Originally Posted by
Tokyoite
3. The moment you realize your connection is in danger, start googling alternative flights before departure. You could have asked to be rerouted via the late departure flights to MXP/FCO/BCN/LHR. You might have had a chance!
Whilst still in SIN, OP could've asked to be put on the direct SQ52 to MAN (or any other connecting flight for that matter). Sometimes CX is quite good with this and it definitely helps if you have status. Only problem being that it seemed like there were multiple, staggered delays for the OP for CX636 so it would've been hard for both the OP and the gate / check-in agents to make the call.