Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore.
Oct 9, 21, 6:28 am
#16
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Originally Posted by Ladyfliestheredwhiteandblues
From the OP:
I’d prefer not to but, as I said, I know others may have a different view.
Also much is still closed and very restricted in Singapore.
I’d prefer not to but, as I said, I know others may have a different view.
Also much is still closed and very restricted in Singapore.
life go on as usual here.
Oct 9, 21, 6:34 am
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Originally Posted by mcgahat
Singapore is a nice enough place but I would have a hard time justifying going there and there only. Typically I would hit a few places on top of Singapore as a part of a trip to SE Asia.
Oct 9, 21, 6:53 am
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Originally Posted by Schwann
What are the onerous aspects? Considering a switch from YVR for later this year and weighing up options..
Oct 9, 21, 6:57 am
#20
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I had a flight booked for Singapore (241 voucher) in November hoping they’d reopen however I cancelled it when I heard the USA reopening - I quickly cancelled and rebook California for December. I wonder what restrictions might be in place in Singapore by then?
Oct 9, 21, 6:59 am
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Originally Posted by Genius1
I think that's quite subjective - there's plenty to do in Singapore for a week or so if you know where to go, and of course many have friends and/or family in the city which makes a visit all the more worthwhile.
Oct 9, 21, 7:08 am
#22
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Originally Posted by Starship73
Fingers crossed that BA will be operating VTL flights to SIN from the 19th… currently have BA11 booked for the 21st but won’t be able to travel unless that becomes a VTL flight. Why would BA not offer this as soon as possible, unless they are somehow not able to sort out the admin in time? Otherwise they would be kissing revenue goodbye for no reason on one of their most lucrative routes?
Oct 9, 21, 8:44 am
#23
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This is rather amazing and unexpected news. I assumed this would be a few more months out. I "temporarily" left Singapore in September 2020 and haven't been able to return. Life has moved on and I'll probably not live there again but it's going to be fantastic to see friends and colleagues and do business again. It's been really hard to now.
I think current restrictions in Singapore (ie limit of 2 dining etc) are set to be scaled back October 24, so have speculatively booked flights for after that. However, knowing Singapore, if you're considering pure leisure travel I'd leave it a little longer.
I think current restrictions in Singapore (ie limit of 2 dining etc) are set to be scaled back October 24, so have speculatively booked flights for after that. However, knowing Singapore, if you're considering pure leisure travel I'd leave it a little longer.
Oct 9, 21, 12:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Agent69
So does this just apply to direct flights from LHR?
Ex EU with QR are half the price and double the TP's.
Ex EU with QR are half the price and double the TP's.
Oct 9, 21, 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Agent69
So does this just apply to direct flights from LHR?
Ex EU with QR are half the price and double the TP's.
Ex EU with QR are half the price and double the TP's.
Oct 9, 21, 12:49 pm
#27
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Originally Posted by Agent69
What happens if you test positive on arrival. Can you hotel quarantine?
insurance would have different options, find one that fits your needs (cover hotel costs if needed, nonrefundable expenses, shifting flight further out etc)
insurance has to cover at least
https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/health/travelinsurance
so far there are two people from Germany VTL that were detected positive upon arrival, out of 1926 travelers under VTL so far (1926 includes germany and brunei)
Last edited by paperwastage; Oct 9, 21 at 9:05 pm
Oct 9, 21, 3:34 pm
#28
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Originally Posted by bisonrav
Malaysia should be opening up by the end of the year too. With family there, it'll be a relief to see things moving, though I'm booked for Easter and see no reason to pull that forward just now.
Oct 9, 21, 7:49 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by intransitmostlikely
The SIA website went down a few minutes after the announcement, obviously they jacked the prices up before bringing it back up.
Oct 9, 21, 7:52 pm
#30
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Originally Posted by Genius1
The Singapore Government will determine which direct UK - Singapore flight numbers are open to VTL passengers - expect BA and SQ to be the two airlines.
