danielm

Have not booked the other ticket, but I would happily pay to do it. Can't figure out how I could make that work, though. I'd also do a mixed itin with the first leg in economy...that's fine too. Glad to hear the room isn't horrible, but 14 hours without real food is a long time. I paid extra miles to not be miserable.

Might ask them to waive the fee and re-deposit. Very regretful I put myself in this situation. I had no idea things were truly this extreme at Changi. Thanks all.

bpk6h

Edit - suggested transit hotel but see it was discussed on the Singapore board.

sbs2716g

you can order real food while transit.
the transit area is big. Not a tiny room.

danielm

Well that's good to hear, then. Glad its not small. The pictures I saw were not inspiring. Still not excited about it!

terbangalways

You could re-issued ex-CGK with any flight thats available in saver for now (14h transit). Then re-book once better timing is released.
Do note that linking 2 separate PNR is complicated and not allowed previously due to covid restriction (look online/changi for more info). But it should be do-able once the rules relaxed.

Previously there is only 1x daily flight to CGK, Reason is due to Indonesia government restriction on SQ flights. To counter SG ICA restriction/blockage on Indonesia resident to enter SG.

But.... as of yesterday (1 Nov) ICA has unblock Indonesia resident from entering SG via FTL. Thus, there will be (I hope) more flights resuming in coming months to cater the very lucrative and evergreen routes for SQ - and that is the Indonesia market!

sbs2716g

not true. SQ have been flying 4 daily flights to JKT since Mid Oct.

the issue is that it is xmas and the later 3 flight ex-JKT does not have saver space.

terbangalways

I AM referring to past restriction that Only 1x daily flight is operated by SQ. Are you saying that there are more flights not reflected on SQ web?
There might be more saver space. No one knows. Unless you are willing to buy all the seats that SQ decides to block those saver for good

sbs2716g

SQ fly at least twice daily even when the paxes from Indonesia are unable to transit at Changi.

the ban was removed in early Oct and SQ have been flying 4xdaily.

23/12 does not have saver waitlist for the later flights from JKT-SIN-IAH. Only advantage waitlist available.

danielm

Thanks, Terbangalways (nice name!) for the thoughts. I am hoping that things open up, but it doesn't look to promising. So, either they need to relax those rules before I fly, or I need to find a new route. I don't even mind 17 hours in Changi. I just don't want to be locked in a single room for that long, unable to shower, before a 26 hour flight (SIN-MAN-IAH). Fingers crossed.

sbs2716g

have already told you that it is NOT a room. If you have look at the YouTube video, you will know.

danielm

I do understand it is large and spacious. I also undersatnd that I cannot leave it to wander the terminal. I take your point entirely, and you have in fact made me feel much better about it. I'm still not enthusiastic about spending 100k points and not getting a lounge or even terminal access, but it is less dire now than it was before.

freed0m

then don't leave from Indonesia.

danielm

You mean, don't transit Singapore? Yes, I think I agree. If I can't reduce my 14 hour layover, I will simply not transit SIN.

freed0m

It is a directive from CAAS about people coming from Indonesia. SQ has no control of what Singapore government wants to do. Even if you take Garuda to SIN, it will be the same. Maybe you can ask Jokowi to talk to LHL.

You are free to transit in another airport. I heard that both DOH and DXB are quite free to roam for anyone from anywhere.

danielm

I can sense you feel attacked, but I don't really know why. I don't care who made what policy, nor have I blamed anyone. I'm just trying to figure out the option that works best for me. Until now, everyone in this forum has been very helpful in helping me understand the situation and I have a much clearer picture now.