Asian pax growth of 3.2% at Changi lifts November traffic
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Singapore Changi Airport has reported 4.78m passenger movements for November 2016, representing a +3.2% rise on November 2015, while total passenger traffic handled during the first 11 months of 2016 increased by +5.7% to 53m.
During the same two periods, cargo shipments grew by +6.1% to 1.79m tonnes and aircraft movements rose by +4.1% to 328,520 landings and take offs, while in the first 11 months cargo grew +7.9% to 173,170 tons and take offs and landings by +3.4% to 29,710.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore stated: “Passenger traffic for the month of November was supported by growth in air travel to and from South-east Asia, North-east Asia and South Asia.
STRONG GROWTH TREND TO SOUTHEAST ASIAN CITIES
“Among Changi’s top 10 country markets, China (+13.7%), Vietnam (+9.9%) and India (+9.8%) led the gainers. As for Changi’s top 10 cities, strong traffic growth was observed between Singapore and Southeast Asian cities, such as Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, and Ho Chi Minh City.”
The CAAS also pointed to new services to India, with Air India Express launching four weekly services to Kolkata on 20 November, and Jet Airways starting daily services to Bangalore on 14 December.
SilkAir also has launched four weekly services to Fuzhou in China, while Xiamen Airlines increased the frequency of its Singapore-Xiamen services from 14 weekly flights to 17 from 18 November. In addition, Myanmar National Airlines also raised its number of flights to Yangon from seven to 12 weekly services from 1 December.
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NEW TERMINAL 3 RETAIL OUTLET ‘DEBUT’
Meanwhile, between 16 November to 18 December 2016, CAAS added that the sole new store opening in Terminal 3’s Basement 2 over the period was by Etoz, which it describes as a manufacturer and retailer ‘of quality home and bedding products’, which has made its airport store debut at Changi.
In addition, a ‘Teahouse by Soup Restaurant’ offering a variety of ‘unique’ Nanyang Dim Sum has also opened in the Terminal 1 public area.
Changi Airport management said that as of 1 December 2016, more than 100 airlines were operating at Changi Airport, flying to around 380 cities in 90 countries and territories worldwide.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific regions contributed most to the passenger traffic growth reported for November?
Which specific regions contributed most to the passenger traffic growth reported for November?
Passenger traffic for November was primarily supported by increased air travel to and from South-east Asia, North-east Asia, and South Asia. This regional growth was a significant factor in the overall rise in passenger movements.
Q.What new flight services have been introduced to India and China recently?
What new flight services have been introduced to India and China recently?
New services to India include Air India Express launching four weekly flights to Kolkata from 20 November, and Jet Airways starting daily services to Bangalore from 14 December. SilkAir also launched four weekly services to Fuzhou in China.
Q.What new retail and food and beverage outlets have opened at Changi Airport?
What new retail and food and beverage outlets have opened at Changi Airport?
A new Etoz store, a manufacturer and retailer of home and bedding products, opened in Terminal 3's Basement 2. Also, a 'Teahouse by Soup Restaurant' offering Nanyang Dim Sum has opened in the Terminal 1 public area.