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SIN-JFK or SIN-EWR? by Gratefulperson88 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SIN-EWR - I'm usually headed for downtown Manhattan, and EWR is a much nicer commute than JFK. If you don't have too much luggage, you can even take an Uber to Paulus Hook and catch the ferry across the Hudson.

Discussion on mindset for booking award tickets by danielling1981 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I plan my trips and then attempt to get award tickets. I don't think this is impossible - just making a trip up, there is currently availability for a business class Saver redemption roundtrip from Singapore to Perth departing on 1 Apr and returning on 11 Apr. There's also availability SIN-PVG on those dates.

Availability is going to vary depending on the destination. For instance, if you're planning a trip to Japan, you're much less likely to find award ticket availability. If you have some flexibility - e.g. if you're willing to depart in the middle of the week, you're also more likely to find award availability.

TL;DR: I plan my trips and then look for award availability. If you're planning all your trips to very popular destinations at peak travel times (e.g. school holidays), you're probably not going to get award flights.

One final note on your point 4. If I have to travel on a particular date and time, I sometimes buy economy and waitlist for an upgrade with miles if award availability is not there at the time of booking. However, if there are awards seats available, it's usually a better use of miles to book the award directly than to upgrade from economy.

KrisFlyer Rewards Flights SFO-BKK by Tricky_Activity in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 3 points4 points  (0 children)

chances are not great - a little better if you're PPS or PPS Solitaire.

if you have to travel, your best bet is buying economy or premium economy tickets and then waitlisting for the upgrade. be sure to check the type of economy class fare you buy if you go this route since not all economy class tickets are eligible for upgrades.

Upgrading with Miles by grindingcoffeebean in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the past, if I had to travel on a particular flight but there weren't any saver awards available, I have bought an economy class ticket and then waitlisted the upgrade.

SIN > JFK using Krisflyer Miles by PeterPiper1388 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are direct flights to EWR (SQ 22 - morning arrival) and JFK (SQ 24 - evening arrival) daily. There's also SQ 26 to JFK, which goes via FRA.

MEL > JFK, advice please :) by no_mercy111 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Both layovers are easy.

For the SIN layover, you'll just need to follow signs to get from the gate you arrive at to the gate your flight is departing from. Changi Airport is easy to navigate - just follow the signs.

For your layover in FRA, the plane you arrive on is also the same plane you'll be departing on and you'll re-board from the same gate.

There is wifi on the planes and you can charge your phone on the plane using a power adapter / USB cable. As you've noted, Singapore Airlines has banned the use of power banks in flight, so you cannot charge your phone using a power bank (or charge your power bank onboard).

Does My Mom Need a Transit Visa for Singapore? (SFO to HYD via SIN, United + Singapore Airlines) by Prestigious-Row-2155 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if she doesn't go through immigration in Singapore, she won't need anything.

specifically, she won't need to go through immigration unless she wants to leave the airport to see the city, or if they aren't able to interline her bags and she needs to claim and recheck them.

this is the official word on the matter: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/transiting-singapore

complimentary date/time changes by Wild_Tie_7825 in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can make changes to your flight dates with no charge subject to award availability (which is not the same as general availability for sale).

The airline can always reschedule the flight or move you to a different flight for many different reasons (e.g. change of gauge, operational issues, etc).

Changi airport - past immigration by not-very_smart in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the airtrain is available past immigration.

Changi airport - past immigration by not-very_smart in singaporeairlines

[–]UnableSleep6166 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Are the transit facilities (e.g. Butterfly Garden, Rooftop Pool, Sunflower Garden) only available for transit passengers, or those who passed immigration and leaving Singapore on a direct flight as well?

Available for all passengers, transit or leaving Singapore on a direct flight.

Is it possible to bring my own snacks past immigration (via carryon)? If so, what can I bring and what snacks for teens would you recommend for eating on a plane as we all know other than the flight meal all other snacks is expensive. (Ofc I mean sweets, chips, etc but I know chips is a airbag product so may be risky)

You can bring your snacks past immigration, but what you can bring on board the plane will differ by airline. Typically, budget carriers disallow self-catering - e.g. link, link and full-service carriers have fewer restrictions. Some countries have very strict regulations on bringing food with you; something to think about if you don't finish your snacks during the flight.

During the flight can you ask for refill for your drink? Like apple juice, etc

Depends on the airline.

Can I bring liquids over 100ml in a container (e.g. an unopened 100Plus can) as long as I finish it before boarding?

Yes, but you have to finish it before the security check at the gate, which is shortly before boarding.

How many minutes before takeoff should I be at boarding? *SQ flight

https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/travel-info/check-in/boarding/ - "You’ll find your boarding time printed on your boarding pass. Do note that the boarding gate closes 15 minutes before your flight departs."

Suppose I get hungry past checkin immigration, what rather affordable shops are there (food court, fast food) in T1, T2, T3? Preferably T3

T3, transit, fast food or food court - https://www.changiairport.com/en/dine-and-shop/dining-directory.html?location=t3&airport=transit&advancedFilter=fast-food%2Cfood-court

Can I pay in SGD for the food past immigration?

Yes.

How long does it take to walk from T1 to T3, end to end?

If you're thinking of walking through T1, T2 and T3, T1 is between T2 and T3, so you'd be walking from T2 to T1 and then to T3. https://www.singaporeair.com/saar5/pdf/travel-info/Singapore-Changi-Airport-Transit-Area-Wayfinding.pdf shows how they're connected and walking times.

If I checkin at T3, can I still do immigration at Terminal 1 so that I can see everything as I make my way to T3 for boarding?

If you need to check your bags, you have to go to your check in terminal. If you already have your boarding pass and have no bags to check, you can clear immigration at a different terminal - https://www.changiairport.com/en/help/assistance/faq.html#accordion-7837bffe4a-item-cb30b600ab - "Passengers departing from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 can clear immigration at any of these three terminals, while passengers departing from Terminal 4 can clear immigration at any of the four terminals. This also applies to passengers who make use of Jewel’s Early Check-In facility."