MI to SQ 55 minute connection on award ticket
Jun 12, 2017, 5:40 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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MI to SQ 55 minute connection on award ticket
I am looking to redeem a J award for PEN-SIN-LHR, and I am seeing some waitlist options for (MI353-SQ322, MI345-SQ318) with a 55 minute connection. Past MI flights on this route seem to be pretty on time, the other options were with a long layover of 9-14 hours or the next day which wouldn't be suitable.
The flying guest will be on wheelchair assistance, which makes me concerned about the tight transfer timing.
Would SQ rebook on the next flight for an award booking for missed connection?
The flying guest will be on wheelchair assistance, which makes me concerned about the tight transfer timing.
Would SQ rebook on the next flight for an award booking for missed connection?
Jun 12, 2017, 6:27 am
#2
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
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For a SQ to SQ connection at SIN 55 min is plenty of time (even when in wheelchair) - dont worry and go ahead with the reservation.
If incoming flight is late and you misconnect, SQ will rebook you. There is no difference for award tickets.
If incoming flight is late and you misconnect, SQ will rebook you. There is no difference for award tickets.
Jun 13, 2017, 3:01 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Singapore
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I agree 55 minutes should be alright, even if you have to change terminals. You wont get to visit the lounge though!
I suggest the passenger lets the crew know they have a tight connection so they can get the chair on first in case they would otherwise wait for everyone else to deplane.
I suggest the passenger lets the crew know they have a tight connection so they can get the chair on first in case they would otherwise wait for everyone else to deplane.
Jun 13, 2017, 3:14 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SIN and wandering.
Posts: 1,549
If the flying guest has wheelchair assistance, all the more the guest will make his flight, as the ground services will be able to keep the staff at the connecting flight informed on their whereabouts, more so than a passenger making the transfer on his own would.