Business class transit through Singapore (Changi): an absolute farce

[Michenny]

Here is the current transit info:

Hi Mate, what actually is the VTL Im booking flights in next 2 days and tried ringing SIA but to long of a wait. Obviously im fully vaxed plus booster and will only be transiting on my way to FRA

 

[Duffa]

Hello again, son

I am in the lounge at CDG waiting to board
At check in I had to show Australian international triple vaccination certificate (not the EU one), RAT result from yesterday and the new digital passenger code number.
The check in person did NOT know about the new digital system beginning 18 Feb but luckily I had taken a screenshot of home affairs website from yesterday, to show her.
After that things went smoothly.
60 minutes from door to lounge so not the fastest.
I’ll report back in 14 hours. Either from the cattle pen or the lounge!!

Dad

Post automatically merged: Feb 17, 2022

Hi Mate, what actually is the VTL Im booking flights in next 2 days and tried ringing SIA but to long of a wait. Obviously im fully vaxed plus booster and will only be transiting on my way to FRA

VTL it seems, is only for Singapore entry.
See my previous post
Vaccine cert. RAT. Travel locator.
That is all you need.

 

[Duffa]

Hope the lounge works. Probably a standard printout.

 

[andye]

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Hope the lounge works. Probably a standard printout.

No guarantee I'm afraid-I had the same before the pen experience

 

[Chicken]

No guarantee I'm afraid-I had the same before the pen experience

I am in the lounge at CDG waiting to board

Oh no. No lounge, CDG is France, so it's also holding pen (new changes are effective from 21/2)

 

[Oubline]

Does anyone know if this is accurate, but this website seems to indicate that pre-departure testing is no longer required for transiting through Singapore after 22 February?

Transiting through Changi | Covid-19 Information Hub | Singapore Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

 

[dajop]

Does anyone know if this is accurate, but this website seems to indicate that pre-departure testing is no longer required for transiting through Singapore after 22 February?

Transiting through Changi | Covid-19 Information Hub | Singapore Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

Changi Airport is part of Singapore Inc, what they indicate is accurate. Another official source here, check item 14:

https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/Singapore%20Restores%20and%20Extends%20Vaccinated%20Travel%20Lane.pdf

 

[Oubline]

Changi Airport is part of Singapore Inc, what they indicate is accurate. Another official source here, check item 14:

https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/Singapore%20Restores%20and%20Extends%20Vaccinated%20Travel%20Lane.pdf

Thanks a lot! That makes life so much easier post 22 February for travelling to Europe through SIN. By my understanding no testing would be required at all for trips from Australia via Singapore to many European countries.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Oh that's fantastic news! (no transit testing)

 

[Michenny]

Hello again, son

I am in the lounge at CDG waiting to board
At check in I had to show Australian international triple vaccination certificate (not the EU one), RAT result from yesterday and the new digital passenger code number.
The check in person did NOT know about the new digital system beginning 18 Feb but luckily I had taken a screenshot of home affairs website from yesterday, to show her.
After that things went smoothly.
60 minutes from door to lounge so not the fastest.
I’ll report back in 14 hours. Either from the cattle pen or the lounge!!

Dad

Post automatically merged: Feb 17, 2022

VTL it seems, is only for Singapore entry.
See my previous post
Vaccine cert. RAT. Travel locator.
That is all you need.

Morning Duffa, what's a Travel Locator Mate. Cheers

 

[Duffa]

Hello again, son

I am feeling your pain from two weeks ago! It would seem we missed the relaxation deadline by a few days but not to mind. This is a father son bonding experience.


They walked us through the middle of the airport and past the SiverKris escalator which was a bit hard to stomach. At least we caught two trains so the walk wasn't too bad and I used your idea of grabbing a mini trolley.


The premium area is still the same coughpy seats but there is now a security man at the entrance to stop all the freeloaders emptying the free vending machines. We elected to sit outside and had reasonable choice for comfy seats.

 

[Chicken]

Sorry for posting the photos twice

I cannot see the photos. I would be taken back to "www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community" (home page) whenever I clicked on the links.

 

[Duffa]

I cannot see the photos. I would be taken back to "www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community" (home page) whenever I clicked on the links.

Fixed. Sorry!

 

[Mattg]

Singapore is removing the Transit Holding Pen for arrivals from those European countries from tomorrow.

Transiting through Changi | Covid-19 Information Hub | Singapore Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

From the above website:

Latest update: All connecting passengers, except for those from countries/regions in the Restricted Category as classified by Singapore's Ministry of Health, will not need to remain within the Transit Holding Area from 2359 hours on 21 February 2022 (Singapore Time). There are no countries/regions currently in the Restricted Category. Click here for latest information.

This will still be required for transit passengers coming from "restricted" countries in the future, but there are currently no countries in this category.

 

[Duffa]

Singapore is removing the Transit Holding Pen for arrivals from those European countries from tomorrow.

Transiting through Changi | Covid-19 Information Hub | Singapore Changi Airport

www.changiairport.com

From the above website:



This will still be required for transit passengers coming from "restricted" countries in the future, but there are currently no countries in this category.

At last. Getting back to normal........

 

[Cruiser Elite]

TPR open as yet does anybody know?

 

[dajop]

TPR open as yet does anybody know?

No, was supposed to be Feb, but has been delayed.

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33979163-post68.html

 

[Pagans]

That's lucky I'm flying Qantas into Singapore. Sounds horrendous

 

[Must...Fly!]

I'm in the Silverkris lounge now. Certainly is busy! Most of the terminal is dead though. Most shops closed.

 

[dajop]

That's lucky I'm flying Qantas into Singapore. Sounds horrendous

The rules come from the government. If the rules were still in place (they're not, and didn't apply to flights originating from Australia anyway), you would have the same situation whether connecting SQ-SQ or connecting, say AF-QF.