Flying Singapore (SIN) to Ottawa (YOW)
Mar 19, 2015, 10:26 pm
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Flying Singapore (SIN) to Ottawa (YOW)
I have a possible business trip coming up in the middle of the year. I have to get myself from Singapore to Ottawa, Canada.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
Mar 19, 2015, 10:28 pm
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I have a possible business trip coming up in the middle of the year. I have to get myself from Singapore to Ottawa, Canada.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
What are you in particular looking for? Feedback about hard/soft product? How different is it from SQ? Etc, I think that would help many in their replies.
Mar 19, 2015, 11:44 pm
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If there are alternative (or better routes) to get to Ottawa, I'm also happy to hear them. I sincerely hope this does not become a bashing Air Canada thread!
Mar 19, 2015, 11:54 pm
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You could also go in the other direction
SIN-HKG-YYZ-YOW
or SIN-PVG, SIN-NRT, etc.
if you want to try the new 787, you could go SIN-NRT-YVR-YOW
SQ J is ahead of AC J. It isn't bad by any means, but expect a step down from SQ
SIN-HKG-YYZ-YOW
or SIN-PVG, SIN-NRT, etc.
if you want to try the new 787, you could go SIN-NRT-YVR-YOW
SQ J is ahead of AC J. It isn't bad by any means, but expect a step down from SQ
Mar 20, 2015, 12:03 am
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Thanks. This is an interesting thought. Not sure if it is possible to fly SIN to YOW via Europe, and then fly back to SIN via the Pacific. I will check to see if that is workable. Does it usually cost more for such an itinerary?
Mar 20, 2015, 12:49 am
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It is best to fly over the Pacific to YOW and back over Europe. This way, you are flying with the wind, shortening your flights a lot.
Mar 20, 2015, 12:51 am
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Mar 20, 2015, 7:30 am
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Others have completely the opposite experience.
You are flying halfway round the world so, other than the total journey time differing because of the earth's rotation, I don't see there being much difference. However there are others on this board who do that trip all the time and may have alternative opinions!!
Mar 20, 2015, 8:03 am
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I have a possible business trip coming up in the middle of the year. I have to get myself from Singapore to Ottawa, Canada.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
The current plan is to fly Singapore to LHR on SQ, and then onward on Air Canada from LHR to Ottawa. Flights will be on business class.
I am familiar with SQ but not so familiar with Air Canada.
Any views on this flight from LHR to YOW, or alternatively if you have other ideas on how I can get from SIN to YOW, please share your thoughts.
Comments most appreciated.
There is no point to add stops, add a busy airport, add duration, increase risk of delays to fly a certain a/c type when travelling for business, IMO.
Enjoy your flights and time in Ottawa.
Mar 20, 2015, 9:25 am
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Mar 20, 2015, 9:51 am
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There is no JFKYOW service. Can't imagine a cab from JFK to LGA would be all that delightful for people who have things to do and places to be
Mar 20, 2015, 10:20 am
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Yes, if you are going to Europe from N. America, but Asia to N. America jet lag is not that much of a big deal. Also, jet lag is based on time difference, not direction.
Mar 20, 2015, 12:01 pm
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There is no JFKYOW service. Can't imagine a cab from JFK to LGA would be all that delightful for people who have things to do and places to be