Changi reports May 2012 traffic

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 daily flights 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. New Outlets @ Changi 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.