Changi Is World's Busiest Multi-carrier A380 Hub, Says Transport Minister

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SINGAPORE, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- With the commencement of Singapore Airlines' A380 operations to Frankfurt and New York later this month, Changi is today the world's busiest multi-carrier A380 hub with more than 200 A380 weekly flights to 10 major cities across the globe.

 

In stating this, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lui Tuck Yew, said the growth of its air network has seen Changi crossing a key milestone of more than 6,000 flights handled each week since November last year.

 

"I am also happy to note that despite being more than three decades old, Changi Airport still retains its charm and continues to be well-regarded by air travellers and aviation industry players," he said at Changi Airport Group's (CAG) Annual Airport Celebration 2012 here Wednesday night.

 

Lui said last year Changi received a further 23 best airport awards, and remains the world's most awarded airport with over 390 accolades under its belt.

 

These awards recognise the airport's efforts to maintain its "best in class" status -- a remarkable achievement despite increasing competition from other air hubs in the region, he said.

 

The minister said the Review 2011 was a mixed one for the aviation industry, with passenger traffic continuing to grow from 2010 but a combination of high oil prices and global market volatility impacting the bottom lines of airlines worldwide.

 

Against an uncertain outlook, Lui commended CAG for continuously strengthening Changi's position as an international air hub and a major gateway to the region.

 

Lui said CAG's leadership and dedication to foster collaboration at all levels within the airport community, so as to provide passengers with a memorable Changi Experience, will remain a key driving force for Changi's future success.

 

Working closely with its airline partners, Changi added 10 new city links, and welcomed five new airlines last year.

 

The latest city link to Vientiane in November last year completes Changi's connection to all nine other Asean countries.

[Mohd Azizul Ramli 2]

Is it? Not Heathrow? Maybe they counted home carrier (SQ) flights as well into the calculation. LHR does not have any home carrier which operates the A380 yet.

[alberttky 0]

Won't be long before DXB catches up.

[Ruiz Razy 1]

It is a product of clear vision to b a hub with strong and undivided support for the home carrier by the government n it's related agencies n GLCs . Something that the neighbour is lacking.

[flee 5]

Compare three decade old Changi to the half its age Sepang...

 

All we can boast of is a bursting LCCT...

[V Wong 0]

Compare three decade old Changi to the half its age Sepang...

 

All we can boast of is a bursting LCCT...

 

 

Well said. Was in LCCT last night at 8pm to pick up a friend... left with a splitting headache!

[Ikman Ikreza 0]

Really busy after they received more A380 soon. Latest news, SIA adding two more cities to their A380 destination list.

 

Singapore Airlines

From 15 January, we are adding two more cities to our A380 destination list. Take your journey to Frankfurt and New York to another level with our A380, and travel in luxury, across three continents.

Edited January 13, 2012 by Ikman Ikreza

[Chris Tan 0]

We can only dream of KUL getting to that point. Our "national carrier" has only ordered 6, and we've just only got our A380 services 4 years after changi.

 

Malaysia Boleh...........