hopefulQFF
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Hi all,
Quick question about using the transfer desks at Changi. I have flights booked to Europe that consist of a BNE-SIN return on Qantas with the SIN-Europe return on SQ inbetween.
I know there is no interline agreement between QF and SQ (oneworld v star alliance). I was therefore expecting to have to clear immigration, grab my bags from the QF flight (Terminal 1), transfer to Terminal 3 and check in, clear immigration etc. This is no major issue as Changi is very straightforward and efficient and I have plenty of time between flights (>4 hours).
However, I have recently read a few (dated) reviews where people have successfully disembarked, gone to a 'Transfer Desk/Counter' at Changi (airside) and organised for their bags to be transferred using their bag tags/stickers as a reference. Apparently Changi divert your bags to the next flight even if you are not on a Star Alliance partner airline. I have not been able to find anything that confirms this happens between QF and SQ. If this is possible it is preferable to stay airside and maximise my time lounging about rather than getting a sweat on getting bags and re-checking in.
If relevant, I am travelling J on both and I am QF SG and Velocity Gold.
I would appreciate insight/feedback from anyone who has done this in the last ~2 years or has a good understanding of how this works/if it is possible.
If I have to grab my bags it's not an issue, I'm just being as efficient as possible! I will x-post this on the QF board.
Many thanks.
Quick question about using the transfer desks at Changi. I have flights booked to Europe that consist of a BNE-SIN return on Qantas with the SIN-Europe return on SQ inbetween.
I know there is no interline agreement between QF and SQ (oneworld v star alliance). I was therefore expecting to have to clear immigration, grab my bags from the QF flight (Terminal 1), transfer to Terminal 3 and check in, clear immigration etc. This is no major issue as Changi is very straightforward and efficient and I have plenty of time between flights (>4 hours).
However, I have recently read a few (dated) reviews where people have successfully disembarked, gone to a 'Transfer Desk/Counter' at Changi (airside) and organised for their bags to be transferred using their bag tags/stickers as a reference. Apparently Changi divert your bags to the next flight even if you are not on a Star Alliance partner airline. I have not been able to find anything that confirms this happens between QF and SQ. If this is possible it is preferable to stay airside and maximise my time lounging about rather than getting a sweat on getting bags and re-checking in.
If relevant, I am travelling J on both and I am QF SG and Velocity Gold.
I would appreciate insight/feedback from anyone who has done this in the last ~2 years or has a good understanding of how this works/if it is possible.
If I have to grab my bags it's not an issue, I'm just being as efficient as possible! I will x-post this on the QF board.
Many thanks.
