Transiting SIN on separate tix - arr Silk Air & dep SQ
Jan 19, 2018, 8:09 pm
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Transiting SIN on separate tix - arr Silk Air & dep SQ
I am booked on Silk Air DAD-SIN on a cash economy ticket and 8 hours later, am traveling on Singapore Airlines SIN-MEL on a business award ticket.
- would Silk Air check my bags through to MEL?
- What are your recommendations for an 8-hour layover in Singapore 4pm to midnight?
- Any other advice?
Jan 20, 2018, 3:03 am
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1. yes, very likely
2. take the metro downtown for a walk at the Quay or some shopping, metro is cheap and quick. The SQ lounge is not that fantastic to spend so much time in it. If you are back 2 hours before your flight for a shower and some food, that is enough in my opinion.
3 no ;-)
2. take the metro downtown for a walk at the Quay or some shopping, metro is cheap and quick. The SQ lounge is not that fantastic to spend so much time in it. If you are back 2 hours before your flight for a shower and some food, that is enough in my opinion.
3 no ;-)
Jan 20, 2018, 11:46 pm
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1. yes, very likely
2. take the metro downtown for a walk at the Quay or some shopping, metro is cheap and quick. The SQ lounge is not that fantastic to spend so much time in it. If you are back 2 hours before your flight for a shower and some food, that is enough in my opinion.
3 no ;-)
2. take the metro downtown for a walk at the Quay or some shopping, metro is cheap and quick. The SQ lounge is not that fantastic to spend so much time in it. If you are back 2 hours before your flight for a shower and some food, that is enough in my opinion.
3 no ;-)
Jan 20, 2018, 11:47 pm
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Jan 21, 2018, 8:58 am
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I am booked on Silk Air DAD-SIN on a cash economy ticket and 8 hours later, am traveling on Singapore Airlines SIN-MEL on a business award ticket.
- would Silk Air check my bags through to MEL?
- What are your recommendations for an 8-hour layover in Singapore 4pm to midnight?
- Any other advice?
2. Take the free tour. Then hang around T3. Lots to do , eat and see there.
3. Relax in the Silver Kris Lounge. Eat your supper there. No need to stress.
Jan 21, 2018, 3:46 pm
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I am booked on Silk Air DAD-SIN on a cash economy ticket and 8 hours later, am traveling on Singapore Airlines SIN-MEL on a business award ticket.
- would Silk Air check my bags through to MEL?
- What are your recommendations for an 8-hour layover in Singapore 4pm to midnight?
- Any other advice?
2. Depends upon what your interests are. Most tourist attractions would close by 6-7pm. So shopping / spa / dining are the only options. If it’s your first time to SG, i’d recommend either the Flyer or a boat cruise at marina bay and the short laser show and a dinner at Clarke quay or boat Quay.
3. Don’t take the train (locally called MRT) - it’ll take 40 mins to centre including a change of train. Just take a taxi or uber and you’ll be at ur destination in 15-20 mins.
Jan 21, 2018, 9:02 pm
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1. Only if you present your Melbourne ticket as wel while checking in at DAD. Otherwise the checkin assistant would have no idea of your Melbourne journey. To be on the safer side, I would call SQ and ask them to combine the itineraries if possible.
2. Depends upon what your interests are. Most tourist attractions would close by 6-7pm. So shopping / spa / dining are the only options. If it’s your first time to SG, i’d recommend either the Flyer or a boat cruise at marina bay and the short laser show and a dinner at Clarke quay or boat Quay.
3. Don’t take the train (locally called MRT) - it’ll take 40 mins to centre including a change of train. Just take a taxi or uber and you’ll be at ur destination in 15-20 mins.
Jan 21, 2018, 9:08 pm
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I was reading about the free tour but wasn't sure if I was eligible since I have 2 separate tickets while 'transiting' SIN. But I will enquire at the desk all the same. Eating a late supper at the KF lounge and a shower before boarding should maximize snooze hours on the short flight in to MEL. Thx
Sep 21, 2018, 7:01 pm
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I was reading about the free tour but wasn't sure if I was eligible since I have 2 separate tickets while 'transiting' SIN. But I will enquire at the desk all the same. Eating a late supper at the KF lounge and a shower before boarding should maximize snooze hours on the short flight in to MEL. Thx
Sep 21, 2018, 9:06 pm
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Hasn't Uber ceased operations in SE Asia including Singapore now? I tried to set up a Grab Taxi account before my next trip and got the "F** koff you're not in our area" message
Sep 22, 2018, 5:06 pm
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Correct, Uber is dead. I believe I set up my Grab account while in Malaysia, but it works flawlessly in Singapore/Indonesia/Malaysia for me.
Oct 31, 2018, 4:18 pm
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