Guest thedooners Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hi everybody finally booked my flights, going with singapore airlines. Asked about 40kg baggage allowance and there reply was if you have an unvalidated PR visa you just need to present it at the check in and there should be no problem . :skeptical: can anybody tell me if this is correct thedooners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUNSCOMBE FAMILY Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 hi, yes that is correct we have also booked with them we leave in 6 weeks on sunday, they told us the same and rang again to verify that aslong as your visa is not activated and this is your emigration flight 40 kg is the allowance but you must take the visa letter and present it when checking in .hope this helps and good luck with everything cheers mark and rikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KP Nuts Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sorry The Dooners, can't answer your question, but on the same subject..... We are also flying with Singapore, and although you are allowed 40kg's the baggage handler's will only carry 32kg's, so can you then split and have two cases per person, with a total of 40kg's??????? Thanks KP Nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The extra baggage allowance is only given to customers on PR visas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LojaChica Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Sorry The Dooners, can't answer your question, but on the same subject..... We are also flying with Singapore, and although you are allowed 40kg's the baggage handler's will only carry 32kg's, so can you then split and have two cases per person, with a total of 40kg's??????? Thanks KP Nuts Hi, YES you can.......you are travelling on the weight not the "piece" system.....piece only comes into play if you are travelling via USA SO with Singapore as long as you have not activated your Visa and it is a PR Visa then you can have 40k split between 2 bags and 7kg of Hand luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prettyinpink Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Yes, please be careful on this, Ali is right. If you travel on a temporary visa your baggage allowance is only 20kg. Permanent visas allow the extra baggage allowance. I have heard of people who were told they could have extra baggage allowance on a perm visa, but then when they presented at check in they were told allowance is 20kg and had to pay excess baggage fee. The advice I have heard is to get the extra baggage allowance in writing (email) from whoever you are booking with. I'm not sure if this is true, but it might be worth it. Having said that we found Singapore Airlines to be very good when we flew to Perth. When do you arrive and will you have access to the net straight away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spock Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi, For everyone struggling to fit everything in, we used a company called Personal Porter to send a case on ahead of us. It wasn't too expensive, took the worry out of things and worked at treat. Here's the link Personal Porter - Home Good luck everyone. Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thedooners Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Yes, please be careful on this, Ali is right. If you travel on a temporary visa your baggage allowance is only 20kg. Permanent visas allow the extra baggage allowance. I have heard of people who were told they could have extra baggage allowance on a perm visa, but then when they presented at check in they were told allowance is 20kg and had to pay excess baggage fee. The advice I have heard is to get the extra baggage allowance in writing (email) from whoever you are booking with. I'm not sure if this is true, but it might be worth it.Having said that we found Singapore Airlines to be very good when we flew to Perth. When do you arrive and will you have access to the net straight away? Hi prettyinpink I arrive 12th nov :biglaugh: and will have to see about internet when i arrive at house cheers for all your replies thedooners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sazzle76 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Does this luggage allowance only apply if you have booked a one way flight?? We will be booking a return to validate our PR visa as hoping to trial for a few months first before letting our UK house go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prettyinpink Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Does this luggage allowance only apply if you have booked a one way flight?? We will be booking a return to validate our PR visa as hoping to trial for a few months first before letting our UK house go. I had been led to believe it was only if you have a 1 way ticket, but it may be advisable to check with your airline and confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I think it's a one way ticket only. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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