Press release - 20 June 2012 11:18

Operating indicators for May 2012

In May 2012, 4.09 million travellers passed through Singapore Changi Airport, an increase of 8.4% compared to a year ago. Flight movements at Changi increased 8.0%, corresponding with the growth in passenger movements.

Asia continued to be a key growth driver for Changi Airport with double-digit increases registered for traffic to and from Northeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East during the month. Year-to-date, passenger movements at Changi grew 12.0% to 20.6 million with Asian routes accounting for 80% of all traffic.

On the cargo front, Changi Airport registered 152,900 tonnes of cargo last month, down 2.8% year-on-year. For the first five months of this year, airfreight tonnage at Changi Airport decreased 1.3% to 745,000 tonnes.

Changi Airport welcomed the launch of new low-cost carrier Scoot on 4 June 2012. The airline currently operates dailies to Sydney and five-weekly services to Gold Coast, a new city link for Changi.

Singapore Changi Airport serves 100 airlines operating more than 6,200 weekly flights connecting Singapore to 220 destinations in 60 countries.

Changi Airport’s traffic statistics are available at http://www.changiairportgroup.com/cag/html/the-group/air_traffic_statistics.html

Other highlights

New Outlets – Changi Airport introduced a slew of new shops during the month of May. In the transit area of Terminal 1, popular women’s lingerie and accessories retailer Victoria’s Secret opened its second outlet in Singapore. Other new shops in Terminal 1’s Transit Hall include the Braun Buffel and Goldheart jewellery stores.

In Terminal 2, Japanese snack provider Umeya and eatery Central Thai opened outlets on Level 2 and 3 of the Departure Hall respectively. Over in the transit area of Terminal 2, new store openings include Cotton On, McDonald’s, Wang Café, Delifrance, Cocoa & Co and Sakae Sushi.

Best Airport Accolades – Singapore Changi Airport received the Best Airport in Asia and Best Green Service Provider – Airport awards at the 26^th Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards on 5 June 2012. With these recognitions, Changi Airport has garnered 13 Best Airport awards since the start of the year and more than 400 Best Airport awards since 1981.

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25 April 2012 11:32

Operating indicators for March 2012

Singapore Changi Airport managed 4.28 million passenger movements in March 2012, representing the highest number of passengers ever handled at Changi during the month of March. Passenger traffic for the month increased 15.3% year-on-year, in tandem with the increase in aircraft movements which grew 10.6% to 27,000. Airfreight movements decreased 1.8% to 163,000 tonnes during the month.

21 March 2012 12:37

Operating indicators for February 2012

Passenger traffic at Changi Airport increased 11.2% to 3.77 million in February 2012. There was strong travel demand across all regions with traffic between Singapore and the Middle East growing by more than 20%. Other regions also grew by double digits. Aircraft landings and take-offs increased 13.1% to 24,900 flights, corresponding with the growth in passenger traffic.

21 February 2012 12:48

Operating indicators for January 2012

Changi Airport opened the year on a strong note with 4.24 million passengers passing through the airport in January 2012. Apart from December 2011, this is the highest number of passenger movements Changi has handled in a month, representing an increase of 12.1% over the same month last year. Air traffic movements grew in tandem, clocking 27,600 aircraft movements, 14.9% more than a year ago.

20 January 2012 12:30

Another record breaking year for Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport has closed 2011 on a positive note. During the year, Changi Airport achieved new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements. At the same time, cargo movements recovered to 2008 pre-crisis levels. Changi continued to be highly regarded by travellers around the world with the airport receiving 23 accolades during the year.

23 July 2012 11:45

Operating indicators for June 2012

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.4 million passenger movements in June 2012, 9.7% more than a year before. There were 26,700 landings and take-offs at Changi during the month, a growth of 6.4% year-on-year.

22 August 2012 19:15

Operating indicators for July 2012

The number of passenger movements at Singapore Changi Airport increased 4.5% on-year to 4.36 million in July 2012. Air traffic movements grew in tandem, with 27,100 landings and take-offs recorded at Changi during the month, or 4.6% more compared to a year ago.

20 September 2012 11:32

Operating indicators for August 2012

Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.28 million passenger movements in August 2012, an increase of 10.9% compared to a year ago. Air traffic movements for the month also grew by 6.5% to 27,400 flights.

21 November 2013 13:58

Operating Indicators for October 2013

Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 3.2% on-year in October 2013, with 4.41 million passengers passing through the airport. Aircraft landings and takeoffs rose by 6.7% to 29,500. In terms of airfreight movements, Changi Airport handled 157,400 tonnes of cargo, an increase of 1.8% compared to a year ago.