Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
#61
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
I really hope it comes through for you soon. Are you a CSL application? Those are being allocated quite quickly it seems. Fingers crossed for you soon!
#62
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
We're going to Adelaide if we ever get our visa Less options than some but I have found some interesting routes - NZ Airlines fly via LA and then via Aukland to Adelaide. That's some flying, know someone who did it
The problem with the 'delay' on the visa is that it is going to cost us money
Cooler
The problem with the 'delay' on the visa is that it is going to cost us money
Cooler
Hopefully you'll hear some good news soon
#63
Capt Hilts
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Sunny Adelaide :)
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Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
Our delay wasn't with the visa, we got that in 7 months it was the sale of the house that did it for us Took 16 months We finally complete this friday & have booked our flights with SA for 20th Oct from Heathrow to Perth on th A380..... We had to do a recci to validate our visa's What a waste of a lot of money....... It seems thats the norm for everyone to waste loads of money before they make their final move! I'ts never straight forward is it?
Hopefully you'll hear some good news soon
Hopefully you'll hear some good news soon
We sold and left the house, hmm about six weeks ago and have lived with friends and family since.
Cooler
#64
Capt Hilts
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Sunny Adelaide :)
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Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
Hopefully, not too long
Cooler
#65
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Our container left for Perth on the 20th August We have also been living with rellies till we go on the 20th October......
#66
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
It was the 30kg plus the free golf clubs plus the flights were cheaper than Singapore!! Booking them this week!
Only question is whether to book single or a return with return for next summer so I can come back & see my partner in the summer? Looking at the cost of booking flights from Oz I think the return is the best option!?
Only question is whether to book single or a return with return for next summer so I can come back & see my partner in the summer? Looking at the cost of booking flights from Oz I think the return is the best option!?
brave man!!
#67
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Murrumbeena, Melbourne
Posts: 380
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
Either very brave, or very stupid ... time will tell!
#68
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Love Mrs Cooler xxx
#71
The Brains
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Dubai / Hervey Bay
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Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
[QUOTE=brisbec;7892135]Tricky one that!
Unless Emirates are now using the A380, then the flight used to be in three legs, UK-Dubai-Singapore-Aus. Three legs at about 7-8hrs each, much better for children I thought, as my 6 yr old daughter didn't get frustrated as much.
But i think they use the A380 now so it will probably be comparable to Singapore.........
Emirates use the A340 direct form Dubai to Brisbane and B777 transiting Singapore on the Brisbane route daily.
To Sydney they also operate A380 & B777 with direct and transiting Singapore daily.
To Perth there are also two flights daily direct on A340 & B777's.
This enables to to choose whether you wish to have a break in your journey or not.
Singapore Airlines use mainly Singaporian nationals who have a pride in their national carrier. Emirates employ 126 nationalities who are in the main there to see the world for a few years and therefore you do not have the same interest or pride in the service they provide. The service has deteriated considerably in the last couple of years due to the huge expansion program.
Unless Emirates are now using the A380, then the flight used to be in three legs, UK-Dubai-Singapore-Aus. Three legs at about 7-8hrs each, much better for children I thought, as my 6 yr old daughter didn't get frustrated as much.
But i think they use the A380 now so it will probably be comparable to Singapore.........
Emirates use the A340 direct form Dubai to Brisbane and B777 transiting Singapore on the Brisbane route daily.
To Sydney they also operate A380 & B777 with direct and transiting Singapore daily.
To Perth there are also two flights daily direct on A340 & B777's.
This enables to to choose whether you wish to have a break in your journey or not.
Singapore Airlines use mainly Singaporian nationals who have a pride in their national carrier. Emirates employ 126 nationalities who are in the main there to see the world for a few years and therefore you do not have the same interest or pride in the service they provide. The service has deteriated considerably in the last couple of years due to the huge expansion program.
#72
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 44
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
Is the baggage allowance of 40 or 50 kilos is allowed only once or always to Oz....cos i will be going with my OH to validate my visa in Feb for only a week...will i be allowed excess baggage during my second visit when i move to Oz for good?
#73
Re: Singapore Airlines or Emirates - who should we fly with?
No you must have an unvalidated visa and be going one way to get the allowance. Once you have validated you only get the normal amount.