Travel Tips: New Terminal For Low-cost Carriers

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TRAVEL TIPS: New terminal for low-cost carriers

Singapore’s dedicated terminal for low cost carriers (LCCs) will open its doors for flight operations on 26 March 2006. Travellers can look forward to enjoying greater cost savings as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is introducing a total passenger charge of S$13 for travellers departing from the new terminal. This is much lower than the S$21 total charge at Changi Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 and is also the lowest passenger charge for international flights in the region.

The new terminal, comprising two adjacent single-storey buildings for departure and arrival, will be completed by January 2006. Airport agencies and operators will be renovating their offices and airport systems tests will be held prior to the operational date.

The total passenger charge at the new terminal covers two components, namely, passenger service charge and passenger security service charge.

Mr Wong Woon Liong, Director-General of Civil Aviation, said “With budget travel becoming more prevalent in this region, we are doing what we can to promote the growth of this segment of air travel in Singapore. The construction of the dedicated terminal for LCCs is on schedule and will open for operations as planned. The simple design and layout of the new terminal will enable us to lower airport charges significantly. These cost savings will help to stretch the dollar for airlines and travellers.”

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Jetstar Asia flying to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh

Jetstar Asia recently launched new flights between Singapore and the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap last week.

Fares on both routes start at S$128.

Jetstar Asia flights between Singapore and Phnom Penh are scheduled every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Departures from Singapore are scheduled at 7.05am arriving in Phnom Penh at 8am. The return flights from Phnom Penh depart at 8.50am, arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport at 11.55am.

Flights from Singapore to Siem Reap are every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and depart at 6am, arriving at 7.05am. Departures from Siem Reap leave at 7.50am and arrive in Singapore at 11.10am.

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United Airlines’ Season’s Greetings Promotion

Good news for those who want to take an advantage of last minute deals. United Airlines is now offering a special promotion for passengers travelling United Business class to the US during the New Year period.

Passengers can choose to travel from Bangkok to seven major cities in the US – Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle or Washington, DC in United Business class, for only Bt74,120 for a roundtrip ticket.

Outbound travel must take place between today (December 24) and December 31 while return travel must be completed by January 31, 2006. The ticket requires a minimum stay of six days in the US.

For more information, please contact United Airlines on (02)253-0558.

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Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau to open offices in Asia

The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) is to open two offices in Asia, one in Northeast Asia and another in Southeast Asia to further develop its share of the Asian incentive market.

Garry Kingshott, CEO, MCVB, said the decision to open the new offices comes from research which confirms that it is the right time for Melbourne to have representation in the rapidly growing Asia business events market. He says that the two new offices will compliment its heightened focus on the competitive international business events market.

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Asian Hotels Alliance partners with Finnair Plus

Asian Hotels Alliance (AHA) has concluded an agreement with Finnair Plus, Finnair’s frequent flyer program. From January 2006, Finnair Plus members will be able to earn 1000 Finnair Plus points when staying at all AHA participating hotels throughout Asia.

AHA’s Founding Members include Dusit Hotels & Resorts (Thailand), Landis Hotels & Resorts (Taiwan), the Marco Polo Hotel Group (Hong Kong), Meritus Hotels & Resorts (Singapore), and New Otani Hotels (Japan).

The Nation

[Ricardo]

I suspect that low-cost airlines would happily use a large tent, as in London-Heathrows' early post-war days, if they could save money by doing so

This would save a lot - on our CNX-extension currently under-construction !

And you could move the tent - if traffic-patterns changed and demand moved somewhere else

Credit to Singapore for leading the way - with a no-frills terminal