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Changi reports strong September traffic

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SINGAPORE, 28 October 2019:  Singapore Changi Airport handled 5.47 million passenger movements in September, an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period last year.

Aircraft movements fell 0.7% to 31,200 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput declined 7.8% to 170,000 tonnes for the month.

During September, all regions recorded growth. Among Changi’s top 10 markets, Japan led the gainers with a robust 15% year-on-year growth, followed by China and the Philippines – both registering an 8% increase in passenger movements. Traffic to and from Hong Kong continued to weaken, declining 21% for the month.

For the first three quarters of 2019, total passenger traffic at Changi Airport rose 3.7% to 50.5 million passenger movements. Germany and the United States were among Changi’s fastest-growing markets, registering year-on-year growth of more than 20%.

Aircraft movements remained stable at 285,000 landings and takeoffs, while airfreight throughput fell 6.4% to 1.49 million tonnes during the nine months.

Effective 1 October, more than 100 airlines served Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to some 380 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.

Changi highlights

New Services: Singapore Airlines added another service to Seattle, bringing the weekly total to four.

New Restaurants & Stores: In T1’s public area, ANDES by ASTONS opened their second Changi Airport outlet, offering a wide selection of steak cuts, chicken and seafood.

Over at T3, dessert shops Llaollao, and 108 Matcha Saro have opened at the Departure Check-in Hall, offering passengers a sweet treat before their flight. (Source: Changi Airport)

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