Singapore Airlines to begin operations at Changi Terminal 3

On 9 January 2008, Singapore Airlines will be the first carrier to operate from Changi Airport Terminal 3. Operations will start close to noon, with SQ 001 being the first flight scheduled to arrive at the new terminal at approximately 11.50 hours.

SQ 318, bound for London, will be the first flight to depart from Terminal 3 at 12.50 hours. Terminal 3 check-In counters will be operational from 0900 hours. All passengers departing Singapore for the UK will leave from Terminal 3.

With effect from 9 January, Singapore Airlines will operate from both Terminals 2 and 3, and the commencement of services from the new terminal marks an expansion of Singapore Airlines operations at Changi Airport.

“The addition of Terminal 3 is another jewel in the crown for Changi as it cements its position as a leading international hub. Singapore Airlines is excited to be part of its growth, and we are confident that the new terminal will complement our operations at Terminal 2,” said Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Product and Services, Yap Kim Wah.

“Customers will now enjoy the benefits of having access to two world-class terminals – state-of-the-art facilities, modern design, thoughtful service and of course, more choice.

“Needless to say, we are extremely honoured to be the first airline to start using Terminal 3, and we’re sure our customers are equally looking forward to being the first to enjoy such a world-class facility,” said Mr Yap.

With the expansion of services, customers departing from Changi Airport will check-in at Terminal 2 or 3 for their flights, depending on their destination.

Flights may arrive at either Terminal 2 or 3, and information on the arrival terminal will be available at least 2 hours prior to the estimated arrival time.

Departing Flights

Customers will check-in for their flights based on their destination.

To keep customers better informed, those travelling on flights from Singapore will have the respective check-in terminal printed on Singapore Airlines e-tickets and boarding passes (including those printed at home before arriving at the Airport). Customers may also access the Singapore Airlines website, singaporeair.com, to check their respective check-in terminal.

Arriving Flights

Information on the arrival terminal will be available 2 hours before the flight’s estimated time of arrival.

Those meeting arriving customers may check details of the terminal on the internet (Changiairport.com or Singaporeair.com).

Information will also be made available on the flight information screens throughout Changi Airport.

Customers arriving into Singapore will be further guided by inflight announcements and videos with information about the arrival terminal. They will clear immigration and collect their baggage at their arrival terminal.

Customers in Transit

Singapore Airlines customers who are transiting in Changi Airport can check the flight information televisions at the airport for details of their check-in terminal for their connecting flight. Information is also available at the transfer desks located at the departure transit areas.

Customers who need to connect onto flights at another terminal may use the Skytrain, which rapidly links all three terminals in Changi Airport.

For more information, visit Singaporeair.com.