Internet Check-in

 

 
New Features!!
  • You can now perform a recheck-in after cancelling check-in online for the same flight. You may cancel check-in and recheck-in online up to a maximum of 3 tries, provided that your boarding passes are not printed.
  • Come 1 May 2009, you will be able to enjoy exclusive privileges for your self-printed boarding pass. Incorporated into Singapore Airlines new Self-Printed Boarding Pass is a voucher that would entitle you to discounts offered by merchants in Singapore Changi Airport T2/T3. A different merchant will be featured every month. This is on top of the Boarding Pass Privileges that you get to enjoy.


General
What is Internet check-in?
Singapore Airlines is pleased to present our Internet check-in service, a convenient way to check in for most of your flights. You may check in for a flight if you have a confirmed booking with Singapore Airlines and have a valid ticket.

Internet Check-in is available 48 to 2 hours prior to flight departure, from all cities in our network.

What services does Internet check-in offer?
Internet check-in currently allows you to do the following:
  • Check-in
  • View/Change seats
  • Self-print your boarding passes *
  • Check-in cancellation
    Please note:
    You will not be able to cancel check-in online if you have printed your boarding pass. Please proceed to the airport to cancel your check-in in this case.
    * Please refer to the list of eligible destinations


Who can use Internet check-in?
Internet check-in is available to all  passengers, except the following :
  • Minors (aged 17 and below) travelling alone or accompanied by another minor
  • Minors (aged 17 and below) accompanied by passengers above the age of 17 in a separate booking.         Child (aged from 2 to 12) or Infant (aged below 2) checking-in individually without an adult passenger.
  • Passengers who have requested for special and/or medical assistance
  • Passengers travelling in a group of 10 or more
  • Passengers who have a preceding flight on the same booking that is not operated by Singapore Airlines


Can I use Internet Check-in for connecting flights operated by other airlines?
Internet Check-in can be performed for connecting flights operated by selected airlines if:
  • The connecting flight is preceded by a Singapore Airlines flight
  • The operating airlines of these connecting flights have through check-in agreements with Singapore Airlines. Please see below for list of airlines which Singapore Airlines have through check-in agreements with.


Can I use Internet Check-in for codeshare flights?
Internet Check-in can only be performed for connecting codeshare flights operated by other airlines if:
  • The flight is preceded by a Singapore Airlines operated flight.
  • The operating airlines of these codeshare flights have through check-in agreements with Singapore Airlines (including SilkAir).  Please see below for the list of airlines, which Singapore Airlines have through check-in agreements with.

Internet check-in cannot be performed for codeshare flights operated by other airlines with no other flight segments. 



How many flights will I be able to check-in online?
You can choose to check in on all flights in your booking that are open for check-in or only on the first flight open for check-in. Should you have connecting flights on Singapore Airlines, we highly recommend that you check in 48 hours prior to the departure of your connecting flight.

Am I able to check-in for my travelling companions?
You can check in for your travel companions included in the same booking record as yours. Internet check-in is limited to travel parties with a maximum size of 9. You can choose which companions you would like to check in. Please note that if you are checking-in for your travel companions, you will need to have their ticket and passport details ready to complete the check-in transaction.

Which airlines does Singapore Airlines have through check-in agreements with?
Singapore Airlines has through check-in agreements with the following airlines. You will be able to perform internet through check-in if your Singapore Airlines operated flight is connecting to these listed airlines.  You will not be able to perform a internet through check-in if your Singapore Airlines flights is preceded by a flight operated by another airline.

 (AA)
American Airlines
 (KA)
Dragonair Airlines
 (OA)
Olympic Airlines
 (VS)
Virgin Atlantic Airways
 (AC)
Air Canada
 (KD)
Avia
 (OS)
Austrian Airlines
 (WA)
KLM Cityhopper
 (AI)
Air India
 (KL)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
 (OU)
Croatia Airlines
 (WF)
Wideroes Fly
 (BA)
British Airways
 (KM)
Air Malta
 (OZ)
Asiana Airlines
 (ZL)
Regional Express
 (BD)
British Midland Airways
 (KU)
Kuwait Airways
 (PR)
Philippines Airlines
 
 (BI)
Royal Brunei Airlines
(LH)
Lufthansa
 (QF)
Qantas Airways

(CA)
Air China
 (LO)
LOT Polish Airways
 (QI)
Cimber Air

 (CO)
Continental Airlines
 (LX)
Swiss International Airlines
 (SK)
Scandinavian Airlines

 (DL)
Delta Airlines
 (LY)
El Al
 (TG)
Thai Airways

 (EI)
Aer Lingus
 (MI)
Silkair
 (TK)
Turkey Airlines
 
 (EK)
Emirates
 (MS)
Egyptair
 (TP)
TAP Air Portugal
 
 (FI)
Icelandair
 (MX)
Mexicana
 (UA)
United Airlines
 
 (FM)
Shanghai Airline
 (NG)
Lauda Air
 (US)
US Airways
 
 JK)
Spanair
 (NH)
ANA
 (VN)
Vietnam Airlines

 (JZ)
Skyways
 (NZ)
Air New Zealand
 (VO)
Tyrolean Airways
 
Check-in
Why is there a check-in menu?
The check-in menu gives you the option of choosing the check-in transaction you wish to use and increase the convenience of Internet check-in.

Why am I unable to see the check-in menu?
The check-in menu will only be seen when you log into the website as a registered user. This page will only be seen if you are a PPS Club or KrisFlyer member.

I have logged in to the member's area. Why are you unable to locate my bookings?
  • If you are a PPS Club or KrisFlyer member and you supplied your KrisFlyer Membership Number when you made your booking through a travel agent, any Singapore Airlines Reservations Office, or the Singapore Airlines' website, you will see your bookings that can be checked in. Your bookings that cannot be checked in will not be displayed.
  • If you did not supply your PPS Club or KrisFlyer Membership Number, or if your PPS Club or KrisFlyer Membership Number was not appended to your bookings when your booking was made, you will not be able to see your bookings even if you can be checked in.
  • If you are a PPS Club or KrisFlyer member and do not see your bookings that you wish to check-in, please check-in using the alternate route of providing your bookings details for our system to retrieve your booking.


It is within 48 hours to flight departure. Why am I unable to check in?
There are occasional instances where operational exigencies prevent us from opening the flight for check-in. You will be unable to check in on the Internet temporarily. Please try again later or check in at the airport.

Why am I prevented from checking in?
You may be prevented from checking in if:
  • You are of age 17 and below travelling alone or accompanied by another minor
  • You are under the age of 17 accompanied by passengers above the age of 17 in a separate booking.
  • You have requested for special and/or medical assistance
  • You are travelling in a group of 10 or more


Why am I unable to log in?
You may not be able to log in for the following reasons:
  • You may entered an incorrect KrisFlyer membership number and/or PIN. Kindly verify your login information, and try again.
  • You may entered an incorrect User ID and/or PIN. Kindly verify your login information, and try again.
  • Our systems may be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Please forgive us for any inconvenience caused, and kindly try again later. Alternatively, you can check-in by using the alternate route for other users.


Why is check-in unavailable for my flight?
Check-in may be unavailable for your flight may be for the following reasons:
  • You may have entered an incorrect flight number. Kindly verify your flight number, departure city and departure date, and try again.
  • You may have selected an incorrect departure city for the flight number. Kindly verify your flight number, departure city and departure date, and try again.
  • You may have selected an incorrect departure date for the flight number. Kindly verify your flight number, departure city and departure date, and try again.
  • Occasionally, our flights may not be open for check-in due to operational exigencies. Please forgive us for any inconvenience caused, and kindly try again later.


Why am I unable to perform any check-in transaction?
You may be unable to perform check-in transactions for the following reasons:
  • You may have entered incorrect travel details. Kindly verify your given name, family name, booking identifier (ticket number, booking reference, passport number or frequent flyer membership number,) and try again.
  • Occasionally, our systems may be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Please forgive us for any inconvenience caused, and kindly try again later.


I made a booking and I want to check-in on the internet. Why is the system unable to retrieve my booking?
  • If you are a KrisFlyer member and you supplied your KrisFlyer Membership Number when you made your booking (through a travel agent or any Singapore Airlines Reservations Office or through singaporeair.com), please login with your KrisFlyer Membership Number and PIN. If you did not supply your KrisFlyer Membership Number when you made your booking, we will not be able to retrieve your booking for Internet check-in.
  • If you are any other user please verify your booking details.


Why am I unable to check in?
The following are some likely reasons:
  • You do not have a confirmed booking. Kindly verify that you have confirmed your booking.
  • You do not have a ticketed booking. Kindly verify that you have ticketed your booking.
  • In your reservation, you requested to travel as an unaccompanied minor or young person travelling alone, or you have indicated certain medical needs. Due to the special servicing you require, please proceed directly to the airport to complete your check-in procedures.
  • Your travel party may be too large. Currently, Internet Check-in is limited to travelling parties with a maximum size of 9. Please proceed directly to the airport to complete your check-in procedures.
  • You have entered the wrong flight details (flight number, departure city or departure date.) Please check your itinerary, and try again.
  • If you have previously done an online check-in cancellation, you will not be able to check-in online again.  Please proceed to the airport to check-in in this case.


Why am I asked to provide my flight details?
We use this information to locate your booking on our systems.

Why am I asked to enter passport information?
Immigration and Customs Authorities use this data to ensure the relevant checks are made before you arrive. If the information you have entered is wrong then it may mean severe delays for you upon arrival.

What is Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?
Beginning 01 August, 2008, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be accessible via Internet for citizens and eligible nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to apply for advance authorization to travel to United States of Americas (USA) under the VWP. Travelers are encouraged to apply early, with applications submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel.

ESTA will initially be available in English only.  Other languages will follow.  Effective, 12 January 2009, all VWP travelers will be required to obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the USA under the VWP.
For more information and to apply for ESTA, please refer to Electronic System for Travel Authorization Web Site.

What is Australia Advance Passenger Processing?
Australian immigration law requires all visitors who are not Australian citizens to have authority, in the form of a visa, to travel to and stay in Australia.

Under Australia's Advance Passenger Processing (APP) system, visa information is obtained from all intending overseas travellers (except New Zealand citizens) and is available at airports before passengers arrive.

For more information, please visit the following websites:
Australian Government's Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
Australian Government's Electronic Travel Authority System

For successful Australia Advance Passenger Processing clearance, please make sure:
  • The name that you used when making a booking to correspond with your passport name 
  • You have a valid electronic visa from the Australian Government's Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs


What is New Zealand Advance Passenger Processing?
New Zealand has implemented a new system, Advance Passenger Screening, designed to enhance the security of New Zealand's borders.

If any of the following occur you may be denied boarding for your flight to New Zealand:
  • You do not have an appropriate visa to enter New Zealand
  • Your visa has expired
  • Your visa has not been transferred to your current/new passport or the passport being used to enter New Zealand

To minimise any disruption to your travel plans please ensure your travel documents are up to date and that you have the appropriate and current Visa.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website.

For successful New Zealand Advance Passenger Processing clearance, please make sure:

  • The name that you used when making a booking to correspond with your passport name
  • You have a valid visa from the New Zealand Immigration Service


When am I considered to have checked in?
Once you have reached the Check-in Summary Page, you have been checked-in on our system.

Seat Change
Can I change my seat after checking in online?
Now you can change seats for yourself and your travelling companions even after Internet check-in has been successfully performed.
  • For PPS Club members and KrisFlyer members, you can log in to your account and make seat changes by utilizing the "Change Seat" function found under the "Check In" tab.
  • For non-Krisflyer members, you can click on the 'Check-in' tab on the home page, enter the respective fields required and click on the "Change Seats/Print Boarding Passes" icon.

Please note that this function is not available for passengers who have already printed their boarding passes online.



How do I change my seat?
When viewing the Seat Map, the green seats (green seat icon) indicate availability, while the grey seats (grey seat icon) are already occupied. The blue seat (blue seat icon) indicates your current seat. If you would like to change your seat you may do so by clicking on one of the green seats and then click "Submit."

Singapore Airlines will do its utmost to ensure that your seat selection is retained. However, Singapore Airlines may have to reassign seats without prior notice due to operational exigencies.

Why was my seat change unsuccessful?
If you encountered problems with seat changes, please try again. Should the problem persist, we recommend that you change your seats at the airport.

Why is seat change unavailable?
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You can still request for a change of seat at the airport.

Check-in Cancellation
How do I cancel my Check-in online?
For registered customers (PPS Club member and KrisFlyer members):
  • Login to your account and click on the "Check-in" tab . Click on "View Flights" to find the flight that you have been checked-in for.
  • Selecting "Cancel Check-in" on the checked-in flight will bring you to a page showing all passengers who have been checked-in.
  • You can then proceed with your check-in cancellation.

For non-registered customers:

  • At the internet check-in page, please insert your flight details and the seat number assigned for the flight you would like to cancel your check-in.
  • Selecting the "Cancel Check-in" will bring you to a page showing all passengers who have been checked in.
  • You can then proceed with your check-in cancellation.


Can I recheck-in for the same flight after cancelling check-in online?
You can cancel check-in online, and perform a recheck-in online for the same flight. You may cancel check-in and recheck-in online up to a maximum of 3 tries.

Please note that cancellation of check-in online will not be allowed for the following cases:
  • Self-printed boarding passes have been printed
  • The maximum number of cancel check-in and recheck-in online attempts have been exceeded
  • At least one of the passengers in the same booking has checked-in baggage

For such cases, please proceed to the airport if you would like to recheck-in for the same flight.



Why am I not able to cancel check-in online?
You will not be able to cancel check-in online for the following cases:
  • Self-printed boarding passes have been printed
  • The maximum number of cancel check-in and recheck-in online attempts have been exceeded
  • At least one of the passengers in the same booking has checked-in baggage

    For such cases, please proceed to the airport if you would like to cancel your check-in.


Why do I have to provide additional information to cancel check-in for my travel companions?
In the interest of security and the prevention of unauthorised check-in cancellation, you are required to provide either the ticket number or passport number of your travel companions should you wish to cancel check-in on their behalf.

How do I change my booking after cancelling my check-in?
To make changes to your flight after check-in cancellation, please contact your travel agent, tour operator or any Singapore Airlines reservations office or our service counter at the airport. Information on our worldwide offices may be found in the "contact us" section of this website.

Does cancelling my check-in mean that I am cancelling my booking?
No. Cancelling your check-in does not cancel your booking.

Arriving at the Airport
Can I use Internet check-in if I have baggage to check in as well?
Yes, simply check in your baggage at special self-service check-in counters when collecting your boarding pass at the airport. Please ensure that you provide sufficient time for this. Please note the times vary according to the departure city.

How do I collect my boarding pass after Internet check-in?
Singapore Airlines check-in counters are located

For Terminal 2, please proceed to:
  • Row 4 (for First and Business Class passengers, PPS Club)
  • Row 5 (for Business class passengers with Internet check-in, KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold members)
  • Row 8 (for Economy Class passengers)
  • Row 9 (for Economy Class passengers who have performed Internet Check-in or checked in via the Automated Check-in machines) 

For Terminal 3, please proceed to:

  • Row 7 (for KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold members)
  • Row 6 (for First and Business Class passengers, PPS Club members)
  • Rows 3 (for Economy Class passengers)
  • Row 4 (for Economy Class passengers who have performed Internet Check-in or checked in via the Automated Check-in machines)

For all other Stations, please proceed to the respective Singapore Airlines Counter at the Airport



What are the earliest and latest times for collecting my boarding pass?
Please collect your boarding pass from 3 hours up to 45 minutes prior to departure depending on your departure city. Please refer to the times given on the Check-in Confirmation screen. If you do not collect your boarding pass by the minimum time stipulated, you may have your check-in cancelled and your seat re-assigned. Please save yourself unnecessary hassle by collecting your boarding pass on time.

Where do I collect my boarding pass and check in my bags?
Information on the location to collect your boarding pass and check in your bags will be provided on the Check-in Confirmation Screen.

Self-Printed Boarding Passes
Which destinations can be issued Self-Printed Boarding Passes?
This facility is available to Singapore Airlines flights departing from:

Singapore Colombo Lahore Perth
Abu Dhabi Denpasar London Rome
Adelaide Frankfurt Melbourne Seoul
Amsterdam Fukuoka Manchester Shanghai
Athens Guangzhou Manila Sydney
Auckland Hanoi Milan Taipei
Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City Moscow Tokyo
Barcelona Hong Kong Nagoya Zurich 
Beijing Istanbul Nanjing

 

Brisbane Jakarta Osaka

 

Cairo Karachi Paris

 

Christchurch Kuala Lumpur Penang

 

This facility is not available for flights bound for the United States.

What do I need to print my Boarding Pass?


What are the benefits of having a Self-Printed Boarding Pass?
You will not have to queue to check-in and collect your boarding passes. There will be designated counters you can go to endorse your boarding pass and check-in your bags.

What must I do when I arrive at the airport?
Due to security requirements, we require that passengers proceed to designated counters for Boarding Pass endorsement and Baggage Check-in (for passengers with check-in Baggage)

Singapore Airlines check-in counters are located:

For Terminal 2, please proceed to:
  • Row 4 (for First and Business Class passengers, PPS Club)
  • Row 5 (for Business class passengers with Internet check-in, KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold members
  • Row 8 (for Economy Class passengers)
  • Row 9 (for Economy Class passengers who have performed Internet Check-in or checked in via the Automated Check-in machines)

For Terminal 3, please proceed to:

  • Row 7 (for KrisFlyer Elite Gold and Star Alliance Gold members)
  • Row 6 (for First and Business Class passengers, PPS Club members)
  • Rows 3 (for Economy Class passengers)
  • Row 4 (for Economy Class passengers who have performed Internet Check-in or checked in via the Automated Check-in machines) ·

For all other Stations, please proceed to the respective Singapore Airlines Counter at the Airport.



What happens if my Self-Printed Boarding Pass is defective or cannot be printed?
You will be re-issued a new boarding pass at the airport counter.

Will I be able to print Boarding Passes for codeshare flights?
Internet check-in can only be performed for connecting codeshare flights operated by other airlines if the flight is preceded by a Singapore Airlines operated flight. In addition, the operating airlines of these codeshare flights have to be either Silkair or airlines of which Singapore Airlines has through-check agreements with.  Internet check-in cannot be performed for codeshare flights operated by other airlines with no other flight segments.   Please refer to the list of airlines, which Singapore Airlines have through check-in agreements with.  Once Internet check-in is successful, you will be able to print your boarding passes for both the Singapore Airlines flights and codeshare flights, provided self-printing boarding pass facilities are available for that sector and airline.


Am I able to print Boarding Passes for my travelling companions?
You can print Boarding Passes for your traveling companions if your travel companions are included in the same booking record as yours. Like Internet check-in, printing of Boarding Passes is limited to travel parties with a maximum size of 9.

What are the earliest and latest times for printing my boarding pass?
Like Internet check-in, boarding passes can be printed within 48 hours to 2 hours prior to flight departure.