http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/ This is a discussion forum about Singapore Airlines, the leading airline of the world. To find out about Singapore Airlines, go to the official website http://www.singaporeair.com/ . en Sat, 19 May 2012 02:46:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/ http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12716&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:22:35 GMT Hi Guys,

Here's to my first post on SQTalk. I have a question: I'll be soon flying from SIN-CGK on SQ957 (or SQ960, I forgot) and the aircraft equipment they'll be using is a Boeing 777-300, NOT an ER model.

Now, these triple sevens haven't been upgraded to the new economy yet, (yes, I'll be flying Economy Class. :angryfire:) But anyway, I haven't flown on this route for a long time, (last time was 2007) and I totally forgot what entertainment systems they have. The new SQ Economy has these high-class entertainment AVODs but they don't have great games. I remember when I was flying SQ1 back in 2007 to Hong Kong/Singapore, they had these small screens, but really good games like Pokemon and Kirby.

Do the triple 7s on the SIN-CGK and the CGK-SIN route still have these treasures?

Thanks,
SQTriple7

B777 Lover, SQ1/SQ2 frequent flyer...
SingaporeAirlines all the way! ]]> All About Singapore Airlines SQtriple7 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12716 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12715&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 15:42:55 GMT I do not understand why all website upgrade go smoothly... Today GA upgraded the website. Just before 6pm, I check CGK-SIN ticket is only USD81. ... I do not understand why all website upgrade go smoothly... Today GA upgraded the website. Just before 6pm, I check CGK-SIN ticket is only USD81. Now the ticket price is USD135!!!!

Damn.... now I stuck, coz I have bought SIN-CGK oneway!! :angryfire:

Stupid Garuda!!!!

Originally SIN-CGK SGD 186.20 which I managed to bought already
CGK-SIN USD81. I have problem when I click purchased. I think this is due the website upgrade.

If I buy SIN-CGK-SIN it is SGD334 (which is still the same now)

Totally screw!!! Called the call centre in Jakarta they keep insisting that how it is (saying that their website has problem in the past few days and just apologize) and said they cannot do anything as this is different department!!! WTF!!!

I think I will never fly Garuda again!!! ]]> Other Airlines lingua101 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12715 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12713&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:30 GMT SIA to suspend flights to Abu Dhabi, Athens Posted: 16 May 2012 1735 hrs SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend services to Abu Dhabi... SIA to suspend flights to Abu Dhabi, Athens
Posted: 16 May 2012 1735 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will suspend services to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Athens in Greece, due to sustained weak performance of both routes.
The last flights to both cities will depart Singapore on October 26, 2012.
SIA said on Wednesday that the decision was a difficult one as the airline has been serving Athens since 1972 and Abu Dhabi since 2006.
It said the suspensions are in line with its policy to match capacity to prevailing market demand.
Customers who have confirmed tickets issued before May 16 for travel to and from Abu Dhabi and Athens after October 26, or after October 27 for the return Abu Dhabi-Singapore service, can get refunds, without administrative fees or penalties.
This also applies to KrisFlyer redemption tickets.
SIA will contact affected customers to offer alternative travel options.
It will continue to serve Dubai in the UAE.
Connections to and from Athens are also possible on Star Alliance partner airlines via several of SIA's other European points.
Abu Dhabi is currently served three times per week.
Athens is served two times per week, rising to three times per week between early July and late September.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...201666/1/.html ]]> All About Singapore Airlines belumosi http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12713 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12712&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:43:02 GMT Hoping a local Changi expert can let me know how this will work:

My only experience of changing flights at SIN has been from SQ to SQ, so I've never given any thought to checked baggage- it's just there waiting for me when I get to my final destination.

I've just taken advantage of a ridiculously cheap LH fare to fly return from MEL to DUS for a week in July. More than 500 AUD cheaper than the closest price!

(Tried SQ but given their total lack of capacity to/from MEL, every flight was totally sold out in Y.)

Lufthansa is therefore using QF to get me from MEL to SIN and back, then LH flights to/from Germany. Even though QF fly direct to FRA, their price was 700 AUD more expensive.

Can anyone tell me if my checked baggage will go straight through at SIN or will I have to collect it then check it back in? I've never even set foot in T1 so I'm a little unsure!

Thanks :smile: ]]> Star Alliance Partners SQ228 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12712 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12711&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:54:07 GMT http://www.uob.com.sg/personal/cards/credit/uob_prvi_miles_platinum_amex_card.html Fastest Earn Rate Get to your next destination faster with... http://www.uob.com.sg/personal/cards...amex_card.html

Fastest Earn Rate
Get to your next destination faster with the fastest way to earn air miles, no minimum spend required.

2.5 miles for every S$1 spent overseas
1.6 miles for every S$1 spent locally
In addition, receive a bonus 20,000 miles every year if you spend more than S$50,000 per annum.

HUGE turn off for UOB & DBS: Each conversion must be in blocks of 10,000 miles. (UNI$5000)

Awarded for every $5 spent. Need to consider the rounding off part.

Say charge S$9.90. CitiPremiermiles u earn 9x1.2=10.8 miles. UOB PRVI Miles Platinum American Express® Card u earn 4 UNI$= 8 miles!!

Unless you are able to charge in multiples of S$5 every time, or you will lose out because of the rounding off part. Say charge exactly S$10, Citi PM u get 12 miles, UOB PRVI u earn 16 miles!

If you do not create that 10,000 miles block, basically you are not earning any miles. BUT, this card is good for earning points to exchange for vouchers. For Isetan S$50 voucher, you need UNI$3060 = spend S$3825, equivalent to 1.3% rebate, similar to Citi PM at 1.2% (Every 1000 miles or S$833 spent = S$10) ]]> vsepr http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12711 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12710&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:39:02 GMT Make a redemption booking to anywhere from SG, you will find that it charges you $14.10 for airport TAX only, no carrier surcharges. I just tried,... Make a redemption booking to anywhere from SG, you will find that it charges you $14.10 for airport TAX only, no carrier surcharges.

I just tried, after entering the CC no., can get booking reference no., but it shows "there are some technique issues, will send you the e-mail after 8 hours...."

Any promotion or system bug? ]]> ckchu http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12710 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12709&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:12:44 GMT An opportunity to win tickets from Joburg to any LH destinations ... Win tickets on Lufthansa (http://travel.iafrica.com/competitions/794369.html) An opportunity to win tickets from Joburg to any LH destinations ...

Win tickets on Lufthansa ]]> Star Alliance Partners SQtraveller http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12709 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12708&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:09:06 GMT With all my miles from BMI (soon to be Avios), I will now have another option to get to earn miles in Asia! MAS to join Oneworld by year-end... With all my miles from BMI (soon to be Avios), I will now have another option to get to earn miles in Asia!

MAS to join Oneworld by year-end ]]> Other Airlines SQtraveller http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12708 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12702&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 02:11:31 GMT FRA->JFK on the A380. Can someone tell me what A380 they deploy for the SIN->FRA->JFK route? The all-upperdeck JCL or...]]> I am planning to do SIN->FRA->JFK on the A380.

Can someone tell me what A380 they deploy for the SIN->FRA->JFK route? The all-upperdeck JCL or the partial JCL +EY upperdeck A380??

Thanks in advance.

(Audio) ]]> All About Singapore Airlines Audio http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12702 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12700&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 17:42:23 GMT So I am set to graduate with a Master's degree in Business Analytics next year and want to keep up my current travels (8-10 trips a year). Looking for a job that offers me exactly that, so if you guys/gals could tell me what you do for a living, I'd appreciate that :hello2: ]]> SQTalk Community FlyingDan http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12700 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12699&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 09:24:05 GMT So I'm thinking of trying the gym at Changi. Has anyone been there? I googled but found very little to no information, just a picture ( http://www.harilelahospitality.com/services_gym.html ). Are there any weights (and do they go up to a respectable amount of weight?) or just your typical cardio machines? ]]> FlyingDan http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12699 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12698&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 08:43:19 GMT Not that it bothers me but I've noticed (more recently than in the past) that the leading crew tend to be clueless in Y and occasionally J cabins. In the rear Y section, there's a lot of faffing around, looking bored and not doing a whole lot. I've seen multiple instances where 2 LS' get in the way of FSS' conducting the meal service, often having to be told what to do. They don't seem to be as motivated as the FSS' and FS' and tend to have an attitude.

These observations have been noted over a string of flights to BOM, PEK, CMB, CGK, HKG and BKK in the last 2 months. I'm hoping i'm just unlucky with the leading crew i've received on my flights and this more the exception than the rule. Has anyone else noticed this trend?

Edit: This isn't ALWAYS the case (on the return from PEK I had a fab. LS that brought back Krug and satay from J to munch on whilst we chatted in the galley) and he was great to talk to, "Mr. viraj735, it's great to see you again, welcome back. If you need anything...except for money, please let me know!" :D

Just a trend i've noticed. ]]> All About Singapore Airlines viraj735 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12698 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12697&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 07:22:12 GMT Golly, I can't believe it's been 8 years since the 7th anniversary, 7 carrier, 77,777 miles promo. :wink:

And here we are 8 years on and we get this ultra-LAME promo:

http://www.staralliance.com/en/15th-...rsary/ffbonus/

15,000 bonus? :rolleyes: :mad: ]]> Star Alliance Partners milehighj http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12697 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12696&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:35:24 GMT I am so sadden by this news of a Ferrari crashing into a Singapore cabby driver, what's worst is that he was the sole bread winner for his family and three kids may have their future dimmed because of the reckless Ferrari driver, whom himself persihed in the accident, also killed is a Japanese tourist riding in the taxi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=c0UpqWxy3oY

http://temasektimes.wordpress.com/20...ss-prc-driver/

If you want to speed, please do it elsewhere and not on Singapore roads....

:frown: ]]> Small Talk kapitan http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12696 http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12695&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 05:45:44 GMT I have a 3+ hour layover at LHR T3 in July. Arriving on QF and connecting to SK to ARN. Given that I have 3 hours to kill, can anyone comment... I have a 3+ hour layover at LHR T3 in July. Arriving on QF and connecting to SK to ARN.

Given that I have 3 hours to kill, can anyone comment whether it would be a good idea to check my luggage to LHR, clear landside and re-check-in to ARN? Or is LHR sufficiently reliable enough to ensure that my bags make the connection?

As for potential immigration queue concerns, FWIW we'll have a choice between FastTrack and using the EU line.

MTIA. ]]> Airport Guides - Europe milehighj http://www.sqtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12695