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Singapore Airlines good luck

SIN-HKG. Luggage was intentionally broken in second time this year (first time in April SIN-LHR) despite TSA lock availability. Handling agent in HKG representing SIA and Singapore SIA do not give a damm to customer's need immediately, but rather keep on emphasising on internal procedure to follow. So, no matter how customer was abused and unfortunately become a victim under the bureaucractic system, they took your luggage to repair - without any replacement immediately. Lesson learnt: When you travelled with SIA, please make sure you have some spare plastic bags, imagine walking under typhoon without luggage, but with your plastic bags and your personal belonging - Good luck. Official 5 stars airlines, unofficial budget airlines customer service standard.

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Singapore Airlines bad bad service

I have been corresponding with Singapore Airlines since June regarding my customer service issues & have not received a response to my questions & issues. I just get promises that they will respond sometime in the future. Its now 3 months and no reponse. 1. Flight cancellation and refund due to Volcanic Ash issue. My family & I were booked to fly to Singapore & Phuket on 16th April, 2010. Due to volcanic ash issue the flights were cancelled. Subsequently we cancelled out trip and requested a refund. I received notification that a refund for one of the bookings had been processed, and such refund was forthcoming to my American Express Card account within 7 days. For the other booking I received notice on 28th April 2010 that refund had been processed and that instructions to the bank would be made within 7 days. After a few weeks of follow-up by myself to Singapore Airlines, I still did not receive the refund to American Express Card. Subsequently a request was initiated by Singapore Airlines Amsterdam office on 27th May 2010. On June 2nd 2010, I received not a refund, but a new charge to my American Express Card. On June 17th 2010 I have received the proper refund and a refund for the mistake from June 2nd. Meanwhile I had to pay my American Express card in full, causing significant impact on my personal cash flow. Finally I received a refund 2 months after. Net result though is that I was charged in SGD 512.84 more than what I have been refunded. Because of exchange rate differences. I requested that Singapore Airlines compensates the difference of SGD 512.84. 2. Baggage delay On 4th June 2010, I flew with Singapore Airlines from AMS to SIN on SQ323. I arrived at the airport within about 75 minutes before the flight was due to depart. On arrival in Singapore I was greeted by ground staff advising my baggage had been left behind in Amsterdam and would be arriving on the next day’s flight. Apart from been initially aggravated that my baggage had not arrived, I was satisfied with this was a rare occurrence when travelling with Singapore Airlines. However, my phone charger was packed in my checkin baggage, and my phone’s battery was completely flat when arriving in Singapore. I needed my phone to be charged, so I could retrieve the phone number and address of my friend’s home, where I was staying in Singapore. I recall the phone charging points inside the terminal building on the gate side of immigration and requested assistance to get my phone charged at the Terminal 3 departure level Singapore Airlines customer service. I made several requests, fully explaining my circumstance, but was flatly denied any assistance. Luckily another passenger who overheard my conversation offered assistance. The poor attitude and service received by Singapore Airlines customer service was unacceptable, and begs the question why Singapore Airlines offers a customer service desk. 3. Overbooked Business Class On 9th June 2010, I was due to fly with Singapore Airlines on SQ324 returning to Amsterdam. I had tried to check-in online throughout the previous 2 days. I was unsuccessful, each time the system advised to try checking-in at the airport. I now understand that the flight was overbooked, and that I had been not allocated a seat. On arrival at the airport I was advised that business class was overbooked, and that all other business class passengers had checked-in. I was told I would need to downgrade. Given that I had booked my ticket sometime in advance, and the sector had never been on waitlist, I was surprised that I had been selected to “downgrade”. I was also surprised that a “gold” frequent flyer would be selected for downgrade. I asked the check-in staff why a “gold” frequent flyer would be selected for downgrade, and they replied that I was only “silver”. I showed them my “gold” card and they could not understand why I had a “gold” card when the system was showing that I was only a “silver” frequent flyer. Please see my following point 4 to understand why this is of enormous frustration to me. After some complaining from me, and a period of waiting, I was advised that I could be allocated a business class seat. On boarding the flight I was surprised that the adjoining business class seat was reserved for crew, and that throughout the flight that seat was occupied for less than 3 hours. It is unbelievable to me that Singapore Airlines was prepared to downgrade a fare paying passenger and allocated a seat to crew and occupied for less than 3 hours of a 13 hour flight. There were economy class seats available. 4. Gold status. I have sent previous email correspondences with Singapore Airlines regarding my gold status. It has been of some annoyance to me over the past few years that Singapore Airlines can not get my frequent flyer status correct. Although most of your systems identify me correctly as a gold frequent flyer, there appears to be at least one system that identifies me as silver. Every time when I check-in for a flight either on Singapore Airlines or any other Star Alliance partner, I am identified as a “silver” frequent flyer. Please see the attached boarding pass which identifies me as a Silver frequent flyer. After my previous correspondences with Singapore Airlines, I have been advised that this problem had been resolved, but it is clear it has not. In the past, this has resulted with me being declined access to Star Alliance partner gold lounges. I also believe that this some how resulted in the request for me to “downgrade” as in my above point. I again request that this issue is resolved. All systems should correctly identify my frequent flyer status. 5. Overall impression My overall impression of Singapore Airlines has been negatively impacted over the past several months. To me, it appears there are several systemic problems in your organization impacting your customers. I am very disappointed with the recent levels of service I have received. I ask that my specific requests above are addressed.

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Singapore Airlines krisflyer

I am throughly disappointed with Singapore Airlines

Below my complaint letter to them:

Dear Person-in-charge,
Referring to reser vation code M6NZDD, I have claimed my mileage points from the KrisFlyer programme for my husband, Joong Liang KWEK, to fly up to Bangkok with me for a holiday. His itinerary which I'm sure you can see, is MEL-BKK 05JUL and returning on BKK-MEL 13JUL, both on Thai Airways (TG).
On the outbound trip, he was told by the staff of TG that his booking outbound was not in the system. However, because there were extra seats, TG had put him on the flight out at that stipulated flight TG0462, saying that SQ seems to have cancelled his booking. TG instructed my husband to speak to SQ counter staff at Melbourne Airport to ensure that everything is ok. SQ staff said to him that the status was reflected as "OK" on their system.
On the return trip on 13JUL from BKK, he was told the same thing from TG that his booking had been cancelled from SQ! And because the return flight TG0461 was overbooked this time, and there was only ONE seat avai lable, we had to choose amongst the two of us, which one to board and which one to stay behind. TG had tried to sort this out with SQ counter staff (a lady by the name of Boonyarat Prasert). TG said that the system showed that SQ cancelled the booking (see attached print out), and SQ said (referring to the same print out) that the system actually showed that all was "OK" and confirmed.
Regardless, I, as a Gold member of KrisFlyer, expect a high standard of customer services. Due to work reasons, I was forced to leave my husband behind to report to work the following day. My husband had to endure being knocked out of a flight which he was supposed to be on (TG0461) at 8.00am on 13JUL and had to take the next direct flight out at 12.15am on 14JUL, a full 16hrs! He was also told by TG that he will not be able to be upgraded to Business Class because it was not TG's fault, and SQ said they couldn't put him on TG's Business Class because it shows that SQ had put the correct confirmation! He was only given 3 food vouchers for the day! The following items were/were not compensated:
Items Compensation
Direct flight: BKK-MEL TG0461 direct from BKK-MEL was compensated with TG465.
Food & Beverage due to delay Compensated with 3x THB400 vouchers in restaurants at Suvarnambhumi Airport.
Time (16 hours) NO COMPENSATION
Baggage Drop NO COMPENSATION
(THB100 per item x 4 items)
Upgrade to Business Class NO COMPENSATION
due to delay
From a CUSTOMER's point of view, regardless of who is at fault (SQ or TG), this has caused great inconvenience and a huge waste of time, that were not compensated. Being a Gold member of KrisFlyer all these years, being the one who redeemed the points, I also felt that the service standards that KrisFlyer has put up is utterly embarrassing and fall way short of the "respectable" brand KrisFlyer claims to be.
I demand that KrisFlyer sort this issue out with SQ and TG, and that, if no one could ascertain where the fault lies, then both must share responsibilities in the matter. Again, regardless where the fault lies, from me and my husband's point of view as CUSTOMERS, we demand some form of compensation in the items above. Please come back to me by the end of tomorrow 16JULY2010, Friday and update me via email of what is happening.

Obviously, when they investigated, they realised that they themselves have accidentally cancelled my husband's ticket. 2 weeks after the fact, they called to say that they would compensate us with 2000 krisflyer points, equi to $80. This was what they deemed as fair compensation. I told them that there's no way what my husband endured was only $80. Sylvia, the first Singapore AIrlines employee I spoke with, told me that she will get back to me the following day. Of cos, that didn't happen.
2 weeks later, after I called the contact centre again, Lawrence Lim called me to say that since I wasn't happy with their last offer, he can up it to 5000 krisflyer points. I replied that while I did not think that was good enough, I would take it on the condition that they upgrade me the next I flew with them. Lawrence acted as if this was an utterly unreasonable request and exclaimed 'oh no no, no way!'. Howevre, he said that he would 'appeal' on my behalf and get back to me again. By this time, I knew better...I waited a further 2 weeks before I called the contact centre again. It took them more than a month after my trip to give me a reasonable compensation of 10, 000 KF points.

I am totally disappointed with SQ...and I'm very reluctant to ever fly with them again. I will just finish up my points and that's it.

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yeah agree with myway, since you're so unhappy with them, why the need to get 10, 000 point instead of 2, 000? you are embrassing yourself here woman..(on the sidenote- i'm 100% sure that you'll still fly Singapore airlines cos it's no doubt the best way to fly :) Cheers

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vrey very nice

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Singapore Airlines horrible service

Well to start off we are a military family stationed in germany, while taking vacation in the states my wife and daughter booked a flight back with sigapore they are supposed to be a great company to fly with so we said sure, on friday my wife booked a flight for sat. but before she left the house to leave to get on the plane she checked to see if the e-tickets had came in her email, they did not as a matter of fact singapore canceled her reservation with out notifing her so after 7 hours of calling the agent and singapore you cannot have an infant e-ticket so they canceled the reservation note we have already paid for the tickets. So after that my wife went to the airport brought tickets from bwi to jfk to frankfurt, the flight from bwi to jfk was delayed and arrived at 830pm the flight from jfk to frankfurt doesnt leave until 930pm, after getting off the flight from bwi there was a singapore service agent that escorted my wife and another military family to the next gate to board the flight to frankfurt, they were told the plane will not leave without them on it, after arriving at the gate the service agent on the phone with the fron desk trying to get there boarding passes told them that the front desk just hung up the phone on her and they would not be getting on the plane, also when they got to the gate the front desk said it was to late to board the plane but they were in fact still calling people to board the plane, so now my wife and 1 year old daughter is stuck in jfk until the next flight which is in 24 hrs, and they are only on the waiting list, we have paid for out tickets the flight is still boarding there are empty seats on the plane and they cant get on after being told the flight will not leave without you. This is horrible i will never fly singapore again and I will do my best to make sure they never get another military member on any of there planes, thanks to delta they did buy them a hotel room for the overnight stay.

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Singapore Airlines bad behaviour

Hi all,

This happened on the June 31st at about 1am. I had a bad encounter with an SIA girl. She rode her baggage over my feet without apologizing while was walking, smoking and talking loudly on her handphone. Not sure if this helps but I managed to catch a glimpse of her name tag and it says Priscilla Chen. She was in a green kebaya.

I hope Singapore Airlines will ensure that their crew does not behave as crudely and as rude as her. My impression of SIA girls were orderly and feminine, sad to say it was not to be on this day.

Regards

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I was fully agree to this complaint, I have been have more than two bad services in the FIRST CLASS LOUNGE to be invited to the PRIVATE ROOM as was inform by the PPS n FIRST CLASS CHECK IN Staff that you and your wife are invited I ask her one more time she say YES so l told my wife this time you will be entering to the PRIVATE ROOM with me even you are traveling on Business Class, when we reaching the LOUNGE one fair LADY come forward to us I show her the PRIVATE ROOM invitation card she ask for BOTH boarding pass I show her she SAY NO YOU ONLY YOUR WIFE HAVE TO SIT "OUTSIDE" I answer to her that I was inform by the check staff that my wife was invited she keep on SAY NO, I say why d'not you check with them she show very nice dark FACE and say you have a sit some where first I will come to you, after more than 25 to 30 minutes, another lady come to me SAY IF LIKE to enter to private room you can I ask are we invited she keep Quite just hold my and walk, I WAS VERY UP SAD ON THIS VERY POOR SERVICE IN THIS WORLD CLASS AIRLINE, I get back to ask for my P RM invitation and is Still with me.my card no [protected]

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some people are just plain rude.

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Singapore Airlines refund of ticket.

Attn: Mr. Mohammed Abdul Rasul.

Dear Sir,
I would like to draw your attention regarding the above subject. My client Mr. Abuzar Moeen Ahmed and his family travelled to Singapore in the month of November 2009 on one year validity ticket, unfortunatelyáSingapore Airlines closed their operations from Karachi in February 2010.á
My client asked me to refund the SIN-KHI sector, I have made those tickets through NICE Travels Karachi and I asked them to refund the tickets. Theyásubmitted the refund case on 26 February 2010 which is attached for your perusal.
After almost one month I asked NICE Travels and they told me that the refund will be give in almost 45 days, than visited Singapore Airlines Karachi office several times and the employee's said all the refund applications is in Head office and they process those refund cases.áLast month on May 2010 Mr. Mumtazápromisedáme that they will refund the amount by end of May 2010, then I started chasing Mr. Mumtaz from 1 June 2010 and he was never on the seat, finally I visited your office again today 10 June 2010 and they told me that your refund has not been approved from head office and they reluctant to give anything in writing. I am veryáembarrassedáin front of my client. On my insist and request they gave me your email ID and asked me to contact you directly.á The client information alongwith refund code MERA # are as follows:

NAME á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á á áTICKET # á á á á á á á á á á á á á á MERA # á á á á á áSECTOR
Abuzar Moeen Ahmed Mr á á á á á á á á [protected] á á á á á á á á á 701044 á á á á á á áSIN-KHI áá
Moeen Nausheen Mrs á á á á á á á á á á á[protected] á á á á á á á á á 701045 á á á á á á áSIN-KHI
Abuzar Shaheer Ahmed Inf á á á á á á á [protected] á á á á á á á á á 701046 á á á á á á áSIN-KHI

I request you to kindlyáintervene and solve this matter at your earliest.á

Regards,

Aamir Aijaz
[protected]

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Singapore Airlines - Refusal of compensation for delayed flights

I have been hearing complaints of bad service from Singapore National Carrier - Singapore Airlines, from friends, colleagues and family members and recently found this to be very true indeed. I was onboard a morning 8:30am flight departing for Hong Kong, and it was eventually re-scheduled for a later departure time (at 11:30), due to a maintenance glitch...

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Singapore Airlines misrepresentation

Singapore Airlines misrepresented the destination of Singapore on the dates they recommended us to visit with four expensive tour packages. We meet in person directly with Singapore Airlines, Manila. We sold the tickets with promises of great shopping, great food and great museums -- but the dates they suggested we travel "Valentine's Day" the entire city was closed, no restaurants, no museums, no shopping for a solid three days.
They also misrepresented the 3-star hotel they booked us into a part of the 5-star Peninsula Group.
They also said they had the ingredients to the food they served on the aircraft (we have an egg allergy so we asked) and they said there were no eggs in the food. It was a very simple meal of plain broiled chicken, steamed vegetables and mashed potato. After getting very sick we contacted the Singapore Airlines corporate office and they informed us that there were in fact eggs in the mashed potato!
We have been told by Singapore Airlines Manila which caused most of the above situation and much more we are concerned about, including their handling of legal documentation of this situation -- and we have been told that we may not complain to the corporate offices of Singapore Airlines and that all complaints from the Philippines may only go through the Manila office -- even though it is they we are complaining about.

We notice on the web, that, although Singapore Airlines makes a focus of their very large advertising campaigns that they have great customer service -- on the web it appears that Singapore Airlines is one of the most-complained about airlines. And that much of the complaints involve the airline ignoring their complaint. We have found this to be the case.

And finally after months of trying to get through to them, the Manila office "just to make us go away" offered us four tickets of far far less value than the cost of the package we had bought from them. And then within three weeks of issuing the tickets, they wrote to us that they halved the validity dates of the tickets and other changes which made the tickets virtually worthless. So it seems there is no end to the games they play -- it seems the purpose of the tickets was just to get us to sign a release that we could not understand and which would cause us to shoulder and indemnify the airline for all claims by other parties regarding things like their misrepresenting the hotel.

Beware of Singapore Airlines regarding anything they ask you to sign. We edited what we signed to make sense and they took the form away and put another in front of us which we wrote in tidy letter next to the section we din't understand that we don't understand this -- and they took the form away and put another in front of us and told us not to write anything or the offer would immediately expire. So we signed it with "Under duress and protest" under our signature and they accepted it. We asked them to keep all of the other forms we signed as they directly relate to the situation and their behavior, but they have refused. In fact after we left they made changes to the form we signed not in our presence and then sent us a copy of it as "final".

We have been loyal customers of Singapore Airlines for many years and have even written positive reviews about them and the city of Singapore in the past.

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Singapore Airlines Never received your refund

This was a letter of complaint written to Silkair.

Hi, I wish to highlight that Silkair procedures to manage refunds to your customer simply does not work.

I bought a return Silkair ticket to travel from Singapore to Manado on the 6 Nov 2009 on MI 274 and back from Manado to Singapore on 9 Nov 2010 on MI 273. (Ticket number [protected]). The price of the ticket was $316 including taxes and I paid for it using my UOB credit card.
On the day of departure on 6 Nov, I was informed by the Silkair counter at Changi Airport that I needed to show the same exact UOB credit card I used to pay for the ticket. Given that I would change my wallet everytime I travel, I did not bring that credit card. I was asked by the Silkair staff to buy another ticket on the spot to fly from Singapore to Manada on the same flight I have already paid for simply because I did not bring my credit card even I have the proper travel documentation that obviously matches the ticket details.
I paid for the ticket, paid another $316 using a Citi credit card for the very same flight (ticket number 618 [protected], booking reference L6VXQL). I was informed by the Silkair staff that I would be receiving my refund into my UOB credit card within 8-10 weeks just like any other purchases done with the credit card and refunded later.
Eight weeks later, I decided to call up Silkair in Jan 2010 since I did not receive any refund into my UOB credit card. I was told that it was not yet 11 weeks so we would have to wait till 11 weeks until we would get the refund. Another 3 weeks later in Feb 2010 (on the 11th week after the day of flight), I called up Silkair again, they told me they are still processing the refund. I followed up with another 5 calls, and spoke to various Silkair call centre staff, namely Piers, Valentine, Steven, Dawson and Pamela, over the next few weeks. Again and again, they promised to give us a call back the next day to let us know if it has been resolved and we never got a call back even though we had to repeat the same story everytime we called Silkair. No records of our conversations or notes for the call centre was maintained, and I have a reason to believe that Silkair has no interest in helping the customer in getting the refund at all.

We have trusted Silkair and paid for an additional ticket on the spot for the same exact flight we paid for earlier when we were told we would get a refund 8-10 weeks later. Now we have tried numerous times to contact Silkair but was never able to get a satisfactory answer or as to when we are able to get a refund.

It has been more than 3 months (or 14 weeks) since I have paid for the ticket and promised a refund. Does it take an airline associated with Singapore airlines more than 3 months take to refund a $316 ticket which they have asked a customer to pay for on the spot because they did not bring the credit card they used to pay for the ticket, even though they had the proper travel documentation? I am utterly disappointed by the service or rather NO SERVICE provided by Silkair because:
i) they never refunded us the ticket price of $316 after more than 3 months of promising the refund
ii) Silkair had no interest in helping the customer to get the refund given there was no record kept in our numerous conversations with their staff and their staff never did call us back once even thought they promised to return the call
iii) There is no official way to provide a feedback directly to a manager who could make a decision via the phone number [protected].

From this experience I have gone through which I would share with my friends and family, it is very difficult to imagine us ever flying with Silkair again. I hope to hear from Silkair soon, if ever and not have to call back 6223 8888 again.

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Complaint - Silk Air / Singapore Airlines

My ticket details.
Onwards
Singapore Airlines - BLR to SIN 15th June, 2013
Silk Air - SIN to LOP 16th June, 2013

Return
Silk Air - LOP to SIN 23rd June, 2013
Tiger Airways - SIN to BLR 23rd June, 2013

I travel a lot, on a lot of flights - Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, etc.
But, this was a crazy incident - both onward and return.
I travelled from Bangalore to Lombok (Indonesia) via Singapore and back as mentioned above.
I did not have a Singapore Visa as I was not planning to get down at Singapore.
This is the worst experience I have had and would never want to travel Singapore Airlines / SilkAir and will not recommend to anyone.

First of all, when I reached Lombok, one of my check-in baggage which was checked in directly from Bangalore did not reach Lombok. (I had totally two checked in luggage - 1 came).
Heard there is a compensation, but no news of when and where I will get it, who will give it, etc. I did not have any clothes. I had to buy everything. And, nobody (concerned Silk Air staff at Lombok) had any clue whether I will get my luggage back or not.
The luggage came to my villa resort the next day afternoon. (after around 30 hours).

Then, when I came back from Lombok to Singapore, they did not do direct check in of luggage to Bangalore. They asked me to do it in Singapore.
I was fine with it. They asked me to contact the transfer desk and they will help me out.
I went to the transfer desk in Singapore. They told me that I have to get past immigration and check in the luggage.
As I did not have a Singapore Visa, this was not possible. Hence, I lost my 2 check in baggage. They told me I cannot take the Tiger Airways flight back to Bangalore as they are aware that I have 2 check in luggage and that I would have to buy a non-low cost flight which will do check in of my luggage for me. I told them that my brother is in Singapore (who was travelling with me) and he would take my luggage. Then, they allowed me to travel, without my check in luggage. They wrote that I do not have any check in baggage and asked me to sign it.

I would like to complain about these two incidents to the concerned heads and also I want to let everyone know about how Singapore Airlines / Silk Air / Tiger Airways staff at Singapore transfer desk treated me.

What they should have done:
At the time of verification at Bangalore Airport (Singapore Airlines), they asked me for my Singapore Visa. I told them that I do not have it as I am not getting out at Singapore. Then they asked me to show the return ticket. I showed them my return ticket from LOP to SIN via Silk Air and SIN to BLR via Tiger Airways. I was let in without any problem.
If there was any issue with check in baggage, they should have notified me then and there itself.

Also, at Lombok Airport, they told me to contact the transfer desk at Singapore and the check in baggage can be transferred. Here, if they had told me that I cannot take check in baggage without getting out, I would have carried it as hand luggage and would have had no problems at all. (atleast, I could have taken one of the luggage as hand luggage). This was not informed.

Also, the staff at Singapore transfer desk were very rude to me. And, whenever I mentioned "YOU", all the staff were taking it personally. But, when we say "YOU", we mean the aircraft group and not any one person. They should understand this.

These information should be given prior to travelling and not while I am stuck at the airport having no other way than to let my baggage go.
What if I was travelling alone? I would have lost my baggage or would have had to buy another flight ticket.
What if I did not have money to buy another air ticket? Should I stay at the airport terminal?

This is very poor service from Silk Air, Singapore Airlines.

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Oct 10, 2010 10:25 pm EDT

I have the similiar problem. Their staff are very polite, but could no t solve the problem for you. call singapore CASE(customers association of singapore). they will help you in some way.

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Apr 22, 2010 1:24 am EDT
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I understand your pain on SilkAir's "helpfulness" towards customers. I have recently booked online for 2 tickets (ticket no [protected]) for my manager and his partner to go from singapore to Shenzhen. Upon payment online, I have realised due to technical faults (the dates have changed on me when I hit the submit button), the return date was wrong.

I have tried to call several times to SilkAir Customer Service, but no one could help me. I cancelled the booking as a result, and realised I was charged a hefty fee for this technical error. The service people over the phone says there are no execptions and charges every customer this cancellation fee. I believe a lot of people have fell for this.

Now I have to wait 8 to 10 weeks, and I don't even know if I will ever get a full refund after reading your post. UOB says they are unable to do anything, and it is all on SilkAir's hands. I have informed all customers and business partners to be careful when booking through SilkAir. All this happened in less than half an hour, and I thought I was quick enough to salvage the situation, but I was wrong. My customer had a similar issue with another airlines (NWA), and they acted immediately on it and refunded him the ticket value, and also added an additional 25, 000 miles to satisfy their frequent customer.

I urge SilkAir to read customers' feedbacks seriously and have a dedicated team for customers' concerns and satisfaction.

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Singapore Airlines unacceptable service

Dear Ma’am/ Sir,
I would like to complain and file a claim for the inconveniences and unprofessional service of Singapore Johannesburg.
We purchased our air return tickets for 4 persons (booking ref: JXZPMH) last 24 June 2009, almost 3months prior to departure date which was on 20 Sept. returning on 17 Oct. Our flights from Johannesburg and Singapore went smooth but the problem arises when we are returning from manila- Johannesburg. I phoned your manila office on 15 Oct. in the morning as would like to reserve my preferred seats, at that time everything was in order and I was advised to go online 48hrs. prior to the departure for check-in. So I went online but couldn’t get access. The following morning I phoned Singapore office again only then I came to know that our booking was suspended by certain Margaret of Galileo in South Africa and I was ask to call back @4pm Manila time to follow up, that was when our ordeal started. They told us that due to agent being defaulter we have to buy another ticket as our return ticket is no longer in effect. We phone our agent so many times and lucky for us that they had a heart to pay the due to your office but even after they had received the payment, I don’t believed that they had extended their service to lessen our inconvenience. That night we thought everything was sorted out and that all I have to do is phone your office in the morning for the seats, but unfortunately nobody picks up the phone even after so many attempts, so we decided to go 3hrs. prior to departure time and we were there on the dot, we were the first in the queue and we end up to be the last passengers to check-in. We were standing there with our 2children right in front of your staff with no place to sit on for almost 3 hours, they couldn’t issue us our boarding passes as we didn’t have a confirmed booking for Singapore-Johannesburg flight and it was fully booked, in fact we been told that we don’t have booking for Manila-Singapore as well it’s just that there were still seats available that’s why they managed to do it then and there, after hours of waiting and so many calls we made to South Africa at our expense, they managed to do something but we still don’t have the confirmed connecting flight to Johannesburg, the confirmed flight they issued us was only for 19 Oct. flight which was more than 24hrs. As we reached Singapore we went to the transfer desk and we been inform that there’s still no seats available for the connecting flight, they gave us choices of either to wait as chance passengers but they told us that our chances was slim because we were looking for 4 seats they even said “it’s a miracle if we get in “ or to take the confirmed flight available which was 19 Oct with no accommodation and not even meals to compensate for the inconveniences, transit hotels cost +/-S$80pp for 6hr block and we can’t even go out of the airport to choose a cheaper hotel as my husband needs a visa. Calculating the amount of unexpected expenses, we opted to be chance passengers and the same time I was also preparing ourselves for the worse scenario of might not be able to get in the connecting flight and that we have to wait for more than 24hrs. so I kept the S$40 voucher which I got from the stop-over package aside (at least that will cover a meal for us) but I wasn’t able to use it and got wasted because they only entertain us after they have closed the check-in counter and by the time they confirmed the seats to us there’s hardly anytime they gave us the boarding passes less than 20mins. and we were told to rush as the boarding lounge will close 10mins. before the flight with almost a mile distance, we were forced to rush with the children on foot as there’s no golf cart around and the lady that assisted us didn’t even had the courtesy to request a lift for us knowing that we are short of time and that there were children with us.
The experience we had travelling with Singapore Air was totally unacceptable!. After paying for the full amount 3 months prior to our departure this is what we got extremely bad service and I don’t think your staff had given justice to you Company’s integrity.
1) Granted that the travel agency owed you money, we as the traveler didn’t know anything about it, all we know is that we paid the full due to the agent and that’s it! then why we had to suffer like that, the procedure your office in South Africa took just to get their money back was not fair at all. Why we have to be caught in between, we were already on our way back on a holiday trip why only less than 48hrs of our return flight your office decided to cancel our ticket, we were so helpless as we were away. Your Airline have issued confirmed return tickets to us which I believed and any traveler would agree that it’s your responsibility to have in effect till our return. It even plays on Singapore Air recordings on the phone that” confirmed tickets don’t need to reconfirm” how come in our case you just cancelled it like that, knowing that we have already flew half of the journey and we are away from South Africa. Lucky for us that the agent had the heart to pay, but what if they did not?, how do you expect that the agents will care and pay for they clients, what if they didn’t pay? You expect us to pay and take out such a big amount of cash right away just to save ourselves at the end of our trip, I don’t think you took your clients in consideration while doing all these. I don’t feel your office gave justice the fact that we have chosen to fly with your airline.
2) After you office have received the payment, Why didn’t your company extend effort to make it less in convenient for us? Why we didn’t see any arrangement made knowing that you have cancelled our confirmed schedule? Why we weren’t given a priority? We felt that we were treated like beggars left with no choice but to hear what your representative has to say. We were given a confirmed flight for 19 OCT, 24hrs after or supposed flight with no accommodation and not even meal arrangement. Is these the kind of service you give to your customers? We are Expats here in South Africa and we are frequent flyers of Emirates and Etihad, we travel once or twice a year. We been travelling a lot but we never had such bad experience like this with other airlaines.This is the first time we flew with Singapore Air but after this I’ll think twice flying with Singapore again. It’s the worst ground service we ever had.
3) The Last time I spoke to Ms. Brenda of Singapore Johannesburg office a day after we arrive to complain regarding the bad services and experience we had, she took our details and promised to get back to me but she never did, I even left a message a week after as she wasn’t available even then she never return my call, it’s now almost a month and I haven’t heard anything from your representatives. Is this they way you do cutomer service?
I’m hoping for your kind consideration and prompt action regarding this matter and I’m really looking forward to get some justice for what happened to us.
Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours faithfully,
Myrell G. Wafai
[protected]@ymail.com
Contact no:+[protected]

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Singapore Airlines Incompetent inflight crew

I was a passenger on board the above flight seated at Row 73 C. Occupying the First Row in the 4 mid-row seats (Row 71 or Row 72, I am not sure of the exact Row number) was an expat family with 2 young children.

During the entire flight, I noticed that the children to be quite active and restless. However, the worst was to come as the flight was starting its descent whereupon the children started screaming their heads off and the parents did not appear to be in control of the situation. The children became extremely distressed and frantic and needless to say, the noise from their tantrum was unbearable to the rest of the passengers seated in the Upper Deck.

Not once, did any of the Inflight Crew come forward to try and remedy, let alone abate, the situation.

This is most unacceptable. Such apathetic attitudes would correspondingly raise concerns as to whether or not the Crew would be competent if a serious safety or security issue should arise during a flight. There were two senior stewardesses (in the green uniform) covering the Upper Deck and a host of other Inflight Crew members. I would have expected that leading stewardesses should have well acquired the necessary skills to handle such a situation, which to my knowledge and experiences of flying, is the most basic common problem that is likely to occur on any given flight.

It was blindingly evident that the children were unable to cope with the change in air pressure during descent. All that was required was to issue each child with a lollipop or something similar on which they could suck so as to dispel the build-up of pressure in their ears. Invariably, the parents themselves shoulder the majority of the accountability; knowing and anticipating their children’s difficulties, they should have consulted with their family pediatrician for suitable remedies prior to taking the flight.

The situation was further hampered when the Inflight Crew turned off the inflight entertainment movies whilst the tantrums were ongoing. Had the inflight entertainment remained active, the passengers could have tuned in to some music or some other audio visual distraction in an effort to abate the noise from the children.

At disembarkation, there was a leading stewardess sporting a plastic fixed smile on her face, standing at the aircraft doorway seeing off the passengers. When I mentioned that something should have been done about screaming children on a flight, she ignored me and looked away.

This experience has simply reinforced my impression of the Singapore Girl icon as “nice to look at but a total loss in crisis management”. Notwithstanding the Singapore Girl icon reflecting upon the image of the Airline Company itself, the entire Inflight Crew consisting of male and female staff were totally hopeless in this crisis situation. Inevitably, an airline is only as good as its crew.

I had to surf the internet to obtain the postal address of Singapore Airlines and whilst doing so, I noted there were an alarming number of passenger complaints about Singapore Airlines, which surprised me. This, coupled with what I witnessed on flight SQ 856, throws the Airlines image in a whole new light.

Perhaps the time has come for SIA Management to seriously take stock of and review its Inflight Service Training Manuals.

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Feb 02, 2010 3:10 am EST

true about the fact that we should appreciate their good services but this is a complaint board. And the truth about life is that people always tend to remember the bad things and complaint about it more than the positive experiences.

looking at the writer's situation, she simply meant that the children needed to be entertained in order to stay calm. She did feedback to the staff at the end of the flight but it was obviously brushed off. Should the staff had the empathy and responsiveness, she should have handled the feedback well instead of ignoring it totally.

Overall, the writer has not mentioned about the good things they have done but she has not mentioned that she did not appreciate any either. She was just focusing on this problem that she thinks that she should raise. This problem sounds very convincing to me as it is definitely supposed to be part of the basic training practices. Such procedures are even taught in games.

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Dec 04, 2009 5:39 am EST

Firstly, if you have been a regular traveller you will realise that using of headphones is not allow during take-off and landing period due to safety concerns. As they may delay your reaction to emergency thus the entertainment systems are always off during this crucial period. This regulation is applicable to Singapore Airlines but im not sure is it the same for other airlines.

Secondly, during the descent period passengers including all cabin crew have to be seated for landing and strap in. So during such situation, as much as the crew will like to help the parents, they are not allow to move away from their seats. I have been a loyal customers to Singapore Airlines for many years and whenever such situations arises, the cabin crew were always there to assist and lend a helping hand. You have to understand that cabin crew have their safety regulations to adhere to.

Alot of times parents brought their infants and children on flight without knowing what is their responsibilites. They expect the cabin crew to be their helpers or nannies which almost all the times the cabin crew are happy to do so. So in situation like this i think its the parents responsibility to pacify their child instead. And anyway crying is good for the child to dispel the air blockage in their ears.

Especially on short flights and on Hongkong flights, I always see how the cabin crew managed to provide a full service with such tight flight time with so much effort and yet with grace. Singapore Airlines crew always work harder than the crew in the other airline if you had noticed. And being a singaporean myself, i must say i pity the crew when i see my fellow countrymen giving them a hard time. So i hope you should give credit to their hard work instead of condemn the airline due to one such situation.

I won't say they are always the best. To err is human, once awhile they made mistakes but what about the hundred or thousand times that they make it right and provide you with one of the most enjoyable and best service. Have you ever tell them how much you appreciate their service and compliment them on it. So the next time when you try to be a difficult passenger, pause for a second and think - they are just another human beings who work for a living and not deserved to be mistreated.

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Dec 02, 2009 11:08 pm EST

You should write in to the management and have them investigate about this. That will prompt some action.

Well, this is also why Cathay Pacific is named the best airline.

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Singapore Airlines no food; no ac; no miles

I flew Singapore Airlines SQ 11 from LAX to Narita to Singapore, and returned on SQ 12 from Singapore, to Narita, and then LAX.

1) They did not load enough meals on the SQ 11 out of LAX. I had to have a dinner of 2 rolls and the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream - no main course, on that 10 1/2 hour leg.

2) The SQ 12 back to the US, the seat back limiters on the row in front of me were not set properly. When the people in front reclined I had less than 4 inches clearance for my nose. The stewardesses had to wake the people up and get them to put their seat backs up so that I could put the tray down for food service. No way I was be able to use the restroom on either leg of that horribly long flight. But no problem. The air conditioning was out! Not only was everyone coughing and sneezing, but I was so sweated out and dehydrated that I was able to hold out 10 hours and use the restroom at the airport... on both legs of that overbooked flight.

3) To add insult to injury, when I called in to complain to their customer service, I learn that while I still had "Kris" miles for the my return flight SQ12, the miles for my SQ 11 flight had been removed from their books, and all record of my even being on SQ11 expunged from their computer!

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Singapore Airlines fraud

1. In Oct 2008 I've made a booking at Singapore airlines website (www.singaporeairlines.com) for the flight Colombo - Singapore - Colombo, booking reference. This booking was made for me by my sister with her VISA credit card. Full amount of ~$750 was charged by Singapore Airlines from my sister's account three weeks before I had to board my flight.
Important to say, that with the confirmation that was sent to my e-mail, was the new one rule, not mentioned during the booking rule - "Since you are not part of the traveling party, you will be required to sign a letter of indemnity (LOI) and submit it personally, by mail, or by fax to the nearest Singapore Airlines office".

2. In according with the said above, my sister signed this letter of indemnity, and we sent it to Singapore Airlines office in Tel-Aviv, Israel by fax (she libes and works in Israel). After sending she called to their office, and they approved, that they got this letter and now "Everything is OK, no need to come".

3. Nov 2008 I was denied boarding to my flight from Colombo (Sri-Lanka) to Singapore. As far as local Singapore Airlines officials explained, it was "some problem with my reservation". Because of their extremely bad english, they could not explain what's a problem exactly. I've tried to tell them, that my sister was charged in a full for this flight, and that's impossible that any problem remains. They did not respond, but asked to see my (again - MY credit card, not sister's!) credit card.

4. They took from me the credit card for about 5 minutes, and returned it back with already printed transaction(!) for LKR 226, 800 (~$2, 067) and asked me to sign it. They said, that for security reasons I need to sign it and explained that they will refund me for this amount later. Again, they could not explain what does it mean "security reasons" and why do I need to pay $2, 067 in addition to $750 already paid for the tickets. I said, that my sister was fully charged and I do not intend to sign this transaction in this case. They answered, that if I do not sign amount of $2, 067- I would be denied boarding.

5. I said, that no way I sign in any case, and they had no legal right to use my credit card for payments without my permission and authorization. After that I said, that if they do not let me board my flight - I demand from them official letter where the reason of this denial to fly will be stated, and later we will meet in the court.

6. They talked sinhala language (Sri-Lankan language) between them for about 5 minutes, so I could not understand what they are talking about. They made some calls as well. Finally they decided to let me board my flight. I asked them, that I need to be sure, that this amount of $2, 067 will not be charged and they said "Don't worry mister, thats OK".

7. Some time ago I discovered that I was charged by Sri-Lankan Airlines(!) for $2, 067 mentioned above in addition to $750 already charged from my sister's account.

8. I talked a lot with Singapore Airlines call center, thеy asked to send them "unused coupons" for Colombo-Singapore-Colombo flight. However, as I said above, I did not buy any additional tickets. That's why I had no any "unused coupons" to send them back.

9. A problem wasn't solved till nowdays (6 month!) and, actually, in according to the law, I have to apply to the singaporean court in order to get refund...

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we have been trying to get someone to hear our complaint, singapore arlines the best in the world, i do not think so because they did not care or did not even have the courtesy to make a simle phonecall we were involved in a near fatal car accident, our whole family could have died, we told them this and today still no respose, from them not even please explain even though we did or i am sure we can sort this out just a blank page will someone please hear our plea, they need to be accountable for their actions, please can anybody help us Paul and Noreen Harding

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Singapore Airlines unfair cancellation charges of £200.00

I would like your help on my rights as a consumer in UK against SIA operating in UK, which has unfairly charged me £200.00 for the cancellation of my flight from London to Singapore. I went to the SIA Krisflyer members online website on 20 Jul 2009 for a flight to Singapore on 1 Aug 2009. I paid for the flights using my credit card £947.20. On 22 July 2009, I found out that my girlfriend would not be in Singapore on 1 August 2009 so I went online to cancel the booking. On 28 July, I received an email from SIA that they would refund the fare I paid less cancellation charges of £200.00. I have received the refund less the £200.00 which SIA has insisted they I was bound by their terms and conditions and they were entitled to charge me the £200.00 for cancellation. I would like to know what are my rights as a consumer to recover some of the £200.00 charged as I consider the amount extortionate and unfair. Are such terms and conditions classified as a penalty which I believe is unlawful and voidable in consumer contracts? Also, can I argue that these terms and conditions SIA seeks to rely on are voidable under the Unfair Contract Terms Act and its amendments?
I would really appreciate your help on this as £200.00 is a huge amount for me. Thank you. Michael at [protected]@btinternet.com

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Singapore Airlines bad customer service

Anyone has any idea, which organisation is looking after travel companies complaints in Australia?

I have just a complaint about Singapore Airlines in Australia. They did cancel my parent travel tickets from Melbourne to Egypt on travel day and reschedule travel two days later without any reasonable reasons. Food on plane was off with such bad smell. I had complained to their customer service officer: “Dianne” in Melbourne airport, and she was so rude with us. I sent complain to Victorian Consumer Affairs. They sent letter to us advising that they will keep this complain in records for statistics data, but they don’t have such power to push Singapore Airlines for any compensation. Anyone has any idea, which organisation is looking for travel companies complain in Australia? I lost two days from my work and I need to know where to go?

Please note I have already sent formal complaint to Singapore Airlines Australia... It's useless, and their customer service is not that friendly... Not only service and food were so bad, we lost money from delaying our trip which is not fair... Tickets are supposed to be legal contract and they should not breach contract or they should compensate customers... Any help within Australia agents?

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Singapore Airlines unhelpful & condescending

Two years ago I moved to Shanghai but I tried to use SIA whenever I can. Sometimes I would go out of my way to support SQ. Twice this year, I tried to use my miles and both times the returning flights were on wait list. How can one travel without knowing if one can return? I called their customer service, spoke to their supervisors then their superiors and their attitude was you could get the return flight if you use more miles (a lot more) for a standard seat. His tone was condescending. Why offer economy saver if you are forcing your customer to buy standard seat? I have no problem using my miles with United Airlines or any members of the star alliance but with SIA/Krisflyer I feel cheated, and humiliated. I will use up my miles as quickly as possible but once that is done, I will not fly on SQ and I will tell all my friends why. Very disappointed SQ

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Sep 02, 2009 5:27 pm EDT

This is policy - if you flew more than once in a lifetime - you would read and understand airline policy and T&Cs before you agree to them (i.e. via your purchase of the ticket and obtain UA miles -- SQ has their own program and code shares with UA - but each have their own rules and StarALliance rules).

Also pending MP status, ticket fare basis, etc - different benefits are provided .

Try to read, comprehend and act responsible before moaning about what you didn't get... and think that you are "entitled" to...

UA and SQ are good/great airlines - and may make errors- but they also compensate if they are wrong or are supposed to (either via Contract of Carriage or via keeping revenue generating passengers happy - these latter category applies to those who generate $50k+/year not your once a year APAC trip MP miles while sitting in economy)...

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Singapore Airlines stolen earring by stewardess

My name is Janty Darmawan.
I took flight from Jakarta to JFK with flight no 026 on May 8th 2009.
I arrived at New York on May 9, 2009.

During queuing at custom immigration, two German women told me that they found a pair of my earrings and handed it to a SQ stewardess before leaving the airplane. By that time I just realized that I lost one of my earrings.

I wanted to go back to the airplane but a SQ staff, Mr Chok, prohibited me. He introduced me to some other staff, including Mr Agustin Ng Tie with phone number [protected]. Mr Agustin noted and he also talked with the two women. As being told, we went back on the next day, and met Mr Agustin and Mr Juan Ng Ng from SQ customer services.They said they didn't find it and they told us to contact SQ through online customer services.

I am really disappointed with the way SQ handle my situation. I have traveled with SQ for so long and trusted its quality, but such irresponsibility and ignorance lead me to doubt about SQ professionalism, especially in training their stewardess. With such poor attention, I don't call Singapore Airlines as the best airlines anymore.

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Singapore Airlines - Bad customer service

I booked some tickets from Milan to Singapore several months in advance for an Xmas holdiay for my family. On checking in at Milan airport, I was refused my boarding cards on the basis that I was unable to produce the exact credit used for the orginal purchase. The reason for this is that my bank had issued me with a new card. We were refused boarding and...

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Singapore Airlines safety standards

On Boarding a connecting SQ Flight from Singapore to Bangkok SQ980 jAN1, 2009, we noticed one of the doors was leaking substantial amounts of water. The crew also noticed and called on board an engineer. His inspection consisted of opening and closing the door and wiping the water, which continued to leak. His response was basically the plane would seal when it was airborne. In over thirty years I have never seen this before. I asked the crew and they had not had this experience. Is this Singapore Airlines safety policy? What if it didnt seal? The crew said if we weren't comfortable we didnt have to fly and they could get us on the next flight. I asked them to check on following flights and they said it would be no problem they would arrange it. My family got off the flight and yes they had to delay it to get our bags. Once on the ground we were dumped like smelly dog poo! We had to go to the transfer counter and arrange everything. Well there was no flight until next day. SQ would not even supply a room until I protested. Then they gave us 1 room for 5 people and a baby.

I have never had a problem with SQ before but I have serious doubts now about their safety standards. I have tried to find a place AND PERSON to send this to SQ WITH NO LUCK.

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Dec 04, 2009 5:54 am EST

Totally agree with BlackEyedP "Try that on other airlines and see what you get"...

Singapore Airlines engineers and cockpit crew are always top on the safety aspect. So if the aircraft is good to go, its good to go. You delay the flight for the rest of the hundred passengers due to having to offload your bags. And the airline still provide you a room. You should consider yourself lucky.

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Jul 10, 2009 4:00 am EDT

Aircraft doors are plug type doors that will be sealed against the door frame and impossible to open in flight, due to the pressurization of the aircraft cabin. Leaks to aircraft doors will stop once the aircraft is in flight. Since you are the one who requested to go on to the next flight and it is not the airlines who forced you to, you should bear all consequences yourself. Be contented that the airlines gave you one room and quit complaining. Try that on other airlines and see what you get.

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Singapore Airlines lost property and damaged bag

September 24, 2008

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Baggage Damage and Goods Stolen Report

Dear Sir / Madame

I travelled from Karachi to Dubai on EK 601 on August 16, 2008, Business Class, from Dubai to Singapore on EK404 on August 17, 2008, and final leg of Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on Singapore Airlines Business Class on SQ118 on August 17, 2008. I am also a Gold member of Emirates frequent flyer program SKYWARDS.

When collecting my suitcase ( Tag number EK471777 ) at the KL airport I noticed that t was wrapped in plastic. Initially I thought that since it was raining in Singapore, the airport staff had wrapped my suitcase to save it from the water. However, one of the airline staff asked me to check my bag for abnormality indicating that I had not had it wrapped at the start of my journey.

When he cut the plastic wrap for me my suitcase was in shambles. Its zipper was totally broken. Upon a close inspection of the bag in front of the airline person I informed him of the following items missing from it;

Sony T-200 Digital Camera
Prada Shoes – Black
• Barker Shoes – Black

The suitcase was very new and I had purchased it in June 2008 from Malaysia for RM1200. The Sony camera and Prada Shoes were purchased from Singapore for SGD450 and SGD900 respectively. I had bought the Barker shoes from London in April 2008 for GBP200.

A complaint was lodged with Singapore Airlines and a complete explanation was given to them. They gave me a reference number KUL / SQ / 42774 and offered to repair the bag that I refused. I told them to compensate me for the stolen items and have the bag replaced with an equal both quality and cost wise. They took my address and told me to have the bag placed with the reception people for their convenience.

After a few days I received the same bag repaired and left with the reception of my hotel. I called up Singapore Airlines and asked them to have the bag removed and that I wanted an equally good replacement and not the same bag repaired. I also waited for my date of departure to bring this matter to the attention of Emirates and their action.


However, on September 21, 2008 I was informed by the Emirates staff at KL airport that it was the responsibility of Singapore Airlines to act on my complaint as they were the last carrier to transport my suitcase to Kuala Lumpur and that I should contact your office.

I am extremely frustrated at the happenings so far as I did not expect this treatment of myself and the luggage from a set of airlines as reputed as Emirates and Singapore Airlines, especially when I am traveling First / Business Class and am a Gold member.

I would appreciate your help in getting compensated for the damage and loss of property.

Looking forward to an early response and settlement.

Regards.

Irfan Zafar
General Manager
Technology Innovation
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
ST-4/B, Block-14, Sir Shah Suleiman Road
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi-75300
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Singapore Airlines In-depth Review

Overall Rating: Singapore Airlines is an exceptional airline that consistently delivers a top-notch travel experience. With its outstanding customer service, luxurious cabin comfort, and impressive in-flight entertainment, it is no wonder that Singapore Airlines has earned its reputation as one of the best airlines in the world.

Customer Service: The customer service provided by Singapore Airlines is truly exceptional. The airline's staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant journey for passengers. From the moment you step on board until you reach your destination, you can expect to be treated with the utmost care and attention.

Flight Experience: Flying with Singapore Airlines is a truly memorable experience. The airline's fleet of modern aircraft is well-maintained and offers a smooth and comfortable ride. The spacious cabins, comfortable seats, and ample legroom ensure that passengers can relax and enjoy their journey to the fullest.

On-time Performance: Singapore Airlines has a strong track record of on-time performance. The airline understands the importance of punctuality and strives to ensure that flights depart and arrive on schedule. Passengers can trust that their travel plans will not be disrupted due to delays or cancellations.

Fleet and Aircraft: Singapore Airlines boasts a modern and diverse fleet of aircraft. From the iconic Airbus A380 to the fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the airline's fleet is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a comfortable and safe travel experience.

In-flight Entertainment: Singapore Airlines offers a wide range of in-flight entertainment options to keep passengers entertained throughout their journey. From the latest blockbuster movies to a variety of TV shows, music, and games, there is something for everyone. The high-quality screens and noise-canceling headphones enhance the overall entertainment experience.

Food and Beverage: The food and beverage offerings on Singapore Airlines are simply outstanding. Passengers can expect a delectable selection of meals inspired by international cuisines, prepared by renowned chefs. The airline also offers a wide range of beverages, including fine wines and spirits, to complement the dining experience.

Cabin Comfort: Singapore Airlines takes cabin comfort to a whole new level. The airline's cabins are designed with passenger comfort in mind, featuring spacious seating, adjustable headrests, and ample storage space. The luxurious bedding and amenity kits provided in premium classes ensure a restful and rejuvenating journey.

Baggage Handling: Singapore Airlines takes great care in handling passengers' baggage. The airline has efficient baggage handling processes in place, ensuring that luggage is handled with care and delivered promptly upon arrival. Passengers can trust that their belongings will be well taken care of throughout their journey.

Loyalty Program: Singapore Airlines' loyalty program, KrisFlyer, offers a range of benefits and rewards to frequent flyers. Members can earn miles for their flights and redeem them for a variety of rewards, including flight upgrades, hotel stays, and shopping vouchers. The program also offers exclusive privileges, such as priority check-in and lounge access.

Booking Process: The booking process with Singapore Airlines is seamless and user-friendly. The airline's website, www.singaporeair.com, provides a convenient platform for passengers to book their flights, manage their bookings, and access important travel information. The website is easy to navigate and offers a secure and hassle-free booking experience.

Pricing and Value for Money: While Singapore Airlines may not always be the cheapest option, the value for money it offers is unparalleled. The airline's exceptional service, comfortable cabins, and impressive amenities make it worth every penny. Passengers can trust that they are getting the best possible travel experience when flying with Singapore Airlines.

Safety and Security: Singapore Airlines prioritizes the safety and security of its passengers above all else. The airline adheres to strict safety protocols and regulations, ensuring that every flight is operated with the highest level of safety standards. Passengers can feel confident and secure when flying with Singapore Airlines.

Environmental Responsibility: Singapore Airlines is committed to environmental responsibility and sustainability. The airline continuously seeks ways to reduce its carbon footprint and minimize its impact on the environment. From investing in fuel-efficient aircraft to implementing recycling programs, Singapore Airlines is dedicated to preserving the planet for future generations.

Destinations and Routes: Singapore Airlines offers an extensive network of destinations and routes, connecting passengers to major cities around the world. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, you can count on Singapore Airlines to take you to your desired destination with convenience and ease.

Partnerships and Alliances: Singapore Airlines has established strategic partnerships and alliances with other leading airlines, allowing passengers to enjoy seamless travel experiences and access to a wider range of destinations. These partnerships also enable passengers to earn and redeem miles across multiple airlines, maximizing the benefits of their loyalty program membership.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Singapore Airlines takes its corporate social responsibility seriously. The airline actively engages in various community and charitable initiatives, supporting education, healthcare, and environmental conservation efforts. Passengers can feel proud to support an airline that is committed to making a positive impact on society.

Accessibility and Special Assistance: Singapore Airlines is dedicated to providing a comfortable and accessible travel experience for all passengers. The airline offers a range of special assistance services, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and assistance for passengers with disabilities or medical conditions. Passengers can rest assured that their specific needs will be catered to with care and professionalism.

Business Class Experience: The business class experience on Singapore Airlines is truly exceptional. From the moment you step on board, you are greeted with warm hospitality and impeccable service. The spacious and comfortable seats, gourmet dining options, and exclusive amenities create a luxurious and productive environment for business travelers.

Economy Class Experience: Even in economy class, Singapore Airlines provides a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience. The seats are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort, and the attentive cabin crew ensures that passengers' needs are met throughout the flight. Passengers can also enjoy a variety of meals and entertainment options during their journey.

First Class Experience: The first class experience on Singapore Airlines is the epitome of luxury. Passengers are treated to a private and exclusive cabin, complete with a spacious seat that converts into a fully flat bed. The personalized service, gourmet dining options, and luxurious amenities create an unforgettable travel experience.

Frequent Flyer Benefits: Singapore Airlines' frequent flyer program, KrisFlyer, offers a range of benefits and rewards to its members. From earning miles for flights to enjoying exclusive privileges, such as priority check-in and lounge access, frequent flyers can make the most of their travel experiences with Singapore Airlines.

Customer Reviews and Testimonials: Customers rave about their experiences with Singapore Airlines. From the exceptional service to the comfortable cabins and delicious food, passengers consistently praise the airline for its commitment to excellence. The positive reviews and testimonials are a testament to Singapore Airlines' dedication to providing a world-class travel experience.

Awards and Recognitions: Singapore Airlines has received numerous awards and recognitions for its outstanding service and commitment to excellence. From being named the "World's Best Airline" to receiving accolades for its cabin crew and in-flight entertainment, Singapore Airlines continues to be recognized as one of the best airlines in the world.

Contact Information: For more information or assistance, you can contact Singapore Airlines through the following channels:
Website: www.singaporeair.com
Customer Service: +1-800-742-3333
Email: customerservice@singaporeair.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): For answers to commonly asked questions, you can visit Singapore Airlines' website and access their comprehensive FAQ section. The FAQs cover a wide range of topics, including booking, baggage, check-in, and more, providing passengers with the information they need to have a smooth and hassle-free travel experience.

Terms and Conditions: Singapore Airlines' terms and conditions can be found on their website. It is important for passengers to familiarize themselves with these terms and conditions, as they outline important information regarding ticketing, baggage allowances, flight changes, and other policies.

Privacy Policy: Singapore Airlines takes the privacy and security of its passengers' personal information seriously. The airline's privacy policy can be found on their website, outlining how they collect, use, and protect passengers' personal data. Passengers can trust that their information will be handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Social Media Presence: Singapore Airlines has a strong presence on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Passengers can follow the airline's social media accounts to stay updated on the latest news, promotions, and travel tips.

Conclusion and Recommendation: In conclusion, Singapore Airlines is an airline that consistently delivers an exceptional travel experience. From its outstanding customer service to its luxurious cabin comfort and impressive amenities, the airline goes above and beyond to ensure passenger satisfaction. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, Singapore Airlines is a top choice that guarantees a memorable and enjoyable journey.

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