Piyopico Supercharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 I think this is an example of poor planning and waste of resources and tax money. SINGAPORE: Airlines operating from Singapore's Budget Terminal will soon operate from the main terminals at Changi Airport. That's because the Budget Terminal will be closed later this year to make way for a new and improved terminal. Travelling the no-frills way has become more popular. Last year, one in four passengers at Changi Airport travelled on a low-cost carrier (LCC), compared to about one in five in 2010. In fact, low-cost carriers accounted for 28.6 percent of all flights at Changi Airport. And the outlook is bright. Mr Shukor Yusof, Aviation Analyst at Standard & Poor's, said: "Our understanding is that there are moves to review the operations at the Budget Terminal because of the increasing traffic, because of the expectation that there will be more and more budget airlines that will ply into Singapore. "I think there is no chronic shortage of facilities or any acute problems that we are having at the LCCT (low-cost carrier terminal). The numbers are increasing so fast that I think in the next few years, issues concerning the comfort of passengers, the issue of more aircraft, if you look at the budget airlines in the region, everyone is buying new aircraft, every single one of them are expanding. So within the next three to four to five years, you will have more aircraft, more passengers. "Indeed, more passengers are flying to Singapore by budget airline, so what we have today in Changi in terms of the Budget Terminal, is good for now. But within the next few years, it would struggle to cope with the numbers." Opened in 2006, the Budget Terminal can handle up to seven million passengers annually. And sources say the authorities are now looking at building a new terminal to cater to future demand. Many workers at the Budget Terminal are aware of the impending closure. Shop owners have also been informed and some say it's no surprise, as the lease for most concessions there will expire in a few months. The Budget Terminal currently serves Berjaya Air, Firefly, SEair, Cebu Pacific and Tiger Airways. MediaCorp understands the decision to move the carriers to the main terminals was reached a few weeks ago. It is understood that Tiger Airways will operate from Terminal 2, possibly by June. Provisions have been made for them to operate from Row 12 near to Singapore Airlines, Silk Air and the new Scoot airline. Berjaya Air and SEAir will also operate from Terminal 2, with Berjaya making the shift as early as April. When contacted, Firefly says it is aware of the move, but declined to give details. Analysts say the expected change should benefit carriers and passengers. Mr Shukor said: "I think it is going to be quite good for these carriers because that would mean seamless connectivity for passengers who want to hop onto another carrier at Terminal 2. "In terms of people who are flying from Australia onwards to Europe, for example, instead of being transported from the LCCT to Terminal 2, they can just walk a short distance and go onto the next flight and that's clearly an advantage for Tiger." Observers say when the budget carriers begin operations from the main terminals, they could be faced with higher costs. But it is understood that authorities are working on a special arrangement with the airlines to help them address the issue. Changes have also been made to aero-bridges at Terminal 2 to accommodate the additional flights. Observers say it should not take more than two years for the new terminal to be ready. - CNA/de ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepica 4th Gear March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 only 6 yrs old... what a waste Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Today newspaper also say koo tek huat hospital also. They convert roof gsrden to ward. Good idea!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 only 6 yrs old... what a waste they did upgrading just a couple of years back.. less than 2 yrs ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 (edited) Either the demand of budget is very good or very poor. I remember reading news two years back, where the demand at budget Terminal is low. Not many airlines want to use it. I think this is to revamp it to a mid-level terminal....can charge more money for it. And perhaps to build a multi storeys carpark that is cheaper hourly!! Edited March 1, 2012 by SimonTan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Either the demand of budget is very good or very poor. I remember reading news two years back, where the demand at budget Terminal is low. Not many airlines want to use it. I think this is to revamp it to a mid-level terminal....can charge more money for it. the demand is higher.... just tt the BT is not "connected" to main terminals thus causing alot of issues for visitors transferring from a full cost carrier to a budget carrier... esp if they dun hv visa to enter singapore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LOVE-CARS 1st Gear March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 (edited) LOL, now Budget will operate from T2..., better than those operating in T1??!! Sigh, will sure miss the time where T2 is only reserve for SIA Flights Edited March 1, 2012 by I-LOVE-CARS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Come one man! Just give our only commercial airport a proper airport with proper facilities. We are a first class nation with first class facilities, so the MIW leaders would like to boast always. So, I don't understand why we need a budget terminal in the first place. We are an expensive island city. Land and operating costs are high no matter what. Yes, you can save bits here and there with budget terminal, but then is the budget carriers going to land on tarmac or grass patch??? [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepica 4th Gear March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 1 in 4 passengers travel in budget airline.... but they didn't state which budget airline.... I guess Jetstar and AirAsia that operates from T1 took a whole chunk out of it that left a few using the Budget terminal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piyopico Supercharged March 1, 2012 Author Share March 1, 2012 1 in 4 passengers travel in budget airline.... but they didn't state which budget airline.... I guess Jetstar and AirAsia that operates from T1 took a whole chunk out of it that left a few using the Budget terminal No need to guess. Confirmed. Tiger is my third choice out of these 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Come one man! Just give our only commercial airport a proper airport with proper facilities. We are a first class nation with first class facilities, so the MIW leaders would like to boast always. So, I don't understand why we need a budget terminal in the first place. We are an expensive island city. Land and operating costs are high no matter what. Yes, you can save bits here and there with budget terminal, but then is the budget carriers going to land on tarmac or grass patch??? [laugh] tarmac la they share the run way anyway.... T4 coming up soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 1 in 4 passengers travel in budget airline.... but they didn't state which budget airline.... I guess Jetstar and AirAsia that operates from T1 took a whole chunk out of it that left a few using the Budget terminal there are quite a few budget airlines operating from T1 and T2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dankoo 4th Gear March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 I remember when they built the Budget Terminal, they spend so much to search for a name to end up with the name" Budget Terminal"...and now closing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 I remember when they built the Budget Terminal, they spend so much to search for a name to end up with the name" Budget Terminal"...and now closing... think tats for publicity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 You mean they are tearing down the entire budget terminal??? And build another budget terminal? You mean the current terminal cannot make it? Really poor planning and waste of resources and tax money! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondism Twincharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 You mean they are tearing down the entire budget terminal??? And build another budget terminal? You mean the current terminal cannot make it? Really poor planning and waste of resources and tax money! ok someone going to blame the gahmen for this soon..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Either the demand of budget is very good or very poor. I remember reading news two years back, where the demand at budget Terminal is low. Not many airlines want to use it. I think this is to revamp it to a mid-level terminal....can charge more money for it. And perhaps to build a multi storeys carpark that is cheaper hourly!! Believe it or not.. the "cost" to the airline to use budget terminal vs T1,2,3... is very very insignificant.. that's why Air Asia, Jet Star all prefer T1... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic March 1, 2012 Share March 1, 2012 Come one man! Just give our only commercial airport a proper airport with proper facilities. We are a first class nation with first class facilities, so the MIW leaders would like to boast always. So, I don't understand why we need a budget terminal in the first place. We are an expensive island city. Land and operating costs are high no matter what. Yes, you can save bits here and there with budget terminal, but then is the budget carriers going to land on tarmac or grass patch??? [laugh] U forgot Seletar airport, its also a commercial airport, only a whole lot smaller. For VVVIP, its Paya Lebar airport. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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