Originally Posted by
NoWindowSeat
Thanks, guys, much appreciated! Haven’t transferred in SIN since many years, the security arrangement is rather strange in today’s world and makes sense no transfer security as anyone can walk in to the international area w/o security anyway..
The idea for T1 to T3 is to maximise the use of the transit area so that everyone can enjoy the limited space. The best airport in the world seem to have given up the idea anyway for T4 with its centralised security after immigrations and its transit area isn't linked to T1-T3.
For T1-T3, there is a basic security check before you clear immigrations. You can't enter the transit area without a valid boarding pass and your passport.
I find gate security annoying since there are only 2 lines for the whole plane. You will also not be allowed to board the plane with bottled water you may have picked up at the lounge or in transit. Thank goodness for the water dispenser in the gate area.
Originally Posted by
Sailbot3310
Not sure if allowed here, but been looking at AY HEL-SIN for late summer with the family, and it seems the prices have drastically increased in the past week on almost all dates August/Summer. Prices were starting from 720-ish in economy and now almost all 1k+. I can't remember the original J price, but also jumped a lot.
Singapore has become very expensive. I suggest you also look into hotel prices during summer for a reality check. With the invitation out to world to do business in Singapore, it isn't exactly well priced for a family holiday.