Self-Transfer through Changi

[gaz0303]

Bookings were not on same PNR and AY didn't tag bags to final destination, so didn't even try.

 

[muppet]

Does anyone know if this works for a BA flight from BRU to SIN then QF flight SIN to SYD? Can you use the transit services to remain airside?

Give it a go. Head to Transfer C on arrival and see the staff assigned to QF. Ask for boarding pass and for your baggage to be transfer and show your baggage receipt.

When I last did it (MH to QF) the Changi website had the note above stating it had to all be on a single PNR etc. but issued a QF boarding pass and collected/transferred my baggage anyway…. YMMV

As others have said, do the arrival formalities on the Singapore Gov Immigration app just in case it’s a no.

 

[andye]

Mrsandye is flying SYD-SIN Y on SQ followed by SIN-DOH-LGW J on QR with separate PNRs this week (5+hour between)

Any insights from the AFF brains trust on
1) any chance SQ will interline
If not:
2) how early will QR desks be open at SIN
If only at 3h
3) will Jewel be an option

I know she would not trust the transfer desk for baggage given it will contain the dress she is wearing for nephew's wedding

(We have accepted the connection risk as well as the DOH transit)

 

[AIRwin]

3) will Jewel be an option

Between noon and 9 pm:

Early Check-In Services at Jewel Changi Airport

Want to get a head start on your flight? Check-in early at Jewel or via mobile with convenient luggage drop-off. Experience seamless and stress-free travel.

www.changiairport.com

 

[Quickstatus]

insights from the AFF brains trust on

1) I think the interline chance increases if transfer point is SIN
2) if not then maybe do luggage storage at Smartcarte T3 land side on level 1 on the way to MRT. Saves having to schlepp to Jewel with luggage

They do have an airside smartcarte at T3 but does not allow storage of electronics like laptops and would require a boarding pass.

 

[dajop]

Mrsandye is flying SYD-SIN Y on SQ followed by SIN-DOH-LGW J on QR with separate PNRs this week (5+hour between)

Any insights from the AFF brains trust on
1) any chance SQ will interline

Extremely good chance they will be able to through check the luggage to LGW. Long thread on Flyertalk (although some it quite old). https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/sin...pore-policy-interlining-separate-tickets.html Not sure if it mentions QR.

 

[andye]

She ended up going through immigration and checking in smoothly at Jewel.
Popped into town on the MRT and had a drink at Raffles (outside as the queue for Long Bar was indeed long).
Thanks for all advice

Ps: The QR check-in agent in SYD didn't sound like she was familiar with interlining on separate tickets. She offered to find out (neighbouring agent thought it could be done but wasn't sure).
We politely declined as we would only have been happy if the agent was confident

 

[Quickstatus]

Ps: The QR check-in agent in SYD didn't sound like she was familiar with interlining on separate tickets

I thought SYD checkin was SQ?

 

[andye]

I thought SYD checkin was SQ?

Correct. My bad

 

[dajop]

check-in agent in SYD didn't sound like she was familiar with interlining on separate tickets. She offered to find out (neighbouring agent thought it could be done but wasn't sure).

SQ station staff would have definitely been able to help out if they'd referred it to them, but sometimes contractor staff, especially at out stations, may not be all that familiar - as such probably a good call not to persist given that it's not so hard at Changi and there was time.

 

[pythonisman]

Just had great success with a self-transfer at SIN between un-connected itineraries.

Flew QR via DOH to SIN, then am on QF tonight on another booking to SYD

Went to transfer desk C and asked if it was possible, provided passport and QR bag tags. Two minutes of vigorous typing and swiping of passport and was handed paper QF boarding pass, QF baggage receipt and informed bags will be rerouted to Sydney.

Meant my 5hr layover is now enjoyed in the lounges rather than having to clear immigration, get bags, wait for check in to open etc etc. As long as my bags show up in Sydney, I’ll be very happy!

 

[Per_Travels]

Just had great success with a self-transfer at SIN between un-connected itineraries.

Flew QR via DOH to SIN, then am on QF tonight on another booking to SYD

Went to transfer desk C and asked if it was possible, provided passport and QR bag tags. Two minutes of vigorous typing and swiping of passport and was handed paper QF boarding pass, QF baggage receipt and informed bags will be rerouted to Sydney.

Meant my 5hr layover is now enjoyed in the lounges rather than having to clear immigration, get bags, wait for check in to open etc etc. As long as my bags show up in Sydney, I’ll be very happy!

Just as another data point - I did exactly this a couple of weeks ago as well (except QF to Perth). Very quick and easy process