Changi Airport’s T4 now open for business
SINGAPORE: Changi Airport’s newest terminal – T4 – started its first day of operations yesterday morning, marking a critical milestone in Singapore’s aviation history.
Airport operations went off without a hitch, with passengers for the first flight out to Hong Kong streaming in as early as 4am to the departure hall to use the self-check-in facilities. Airport staff were on hand to guide them through the process.
Nurse Minee Moh, 29, was at the airport around 5am to check in for her flight to Hong Kong for a fiveday holiday.
“The check-in and baggage-drop experience was very good and very smooth. Other airports and T1 have the self-check-in system. It saves time, and I’m very honoured to be on the first flight out,” she said.
C.S. Tan, an IT professional in his 40s, and his family, who were heading to Hong Kong for a week-long holiday, were impressed by the airport facilities and self-check-in services.
“Everything is automated and very intuitive. We didn’t know we were the first passengers, but it’s nice,” said Tan.
Speaking to reporters soon after the first flight took off, managing director of airport operations management Jayson Goh said he was happy with the overall smooth operations and passengers’ satisfaction with the new amenities.