Changi to open world's first luxury terminal

Gavin Lipsith

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The new dedicated facility will offer "commercially important" passengers first-class services on their arrival to or departure from Singapore Changi airport from August

The terminal will be open to both arriving and departing passengers – on commercial or private aircraft – and will be linked to terminal two, allowing passengers to wait in luxury for their flights or check in with the help of personal assistants. It is operate by a joint venture comprising Worldwide Flight Services, a French airport and terminal services company; Superior Travellers Services, a company with experience serving the "commercially important persons" (CIP) market; and Sembawang Kimtrans, a local integrated logistics company.

CAAS director general Wong Woon Liong said, "The introduction of this facility is part of CAAS' efforts to provide the widest range of services, from budget to the most exclusive premium treatment, at Changi. We are confident that the new facility will appeal to the needs of CIPs who enjoy prestige and luxury travel."

The luxury terminal will house a small retail offer and will feature a delivery service allowing passengers to choose goods from stores at other Changi terminals.

For more on the new terminal's retail offer and services, see DFNI June 1, out soon.