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Is one hour layover sufficient at Singapore Changi Airport (Indian citizen travelling from US to India)?
I assume your flights via Singapore are both on Singapore Airlines (SQ) and on a single ticket, in which case: 1 hr is likely sufficient, but SQ will take care of you if it's not.
Changi is an ...
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Why do return ticket prices jump up if the return flight is more than six months after the departing flight?
Airlines typically charge "whatever they can get away with", which depends on a lot of factors: season, holiday/special events, historical loads, competition, length of stay, time between ...
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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?
Most likely, none. Your contract is with the travel agent, and it's standard practice in the industry that they are your point of contact for any changes you wish to make. When the agency says that ...
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Is it allowed to bring sex toys on a flight to Singapore?
As already noted, airport security in Tokyo won't care. Your problem is going to be the laws in Singapore, specifically the Singapore Penal Code, article 292:
Sale of obscene books, etc.
292.—...
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What to do when alcohol is denied on a full service airline?
On all airlines, the cabin crew are there primarily for safety and secondarily to provide amenities such as food and drink.
So if the cabin crew does not confidently feel that they can provide you ...
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Is 1 hour sufficient to transfer terminals at Changi airport?
Changi is an extremely efficient and easy to navigate airport. T2 and T3 are part of the same complex, and transferring between them should take no more than 20-30 minutes by the in terminal transit. ...
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What does "SSCI" on my boarding pass mean?
Fortunately, the answer is rather mundane: it's short for Self-service check-in, meaning you've already checked in online but had a boarding pass reissued at the airport.
As far as I can tell this ...
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Why did Singapore Airlines decide to discontinue the longest non-stop flight in the world?
It was fairly widely reported that fuel costs made the flights uneconomical. The maintenance of the A340-500s SIA retained specifically for the flight also contributed, as they only had five A340-...
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Which miles rules apply in code share
When it comes to putting miles into your account with Frequent Flyer Program X, it is always Frequent Flyer X's rules that count. The fact that ANZ would give your their miles for the flight if you ...
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Leaving the Singapore airport during airline transit without using Singapore tours
Yes, you can leave airport by yourself for up to 96 hours. See the "Travellers who are nationals of India" at the bottom, as there are some additional requirements if your US visa is a single-entry ...
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Singapore to Sydney to Canberra: where do we clear customs
The flight you're referring to flies from Singapore to Sydney, then on Canberra, then finally back to Singapore - picking up and dropping passengers at each stop.
For passengers flying from Singapore ...
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Is 1 hour sufficient to transfer terminals at Changi airport?
Is one hour good for transit time at Changi ?
It this is a single PNR/Ticket/Booking: yes. You have a high chance of making it and if, not, SQ will book you on the next available flight.
If there are ...
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How to change Singapore Airlines itinerary(date) when you have a connection?
Many flights, especially for more complex itineraries or if you are in the middle of your journey, cannot be changed online. Airline websites, if they allow changes at all, often only handle the ...
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Which miles rules apply in code share
The simplest way of finding out your mileage earning on a partner airline or codeshare operating each segment of your trip is to plug the fare class into the wheretocredit web site.
You can see the ...
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Will my luggage transfer during an 18h layover in Changi?
No you don't need to claim and recheck your bags. For future reference at Changi, if you're flying with SQ on the same ticket they will transfer them for you.
Here's the answer from their Twitter:
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Is it allowed to bring sex toys on a flight to Singapore?
You have two issues: what will security in Tokyo do, and what will customs in Singapore do?
Security doesn't care what your stuff is for, or where you are going, they just care if it looks like ...
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Which miles rules apply in code share
One of the complexities of codeshare flights in the *alliance network is that the mileage earnings are based on the rates of the operating carrier, not the marketing carrier. (in your case the rate ...
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Transit at Munich Airport terminal 2 on 2 different tickets
This comes down to whether Singapore Airlines is able to check your bags through despite the two separate tickets. They are not required to do so under Star Alliance rules, but they're generally known ...
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Leaving the Singapore airport during airline transit without using Singapore tours
Since you're on Singapore airlines, I would enquire about the stopover benefits from flying Singapore airlines.
This could be anywhere between: Hotel + Attractions for 1 night for $1 per person (...
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Transit between Tokyo airports with Singapore Airlines
After flying this itinerary, I can narrate my experience for any future travellers along this route. The answer given by @hilmar is more or less accurate. Please note that if you happen to choose this ...
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Visa denied for my wife. Can I get a refund for the flights?
As pointed out in the other answer, there's no refund due to refused visas, and no airline I know of except Ukraine International provides for this.
You can only get the airport taxes refunded.
Also ...
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Is 2 hours practical for connecting between Terminal 3 and Tom Bradley Intl at LAX?
"It's one ticket"
Yes, you will be checked in for both flights and your baggage should be checked through to SIN. The Agent will confirm this at SFO.
1:55 is not really a short connection time, ...
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Why do return ticket prices jump up if the return flight is more than six months after the departing flight?
This is not a specific 'policy'* the airlines have. All itineraries and routings are dynamically priced.
Why the jump at exactly 6 months? The pricing engine has a rule that increases the return ...
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As Singapore Airlines (Krisflyer) Gold, can I bring my family into the lounge on a domestic Virgin Australia flight?
Somewhat surprisingly, the answer is no: one guest is OK, but additional kids are not. From customer service:
Please be advised that you only have one guest allowance included when you access our ...
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Transit between Tokyo airports with Singapore Airlines
This is bad itinerary. Unless there is a specific arrangement with your ticket (ask the airline), you have to arrange your own connection.
Typically you need to
Collect your bags
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Is it allowed to bring sex toys on a flight to Singapore?
Even if your bag contains no prohibited items, there is a chance that the security agent will suspect the presence of a prohibited item and search your bag. In addition, there is a chance that someone ...
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Can I strap a small bag to my backpack so that it still counts as one bag?
Whether or not strapping two bags together will make them count as one piece of luggage will depend on the luggage policy of the airline. It is safe to assume that low cost carriers, or other airlines ...
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Why did Singapore Airlines decide to discontinue the longest non-stop flight in the world?
Just to add that this flight was revived by SIA in October 2018 but with the more fuel-efficient A350 (previously the A340 was used).
SingaporeAir.com
The first new non-stop flight between 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)?
It should be enough time, but wait times can be long, so it's difficult to predict exactly how rushed you may find it.
In terms of the procedure, you'll exit the plane, and proceed through a series ...
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Honeymoon Trip: First Class & Economy mix on SQ & Star Alliance
No, airlines will not allow passengers from Economy to come up to First, even if it is your honeymoon. In addition to crew at the pointy end being generally vigilant about keeping the riffraff out, ...
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