Can a SQ J-redemption with a long layover be a Stopover?

[RichardKopf]

This is a confusing thread. Regardless of what the website may let one book as a redemption, anything over 24 hours is not a transit or layover. According to IATA regs, it's a stop. I believe it's unlikely they would allow a luggage through-check with a stop. You will likely be required to take your luggage with you. If they actually let you book this route, the check-in agent will issue a boarding pass for the first flight only. I don't believe they can even check you in for the second flight so far in advance.

I would not depend on Krisflyer staff to know the correct answer to this. They are barely trained to make reservations. You may need a supervisor, if you can get one on the line (they don't like to put you through), to give you correct info regarding the forced stopover.

Enjoy Singapore...

 

[albatross710]

This is a confusing thread. Regardless of what the website may let one book as a redemption, anything over 24 hours is not a transit or layover. According to IATA regs, it's a stop. I believe it's unlikely they would allow a luggage through-check with a stop. You will likely be required to take your luggage with you. If they actually let you book this route, the check-in agent will issue a boarding pass for the first flight only. I don't believe they can even check you in for the second flight so far in advance.

My thoughts were around being able to gain a >24 hours stopover at Singapore while booking a one way Saver fare. That idea fails. Even though the SQ website may offer a combination of flights which can be selected at Saver rates the next stage of the online booking brings about an advisory message that at least one sector has to be a 'standard' redemption.