Town Hall - Jan 14
Our first Town Hall of 2026 was hosted by USAORCA on Jan 14 - the recording and provided slides are available for review. Share with teammates who missed this very informative session.
USAORCA Intro Presentation: USA Intro to 2026
Watch the Host's site for updated offerings: https://www.worldsprints2026singapore.com/
Flights - Several Airlines fly from USA direct to Singapore or 1 stop (Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong)
- Singapore Airlines - non-stop from Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, JFK/New York and Newark
- United Airlines: San Francisco(0 stop), Seattle(1stop), Los Angeles (1 stop) (Stop is SFO outbound, Tokyo return)
- All Nippon Air: Los Angeles (1 stop/Tokyo)
- Japan Air: SFO or LAX (1stop/Tokyo) (pricey starts at $1583)
- Korean Air: Los Angeles & Dallas(1 stop/Seoul)
- Cathay Pacific: Los Angeles (1 stop/Hong Kong)
- Eva Airways: Dallas (DFW) (1 stop/Taipei)**Could be helpful to any DB racers going on to Taiwan
- $777 to $2300 depending on additional bags and seat selection fees.
- Shortest flight from USA will be @ 16 hours -- watch for the +1 or +2 on your search as that is how many days later you will be landing! Singapore is 16 hours ahead of West Coast USA!
Car Rentals >> Don't do it!
- Car Share services similar to Uber and Lyft exist in Singapore - download their apps and use them!
- MTR - local transportation is efficient and inexpensive, much is underground with air-conditioning and even shopping
- MTR will take a debit/credit card for each ride so purchase of travel pass is not required.
- Hotel parking is expensive and mostly valet
Other Information
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Since Covid, most everywhere accepts credit/debit cards --event the Hawker Market stalls
You should get some cash for being around town-best rate is at the airport however ATM's in the city will allow use of USA Debit/Credit cards
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Cell phones work but check with your carrier to start international service
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Must bring bug spray.
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Tap Water is fine to drink, bring your water bottle! Fill stations are available on the street around the city
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No Visa needed but need to have more than 6 months on your passport from the time you arrive.
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Bring all medications with their prescription info.