Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore.
#226
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Singapore
Programs: BA Gold. KrisFlyer Gold
Posts: 732
I'm not sure if the Singapore government can see the underlying (full) name on the NHS record, thus enabling them to ascertain compliance with the passport info, or, indeed, if their stance has softened. Either way, this has been a source of worry for me, so it's reassuring to hear that others have had recent success on this front.
#227
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,575
Unfortunately I believe the M/W/F flights are going to be cancelled, they've been zero'd out for a good while. For some reason BA are very tardy to actually cancel them and as it did in December it's going to leave people without seats, especially in F & J.
#228
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,575
For higher risk arrivals & transits - I believe either where there is still a high rate of infection or SG doesn't trust the testing there. But it's an ever decreasing list thankfully!
#229
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,658
It's like they are try and hold out for as many passenger cancellations as possible before they cancel it.
I had a look at the SeatMap for that flight on Expert Flyer and it looked empty enough (although understandably alot of people would not have paid to select seats). I'm not too clued up on my options if BA do cancel, so not sure if it would leave me with more options or less!
I had a look at the SeatMap for that flight on Expert Flyer and it looked empty enough (although understandably alot of people would not have paid to select seats). I'm not too clued up on my options if BA do cancel, so not sure if it would leave me with more options or less!
#230
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 395
Thinking of finally making my way out to SIN soon. I notice ex-EU prices in Club World are pretty good, tempted to take advantage. Has anyone else done similar? How did it go? My understanding is that travelling ex-Germany is fine as it's also a VTL country. So thinking of doing BER-LHR-SIN. On the SG gov VTL info page it says "All travellers, except those aged two and below in this calendar year (i.e. a child who turns 2 in this calendar year will be exempted), must take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test, at an accredited or authorised testing facility in the country/region of departure". Does anyone know if this mean I specifically need a test result in the UK or Germany? Or is either fine as long as it meets the timing requirements?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
#231
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Singapore
Programs: BA Gold. KrisFlyer Gold
Posts: 732
Thinking of finally making my way out to SIN soon. I notice ex-EU prices in Club World are pretty good, tempted to take advantage. Has anyone else done similar? How did it go? My understanding is that travelling ex-Germany is fine as it's also a VTL country. So thinking of doing BER-LHR-SIN. On the SG gov VTL info page it says "All travellers, except those aged two and below in this calendar year (i.e. a child who turns 2 in this calendar year will be exempted), must take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test, at an accredited or authorised testing facility in the country/region of departure". Does anyone know if this mean I specifically need a test result in the UK or Germany? Or is either fine as long as it meets the timing requirements?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
#232
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,575
Thinking of finally making my way out to SIN soon. I notice ex-EU prices in Club World are pretty good, tempted to take advantage. Has anyone else done similar? How did it go? My understanding is that travelling ex-Germany is fine as it's also a VTL country. So thinking of doing BER-LHR-SIN. On the SG gov VTL info page it says "All travellers, except those aged two and below in this calendar year (i.e. a child who turns 2 in this calendar year will be exempted), must take a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test, at an accredited or authorised testing facility in the country/region of departure". Does anyone know if this mean I specifically need a test result in the UK or Germany? Or is either fine as long as it meets the timing requirements?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
And, as an aside in case I decide to be cheap/value my time more and just book from LHR.... any experienced with AUP offers on what looks like rather empty BA11 services right now?
I believe you'd need a test prior to leaving Germany - per Singapore Airlines website
"For those taking a connecting flight to Singapore, the test must be taken within two days before the scheduled departure date of their first flight. The total scheduled ground time in transit (i.e. time spent in the connecting airport or airports) must not exceed 24 hours. If the total scheduled ground time in transit is more than 24 hours, a pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test must be taken within two days from the last direct flight to Singapore."
However it's out of date - you do not need a PCR now - a supervised lateral flow "ART" in Singapore speak is also acceptable and it's 2 days prior not 48hrs now, which makes ex-EU more feasible although potentially not B2B unless you do the test in London prior to going to Germany perhaps. Personally I'd go to Germany the night prior and do my test there & fly back the next afternoon with airside transit to the BA11.
#233
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,658
Was just thinking it’s possible that they’ve been zeroed out due to a number of cancellations prior so they want to keep availability for those that wish to re-book.
#234
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,317
Arriving at Singapore Changi Airport – Category III & IV Countries
All transit passengers will be provided with a wristband, which will give them access to the designated transit holding area at Singapore Changi Airport. The wristband will be handed out by ushers after disembarkation. Do be patient and practice safe distancing when disembarking.
#235
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
The type of Changi Airport covid theatre depends on whether you come from a Category 3 or 4 country or not:
Arriving at Singapore Changi Airport – Category III & IV Countries
All transit passengers will be provided with a wristband, which will give them access to the designated transit holding area at Singapore Changi Airport. The wristband will be handed out by ushers after disembarkation. Do be patient and practice safe distancing when disembarking.
#236
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 4,029
Ah yes - good point. This is why I'm having to go out on a Thursday as opposed to my more usual Friday
#237
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,280
#238
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 41
Hello guys,
there are different infos in different languages on the website..
I didnt understand if I fly MXP-SIN-BKK and I have 9h stopover, if I stay in the airport I don't need to do covid test on arrival (just the pre-departure is enough), if I decide to go out for few hours I have to apply for VTP pass and make a test on arrival for 125 sgd?
anyone has done it?
thanks
there are different infos in different languages on the website..
I didnt understand if I fly MXP-SIN-BKK and I have 9h stopover, if I stay in the airport I don't need to do covid test on arrival (just the pre-departure is enough), if I decide to go out for few hours I have to apply for VTP pass and make a test on arrival for 125 sgd?
anyone has done it?
thanks
#239
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,280
Hello guys,
there are different infos in different languages on the website..
I didnt understand if I fly MXP-SIN-BKK and I have 9h stopover, if I stay in the airport I don't need to do covid test on arrival (just the pre-departure is enough), if I decide to go out for few hours I have to apply for VTP pass and make a test on arrival for 125 sgd?
anyone has done it?
thanks
there are different infos in different languages on the website..
I didnt understand if I fly MXP-SIN-BKK and I have 9h stopover, if I stay in the airport I don't need to do covid test on arrival (just the pre-departure is enough), if I decide to go out for few hours I have to apply for VTP pass and make a test on arrival for 125 sgd?
anyone has done it?
thanks
but then there is no point to go out if your transit time is 9hr. Because you need to isolate while waiting for the test results and it take 4-6 hrs. You need to book a hotel room to do isolation.
#240
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 41
So I'll book the 2hrs stopover and go directly to Thai.. thank you so much for clarifying