India, Feb. 5 -- Just because you've booked a flight to Singapore, no longer necessarily means you'll be allowed to board it, let alone land in the country.

For long, the Lion City has been a top-ranking destination for both long-haul holidays as well as packed, weekend getaways. However, January 30, 2026 onwards, an added checkpoint could very well upend your travel plans in a matter of minutes.

Asper a new No-Boarding Directive (NBD), Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) can now stop ineligible travelers at the departure airport they're at. This essentially means that the real screening will begin right at the check-in counter.

Very simply put, the rule in place allows airlines to deny boarding for passengers who d...