One of the closest forms of SIA's cooperation with partner airlines is through codesharing where we place our flight numbers on partners' services. Thus, you get to enjoy the convenience of enhanced frequency and
greater choice of destinations as one SIA product offering.
Do note that certain restrictions and entitlements are subjected to the rules of the operating carrier. For the specific terms and conditions of any Singapore Airlines codeshare partner sold on singaporeair.com, please visit the operating carrier’s website directly:
Singapore Airlines codeshares on Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, US Airways and Virgin Atlantic to/from various US cities. A Singapore Airlines codeshare flight will have a four-digit SQ flight number although the flight is operated by another airline. When you travel on a codeshare flight, you will be informed of the airline operating your flight. Do note that applicable restrictions and entitlements are subject to the rules of the operating carrier. It is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the operating carrier’s terms and conditions, including but not limited to those regarding:
In general, all Singapore Airlines flights departing from Singapore will stop acceptance of passengers at check-in 40 minutes before departure. Boarding gates usually close 10 minutes before departure. For other countries, please check with the local office for check-in counter closure times or click here to view them.
If you are traveling on a codeshare flight operated by the following airlines, please note the check-in time limits
| Airline |
Check-in deadline |
Boarding gate deadline |
| Air Canada |
60 minutes |
20 minutes |
| All Nippon Airways |
60 minutes |
30 minutes |
| US Airways |
60 minutes (international flights)
30 minutes (domestic flights)*
*45 minutes from certain airports.
Please refer to US Airways website for further details.
|
60 minutes (Europe and Middle East)
30 minutes (Other international flights)
15 minutes (domestic flights)
|
| Virgin Atlantic |
60 minutes |
30 minutes |
Singapore Airlines extends this service to our young passengers from the age of 5 to under 17, when they travel without their parents or guardians aged 18 years and above.
Should your child be traveling alone on a codeshare flight, you may wish to note the following:
| Airline |
Age to which service applies |
Additional notes |
| Air Canada |
8 to 11 years (mandatory)
12 to 17 years (optional)
|
Youths age 16 and over may act as accompanying adults for minors aged 11 years or less.
A service fee of $100 CAD/USD each way per child per flight applies.
Please contact Air Canada or your travel agent to request for this service. Please note that this service is only available for non-stop flights.
|
| All Nippon Airways |
5 to 11 years |
Please contact ANA International Flight Reservation and Information Center to request for this service. |
| US Airways |
5 to 14 years
|
There is a service fee of $100 for each sector, but bag fees for the first and second bags are waived. |
|
15 to 17 years
(optional and limited to non-stop flights only)
|
The service fee of $100 for each sector applies, but passengers will have to be responsible for all baggage fees.Please complete the Unaccompanied Minor Request for Carriage form, which may be obtained at the airport ticket counter on the day of departure. |
| Virgin Atlantic |
5 to 15 years old |
Please request this service either directly with the Virgin Atlantic offices or through a travel agent. |
Singapore Airlines and our codeshare partners accept guide dogs as well as emotional support and psychiatric service animals in the cabin on certain routes. Please contact the airline concerned directly to check on their procedure for carriage of service animals. Kindly note that quarantine-related certification, with the requisite processing time, may be required. Further, some of our codeshare partners also allow pets in the cabin.
If you are traveling on a codeshare flight operated by the following airlines, please note the following information.
| Airline |
Pet Travel in Cabin |
Pet Travel in Baggage Compartment |
| Air Canada |
Cats and small dogs are accepted in the cabin.
Please contact Air Canada Reservations within 24 hours of your booking. Handling fees may apply.
|
Please contact Air Canada Reservations within 24 hours of your booking. Temperature controlled and ventilated baggage compartments are available only on certain aircraft. Handling fees may apply. |
| All Nippon Airways |
- |
Please contact ANA Reservation and Information Center for further information and reservations. Excess baggage charges may be levied. |
| US Airways |
Small dogs, cats and birds are accepted in the cabin.Please contact US Airways to coordinate your travel plans. |
US Airways accepts dogs, domestic cats and birds as checked baggage on nonstop US Airways Shuttle flights in the BOS/DCA/LGA markets only. Customers should advise US Airways when they wish to transport a pet as checked baggage on a US Airways Shuttle flight. |
| Virgin Atlantic |
- |
Please contact Virgin Atlantic to check availability for your pet before booking your own flight. |
Singapore Airlines’ baggage allowance conditions can be found
here. If you are traveling on a codeshare flight on one of the following airlines, please note the relevant information.
| Airline |
Carry-on |
Economy |
Premium Classes |
Excess/Oversized Baggage Charges |
| Air Canada |
1 standard article measuring 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm(9" x 15.5" x 21.5")(wheels and handles included in size) and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lbs),
1 personal article 16 cm x 33 cm x 43 cm (6" x 13" x 17") (wheels and handles included in size) and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lbs)
|
2 bags of 23kg (50lb), total measurements not exceeding 158cm (62") |
3 bags of 32kg (70lb), total measurements not exceeding 158cm (62") |
Oversized and overweight baggage are subject to a charge of USD/CAD75 per bag. Additional bags incur further charges. Please check directly with Air Canada. |
| All Nippon Airways |
Baggage, of which the total dimensions of each article shall not exceed 115 centimeters (45"), which can be stowed in an enclosed storage compartment in the cabin or under the seat in front of the Passenger, provided that the total weight of such articles shall not exceed 10 kilograms (22 pounds) |
Free checked Baggage allowance of 20 kilograms (44 pounds)
For flights to/from USA/Canada, the Checked Baggage allowance is for two pieces of Baggage, the weight of each piece of which shall not exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds); provided that the aggregated sum of the three dimensions of those two pieces shall not exceed 273 centimeters (107") and the sum of the three dimensions of each piece shall not exceed 158 centimeters (62");
|
Passenger paying a first class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of 40 kilograms (88 pounds)
Passenger paying an intermediate class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of 30 kilograms (66 pounds);
For flights to/from USA/Canada, a Passenger paying a first or intermediate class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of two pieces of Baggage the weight of each piece of which shall not exceed 32 kilograms (70 pounds); provided that the sum of the three dimensions of each piece shall not exceed 158 centimeters (62")
|
Baggage weighing in excess of the applicable free Checked Baggage allowance shall be charged at the rate per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the highest normal direct adult one way economy class fare in effect on the date of issuance of an excess Baggage ticket.
|
| US Airways |
Passenger is allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item up to 45 in/115 cm (14 x 9 x 22 in or 36 x 23 x 56 cm), and up to 40 lbs/18 kg |
Passengers traveling to and from Europe, Asia, or Brazil are exempt from 1st and 2nd checked baggage fees. Please check directly with US Airways. |
Passengers confirmed in First Class and Envoy at time of check-in are exempt from 1st and 2nd checked baggage fees. Please check directly with US Airways.
|
Each bag between 62 in/157 cm and 80 in/203 cm will be subject to a fee. Additional fees apply for excess baggage. Please check directly with US Airways. |
| Virgin Atlantic |
Upper Class passengers may take two pieces of hand baggage onboard. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22") and 16kg (35lbs) in combined weight, with no bag weighing more than 12kg.
Economy and Premium Economy passengers may take 1 piece of hand baggage on board. Individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56cm, (approx 9 x 14 x 22") and 13lb/6kg.
|
One piece of luggage per passenger, weighing up to 23kg . For flights to/from USA, Caribbean, Kenya and Nigeria, two pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 23 kg. For premium economy, two pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 23 kg, for all flights. |
Three pieces of luggage per passenger, each weighing up to 23kg. |
Oversized baggage will be charged at GBP 35/USD150 per piece, up to a maximum of 32 kg.
Additional baggage will be charged at GBP90/USD150 per bag, each weighing up to 23 kg.
|
Please note that if you are traveling on a codeshare flight operated by US Airways, US Airways may refuse to transport, or remove from any flight, any passenger who may pose a threat to the comfort and/or safety of other passengers or employees including (but not limited to) passengers who:
-
Are over the age of five (5) and barefoot unless required for medical reasons;
-
Are less than one (1) day old;
-
Are unescorted individuals under the age of five (5) years old;
-
Are unaccompanied minors, ages five (5) through fourteen (14), and are traveling on a through or connecting flight;
-
Are involved in a criminal act such as bomb threat or hijacking attempt;
-
Appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs;
-
Refuse to comply with smoking regulations;
-
Are declared to be a high risk prisoner;
-
Attempt to interfere with any crew member in the pursuit of their duties;
-
Are known to have a contagious disease which has been determined by US Airways’ medical advisor to be a direct threat to the health and safety of others;
-
Are unable or unwilling to sit in a seat with the seat belt fastened;
-
Require an onboard stretcher kit;
-
Require intravenous or intramuscular feeding;
- Drip IV equipment is not permitted.
- Customers traveling with portable IV machines are permitted providing the machine can be properly stowed
in accordance with carry-on baggage policies.
-
Exhibit behavior that may be hazardous to himself/herself, the crew or other passengers;
-
Possess an unauthorized firearm or explosive device;
-
Are seriously ill and have been determined by MedLink to be a health risk; or
-
Are abusive or violent to other passengers and/or employees including verbal harassment related to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Updated as of 27 July 2009.
