SQ: One Way - CGK- JFK Business $1464
Apr 24, 2022, 4:28 pm
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SQ: One Way - CGK- JFK Business $1464
SQ: One Way - CGK- JFK Business $1464. Few Dates available in July and Aug 2022.
Apr 24, 2022, 4:35 pm
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As amazing a deal as that is – on the literal longest flight in the world b/t SIN-JFK! – it's even better as a roundtrip ticket:
I can't recall ever seeing this route discounted, period, let alone that cheap. Pricing error?
I can't recall ever seeing this route discounted, period, let alone that cheap. Pricing error?
Apr 24, 2022, 4:39 pm
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Apr 24, 2022, 4:44 pm
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The roundtrip pricing for CGK-JFK has been sub $2500 for a while now... probably market based? Either way, the ANA flights have always struck me as the better value, since they get "The Room" business class product which is miles ahead of what SQ offers, and the PQP if crediting to United are worth it.
Apr 24, 2022, 4:51 pm
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The roundtrip pricing for CGK-JFK has been sub $2500 for a while now... probably market based? Either way, the ANA flights have always struck me as the better value, since they get "The Room" business class product which is miles ahead of what SQ offers, and the PQP if crediting to United are worth it.
Apr 24, 2022, 5:07 pm
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It's pretty subjective, but the consensus on here seems to be that SQ has one of the worse J seats, especially on the A350. I tend to agree and avoid SQ if there are somehow better options. Narrow footwell so you have to sleep on an angle, and the seat doesn't recline all that much and must be manually flipped over to create a bed. That said, the timing for SQ can't be beat because like you point out, getting NH with good schedules can be tricky due to the limited CGK-HND options.
Apr 24, 2022, 5:15 pm
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It's pretty subjective, but the consensus on here seems to be that SQ has one of the worse J seats, especially on the A350. I tend to agree and avoid SQ if there are somehow better options. Narrow footwell so you have to sleep on an angle, and the seat doesn't recline all that much and must be manually flipped over to create a bed. That said, the timing for SQ can't be beat because like you point out, getting NH with good schedules can be tricky due to the limited CGK-HND options.
1) About the Transit between NRT and HND and Covid Testing is required for Japan still. My travel date is in June 3rd week.
2) And also any airport hotels (or different options) for 18 hours layover.
3) should be booked on ANA or United or Doesn't matter for Mileage plus account
Apr 24, 2022, 5:23 pm
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Ok thanks. Any help on these 2 topics
1) About the Transit between NRT and HND and Covid Testing is required for Japan still. My travel date is in June 3rd week.
2) And also any airport hotels (or different options) for 18 hours layover.
3) should be booked on ANA or United or Doesn't matter for Mileage plus account
1) About the Transit between NRT and HND and Covid Testing is required for Japan still. My travel date is in June 3rd week.
2) And also any airport hotels (or different options) for 18 hours layover.
3) should be booked on ANA or United or Doesn't matter for Mileage plus account
2. You can't stay overnight at NRT (the airport closes) but the dayrooms are apparently open for a daytime nap. You can stay airside at HND, but the hotel is closed.
3. Book via ANA if you want to maximize the PQP you'll receive for crediting to MileagePlus. (5150 PQP should be what you earn plus at least 31k RDM.
Put simply, unless you can get a short same-day connection at the same airport, I wouldn't bother transiting Japan. Tues/Thur/Sun are the only outbound days that have good timings, which is why I usually end up on SQ
Apr 24, 2022, 5:29 pm
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It's mostly normal now; 43 countries (USA included) can get a visa on arrival at the airports for ~$35. Requirements are:
1. PCR test taken max 48 hours from the first flight on the itinerary
2. Health insurance covering Covid (no one checks this other than potentially your airline)
3. Proof of at least double vaccination
Other than that, no quarantine or anything once you pass immigration.
1. PCR test taken max 48 hours from the first flight on the itinerary
2. Health insurance covering Covid (no one checks this other than potentially your airline)
3. Proof of at least double vaccination
Other than that, no quarantine or anything once you pass immigration.
Apr 24, 2022, 5:35 pm
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1. Can't do a transit between NRT and HND currently; entry to Japan is still restricted for most
2. You can't stay overnight at NRT (the airport closes) but the dayrooms are apparently open for a daytime nap. You can stay airside at HND, but the hotel is closed.
3. Book via ANA if you want to maximize the PQP you'll receive for crediting to MileagePlus. (5150 PQP should be what you earn plus at least 31k RDM.
Put simply, unless you can get a short same-day connection at the same airport, I wouldn't bother transiting Japan. Tues/Thur/Sun are the only outbound days that have good timings, which is why I usually end up on SQ
2. You can't stay overnight at NRT (the airport closes) but the dayrooms are apparently open for a daytime nap. You can stay airside at HND, but the hotel is closed.
3. Book via ANA if you want to maximize the PQP you'll receive for crediting to MileagePlus. (5150 PQP should be what you earn plus at least 31k RDM.
Put simply, unless you can get a short same-day connection at the same airport, I wouldn't bother transiting Japan. Tues/Thur/Sun are the only outbound days that have good timings, which is why I usually end up on SQ
Apr 24, 2022, 5:38 pm
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Not as good as NH; should be about 3360 PQP and 20k RDM if ticketed on SQ.
Apr 24, 2022, 5:52 pm
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It's mostly normal now; 43 countries (USA included) can get a visa on arrival at the airports for ~$35. Requirements are:
1. PCR test taken max 48 hours from the first flight on the itinerary
2. Health insurance covering Covid (no one checks this other than potentially your airline)
3. Proof of at least double vaccination
Other than that, no quarantine or anything once you pass immigration.
1. PCR test taken max 48 hours from the first flight on the itinerary
2. Health insurance covering Covid (no one checks this other than potentially your airline)
3. Proof of at least double vaccination
Other than that, no quarantine or anything once you pass immigration.
Apr 24, 2022, 6:01 pm
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