CELEBRATION OFFER WITH UP TO 50% OFF ON SELECTED FARES TO SINGAPORE
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will restart
passenger services across its Indian network from 29 November 2021, marking the
resumption of operations from India for the first time since March 2020.
Singapore Airlines will launch daily Vaccinated Travel
Lane (VTL) services from Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai on 29 November 2021, subject
to regulatory approvals, providing eligible customers with quarantine-free
entry into Singapore. Details of Singapore’s VTL arrangements are in Annexe E.
In addition, SIA will progressively operate non-VTL
services from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kochi from 29
November 2021. Customers on these flights must meet
entry requirements into Singapore, and will face prevailing health control
measures including seven days of quarantine in Singapore.
Details of the SIA flight schedules can be found in
Annexes A, B,and C. All times stated in this press release are local.
Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, will operate non-VTL
services from Amritsar, Hyderabad, and Tiruchirappalli. Details of the Scoot flight
schedules can be found in Annexe D.
To celebrate the occasion, Singapore Airlines will
offer up to 50% off on selected fares to Singapore from all SIA points across
India. Round trip fares start from INR 13,100 all inclusive, and customers can
avail of this sale from 23-30 November 2021 for travel before 31 December 2021.
The special Celebration Offer fares will be available through various
distribution channels from today, 23 November 2021.
Customers who are not Singapore citizens or permanent
residents and wish to travel on the VTL services, need to apply for a
Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) prior to their visa application. VTP applications
must be made between seven and 60 calendar days before the intended date of entry
into Singapore. Customers must also ensure that they are eligible to travel
under the VTL arrangements before their flight.
A detailed list of eligibility requirements for
customers travelling on VTL services can be found here. Do
note that short-term visitors from India may only enter Singapore via the
Vaccinated Travel Lane or the Familial Ties Lane.
Customers travelling to Singapore from India on non-VTL
flights will need to adhere to the Category (II) Travel and Health Control
Measures laid down by the Singapore Government, which can be found here.
“This is a momentous occasion for us as we will be
resuming passenger flights to India after a 20-month long hiatus. With the resumption
of flights from India, including daily VTL flights from Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai,
eligible SIA customers can finally enjoy seamless quarantine-free travel and
reunite with their friends and family in Singapore,” said Mr. Sy Yen Chen,
General Manager India, Singapore Airlines.
“We are grateful to the governments of both Singapore
and India, for launching the Air Travel Bubble and the Vaccinated Travel Lane.
The Celebration Offer is a gesture of thanks to our customers in India who have
waited so long for Singapore Airlines to resume flights, and we look forward to
welcoming our passengers back on board soon,” he added.
SIA has implemented myriad digital solutions for the
well-being of our customers, and to support a comfortable and seamless
experience. Please click here for more details on our health and safety
measures. Please click here for more details on the award-winning
products and services
that customers can enjoy on board our flights.
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About Singapore Airlines
The
SIA Group’s history dates back to 1947 with the maiden flight of Malayan
Airways Limited. The airline was later renamed Malaysian Airways Limited and
then Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA). In 1972, MSA split into Singapore
Airlines (SIA) and Malaysian Airline System. Initially operating a modest fleet
of 10 aircraft to 22 cities in 18 countries, SIA has since grown to be a
world-class international airline group.
Singapore
Airlines is committed to the constant enhancement of the three main pillars of
its brand promise: Service Excellence, Product Leadership and Network
Connectivity. For more information visit: https://www.singaporeair.com/
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Annexe A
Services resuming on 29 Nov
2021 |
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Operating Flight
No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
SQ 406 |
Singapore-Delhi |
B787-10 |
Daily |
16:25 / 19:55 |
SQ 403 |
Delhi-Singapore (VTL) |
B787-10 |
Daily |
21:50 / 06:10 (+1) |
SQ 424 |
Singapore-Mumbai |
A359M |
Daily |
18:45 / 22:10 |
SQ 423 |
Mumbai-Singapore (VTL) |
A359M |
Daily |
23:35 / 07:30 (+1) |
SQ 528 |
Singapore-Chennai |
B787-10 |
Daily |
20:20 / 22:00 |
SQ 529 |
Chennai-Singapore (VTL) |
B787-10 |
Daily |
23:15 / 05:55 (+1) |
SQ 516 |
Singapore-Kolkata |
B737-8R |
Daily |
19:55 / 21:40 |
SQ 517 |
Kolkata-Singapore |
B737-8R |
Daily |
22:50 / 05:25 (+1) |
Annexe B
Services resuming on 30 Nov 2021 |
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Operating Flight
No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
SQ 510 |
Singapore-Bengaluru |
A359M |
Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun |
20:05 / 21:55 |
SQ 511 |
Bengaluru-Singapore |
A359M |
Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sun |
23:10 / 06:10 (+1) |
SQ 504 |
Singapore-Ahmedabad |
A359M |
Tue |
18:40 / 21:50 |
SQ 505 |
Ahmedabad-Singapore |
A359M |
Tue |
23:05 / 07:15 (+1) |
SQ 534 |
Singapore-Kochi |
B737-8R |
Tue, Thurs, Sun |
20:20 / 22:15 |
SQ 535 |
Kochi-Singapore |
B737-8R |
Tue, Thurs, Sun |
23:05 / 06:10 (+1) |
Annexe C
Services resuming on 01 Dec
2021 |
||||
Operating Flight
No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
SQ 522 |
Singapore-Hyderabad |
B737-8R |
Wed, Fri, Sun |
20:00 / 22:00 |
SQ 523 |
Hyderabad-Singapore |
B737-8R |
Wed, Fri, Sun |
22:50 / 06:00 (+1) |
Annexe D
Scoot
Services resuming on 30
Nov 2021 |
||||
Operating Flight No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
TR 574 |
Singapore-Hyderabad |
A320 |
Mon,
Tue, Thurs, Sat |
20:00
/ 22:15 |
TR 575 |
Hyderabad-Singapore |
A320 |
Mon,
Tue, Thurs, Sat |
23:15
/ 06:15 (+1) |
Scoot
Services resuming on 02 Dec 2021 |
||||
Operating Flight No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
TR 564 |
Singapore-Tiruchirappalli |
A32N |
Thurs,
Fri, Sun |
21:10
/ 22:55 |
TR 565 |
Tiruchirappalli -Singapore |
A32N |
Thurs,
Fri, Sun |
23:55
/ 06:30 (+1) |
Scoot
Services resuming on 31 Jan 2022 |
||||
Operating Flight No |
Sector |
Aircraft Type |
Day of Operation |
Departure/Arrival |
TR 508 |
Singapore-Amritsar |
B787-8 |
Thurs,
Fri, Sun |
17:50
/ 21:00 |
TR 509 |
Amritsar -Singapore |
B787-8 |
Thurs,
Fri, Sun |
22:00
/ 06:10 (+1) |
Annexe E
Taking a Vaccinated Travel Lane
flight – everything you need to know
A. Flying to Singapore on a VTL flight
·
To enter Singapore
quarantine-free under the VTL scheme, travellers must fly on designated VTL
flights.
·
Singapore Airlines
may operate both VTL flights and non-VTL flights on the same routes, so it is
important for customers to select their flights carefully.
·
Travellers must not
have any travel history outside of India, Singapore and/or VTL countries or Category I countries/regions in the past 14 days to be eligible for the VTL
flights.
B. Vaccinated Travel Pass
·
Short-Term visitors
and Long-Term Pass Holders will not be eligible for travel on VTL flights
without a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP).
·
They must apply for
a VTP online between seven and 60 days prior to their intended date of entry
into Singapore.
·
Children aged 12
and below (as of calendar year) do not need to apply for a VTP.
·
Singapore citizens
and permanent residents are not required to apply for a VTP.
·
For travel on 29
November 2021, VTP applications will start from 22 November 2021, 1800 hours
(Singapore time).
·
For VTP
application, there are no restrictions on purpose of travel and there is no
requirement for a controlled itinerary or sponsor.
·
To apply for your
VTP, visit Safetravel Portal (ica.gov.sg)
C. Visa Requirements
Visitors, who require
a visa to enter Singapore, must separately obtain a visa. They are advised to
do so after receiving their VTP approval and before departing for Singapore.
Please check visa details here: ICA
| Check if You Need an Entry Visa
D. Vaccination Requirements for VTL flights
·
Travellers must be
fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with any vaccine in the WHO Emergency Use
List. Both, Covaxin and CoviShield are accepted.
·
The final dose must
be completed at least 14 days prior to arrival in Singapore.
·
Travellers must hold
a vaccination certificate in English issued by Singapore or any VTL country.
All vaccination certificates must be digitally verifiable (i.e. contain a QR
code for verification).
·
Children aged 12
and below (as of calendar year) are exempted from these vaccination requirements.
However, they must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated traveller on the VTL
flight.
·
Singapore Citizens
and permanent residents, if vaccinated overseas, are encouraged to submit their
overseas vaccination certificates in their health declaration during the SG
Arrival Card submission for a smoother immigration process. Permanent residents
must also ensure they hold a valid re-entry permit.
For more information, please visit Vaccinated
Travel Lanes (VTL) | Singapore Airlines
E. Testing Requirements for VTL flights
Travellers on a VTL flight entering Singapore will be
required to take two Covid-19 PCR tests:
1. A professionally
administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) or Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test within two days of
the flight departure. All pre-departure test result
memos must state:
o Traveller’s name
o Either date of birth or passport number as stated in
the passport
o Date and time of test along with the name of the
testing institution
o Negative test result in English
2. An on-arrival test at Changi Airport.
Children aged 2 years and below (as of calendar year)
are exempted from these tests.
Pre-book and pay for your on-arrival Covid-19 test at Safe Travel
Concierge (changiairport.com)
F. Other Requirements for VTL flights
·
Short-term visitors
must purchase travel insurance, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for
Covid-19-related medical treatment and hospitalisation costs, prior to travel
to Singapore.
·
All visitors must
use the TraceTogether app in Singapore to facilitate contact tracing.
After leaving Singapore, the TraceTogether app data must be kept for 21 days.
·
If any VTL
requirements are not met, Singapore citizens and permanent residents must serve
a seven or 10-day Stay Home Notice (SHN) upon arrival, depending on their
travel history.
Download the
TraceTogether App here: TraceTogether
Taking a non-Vaccinated Travel
Lane flight – everything you need to know
·
Travellers who wish
to enter Singapore must obtain prior approval from relevant authorities.
o Short-term visitors are not allowed to enter Singapore
unless they hold a valid approval letter of entry from the Immigrations &
Checkpoints Authority.
o Long-Term Pass and In-Principle Approval (IPA) holders
must obtain permission for entry from the relevant agencies before they travel
to Singapore.
o Please refer to https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/ for more details
·
Travellers may need to apply for a visa prior to travel. Please
check visa details here: ICA
| Check if You Need an Entry Visa
·
For travellers from
India, Category (II) Travel Health Control Measures will apply.
·
Travellers must
undergo a professionally administered Antigen Rapid Test (ART) or Polymerase
Chain Reaction (PCR) Test within two days of
the flight departure. All pre-departure test result
memos must state:
o Traveller’s name
o Either date of birth or passport number as stated in
the passport
o Date and time of test along with the name of the
testing institution
o Negative test result in English
·
A 7-day Stay-Home
Notice (SHN) (to be observed at the traveller’s declared place of
accommodation) will be sent to the email address provided by the traveller. The
SHN takes effect immediately on the day of its issuance.
·
Travellers with
14-day travel history to Category (II) countries may commute using their own
private transport, taxis or private hire cars. The use of public transport,
e.g. trains or buses, is prohibited.
·
Travellers will be
scheduled to take a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (“PCR test”) before the
end of the SHN. The result of the test will be communicated via a call, email,
or SMS about 24 hours from when the test was administered. Travellers with
Singpass may also view their results via the HealthHub App.
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