SIN-FRA SQ 26

[joeltan111]

I took SQ25/ SQ325 back in July from JFK to Singapore in Economy Class.
1. I was able to through-check my baggage all the way from JFK to Singapore, and it went through successfully (went in to SQ25 in JFK and appeared on the SQ325 baggage carousel in Changi)
2. I was given 2 seperate boarding passes at JFK, and 2 different seats for each leg of the flight.
3. I did not have access to my baggage at Frankfurt, recommend you pack a change of clothes in your hand-carry.
4. The entire check-in process was done at JFK, it is just a long layover in Frankfurt. I was able to leave the airport for 12 hours or so, and come back in later on. I did not have to redo any check-in at Frankfurt, just show my boarding pass and pass through immigration.
5. I cannot advise on lounge as I took the flight in Economy, but I would guess you may be able to use it departing Frankfurt, but not arriving.
The layover time is quite nice- you reach Frankfurt in the morning and depart in the evening, giving you the whole day to go into town. Its not far, just a short train ride away.

I'll be flying J on SQ25 from JFK-FRA and SQ325 from FRA-SIN this December, making a short stop in Frankfurt in between those flights.

Will I be able to tag my baggage at JFK all the way to Singapore, where it will be offloaded SQ25 in FRA and loaded onto SQ325 for it to appear on the SQ325 baggage carousel in Changi?

Will I be issued 2 separate tickets at JFK or must I do another check-in at FRA for the evening SQ325 flight?

Am I permitted to use the lounge upon arrival in FRA before leaving for city in the morning of the arrival of SQ25 from JFK?

Thank you in advance for your help!

[SQ_326]

How was that experience? Was there anywhere to sleep in FRA, like a row of benches or something?

I walked about 10 mins to Hilton for 98 euros a night. Nice hotel.

[SQ-77W]

That is a tricky one. I'll let others who know more cover some other aspects of it but can provide some information on:
1. Tagging the checked luggage through will depend upon whether SQ has an agreement with FRA to perform such an operation. If it were SIN, it would not be a problem but it usually is at other ports.
2. No lounge use on arrival, period. Lounges are for departures only and at FRA it is located on the departures level after immigration anyway. On arrival you will be moving out through passport control as you are leaving the airport. You won't regain access to departures until you go back through immigration for SQ325.

Good luck!

If you are travelling on the one ticket showing JFK-FRA-SIN with LESS than 24 hours in FRA, you are only in transit (even if you leave the airport), so your bags will almost definitely be tagged directly to SIN and you will get two boarding passes at JFK, one for each flight.

If on separate tickets but both with SQ, the same should apply but sometimes the agents checking you in at JFK will only accept the first leg so you would have to claim the bag at FRA and check in again. There is plenty of luggage storage options at FRA or at the adjoining railway station.

Thank you SQ228 and MEL-World for the advice! Will try to tag my bags directly to SIN and am looking forward to a great flight this December!

[SQ228]

How was that experience? Was there anywhere to sleep in FRA, like a row of benches or something?

There are several excellent hotels within the terminal.

[Unionruler]

I was once booked to JFK on sq326 and then sq26 on the next day from FRA, I checked out at FRA to sleep overnight but didn't realized my luggage would automatically be held in transit for the next flight instead of being offloaded. SQ ground staff was so kind and offer me a full amenity kit to tahan 1 night.

How was that experience? Was there anywhere to sleep in FRA, like a row of benches or something?

[SQ_326]

I was once booked to JFK on sq326 and then sq26 on the next day from FRA, I checked out at FRA to sleep overnight but didn't realized my luggage would automatically be held in transit for the next flight instead of being offloaded. SQ ground staff was so kind and offer me a full amenity kit to tahan 1 night.

[MEL-World]

If you are travelling on the one ticket showing JFK-FRA-SIN with LESS than 24 hours in FRA, you are only in transit (even if you leave the airport), so your bags will almost definitely be tagged directly to SIN and you will get two boarding passes at JFK, one for each flight.

If on separate tickets but both with SQ, the same should apply but sometimes the agents checking you in at JFK will only accept the first leg so you would have to claim the bag at FRA and check in again. There is plenty of luggage storage options at FRA or at the adjoining railway station.

[SQ228]

I'll be flying J on SQ25 from JFK-FRA and SQ325 from FRA-SIN this December, making a short stop in Frankfurt in between those flights.

Will I be able to tag my baggage at JFK all the way to Singapore, where it will be offloaded SQ25 in FRA and loaded onto SQ325 for it to appear on the SQ325 baggage carousel in Changi?

Will I be issued 2 separate tickets at JFK or must I do another check-in at FRA for the evening SQ325 flight?

Am I permitted to use the lounge upon arrival in FRA before leaving for city in the morning of the arrival of SQ25 from JFK?

Thank you in advance for your help!

That is a tricky one. I'll let others who know more cover some other aspects of it but can provide some information on:
1. Tagging the checked luggage through will depend upon whether SQ has an agreement with FRA to perform such an operation. If it were SIN, it would not be a problem but it usually is at other ports.
2. No lounge use on arrival, period. Lounges are for departures only and at FRA it is located on the departures level after immigration anyway. On arrival you will be moving out through passport control as you are leaving the airport. You won't regain access to departures until you go back through immigration for SQ325.

Good luck!

[belumosi]

EU & Singapore sign One-Stop Security Arrangement Mutual recognition of security screening rules at airports between the EU and Singapore allows for a seamless travel

06/02/2018

Today, the mutual recognition of security screening rules at airports between the EU and Singapore enters into force. This One-Stop Security (OSS) arrangement allows for passengers, their cabin baggage and hold baggage, originating from Singapore (Changi) airport to transfer onto a connecting flight in the EU (EEA) airports, without going through security checks a second time.

This will not only avoid duplication of procedures and save time, cutting costs for airport operators and airlines, it will also greatly improve passengers' experience. The OSS is a good example of how to strengthen aviation security rules globally and contribute to the sustainability of air travel, as endorsed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and develop trustworthy relations with international partners.

For the occasion, the Director-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission, Henrik Hololei, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport of Singapore, Loh Ngai Seng, met at the annual Singapore Air Show to discuss practical means to implement this joint agenda further.

Background

One-Stop Security is well established across the European Union as all the EU Member States apply common aviation security rules. The EU may establish OSS with other countries once it has been verified that their aviation security rules are equivalent to that of the EU. To date, that has been achieved with the United States (one way for passengers, their cabin baggage and hold baggage), Canada (for passengers, their cabin baggage and hold baggage at all EU airports and at selected Canadian airports) and Montenegro (for passengers, their cabin baggage, hold baggage and cargo). Talks are ongoing with Israel and Serbia.

Following the blueprint introduced in December 2015 in the Aviation Strategy for Europe, DG MOVE together with the Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT), worked intensely towards establishing the mutual recognition of security screening rules at airports. A draft legislative proposal has been prepared in December 2017 by the European Commission and submitted to the attention of Member States. Finally, the Commission adopted the act recognising Singapore aviation security measures as equivalent on 9 January 2018 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/55).

Next steps

DG MOVE and MOT are working on the details for the future exchange of information about the latest developments, and on the intervals for assessments and mutual visits at airports.

DG MOVE has also launched a study to analyse economic and other benefits of existing OSS arrangements between the EU and the United States of America, the EU and Canada and the EU and Montenegro. This will serve as additional data to develop similar partnerships with other countries in the world. The study is expected to be completed in September 2018.

https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes...arrangement_en

[SQ-77W]

I'll be flying J on SQ25 from JFK-FRA and SQ325 from FRA-SIN this December, making a short stop in Frankfurt in between those flights.

Will I be able to tag my baggage at JFK all the way to Singapore, where it will be offloaded SQ25 in FRA and loaded onto SQ325 for it to appear on the SQ325 baggage carousel in Changi?

Will I be issued 2 separate tickets at JFK or must I do another check-in at FRA for the evening SQ325 flight?

Am I permitted to use the lounge upon arrival in FRA before leaving for city in the morning of the arrival of SQ25 from JFK?

Thank you in advance for your help!

[Buster CT1K]

Just got off SQ 26 at JFK and the security screening at FRA is not required, same as two months ago.

Thank you, WBT!

Edited to add: in September, personal experience is also no re-screening at FRA for SIN-FRA-JFK.

[Jumbojet Lover]

Just got off SQ 26 at JFK and the security screening at FRA is not required, same as two months ago.

Ahh ok. I would appreciate that, except that my next flight from NYC is the non-stop via EWR so I don't know when I'll fly JFK-FRA-SIN again.

[WBT]

I flew JFK-FRA-SIN return twice last year and there was security screening only when flying to the U.S., so at FRA after arriving from SIN continuing to JFK. There was no screening after JFK-FRA before continuing to SIN.

Just got off SQ 26 at JFK and the security screening at FRA is not required, same as two months ago.

[Jumbojet Lover]

I took SQ26 from JFK to SIN recently technically no security re screen in FRA but you must be ultra careful once you disembark from the plane to take the stairs down to the departure gates (esp biz passengers on upper deck) if you take the steps out the doors they will be very strict and ask you to re screen.

But then in all honesty if you do make that mistake it just another 5 min annoyance Judy walk straight thru to security screen, chrome and then take the stairs down don’t waste time trying to argue with the security especially after recent security lapse in FRA

I flew JFK-FRA-SIN return twice last year and there was security screening only when flying to the U.S., so at FRA after arriving from SIN continuing to JFK. There was no screening after JFK-FRA before continuing to SIN.

[SQ228]

I took SQ26 from JFK to SIN recently technically no security re screen in FRA but you must be ultra careful once you disembark from the plane to take the stairs down to the departure gates (esp biz passengers on upper deck) if you take the steps out the doors they will be very strict and ask you to re screen.

But then in all honesty if you do make that mistake it just another 5 min annoyance Judy walk straight thru to security screen, chrome and then take the stairs down don’t waste time trying to argue with the security especially after recent security lapse in FRA

Never argue with German security personnel!