Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to Singapore.
Oct 17, 2021, 8:33 am
#106
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As far as I know BA passengers can transfer onto Scoot flights. This may assist, though is for SQ flights:
https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announce...ough-singapore
https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announce...ough-singapore
It looks like you can buy a ticket with JetStar through BA, so it is possible to get all the flights on one ticket. Only problem is that there is only one flight a day and the timings back arent great.
Last edited by JD1905; Oct 17, 2021 at 9:08 am
Oct 17, 2021, 8:03 pm
#107
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Thanks for this - not quite clear how this would work though unless it was all on one ticket. The other complexity is that Belfast would be my departure City as is not on the list of 'Approved' cities.
It looks like you can buy a ticket with JetStar through BA, so it is possible to get all the flights on one ticket. Only problem is that there is only one flight a day and the timings back arent great.
It looks like you can buy a ticket with JetStar through BA, so it is possible to get all the flights on one ticket. Only problem is that there is only one flight a day and the timings back arent great.
I'm not sure what you mean by list of "approved" cities - Singapore have approved countries to travel from under the VTL.
Last edited by Midships; Oct 17, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Oct 18, 2021, 2:42 am
#108
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Yes, as I understand it, it would have to be one connecting booking. I believe once you enter Singapore, you need to take a covid test and isolate until the results are known (that is if you are on a VTL flight - if not then its a quarantine period). So far as I am aware, this would apply even if you are only picking up bags and departing within a few hours.
I'm not sure what you mean by list of "approved" cities - Singapore have approved countries to travel from under the VTL.
I'm not sure what you mean by list of "approved" cities - Singapore have approved countries to travel from under the VTL.
Oct 18, 2021, 4:20 am
#109
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That I don't know - once it gets beyond flying into / out of Singapore my knowledge becomes a little sparse. Apologies.
Oct 18, 2021, 6:02 am
#110
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As far as I know BA passengers can transfer onto Scoot flights. This may assist, though is for SQ flights:
https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announce...ough-singapore
https://www.flyscoot.com/en/announce...ough-singapore
Oct 18, 2021, 9:02 am
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Oct 19, 2021, 2:30 am
#112
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Frustratingly - It looks as though the flight that would have connected perfectly with SIN > LHR from HKT is unavailable, otherwise the route would have been do-able. Will keep an eye on it.
Oct 19, 2021, 2:57 am
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FWIW I had an email from BA yesterday regarding this subject and my forthcoming trip. It said.....
Important information about your upcoming flight to Singapore
We have been working with the Singapore Government on its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme which allows fully vaccinated travellers to Singapore to avoid the need to quarantine for 10 days.
This means you must be fully vaccinated for your upcoming flight to Singapore or a Singaporean national or residence holder in order to travel. Customers transiting in Singapore with a connecting flight with Jet Star (3K) are also exempt from this requirement.
Please apply for a Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass 7 days or more before travel. (Children aged 12 and under are exempt but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult).
You’ll also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure and register and pay for a COVID-19 test on arrival in Singapore. (Children aged 2 and under are exempt).
Further requirements apply, please review the latest UK Government advice.
If you need to change your booking, our Booking with Confidence commitment means you can do so in Manage My Booking without incurring a change fee, or you can cancel for a voucher. You can find out more at ba.com/COVID-19. You can also contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
British Airways
We have been working with the Singapore Government on its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme which allows fully vaccinated travellers to Singapore to avoid the need to quarantine for 10 days.
This means you must be fully vaccinated for your upcoming flight to Singapore or a Singaporean national or residence holder in order to travel. Customers transiting in Singapore with a connecting flight with Jet Star (3K) are also exempt from this requirement.
Please apply for a Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass 7 days or more before travel. (Children aged 12 and under are exempt but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult).
You’ll also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure and register and pay for a COVID-19 test on arrival in Singapore. (Children aged 2 and under are exempt).
Further requirements apply, please review the latest UK Government advice.
If you need to change your booking, our Booking with Confidence commitment means you can do so in Manage My Booking without incurring a change fee, or you can cancel for a voucher. You can find out more at ba.com/COVID-19. You can also contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
British Airways
Oct 19, 2021, 3:10 am
#114
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FWIW I had an email from BA yesterday regarding this subject and my forthcoming trip. It said.....
Important information about your upcoming flight to Singapore
We have been working with the Singapore Government on its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme which allows fully vaccinated travellers to Singapore to avoid the need to quarantine for 10 days.
This means you must be fully vaccinated for your upcoming flight to Singapore or a Singaporean national or residence holder in order to travel. Customers transiting in Singapore with a connecting flight with Jet Star (3K) are also exempt from this requirement.
Please apply for a Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass 7 days or more before travel. (Children aged 12 and under are exempt but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult).
You’ll also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure and register and pay for a COVID-19 test on arrival in Singapore. (Children aged 2 and under are exempt).
Further requirements apply, please review the latest UK Government advice.
If you need to change your booking, our Booking with Confidence commitment means you can do so in Manage My Booking without incurring a change fee, or you can cancel for a voucher. You can find out more at ba.com/COVID-19. You can also contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
British Airways
We have been working with the Singapore Government on its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme which allows fully vaccinated travellers to Singapore to avoid the need to quarantine for 10 days.
This means you must be fully vaccinated for your upcoming flight to Singapore or a Singaporean national or residence holder in order to travel. Customers transiting in Singapore with a connecting flight with Jet Star (3K) are also exempt from this requirement.
Please apply for a Singapore Vaccinated Travel Pass 7 days or more before travel. (Children aged 12 and under are exempt but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult).
You’ll also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of departure and register and pay for a COVID-19 test on arrival in Singapore. (Children aged 2 and under are exempt).
Further requirements apply, please review the latest UK Government advice.
If you need to change your booking, our Booking with Confidence commitment means you can do so in Manage My Booking without incurring a change fee, or you can cancel for a voucher. You can find out more at ba.com/COVID-19. You can also contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you on board.
British Airways
Oct 19, 2021, 3:24 am
#115
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Does anyone know if a Jetstar flight can be added to a BA booking or if they will tag bags through to Heathrow? Thinking about my return flight in March?
Oct 19, 2021, 3:43 am
#116
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Again, with this being fully flexible until Christmas, it gives a couple of months of flexibility. Given I've just bagged 2 x F tickets for £3,000 each from Belfast i'm happy enough.
Oct 19, 2021, 3:58 am
#117
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I just asked this on the phone - the short answer is that yes, you can. They say that this can obviously change depending on a number of factors. Based on the fact that I am able to add connections onto this, I have just booked flights for January in the hope that I will be able to add my JetStar connections at a later date (If they increase their schedule).
Again, with this being fully flexible until Christmas, it gives a couple of months of flexibility. Given I've just bagged 2 x F tickets for £3,000 each from Belfast i'm happy enough.
Again, with this being fully flexible until Christmas, it gives a couple of months of flexibility. Given I've just bagged 2 x F tickets for £3,000 each from Belfast i'm happy enough.
Oct 19, 2021, 6:21 am
#118
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Just had this from YouFirst:
I am very sorry, we are unable to add a JetStar flight to your booking, you would need to make the booking directly through them or a Travel Agent. Unfortunately the bags will not check all the way through.
I am very sorry, we are unable to add a JetStar flight to your booking, you would need to make the booking directly through them or a Travel Agent. Unfortunately the bags will not check all the way through.
Oct 19, 2021, 6:40 am
#119
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Interesting, not the first time that BA have given conflicting information. I'm not sure of the terms of your ticket and i'd imagine that this will vary individually. My booking is fully flexible up until Christmas time, may be why i'm able to make amendments and add connections? The alternative for me will be to cancel and re-book, the BA website does allow you to book with JetStar.
Oct 19, 2021, 6:51 am
#120
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Interesting, not the first time that BA have given conflicting information. I'm not sure of the terms of your ticket and i'd imagine that this will vary individually. My booking is fully flexible up until Christmas time, may be why i'm able to make amendments and add connections? The alternative for me will be to cancel and re-book, the BA website does allow you to book with JetStar.