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CNA
March 21, 2018
In six years’ time, come 2024, it’ll cost passengers S$62.30 to depart from Changi Airport in passenger fees and levies. That’s an 83 per cent spike from the current S$34. To cushion the impact, travellers will start paying S$47.30 this July, a gradual increase. A chunk of the charges will go to the airport’s development, in particular, the construction of Changi East, a project that’ll consist of the airport’s fifth terminal, to handle 70 million passengers, and its third runway. All this to keep up with growth and maintain Changi’s regional hub status. A comparison of competing airports in the region will show Changi being the most expensive in passenger charges. The crucial question must be asked – is there a way for Changi to have it all: Increase capacity, maintain service levels and keep fees competitive with others in the region? Other airports that have also launched mega development projects may have valuable lessons that Changi may glean from.... Continue Reading