Singapore Airlines (SIA) offers flexibility to its passengers by allowing them to change the date of their flight reservations. This can be particularly useful in case of unforeseen circumstances or changes in travel plans. Whether you need to adjust your departure or arrival date, SIA provides a seamless and convenient process for you to make the necessary arrangements.
1. Contact SIA:
- Online: Visit the SIA website (https://www.singaporeair.com/) and log in to your KrisFlyer account.
- Phone: Call the SIA Contact Center at +65 6223 8888 (Singapore) or visit the nearest SIA office.
2. Provide Your Booking Reference:
- Have your flight booking reference number ready to provide to the SIA representative.
3. Request a Date Change:
- Inform the representative that you would like to change the date of your flight.
- Specify your preferred new departure and/or arrival date.
4. Check for Availability:
- The SIA representative will check the availability of seats on your preferred date.
5. Confirm the Change:
- Once you have confirmed the new date, the SIA representative will make the necessary changes to your reservation.
6. Pay Any Fare Difference:
- If the new date has a higher fare than your original booking, you may need to pay an additional fare difference.
- If the new date has a lower fare, you will not receive a refund for the price difference.
7. Receive Confirmation:
- You will receive an email or SMS confirmation of your flight date change.
8. Review Your Updated Reservation:
- Log in to your KrisFlyer account or access the SIA website to view your updated reservation.
- To avoid any potential fees, it is recommended to make your flight date change as far in advance as possible.
- If you have purchased a non-refundable ticket, you may be subject to a cancellation fee if you change your flight date.
- If you are changing the date of a round-trip flight, you will need to change both the departure and return dates.
- If you have booked your flight through a travel agent, you may need to contact them directly to make a flight date change.
- Not contacting SIA directly and attempting to change your flight date through a third party.
- Providing an incorrect booking reference number.
- Not being aware of potential fare differences when changing your flight date.
- Not checking the updated reservation after making the change.
Changing the date of your flight with Singapore Airlines is a simple and straightforward process. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily adjust your travel plans and ensure a hassle-free journey. Remember to plan ahead and be aware of any potential fees or restrictions to avoid any inconvenience.
- Singapore Airlines Change Fee Policy:
Fare Type | Change Fee |
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Economy Lite | $50-$200 |
Economy Starter | $100-$300 |
Economy Standard | $150-$400 |
Premium Economy | $250-$500 |
Business Class | $300-$600 |
First Class | $400-$800 |
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Change Fee Exemptions:
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Flight canceled by SIA due to operational reasons
- Flight delayed by more than 3 hours
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Medical emergency
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Example of Fee Calculations:
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Changing a Economy Lite ticket from Singapore to London from March 10 to March 15: $75 fee
- Changing a Premium Economy ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney from October 5 to October 10: $350 fee
Original Fare | New Fare | Fare Difference |
---|---|---|
$500 | $450 | -$50 |
$700 | $800 | $100 |
$1,200 | $1,350 | $150 |
$1,800 | $2,000 | $200 |
$2,500 | $2,750 | $250 |
Fare Type | Change Fee |
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Economy Lite | $100-$300 |
Economy Starter | $150-$400 |
Economy Standard | $200-$500 |
Premium Economy | $300-$600 |
Business Class | $400-$700 |
First Class | $500-$800 |
Fare Type | Refundable | Cancellation Fee |
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Economy Lite | No | 100% of ticket price |
Economy Starter | Yes | $50-$200 |
Economy Standard | Yes | $100-$300 |
Premium Economy | Yes | $150-$400 |
Business Class | Yes | $200-$500 |
First Class | Yes | $250-$600 |
The term “Flexible Flyer” can be used to describe a passenger who frequently changes the date of their flights due to unpredictable travel plans. SIA’s flexible flight date change policy empowers Flexible Flyers to manage their travel arrangements with ease and confidence.