)?
I will be arriving from Singapore to Newark (likely at Terminal B) on Singapore Airlines at 06:00am. My connecting flight to Chicago (likely at Terminal C) is scheduled to depart at 08:45am. This will ...
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What to do when alcohol is denied on a full service airline?
Recently, I was aboard a Singapore airlines flight. While booking the ticket I confirmed that food and beverages - alcohol and non alcohol - are included in the airfare. And that I was liberty to ...
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Honeymoon Trip: First Class & Economy mix on SQ & Star Alliance
[Please skip to the question at the end if you don't want to read the entire situation.]
I'm planning my honeymoon far in advance because I will purchase Singapore Airlines's Round The World Trip ...
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Do I need to give a real passport number at the time of booking for a flight from HKG to the United States? [duplicate]
I am planning a trip to Hong Kong in June. When I tried to book my return flight (a direct flight from HKG to SFO) on Singapore Airlines's website, it requires that I enter my passport information (...
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Singapore Airlines online check-in and document/credit card/visa verification
In their website, Singapore Airlines write about online check-in (at https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/au/travel-info/check-in/online-mobile-checkin/). It is mentioned:
At the airport, proceed ...
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Is there a Singapore Airlines transfer desk at Amsterdam airport?
Quick note: I asked a related question here before, but this question is different because it is about Singapore Airlines, and about the transfer desk for that in AMS (Amsterdam), which is different ...
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Visa denied for my wife. Can I get a refund for the flights?
My wife's visa was unexpectedly denied. She is traveling on Singapore Airlines, Philippines to the UK. I paid for the tickets in full, as I didn't expect any problem. Can I get a refund? Or change the ...
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Extend stay in Singapore during transit
I have a trip from Surabaya (Indonesia) to Thailand with Singapore Airlines. The flight will be SUB-SIN-BKK and BKK-SIN-SUB. I'll have a 17-hour layover on the way out, and a 7-hour layover on the way ...
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What does "SSCI" on my boarding pass mean?
I recently flew on Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Singapore, and my boarding pass had SSCI printed on it. What does this mean? Is it in some way related to the dreaded SSSS (selected for extra ...
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How to change Singapore Airlines itinerary(date) when you have a connection?
I have a flight from Tokyo to Singapore and a connection from Singapore to Kolkata both on Singapore Airlines (both are in the same PNR/Booking reference btw). I am unable to change my itinerary on ...
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Transit at Munich Airport terminal 2 on 2 different tickets
I have 2 different tickets where I would be flying into Munich Airport Terminal 2 at 7:55am on Singapore Airlines and transiting to a 12:45pm Lufthansa flight to Rome. I would like to know if there is ...
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Is 2 hours practical for connecting between Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley Intl at LAX?
I have a flight from SFO to LAX on Virgin America that lands at Terminal 3. My connection is at Tom Bradley Intl (Terminal B) for an international flight on Singapore Airlines. The layover is 1h 55m. ...
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If I credit miles from my United flights to Singapore, can I still use the United app + precheck?
I have not switched my frequent flyer program to Singapore Airlines because I enjoy using Precheck + the United app.
If I buy a United flight online and credit to Singapore Airlines program, can I ...
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Gate checking a stroller at San Francisco with Singapore Airlines
I am traveling with my son on Singapore Airlines from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Does anybody know if they allow gate checking the stroller?
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Which miles rules apply in code share
I am a Lufthansa Star Alliance Gold status member. I plan to fly to New Zealand next year, buyng a ticket from Air New Zealand. Part of the journey is operated by Singapore Airlines. Who determines ...
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checked bags from Singapore [closed]
I am flying out from Singapore to London Heathrow on Singapore Airlines. I will arrive Heathrow at 15.20. My next flight out from Heathrow to Raleigh, NC USA is on the next morning at 10.00am with ...
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Is it allowed to bring sex toys on a flight to Singapore?
I'll be taking a flight from Tokyo to Singapore. If I take a "pocket pussy" (artificial vagina) as carry on, will it be confiscated? Also will it be removed from my bag? I'm traveling with my family ...
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Check In at Changi Airport Transfer Desk with Separate Itinerary Ticket / Dual Nationality / Different Names [duplicate]
Does anyone have experience checking in at a Singapore Airlines transfer desk within Changi Airport, where the flight ticket for the second leg was separately booked using a different passport/name (...
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Will my luggage transfer during an 18h layover in Changi?
I'm not sure if this is a duplicate question or not, but mine is specifically for Changi airport in Singapore. The airline is Singapore Airlines.
My flight is from DPS->SIN (Flight 939) and will ...
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Why did Singapore Airlines decide to discontinue the longest non-stop flight in the world?
As many of us know, the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world operated between Singapore and New York with flight number SQ21. This flight was operated by Airbus A340-500 and the flight ...
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Can I strap a small bag to my backpack so that it still counts as one bag?
I'm going on an international flight via Singapore airlines and I was wondering can you strap a smaller bag onto the front of a pack and will it class as one bag?
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Anyone tried Singapore airlines Premium Economy class ? How is it different from economy class?
Apart from the advertised features (Wide, Comfortable Seats, Additional Kris flyer miles and book the cook food menu) what are the other benefits / perks while flying in the new Singapore airlines ...
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Does Singapore Airlines offer free multi-day stopovers?
Does Singapore Airlines offer free multi-day stopovers in Singapore if you're transiting through it on your normal flights, or do you have to purchase individual flights?
They appear to have some ...
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Can you use an Ergo baby on a Singapore Airlines flight?
We are about to undertake an adventure on a Singapore Airways flight with a 22 month old.
I have found no formal information to the contrary. Has anyone successfully used an Ergo Baby carrier on a ...
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Why would Boarding Time be a whole hour before Departure Time?
After checking in online with Singapore Airlines I received a boarding pass. This shows a departure time of 4:15pm but a boarding time of 3:15pm. Surely they are not going to board the flight an hour ...
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Where to shower for free in Singapore airport?
I have a similar question to this Shower rooms at Incheon airport
My buddy has an 8 hour layover in Singapore. Is there any place where one could shower for free at Changi (Singapore) airport?
The ...
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How do I transport a foldable lawn chair via Airline baggage?
I have a 38 inch tall foldable chair - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00339C3RI
which doesn't fit in my luggage.
I am traveling by Singapore Airlines, and while their Baggage allowance section (...
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