Transit thru Changi

[elanshin]

Alright, not linked, but the 2 airlines were aware of each other. If you had no checked luggage, and did not tell MH about your SQ ticket, do you think you could have got the SQ boarding pass at their transfer desk without telling them about your previous MH flight?

I think the reason you're struggling to get a definite answer is because the majority of travellers aren't necessarily contemplating this very specific niche thing you're doing in a country that you can hop out and hop in at. Also when I re-read the Changi website, it suggests you can go to the transfer desk and pick up a new boarding pass.

We are allowed to be in transit area for 96 hours in Changi, that is 4 days, plenty of time to buy an outgoing ticket and fly out.
The issue is whether the second airline going out, will allow you to get a boarding pass from the Transfer desk, without knowing how you got to Changi? Is that going to be a problem or not?

That being said, with your original post about landing at Changi without a ticket, if security came and check on you at any point they can point to the fact that you're not transiting (no onward ticket) and probably ask you what you're doing. I'm not sure the answer you're providing here would be satisfactory to get them off your back in that situation.

Finally, you mention you're worried about privacy - wouldn't you need to show passport identification to pick up a new boarding pass at the transfer desk - which I presume would be entered somewhere into the database that you're transiting at SG. I wouldn't be surprised to see your biometrics taken there in the near future as well since Changi is transiting into full biometrics airport (and one location they say that is needed is boarding).

 

[TomVexille]

Alright, not linked, but the 2 airlines were aware of each other. If you had no checked luggage, and did not tell MH about your SQ ticket, do you think you could have got the SQ boarding pass at their transfer desk without telling them about your previous MH flight?

Yes

 

[MEL_Traveller]

That being said, with your original post about landing at Changi without a ticket, if security came and check on you at any point they can point to the fact that you're not transiting (no onward ticket) and probably ask you what you're doing. I'm not sure the answer you're providing here would be satisfactory to get them off your back in that situation.

Of more concern would be actually boarding the aircraft at the point of origin. Without a confirmed onward booking, or the right to freely enter and stay in singapore without any immigration restrictions, you may not be allowed to board.

 

[super5]

Of more concern would be actually boarding the aircraft at the point of origin. Without a confirmed onward booking, or the right to freely enter and stay in singapore without any immigration restrictions, you may not be allowed to board.

Australians don't need onward bookings or visas to enter Singapore, won't be a problem to board at all.

 

[dajop]

Australians don't need onward bookings or visas to enter Singapore, won't be a problem to board at all.

When checking at port of origin airline may ask for proof of onward or return travel from Singapore.

I am an Australian passport holder who lives in Singapore and use trips that terminate at SIN thus no onward travel. Just about every time I fly a carrier other than SQ, at checkin I am asked to provide proof of onward travel, or what I do is pull out my identity card showing that I am a Permanent Resident. As always YMMV.

 

[super5]

When checking at port of origin airline may ask for proof of onward or return travel from Singapore.

I am an Australian passport holder who lives in Singapore and use trips that terminate at SIN thus no onward travel. Just about every time I fly a carrier other than SQ, at checkin I am asked to provide proof of onward travel, or what I do is pull out my identity card showing that I am a Permanent Resident. As always YMMV.

You can talk your way out of it, the airline only has to be sure you will have enough money to buy an onward or return ticket, and Australians generally have no problem with that. Nationals from other poorer countries will get different treatment.

 

[dajop]

You can talk your way out of it, the airline only has to be sure you will have enough money to buy an onward or return ticket, and Australians generally have no problem with that. Nationals from other poorer countries will get different treatment.

Some ports it might be difficult. I know even with identity card that says “Republic of Singapore” I’ve struggled to get checkin at a couple of ports (one in Milan on AI, had to check with station manager and took 15 mins, and once in Midwest of the US with UA which took 30 mins and consultation with manager and over the phone with HQ.)

But you do you.

An easier solution is to have a reserved but not ticketed onward booking.

 

[OZDUCK]

Flying on QR J out of Oslo on a ticket to Singapore in 2019 I was asked for proof of an onward flight. We did have tickets on TR to Perth. This is the only time I have been asked for proof of onward travel when catching a flight to Singapore.

 

[Cynicor]

I’m asked for it on checking in- every time in PER, if it’s not part of the PNR that I’m checking in to

 

[dajop]

I’m asked for it on checking in- every time in PER, if it’s not part of the PNR that I’m checking in to

Yes same here, from any port, except travelling SQ (and I assume thats because they must have me on file as resident).

 

[OZDUCK]

I’m asked for it on checking in- every time in PER, if it’s not part of the PNR that I’m checking in to

That's interesting. When we flew in Y Per - Sin in November we only had one way tickets to Singapore. Our ex-Singapore flight was on Vietnam Airlines the next day so nothing on the PNR. We checked in using the machines with no queries about onwards travel. Flying out of Frankfurt with Vietnam Airlines on Christmas Day our tickets were terminating in Singapore. Again with no other flights listed. Check in was done at the J counter without an eyebrow being raised.

We have also flown from Perth to Singapore on one-way Scoot tickets with no queries. We were picking up a QR flight in Singapore.

 

[Cynicor]

My last few flights were QF

 

[OZDUCK]

My last few flights were QF

Sorry, I forgot to say that we travelled on QF71. Consistently inconsistent again I guess.

 

[Cynicor]

Sorry, I forgot to say that we travelled on QF71. Consistently inconsistent again I guess.

I wonder. I often go over QF and back SQ.
Did you have a return flight from SIN on QF, even if seperate PNR?

 

[OZDUCK]

I wonder. I often go over QF and back SQ.
Did you have a return flight from SIN on QF, even if seperate PNR?

Nope, we came back using points for a redemption on SQ.

 

[super5]

Some people will not want to buy an onward or return ticket because they want to keep their plans in Singapore flexible and are unsure of their plans. Why buy the ticket early and waste fees changing the flight time, when you can buy after entering Singapore when plans become clearer?

 

[auriga]

Some people will not want to buy an onward or return ticket because they want to keep their plans in Singapore flexible and are unsure of their plans. Why buy the ticket early and waste fees changing the flight time, when you can buy after entering Singapore when plans become clearer?

perhaps not many people are lucky enough to be that flexible with their plans and time.

 

[Cynicor]

Why buy the ticket early and waste fees changing the flight time, when you can buy after entering Singapore when plans become clearer?

Because it’s a requirement of your entry visa…

 

[super5]

Because it’s a requirement of your entry visa…

Australians don't need a visa to enter Singapore...

 

[ozstamps]

We fly to Changi this week on SQ, on SQ222 arriving 9pm which seems pretty much on time from past flights and I think arrives into T3?

We changed it from the SQ mid-afternoon arriving flight.

Problem is a local is meeting us there, and we owe him drinks and supper etc, and a 9pm arriving fight is not ideal for heading outside to Changi Village etc!

We'll be in biz and off plane pretty early, and I guess I'll suggest he meets us at customs exit. I assume there are bars or better eateries around that area? Did not look when we were there in November.

We fly Biz to Brunei next morning early with SQ mainline. No idea if we can talk our way into the very nice Silver Kris lounge for a drink and snack - I suspect it will be 'NEIN' for arrivals, but maybe with next morning flight proof they'll be OK with it in evening? Anyone ever tried?