SINGAPORE, 27 May 2019: Singapore Changi Airport achieved 5.58 million passenger movements in April, an increase of 2.8% compared to the same period last year.
Aircraft movements dipped 1.7% with 31,500 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput declined 12.8% to 156,000 tonnes for the month.
For the month of April, passenger traffic growth was recorded for all regions, except for South Asia. Among Changi’s top 10 markets, Australia led the gainers, with an 8% year-on-year increase in passenger movements.
As at 1 May, more than 100 airlines serve Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to some 400 cities in about 100 countries and territories worldwide. With more than 7,400 weekly scheduled flights, an aircraft takes off or lands at Changi roughly once every 80 seconds.
Highlights at Changi[1]
New Services – On 1 May, SilkAir launched four weekly services to Busan – a new city link for Changi Airport.
Singapore Airlines added daily services to its Singapore – Osaka (Kansai) route, bringing the total to 21 weekly.
On 9 May, Etihad Airways launched a new weekly freighter service on the Abu Dhabi – Singapore – Ho Chi Minh – Abu Dhabi route.
New Restaurants & Stores – In the public areas, Tai Cheong Bakery has opened its first Changi Airport outlet in T3 B2, offering egg tarts and other Hong Kong style snacks. Don Don Donki Sweet Potato Factory has also opened in T3’s Departure Check-in Hall, where visitors can sample its signature-baked sweet potato.
In T1’s transit area, Under Armour has opened its first airport store, offering footwear, accessories, as well as sports and casual apparel. Also in T1, Pazzion has opened its second airport transit store with a range of shoes for every occasion, while House of Samsonite has commenced operations, offering a wide selection of travel luggage, bags and accessories.
(* 16 April to 15 May)
