SINGAPORE, 27 April 2015 – Singapore Changi Airport recorded 4.54 million passenger movements in March 2015, 0.9% higher than a year ago. Aircraft movements were 1.2% fewer with 28,800 landings and take-offs, and cargo movements fell 4.2% to 162,700 tonnes.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today several reductions and rebates to aeronautical fees at Singapore Changi Airport, which will benefit airlines, ground handling agents and passengers.
CAG honoured its top airline partners at the Changi Airline Awards 2015, where a total of 23 awards were presented to airlines whose efforts have contributed to the growth and development of the Singapore air hub. Themed SG50, the awards ceremony, into its 10th year, also featured the pioneer airlines that have been operating in Singapore since the country’s independence.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are investing a combined S$35 million to boost awareness of and visitorship to both Singapore and Changi Airport. The collaboration is the largest strategic partnership between CAG and STB to date.
Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 0.3% on-year in February 2015, with 4.12 million passengers passing through the airport. There was a 7.3% increase in airfreight movements to 136,000 tonnes of cargo processed during the month. Aircraft movements decreased by 1.0% to 26,490.
Under the extension of the Changi Transit Programme to 31 March 2016, Singapore Airlines or SilkAir customers who transit through Changi Airport on either carrier can redeem a Changi Dollar Voucher (CDV) of $20 or $40 value, depending on their point of origin. Customers who are connecting on select Air New Zealand-operated flights to or from Auckland can also redeem the CDV.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today that it has awarded a S$323 million contract to Takenaka Corporation (Takenaka) for works related to the expansion of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1), following a competitive tender.
Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.42 million passenger movements in January 2015, 3.8% less than a year ago. In tandem, aircraft movements decreased 5.2% to 28,800. Airfreight movements rose 1% to 151,800 for the month.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today an exciting line-up of activities, centred around the theme ‘Changi, I’m Home’, to delight Singaporeans and travellers in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday (SG50).
Changi Airport Group (CAG) conferred its highest honours today to outstanding staff of the airport community. These are the staff that have gone beyond the call of duty and demonstrated exceptional service contributions in 2014, leaving deep and lasting impressions on both local and international passengers travelling through Changi Airport.
A 34-year-old Japanese civil engineer working in Singapore struck a windfall of S$1 million at Changi Airport today, as he beat five other contestants to emerge a newly-minted millionaire at the ‘Be a Changi Millionaire’ 2014 Grand Draw.
Singapore Changi Airport managed 54.1 million passenger movements in 2014, the most in its 33-year history. This was a 0.7% increase compared to the whole of 2013. Cargo volumes were stable at 1.84 million tonnes while flight movements dipped 0.7% to 341,390 for the year.
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) (www.changiairportgroup.com) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport (IATA: SIN, ICAO: WSSS) followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport (IATA: XSP, ICAO: WSSL) and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages foreign airports.
