SIN-SFO UA1/2 resumed 5 Jan 2022, second SIN-SFO UA28/29 has resumed Oct 2022
Nov 17, 2021, 5:01 pm
#136
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it's been increasing slowly, everytime new countries get added (malaysia, then india/Indonesian/...)
will be increased to 10k daily now.
the 13 VTL countries account for 15% of pre-covid traffic, but with quotas will be 5%
UA jan 5-7 doesnt show up (maybe sold out), Jan 8 onwards is available. Jan 5 shows up if doing NYC-SFO-SIN, regular E/PE seatmap looks light while E+ is 70%+ full (but BE may mean seats not chosen)
After that, seems like United isn't pricing the VTL flight more than the typical fare (it's $40 ow/$80 rt cheaper than the ANA JV fare via NRT due to BE)
will be increased to 10k daily now.
the 13 VTL countries account for 15% of pre-covid traffic, but with quotas will be 5%
UA jan 5-7 doesnt show up (maybe sold out), Jan 8 onwards is available. Jan 5 shows up if doing NYC-SFO-SIN, regular E/PE seatmap looks light while E+ is 70%+ full (but BE may mean seats not chosen)
After that, seems like United isn't pricing the VTL flight more than the typical fare (it's $40 ow/$80 rt cheaper than the ANA JV fare via NRT due to BE)
Last edited by paperwastage; Nov 17, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Nov 17, 2021, 5:35 pm
#137
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Looks like UA adjusted SFO-SIN schedule, now 4x weekly
Code:
UA 001 1356 SFO I SIN 3 2230 0740+2 0 10JAN22 21JAN22 789 17:10 UA 002 2357 SIN 3 SFO 1010 0850 0 09JAN22 13FEB22 789 14:40
Last edited by gokeeper; Nov 17, 2021 at 6:01 pm
Nov 17, 2021, 5:45 pm
#138
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Nov 17, 2021, 6:23 pm
#139
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Anyone here noticing that Google Flights are showing inflated pricing compared to UA.com?
Didn't UA operate two flights per day to SIN pre-COVID? I'm assuming that the second flight remains shelved indefinitely? Does anyone here remember the flight number?
Didn't UA operate two flights per day to SIN pre-COVID? I'm assuming that the second flight remains shelved indefinitely? Does anyone here remember the flight number?
Nov 17, 2021, 6:27 pm
#140
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UA 28/29, won't back anytime soon, consider UA 1/2 are at 4x weekly.
Nov 17, 2021, 6:30 pm
#141
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Nov 17, 2021, 6:46 pm
#142
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May sound complicated and/or intimidating, but in practice, for those of us who have been doing the VTL thing for the past few months, it's very efficient and easy.
Nov 17, 2021, 6:48 pm
#143
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Nov 17, 2021, 6:49 pm
#144
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On arrival you will go straightaway to Changi's onsite PCR test after clearing customs. From there you must self-isolate at your residence or hotel until receiving the results via email/SMS. The results can take up to 24 hours but in practice it is usually around a 5-6 hour turnaround. So as long as you plan to be isolated during that relatively short waiting period, as soon as you receive the negative result you are released from the compulsory self-isolation.
May sound complicated and/or intimidating but in practice, for those of us who have been doing the VTL thing for the past few months, it's very efficient and easy.
May sound complicated and/or intimidating but in practice, for those of us who have been doing the VTL thing for the past few months, it's very efficient and easy.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:03 pm
#145
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Yes, you could have room service, or have food delivery (Grab, Deliveroo) sent to your room. By the time your isolation ends, you should have received the "vaccinated" green tick in your TraceTogether app, which will allow you to go indoors to restaurants or shopping centres.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:18 pm
#147
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Yes, you could have room service, or have food delivery (Grab, Deliveroo) sent to your room. By the time your isolation ends, you should have received the "vaccinated" green tick in your TraceTogether app, which will allow you to go indoors to restaurants or shopping centres.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:18 pm
#148
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Yes, you could have room service, or have food delivery (Grab, Deliveroo) sent to your room. By the time your isolation ends, you should have received the "vaccinated" green tick in your TraceTogether app, which will allow you to go indoors to restaurants or shopping centres.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:21 pm
#149
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How long did you have to wait for the test results to arrive? Did you get a notification in the app? Too bad Yotel is a different brand. I prefer to stay with either Hyatt, Marriott, or Hilton.
Nov 17, 2021, 7:30 pm
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"After taking the COVID-19 PCR test, travellers are to immediately take private transportation, taxi, or private hire car (e.g. GrabSHN, Go-Jek, Ryde, MVL(TADA), via the respective providers’ apps) from the airport to their declared place of accommodation."