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1 Jun 2005 Issue No. 42-05
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Effective June 26, 2005, travellers from the 27 countries participating in the United States' Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States. Machine-readable passports have a sequence of lines that can be swiped to confirm the passport holder's identity quickly and to obtain other information about the holder typically found on a passport's inside cover. A sample of a machine readable passport can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html#3". Affected travellers thinking of traveling to the United States are encouraged to check with their passport issuing authority to ensure they are in possession of a machine-readable passport. Airlines have been instructed to deny boarding to travellers from VWP countries that do not have machine-readable passports. In the event a traveller arrives from a VWP country without a machine readable passport, the transporting airline will be fined $3,300 per violation and may be required to return the traveller on the next available flight. The 27 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program include: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The Department of Homeland Security's news release can be found at: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=4499.  Return Of US Immigration Departure Cards US Immigration departure cards, if not returned at point of exit from the US, can be sent to: ACS - INS SBU P.O. Box 7125 London Kentucky 40742 - 7125 USA Traveller's passport number, departure date and flight number are to be written behind the departure card.
With effect from 1 June 2005, Singapore Airlines’ passengers can travel ticketless to New Delhi (DEL). Travel Agents can issue e-Tickets (electronic tickets) through their Computerized Reservations Systems (CRS). Please note that paper tickets issued on/after 1 June 2005 for travel to New Delhi will be subjected to a surcharge of S$30 as per current practice. With the addition of New Delhi, SIA will have a total of 50 destinations that accept ticketless travel. Please refer to the following table for an updated list of these destinations.
With effect from 2 June 2005, Travel Agents will be able to issue E-Tickets through Galileo Computerized Reservations System (CRS) for SilkAir Passengers. SilkAir Electronic Ticket (ET) - enabled destinations are:
With effect from 9 June 2005, SilkAir will charge a service fee of S$30 per paper ticket issued for any of the above eight ET- enabled destinations.
Singapore Airlines will increase its fuel surcharge on passenger tickets from 06 June 2005. These increases are highlighted in the following table:
The following fuel surcharges will apply for tickets sold and issued on/after 6 June 2005: 1. US$10 per sector for travel between Singapore and South East Asian destinations of Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bangkok, Manila, Penang, Denpasar, Jakarta, Surabaya, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. 2. US$11 per sector for travel between Singapore and Hong Kong. 3. US$12 per sector for travel between Singapore and Taipei. 4. US$22 per sector for travel between Singapore and Japan. 5. US$30 per sector for all other sectors worldwide.
Due to Aircraft rotation, there would be a change of Aircraft type used for Singapore/Taipei/ Singapore sector from 23 May to 25 July 2005. During this period, Eva Air will change their Aircraft type from Boeing B747 to either Airbus A330-200 or Boeing B767 without First Class & Evergreen Deluxe Class service. Kindly refer to the following dates which Singapore/Taipei/Singapore sectors (BR226/BR225) do not operate First Class & Evergreen Deluxe Class service.
Please be reminded that Evergreen Deluxe Class is NOT GUARANTEED on Singapore/Taipei/Singapore flights on sectors connected with Transpacific (USA) Routes. Evergreen Deluxe Class is only valid on Transpacific sectors (Taipei - USA vice versa) with B747 Aircraft only.
United Airlines will increase the fuel surcharge for Singapore-Hong Kong-Singapore flights from US$5 to US$11 each way. The new surcharge amount will be applicable for any tickets issued on/after 2 June 2005.
With the continuing fluctuations in oil prices worldwide, Cathay Pacific Airways will implement a fuel surcharge for tickets issue/reissue on/after 2 June 2005 and travel on/after 2 June 2005. General Conditions of Application: a) The Fuel Surcharge shall apply to all CX flight service per passenger per CX flight coupon and will be collected from all passengers regardless of ticket stock. 1) Fuel Surcharge (i) US$32/ HK$250/CA$40/NZ$46 or equivalent For CX flight coupons between Hong Kong and South West Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asian Sub-Continent, between Bangkok and Dubai. (ii) US$11/ HK$86/NZ$16 or equivalent For CX flight coupons not specified in (i) above. b) The surcharge is to be collected at point of sale or ticket issue/reissue. c) Surcharge applies to all fare type and regardless of class of travel and type of fares including Frequent Flyer Program. d) The surcharge is interlinable and the amount shall accrue to CX. e) For the fuel surcharge, there is no exemption to any category of passengers. (Such as children / infants / senior / FOC, etc.)
All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Terms and conditions apply. Package Inclusions: • Return economy airfare on Cathay Pacific Airways (Booking Class V / 2/10 Days) • 2 nights hotel accommodation at choice of hotel • Return airport / hotel / airport transfers by Vigor (seat-in-coach transfer) or Airport Express Line [AEL] train transfer • Free 10kg Excess Baggage voucher per Adult/Child on Hong Kong-Singapore sector • Free half-day Hong Kong Island Tour • Free appetizers at either “Bamboo” or “Thai Lemongrass” restaurant • Eligible for Asia Miles accrual Terms and Conditions: • Package price excludes airport taxes, airline insurance surcharge, fuel tax and all items of a personal nature. • All prices quoted are based on per person basis and covers standard room accommodation unless otherwise stated. • Whenever there is a seasonal rate change within the basic package (2N), the higher seasonal rate applies. • Above 14 days prior to departure, a fee of S$150 per amendment per person applies. Seven to 14 days prior to departure, a fee of S$250 per amendment per person applies. Less than seven days prior to departure, full cancellation applies. • Strictly no refund for partially unused and/or fully unused services. • Full payment is required 14 days prior to departure and immediate payment for bookings less than 10 days before departure is required, upon package confirmation.
Please contact our Travel Consultants at the following address and contact numbers for reservations: 238B Thomson Road #05-01 Novena Square Tower B Singapore 307685 Tel: 6252 6822 Fax: 6251 7688 Email: UOBTP-Leisure@UOBgroup.com
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