Changi Airport :+7.9% passenger traffic increase in August
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Singapore Changi Airport recorded a +7.9% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in August, to 5.68 million.
Operator Changi Airport Group said there was growth across all regions. Traffic to and from Oceania was up+10%, the first double-digit increase of the year. Europe (+22%) and South Asia (+13%) also posted robust growth.
Among Changi’s top ten markets, nine recorded higher traffic. Melbourne (+16%), Sydney (+13%) and Manila (+12%) were among the cities to register double-digit growth.
Changi Airport Group also announced the opening of an E-Gadget Mini by Sprint-Cass electronics retail unit in the Terminal 2 departures hall. Seafood restaurant Fish & Co has also opened in T2.
T3 saw two recent openings. Restaurant A-One Signature serves claypot-cooked cuisine while Seven Stop is a 24-hour vending machine concept store offering gifts, lifestyle products and has claw machines for play.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific regions showed the strongest growth in passenger traffic during August?
Which specific regions showed the strongest growth in passenger traffic during August?
Europe recorded the highest percentage increase in passenger traffic, up by 22%. South Asia also showed robust growth, rising by 13%, while Oceania saw a 10% increase.
Q.Are there any examples of specific cities that contributed significantly to the passenger traffic growth?
Are there any examples of specific cities that contributed significantly to the passenger traffic growth?
Yes, Melbourne, Sydney, and Manila were among the cities that registered double-digit growth. These cities contributed to the overall positive performance across Changi's top ten markets.
Q.What new retail and dining options have recently opened or been announced at Changi Airport?
What new retail and dining options have recently opened or been announced at Changi Airport?
An E-Gadget Mini by Sprint-Cass has opened in Terminal 2's departures hall, and Fish & Co restaurant has also opened there. Terminal 3 now features A-One Signature restaurant and a Seven Stop vending machine concept store.
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