Press Release 23 November 2021

SIA GROUP RESUMES PASSENGER SERVICES

TO INDIA; ADDS CHENNAI, DELHI, AND
MUMBAI TO VACCINATED TRAVEL LANE
NETWORK
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
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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

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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/

For Singapore Airlines-related media queries please contact:

Anushka Gurnaney                                                Sohini Gupta

Singapore Airlines Limited   Perfect Relations Pvt Ltd

Email: Anushka_Gurnaney@singaporeair.com.sg Email: Sohini.Gupta@perfectrelations.com

For Scoot-related media queries please contact: mediarelations@flyscoot.com

Annexe A

Services resuming on 29 Nov 2021

Operating Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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)

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Annexe B

Services resuming on 30 Nov 2021

Operating Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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 Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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 Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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

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Operating Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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 Aircraft
Sector Day of Operation Departure/Arrival
Flight No Type

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.
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 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:
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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.
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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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