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Singapore Changi Airport
Additions & Alterations

Terminal 2 Gets S$240 Million Facelift To Boost Changi's Aviation Hub Status
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Changi Airport's Terminal 2 (T2) will look brand new when its upgrading is completed in 2005. T2, which is 13 years old, will see more capacity added to the departure / transit lounge, enhancing Changi's position as an aviation hub. The upgrading, which will see massive improvements made to its design, costs S$240 million.
Mr Yeo Cheow Tong, Minister for Transport visited the airport on 30 October 2003 to view the upgrading at the airport. He applauded the efforts taken by CAAS to ensure that airport operations were not affected and inconvenience to airport users kept to a minimum despite the extensive renovation work.
The upgraded T2 will have a new glass façade allowing natural light into the departure hall. A new canopy above the kerbside at the departure hall will be extended outwards to ensure that airport users are shielded from the rain when alighting from their vehicles. An extra 2,800 square metres will also be added to the transit area for shops, restaurants, seating amenities and landscaping, with improved facilities for the elderly or disabled travellers.

In my opinion Changi is an overrated airport, nothing really special about its layout or design.

Only good thing is the amount of services that they provide to travellers. (Last been there in 95 when they were just building the finger piers on T2)

In my opinion Changi is an overrated airport, nothing really special about its layout or design.

Only good thing is the amount of services that they provide to travellers. (Last been there in 95 when they were just building the finger piers on T2)
Well, the clear, simple fact is that Changi has NEVER earned its reputation from layout or design. It has always excelled in what matters directly to its users: services! :)

Btw ignore, you go and create a new thread?

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wuuhuuu! Do i see a SAAB 900S Cab on the pic? :) :)

Well, the clear, simple fact is that Changi has NEVER earned its reputation from layout or design. It has always excelled in what matters directly to its users: services! :)

Btw ignore, you go and create a new thread?

Yeah. RafflesCity PMed me to bring over to a new thread whatever is relevant. The old thread as requested by Jan will either be deleted or archived.

I have 7 pages of the old thread to browse through to move over some relevant info to the new thread now. You will probably notice that the pictures below are ALL relevant. All are related to anything new at Changi.

hmm, this thread is for T1, 2 and 3?

i like saab too :) i aim to own one by the time i'm 40 :(

does anyone notice large government projects seem to be going for the same goldenish brownish colour scheme? the t2/t1 renovation, supreme court, and the esplanade theatres.

hmm, this thread is for T1, 2 and 3?

Its for everything that has or will be added to Changi or altered.

i like saab too :) i aim to own one by the time i'm 40 :(

does anyone notice large government projects seem to be going for the same goldenish brownish colour scheme? the t2/t1 renovation, supreme court, and the esplanade theatres.

Think its just a coincidence. For the supreme court i guess they were going for the gold brownish all important look, same with the esplanade.

For the airport its basically for the all natural wood look, cause you wouldn't want the interiors to be all glass and meta;, hard and cold looking.

People mover construction (7/12/04)

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the glass in t1 looks nice :)

New improved signage(7/12/04):

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Changi duty free are having some promotions or contest......:yes:

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I wonder if Terminal 1 changed the facade of the part facing the runways.

There seems to be green glass, last time there wasnt.

I also noticed that they improved the aircraft gangways and made the walls glass

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Is the second picture the T2 viewing mall?? (the construction seems to be the transit area extension)

hmm...maybe err..cos of the Silk Air plane

quite frankly its getting hard to tell because they are becoming quite similar!

in fact I quite preferred the T1 to the T2 that I normally use, the departure area looks so much nicer

New eateries at T1.....(7/12/04)

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oh the exterior of T2 now looks quite beautiful with those 'butterfly' wings and whats that huge glass box at T2?

oh the exterior of T2 now looks quite beautiful with those 'butterfly' wings and whats that huge glass box at T2?

Huge glass box?? you mean those at the viewing mall?? I think that they extending the transit area (perhaps preparing T2 for A380 also).....:yes:

Huge glass box?? you mean those at the viewing mall?? I think that they extending the transit area (perhaps preparing T2 for A380 also).....:yes:

nope..its about 4 storeys high - a glass extension next to T2, facing the main road, not the transit area..

nope..its about 4 storeys high - a glass extension next to T2, facing the main road, not the transit area..

You mean the box that look like this??

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uhm yes, at T2, it looks like a growth on the building

uhm yes, at T2, it looks like a growth on the building

Oh thats the MRT entrance/exit for the airport........:yes:

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yes why didnt I think of that! :bash:

looks very sleek, I thought it might be for the new monorail or something like that

New things in the duty free/transit area:

i connect

Located at level 3, Terminal 2 Departure/Transit Lounge, iConnect offers free 24-hour IT-related services for passengers. It includes:

i 30 Free Internet Terminals with voice and video chat capabilities. Passengers are able to communicate with their family and friends back home via MSN or Yahoo! Messenger.

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ii Laptop access area with 15 workspaces with free internet connections and power points for passengers with laptops.

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iii Game Zone with 6 Microsoft Xbox Live gaming consoles. Passengers are able to have an engaging form of entertainment as they play the latest game for free. The game stations are also connected to the internet, so passengers can go online and experience Xbox Live games.

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iv An interactive content display where passengers can choose the types of content to watch on the TV screens while surfing the web. The content ranges from MTV clips to local TV programs to international news channels such as CNN and BBC World.

New lounge- Nexus

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Look out for our new integrated lounge called - Nexus. As the name suggests, the contemporary lounge promises a connection of activities and services. Come Nov 2004, passengers in transit will get to enjoy a mix of food & beverage outlets that offer beer, coffee, sandwiches and sushi, be entertained by 24-hour cable tv entertainment from 42" and 50" plasma tvs and enjoy free internet access. There's even a kiddie's corner to keep the kids entertained while their parents relax.

Opening : mid Nov 2004
Location: Departure/transit lounge east, Terminal 1.

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Plaza Premium Lounge is the first public access transit lounge open to all classes of travelers regardless of airlines, class of travel and airline membership in Singapore Changi Airport. The Lounge has recently relocated to larger, more conducive premises at the third level of the Departure / Transit Lounge in Terminal 2 with a floor area of approximately 7,000 square feet and a seating capacity for 100 people at any one time. Open 24 hours daily, the shower, massage, fitness lifestyle centre continues to be a very welcomed and much needed facility for all inbound transit or long haul passengers of airlines that operate from Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport.
After many long hours’ travel with movement constraint on board of a plane, nothing is more inviting than to come in to a clean, tranquil, cozy and spacious environment portraying a health conscious lifestyle concept. The Lounge underwent a refreshing facelift, which is reflected in the Straits Chinese and Zen combination concept which emphasizes efficient space usage to create an extremely soothing environment to alleviate tiredness and stress after a long flight.

Enveloped by an immediate feeling of contemporary elegance amidst the rusticity of natural elements such as wood, water, pebbles and an abundance of greenery, warm natural tones predominate the colour scheme of the interior décor and furnishings, bordering to richer, earthier tones. Strong emphasis is placed on the use of natural materials like woven cane, wood carvings, clear glass, stone ware, earthen ware and raw silk wall décor fabric in the presence of subtle warm lighting and natural light pouring through the floor to ceiling glass paneling which overlooks the adjacent outdoor sunflower garden. A gentle and relaxing music of the sounds of nature, forest and water permeates the tranquil atmosphere.

At the entrance of the lounge, one is immediately attracted to the row of high tech, latest full line of ergonomic exercise machines with workout options designed to fulfill your physical workout needs. One of the largest airport gyms in the world, this fitness facility comprises a hydraulic rower, treadmills, cross trainers, upright bike, strength and weight stations. The stretch yoga area comes equipped with mats and cushions, and fit balls are available for balance and stretching. The wall mounted plasma television displays a succession of yoga and fitness aerobics videos for the health conscious. A bank of mirrors on the inner wall leads to a changing room with a dedicated coat and luggage area. A session at the gym coupled with yoga before or after completes the entire body workout, to be followed subsequently by a hot pampering shower.

The shower facilities features twelve individual shower rooms with an attached dressing and dry area each. The shower rooms can be used by both male and female without gender segregation, which will eliminate waiting time and improve utilization. A luxuriously appointed common male and female dressing area comes equipped with wash basins and hair dryers.

Another highlight of the new Lounge is the foot reflexology pebble path leading to the massage and napping area, where simplicity makes a great design statement. Known to and practiced by the ancient Chinese, foot reflexology is a natural health approach where reflex zones or nerve endings in the feet are massaged or stimulated to normalize the function of the body’s internal organs.

From the foot reflexology path, we enter the massage area where six treatment rooms are available for head and shoulder massage and foot reflexology. The nail care facility which features normal and French manicure makes its debut as one of the new services of this Lounge.

Adjacent to the massage area is a private napping area with a dim, soothing interior where each napping suite comes with checkered wooden partitions installed for privacy and aesthetic appeal. Raised wooden platforms with tatami mats spell the comfort of a peaceful sanctuary, amidst the gentle permeating aroma of essential oils; creating a restful and calm atmosphere for complete relaxation. Vibrant and colourful Straits Chinese décor chests and trinket boxes lend a feeling of timeless charm and serenity.

As one enters the Lounge area, a water feature wall takes centre stage as the soothing sound of water skimming across slate and pebbles enhance the serenity and refined elegance of the entire design concept.

The self service buffet bar is amply stocked with wholesome salad and condiments, freshly prepared finger sandwiches, pastries, cookies and seasonal local and imported fruits. Hot and cold beverages are readily available beside the bar and buffet counters.

The library houses international newspapers and magazines, with Straits Chinese china and porcelain ware adorning the shelves. Internet and email access, as well as laptop computers points are available for travelers to keep in touch with family and friends during transit. Another new offering in this Lounge is the Office Services facility which provides facsimile, photocopy, courier, local and international calls services for busy business executives to catch up on work during transit.

The much touted Oxygen Therapy is made available at the bar counter where one can enjoy a whiff of pure oxygen while having a bite to eat or a refreshing drink in hand. Mobile oxygen is also available throughout the lounge area, so opt for some rejuvenating fresh air anywhere you may be in the lounge. The private Oxygen Aromatherapy room is another new service offering where you can enjoy total repose in a comfortable armchair with an elevated leg rest to enhance blood circulation, reduce fatigue and improved concentration while breathing in pure oxygen infused with lavender essential oils.

Overall, the aesthetically pleasing surroundings with soft, indirect lighting and soothing background music enhances the ambiance, smooth lines and contrasting ergonomic steel ceiling – giving one an open, spacious feel. Since the one-stop shower, massage, fitness lifestyle lounge began operations in early 2002, there has been a marked increase in patronage, especially amongst economy class travelers. Uniquely designed to provide the tranquility that will help you refresh yourself, or simply relax and unwind, the lounge not only caters to individual travelers; it is also ideal for groups up to 120 persons on transit.

Having obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2003, the Straits Chinese and Zen-themed integrated lounge facilities and services will be another worldwide and industry first, where transit time spent in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 transcends privilege and pleasure

i see T2 has upgraded their free internet facilities with more terminals..those were already installed in T1 :)

Crossing the 30 million mark for passenger traffic:

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A closer look at the pillar:

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i see T2 has upgraded their free internet facilities with more terminals..those were already installed in T1 :)

thats a good thing raffie!:)
i hope they start the internet-service on the planes soon:cool:

T2 refurbishment update(6/2/05):

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2 leaves?? :lol:
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A Cobra?? :eek:
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New skytrain rendering(6/2/05):

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wow..they got the ads for the skytrain up already :eek:

the roof of T2 looks unrecognisable!

are they gonna change those pink counters? they dont match the nicely done roof

i think i remember the counters in some rendering are more angular and have colours that match the new scheme.

how radical is the exterior facade change? Does it embody organic seashells?

New skytrain construction(3/3/05):
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Hmm....they seem to be preparing to connect the pier of T1 to T3 too.....:yes:

Will T2 have a major facelift in order to remove stigmas based on it's external unattractiveness? The things going on now are insufficient, unfortunately.

I recently visited T2 with babystan and szehoong and I was BLOWN AWAY by the vast improvements in the interior feel. It just feels so much more relaxing yet modern and lush at the same time. Its amazing.....

But what about the exterior? WIll its utilitarian drabness change too?

from what I know, the view of T2 from the domestic side now has a wavy shape, much more inspiring than before

When T3 is finished I think there will be some major reconstruction. after all, we are still short of the passenger capacity...

I recently visited T2 with babystan and szehoong and I was BLOWN AWAY by the vast improvements in the interior feel. It just feels so much more relaxing yet modern and lush at the same time. Its amazing.....

Yes....quite different.....very relaxing.....:yes:
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Well, Changi's interior has always been one of its strong points. How many awards did it win this year?

Well, Changi's interior has always been one of its strong points. How many awards did it win this year?

According to the latest Changi e-zine, the actual number of award is 19....:)

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thats still rather low...in 2003 there were 20

The revamped T2(16/3/05):

Departure Hall
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http://img205.exs.cx/img205/995/pic0143217bq.jpg

More new restaurants at the viewing mall area......:yes: (12/4/05)

http://img114.echo.cx/img114/7916/pic0174417qj.jpg

when are the counters going to be changed?

^They changing?? :?

uhmi assumed they would. the current coutners dont match the surroundings at all and i remember angular matching counters in the renderings.

New rendering for the new skytrain....:D

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/176/pic0190413sw.jpg

sure looks exciting :yes:

i really like to go to changi airport it look more shopping center than airport! :)

i really like to go to changi airport it look more shopping center than airport! :)

Actually you're not wrong to say it's a shopping center......:yes: (The Duty free shopping area is 30000 sqm, and will add 3000 sqm when the budget terminal open next year....:) )

New departure gate and new restaurant (fish & co) (4/5/05):

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/1828/pic0188110bt.jpg

Skytrain construction (4/5/05):

http://img149.echo.cx/img149/9576/pic0189311se.jpg

http://img134.echo.cx/img134/2967/pic0189618cg.jpg

the departure looks nice!

Work seems to be goin quite nicely and smoothely. That skytrain sure does look sleek.

The new nexus lounge (4/5/05):

http://img221.echo.cx/img221/8387/pic0190510kc.jpg

The new nexus lounge (4/5/05):

http://img221.echo.cx/img221/8387/pic0190510kc.jpg

oh my..looks more like a hotel than airport! Changi is really pampering its passengers :cool:

oh my..looks more like a hotel than airport! Changi is really pampering its passengers :cool:


That's why it's voted second best airport in the world, due mainly to customer convenience.

T1 skytrain station (4/5/05):

http://img168.echo.cx/img168/522/pic0191818ge.jpg

http://img168.echo.cx/img168/2241/pic0191918sr.jpg

That's why it's voted second best airport in the world, due mainly to customer convenience.


i'm qutie sure its often first too :)

i'm qutie sure its often first too :)

Yeah......about 20 times each year?? :D

Which is not a lot, going by past standards.

Which is not a lot, going by past standards.

Do we have that much competition from the region in the past?? ;)

New escalator near the new skytrain station in T1 (4/5/05):

http://img220.echo.cx/img220/1941/pic0191615eq.jpg

Hmm....doing something to the roof already?? ;) (T1, departing gate area C1-C7 4/5/05)

http://img111.echo.cx/img111/1154/pic0190314ea.jpg

New signage (1-3) (1/6/05):

http://img76.echo.cx/img76/7187/pic0210616ui.jpg

This looks like T1...

This looks like T1...

Haha....really?? :lol:

sigh... I dunno if we can pull down T1 & T2 and built a new gigantic one after T3 is ready? They looked really "old" to me... :P

sigh... I dunno if we can pull down T1 & T2 and built a new gigantic one after T3 is ready? They looked really "old" to me... :P

Highly unlikely.......especially after the millions they spend on upgrading T2......:yes:

i think terminal 2 will look pretty good after upgrading! quite different from other airports too! other airports go for the spacious, cool, airy, cavernous look. terminal 2 looks very cosy and homely. terminal three seems more akin to the standard look, but with plenty more greenery.

^
I supposed the cosy, homely feel is similar to T1 abeit with a touch of modernity........:yes:

I agree about T2

after the makeover, it feels like a totally new airport..it has more airiness and light, yet is still very warm and lush.

in fact, after seeing the new Shanghai Pudong Airport, Guanzhou Baiyun airport and the arrival portion of Chep Lap Kok, I still feel that T2 beats them all in that warm lively feeling.

^
Yes....I agree......Shanghai Pudong is modern but a bit "cold"(seen it like half an hour ago).....a trend that most new airport shares....:yes:

^

cool!

yah it is nice and airy, but not as convenient or helpful for shopping. I wanted to buy batteries in the departure lounge and they dont sell! :bash: None of the staff also really helped to tell me where they sell it (I guess they just dont know)

on the plus side, you can just smoke in the Cafe there. In fact you can just light up at restaurants in China :D j/k

Changi is better :yes:

^

cool!

yah it is nice and airy, but not as convenient or helpful for shopping. I wanted to buy batteries in the departure lounge and they dont sell! :bash: None of the staff also really helped to tell me where they sell it (I guess they just dont know)

on the plus side, you can just smoke in the Cafe there. In fact you can just light up at restaurants in China :D j/k

Changi is better :yes:

Haha...yeah....quite disappointed with the shopping in Pudong.....when I arrival last Friday, I could hardly see any shops in the arrival area.....:yes:

But I think the efficiency of the airport is up to standard....:yes:

(Though changi is still faster.....:D )

babystan, you are back too? :)

babystan, you are back too? :)

Still in Shanghai.....:yes:

no one to post the news here when you and Rafflescity are not around. Take more pics in Shanghai and post them when you are back :)

no one to post the news here when you and Rafflescity are not around. Take more pics in Shanghai and post them when you are back :)

Sure.....:D

My photos went up to about 350 when I went up to the 88th floor of Jin Mao Building today.....:D

Oh man if only I could travel through the undersea internet cables to where you are now.......................................................

Oh man if only I could travel through the undersea internet cables to where you are now.......................................................

Muahahha.......:D

I hope I didn't stir up to much emotion.......:lol:

Shanghai is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@babystan, I seriously seriously urge you to go to the rooftop bar of the Peace Hotel along the bund for a drink at night. The view there is out of the world. Also, the night view from the waterfront promenade outside Oriental Pearl.

(a bit ott :D )

Shanghai is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@babystan, I seriously seriously urge you to go to the rooftop bar of the Peace Hotel along the bund for a drink at night. The view there is out of the world. Also, the night view from the waterfront promenade outside Oriental Pearl.

(a bit ott :D )

Ok I'll take that into consideration......:yes:

bring your tripod, if you do. ;)

bring your tripod, if you do. ;)

Haha....actually I just try out last night without tripod......seems like it's ok (either my hand is steady enough or the lights are really bright)......:lol:

Gtg.....taking a short break b4 I continue my exploration......:D

you need to preview your pics on a PC to confirm. remember that evening? we tried taking night pics? when preview, was great. But, the actual thing on PC were blurry... :(

you need to preview your pics on a PC to confirm. remember that evening? we tried taking night pics? when preview, was great. But, the actual thing on PC were blurry... :(

Haha....ok....I preview tonight....:yes:

is shanghai expensive to go to? like hotels and all that..

is shanghai expensive to go to? like hotels and all that..

Hotels about the same price as Singapore.......but things are generally cheaper (about 20-30 %)......:yes:

Air tickets can go as low as S$498++......:yes: Look out for SIA's offer......:D

ok :)) just really want to try out the maglev

T2 duty free area

http://img297.echo.cx/img297/7663/pic0213314uw.jpg

T1 duty free area.....:yes:

http://img14.echo.cx/img14/9180/pic0212511eh.jpg

The interiors look more like hotel lounges and thats why I think Changi feels so much more cozy

The interiors look more like hotel lounges and thats why I think Changi feels so much more cozy

What really stunned me about changi is the blazing efficiency.......Getting off a plane at 9pm and arriving home at 9.30pm is no mean feat.....:yes::yes:

oh yes..that is very important for an airport..then again, you DO stay near the airport ^^

guess you didnt check-in luggage?

oh yes..that is very important for an airport..then again, you DO stay near the airport ^^

guess you didnt check-in luggage?

Yes.....I have a check-in luggage and I even went shopping for a while.....The whole process is less than 15 mins I think.....:yes:

The design is very well laid out, the taxi stand is like "right in front" of the arrival gate......:yes:

yah..very efficient..cant wait for T3 to open..think it will be even better :happy:

yah..very efficient..cant wait for T3 to open..think it will be even better :happy:

Yes.....by then, the total airport terminal size will be over 1 million square meters.......:D:yes:

indeed..hope it will combine light, space and coziness, plus lots of greenery, which is a hallmark of Singapore :yes:

New Skytrain construction (3/6/05):

http://img22.echo.cx/img22/7277/pic0213110vx.jpg

What really stunned me about changi is the blazing efficiency.......Getting off a plane at 9pm and arriving home at 9.30pm is no mean feat.....:yes::yes:

Yes, I've mentioned this before somewhere. Changi is the fastest airport to clear I've been to so far. 30mins must be some kind of a record.

I just came back from Changi and saw one cleaner using a mop cleaning the runway :laugh:

While there are five diggers at the other side and 5 people with spades digging the soil.....funny they got diggers don't want to use,go use the small spades.I think they are widening the runway....

New Signage (18/6/05)

http://img228.echo.cx/img228/3889/pic0283616an.jpg

Cleanliness
http://img228.echo.cx/img228/6491/pic0283913dy.jpg

New lift connecting the arrival hall with the departure hall
http://img228.echo.cx/img228/825/pic0283810bo.jpg

New Signage (18/6/05)

http://img228.echo.cx/img228/3889/pic0283616an.jpg

Cleanliness
http://img228.echo.cx/img228/6491/pic0283913dy.jpg

New lift connecting the arrival hall with the departure hall
http://img228.echo.cx/img228/825/pic0283810bo.jpg

WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those glassy lifts look both modern yet posh (elegant).

Bye bye dark enclosed spaces, hello glass and greenery.

MORE PICS!!!! Thanks...

the first pic is quite gorgeous

WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those glassy lifts look both modern yet posh (elegant).

Bye bye dark enclosed spaces, hello glass and greenery.

MORE PICS!!!! Thanks...

Haha....no more for the moment......and yes.....the terminal do look more bright and modern now (yet retain the warmth).....:yes:

@Heirloom:

Thanks......:yes::)

Haha....ignoramus, you are in for a surprise....this pano is for u......:yes:

http://img292.echo.cx/img292/5281/t2pano11vg.jpg

t2 at night
http://img230.echo.cx/img230/5460/t23hw.jpg
http://img230.echo.cx/img230/456/t220dl.jpg

nice. It will be good to take pic of the luggage in motion blur too :)

that wasnt a busy time though.... very few check-ins :(
might try going to shoot another day :D

that wasnt a busy time though.... very few check-ins :(
might try going to shoot another day :D

Can try at the morning or evening......busy hour.....:yes:

I like the new glass-lifts

cant remember how the old signage looked like but the new ones seem very clear and sharp

I like the new glass-lifts

cant remember how the old signage looked like but the new ones seem very clear and sharp

Yes....the glass lift is really nice.....practical yet doesn't block the natural lights.....:yes:

it kinda reminds me of the extrenal lifts at NTUC Building :yes:

it kinda reminds me of the extrenal lifts at NTUC Building :yes:

Haha....yeah...such glass lift is rather common nowadays.....even the expo MRT station has one......:yes:

uh i thought practically every new public building / elevator uses such elevators.. like all the mrt stations for example?

uh i thought practically every new public building / elevator uses such elevators.. like all the mrt stations for example?

Yeah.....now quite common......:yes:

Viewing mall of T2 reopening in Mid Sept 05

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7354/pic0317111ht.jpg

finally! the one at T1 is really crappy..

New lounge
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6834/pic0337114ll.jpg

Skytrain update(17/7/05)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/8317/pic0337413jt.jpg

SPECIALCARE LOUNGE?
the name sounds like some intensive care ward or smthingg

SPECIALCARE LOUNGE?
the name sounds like some intensive care ward or smthingg

:lol:

Dunno wat it's used for though.....:)

I have this feeling its used to serve passengers with disabilities, like those on wheelchairs or the blind, facilitating their check in process and ensuring that they board their plane hassle free perhaps????

yah I think so..I like the design..but wouldnt that be in the transit area?

Thanks for the pix, esp the skytrain air-side ones. Now we know what is going on behind that covered section! The work lookc pretty advanced then. The system is similar to the Sengkang and Punggol LRTs right?

Thanks for the pix, esp the skytrain air-side ones. Now we know what is going on behind that covered section! The work lookc pretty advanced then. The system is similar to the Sengkang and Punggol LRTs right?

Yes the system is similar.......:yes:

Entrance for the departure hall

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3715/pic0335317bu.jpg

Whoa! The new terminal 2 looks so much nicer than what I remember of the drab dank look that both T1 and T2 had. Thumbs up! It llooks like a hotel now. :)

Whoa! The new terminal 2 looks so much nicer than what I remember of the drab dank look that both T1 and T2 had. Thumbs up! It llooks like a hotel now. :)

Oh yes.....it does look more modern now......:yes:

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3328/pic0335710uq.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7588/pic0335813ev.jpg

:eek2:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3715/pic0335317bu.jpg

I may be biased, but none of the newer airports I've been to have such a welcoming feel.

T2's makeover is impressive!

Damn right! It looks fabulous!

30 August 2005

Inter-Roller clinches S$83m worth of airport logistics projects
By Loh Kim Chin, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : Inter-Roller has secured baggage handling system contracts valued at S$83 million.

These projects are for airports in China, the United Kingdom and the ASEAN region, including Singapore.

They are expected to be completed in stages over three years to 2008.

Inter-Roller was awarded two more projects by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore to provide operation and maintenance services as well as for upgrading the baggage handling system at Changi Airport Terminal 1.

It has so far secured a total of S$212 million worth of projects this year.

The projects are expected to contribute to its turnover and profitability in the current and subsequent financial years. - CNA /ct

Copyright © 2005 MCN International Pte Ltd

Viewing Mall (only a small part done, 23/9/05)

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/5582/pic0391318mr.jpg

Obstructed view of the airplane....hmm....I think i prefer the old viewing mall....sigh....:)
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/5720/pic0391413ab.jpg

Looking from the side
http://img358.imageshack.us/img358/2230/pic0391516ek.jpg

wow looks so different :eek:

The new design looks more modern, but less good for viewing planes.

And thats my favourite aircraft in the pic :cool:

^
Yeah I agree......the departure hall is still my fave....:D

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/410/pic0393019qd.jpg

http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8888/pic0393610hu.jpg

They've compltete 3 quarter of the roof......:yes:

http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/3038/pic0418210dn.jpg

How the "leaf" structure looks like.....:yes: (21/10/05)

http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/6885/pic0419317ui.jpg

Behold the new skytrain!!!

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/9836/dsc0034711wb.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4907/dsc0035310en.jpg

when will it be in use? I hope the ride is smoother :)

when will it be in use? I hope the ride is smoother :)

U can try it at Sengkang or Punggol if u wan......it's the same Mitsubishi crystal Mover system.......:yes: It's smoother and faster than the old system.....:yes:

Online reports from official sources say that there will be a phased opening. Terminal 1 & 2 link opens first. Then the rest will open by 2008 will T3 opens. Sounds practical, after all, no point keeping something closed for 2006 and 2007 when its already built and people, a lot of them, want to ride it...This isn't Buangkok, with low ridership...

Its from the same company and its basically the same series of trains, except that the train specifications of the Skytrain are different from those at Sengkang and punggol.

1. The trains here can be coupled in pairs. The operations at Sengkang and punggol do not allow for that.
2. Obviously design is slightly different, so is colour.

But they share the same crystal cut edges and sleek lines...and are basically part of the Crystal Mover train series.

AND EVERYONE PLEASE LISTEN!

The Changi Airport Skytrain system comprises of two systems or lines (A Northern Line & A Southern Line), and each system or line is not connected to the other. Do NOT THINK THAT THE SYSTEM RUNS IN A LOOP!!! Many people are getting this wrong.

Online reports from official sources say that there will be a phased opening. Terminal 1 & 2 link opens first. Then the rest will open by 2008 will T3 opens. Sounds practical, after all, no point keeping something closed for 2006 and 2007 when its already built and people, a lot of them, want to ride it...This isn't Buangkok, with low ridership...

Its from the same company and its basically the same series of trains, except that the train specifications of the Skytrain are different from those at Sengkang and punggol.

1. The trains here can be coupled in pairs. The operations at Sengkang and punggol do not allow for that.
2. Obviously design is slightly different, so is colour.

But they share the same crystal cut edges and sleek lines...and are basically part of the Crystal Mover train series.

Hmmm.....hopefully they open the T1-T2 link next year......:D

Special Care Lounge in T1

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4475/dsc0036010im.jpg

The New Changi Skytrain, a closer look....:yes:

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3366/dsc0040415rv.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2633/dsc0041414wl.jpg

They're cool looking trains.

nice! I want to try. :)

^ I want to try also.....but not open for the public yet......:yes:

New Signage (29/11/05)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1670/dsc0033117qc.jpg

This thread's international version disappeared already......:eek:

Looks like the T2 revamp is in the final phase (look at the right) (25/2/06):

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7792/dsc0192116ij.jpg

Singapore LC Development To Build S$92M Airport Hotel
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said in a statement Friday that it has awarded a Changi Airport site for lease to L.C. Development Ltd. (L38.SG) to build and operate the city-state's first airport hotel.

The S$92 million hotel will be named Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel, L.C. Development said in a separate statement.

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The hotel is expected to be opened by mid-2008, it added.

The nine-storey building will occupy a site of about 7,700 square meters next to the upcoming Terminal 3.

The hotel will have up to 350 guest rooms and will be linked to the new Terminal 3.

L.C. Development said it has appointed the InterContinental Hotels Group to manage the airport hotel under its Crowne Plaza hotel brand.

Seems like they are going to open the new skytrain in 2006!!!! :eek:

Here's a model on display at T2
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Budget%20Terminal/DSC023861.jpg

What's on display
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Budget%20Terminal/DSC023821.jpg

The technical info
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Budget%20Terminal/DSC023711.jpg

Route Map
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Budget%20Terminal/DSC023731.jpg

Pretty cool...
16 cars in total.

This is pretty interesting.

My guess for allocation of Crystal People Mover train cars:

Services for Transit ONLY section (South line):
Terminal 3 Internal services - 2 cars (probably use one for operation)
Between Terminal 2 and terminal 3 - 2 cars (probably use one for operation too)

Western part of the airport for both public and transit (north line) - probably 12 train cars.

Between Terminal 1 and 2 (public) - 2 cars
Between Terminal 2 and 3 (public) - 2 cars
Between Terminal 1 and 3 (public) - 2 cars

Between Terminal 1 and 2 (transit passengers) - 2 cars
Between Terminal 2 and 3 (transit passengers) - 2 cars
Between Terminal 1 and 3 (transit passengers) - 2 cars

It is confirmed that they have plans for one more station - designed for connection to future Terminal 4.

Pity that the Budget Terminal dun include the train lines.

March 23, 2006
Changi rolls out part of new train system
It's ferrying transit travellers between 2 terminals; open to public next year

By Karamjit Kaur
Aviation Correspondent

CHANGI Airport's new $135 million People Mover System started operating last week to ferry transit passengers between Terminals 1 and 2.

The train, which travels faster than the 16-year-old existing Skytrain, opens to the public early next year. The Skytrain will then cease to operate.

By then, plasma television screens at the stations will announce when the next train is due - a feature not available on the existing system. The train's cabins will also have flight information on liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) started work on the new system in 2002. By the time Terminal 3 is ready in 2008, trains running on 6.5km of tracks - compared to about 1.5km now - will be zipping people between the three terminals in minutes. The entire system will have seven stations, up from just two now.

But those heading for Changi's new Budget Terminal - which opens this Sunday - will have to be content with free shuttle buses. A CAAS spokesman told The Straits Times that the People Mover System would not be including that terminal on its route to 'keep costs low' for airlines and passengers.

The Mitsubishi consortium building the system is also working on several other airport train projects in Dubai, the United States and South Korea among others, said Mr Ozaki Takahid, who manages the machinery department at Mitsubishi Corporation.

Other big airports like Kuala Lumpur International Airport and London's Heathrow also use trains to ferry people between the different terminals. Such systems are 'indispensable to any major airport', said the CAAS spokesman, as passengers may have to catch connecting flights in different terminals.

Terminal 2 is now being upgraded at the cost of $250 million, which will add restaurants and shops for both passengers and visitors, among other new facilities.

The $1.75 billion Terminal 3 is also starting to take shape. The main building's physical structure is almost completed.

A passenger on the People Mover System which debuted on Thursday in the restricted area said he looked forward to its onboard flight information features which will come onstream early next year.

Marine engineer Anthony Samarasekera, 50, who lives in Sri Lanka and was catching a flight to Brisbane in Australia, said: 'If you're moving from one terminal to another to catch a flight, you want to know when the boarding gate will close, for example.'

He had one grouse. Although the train was faster - 60kmh compared to the Skytrain's 48kmh - it was a jerkier ride as the train picked up speed to leave a station and decelerated quickly to stop.

CAAS said these glitches will be ironed out.

Retired teacher Alfred Wong, 67, is looking forward to the trains running around the clock instead of from 6am to 1.30am now. He said: 'Planes take off and land 24/7.'

The People Mover System will operate 24 hours by 2008, CAAS said.

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/mnt/media/image/launched/2006-03-23/train.pdf

karam@sph.com.sg

Copyright © 2005 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

^Hmmm, the chinese press reported that the public train service starts service from next Friday onwards (31 March).....:?

http://www.zaobao.com/images/smzaobao.jpg

2006-03-23
樟宜机场新列车　下周五投入服务

● 李静仪

　　服务了16年的樟宜机场空中列车(Skytrain),将在下星期走进历史,由崭新的列车取代。

　　新的空中列车外形极具现代感,车身以银白色为主,类似日本的子弹火车。新加坡民航局共添购了12部新列车,整个系统耗资1亿3500万元,由三菱集团承建。

　　设在机场限制区内的新列车系统已在上星期四(16日 )启用,方便转机的搭客来往两个搭客大厦。至于限制区外、供公众使用的新空中列车,则定在下星期五(31日 )投入服务。

　　新列车每天服务19个半小时,从上午6时至凌晨1时30分。

　　旧系统是在1990年第二搭客大厦启用时就投入服务,2002年民航局翻新该大厦,同时动工建造新列车系统,以便在2008年第三搭客大厦竣工后,把三座大厦连接起来,让飞机搭客和公众能方便往来。

　　新系统的列车轨道全长6.5公里,共设有7个车站,第一和第二搭客大厦分别有两个车站,而第三搭客大厦则有三个车站。

　　据了解,机场原本只有两部空中列车,分别为限制区搭客和一般公众服务。以后,新系统同个时候则会有更多列车川行,缩短搭客等候的时间。

　　新列车内设有LCD屏幕、随时显示最新的航班和机场资讯。车厢内也设有更多柱子和扶手,以及让搭客放置行李推车空间。

　　此外,7个车站也装置了等离子电视,通知搭客下一班列车抵达的时间。

　　为让搭客和公众熟悉新系统的运作,民航局将在系统启用后的首三个月里,安排人员在两个搭客大厦提供所需的援助。

　　第三搭客大厦原定今年启用,但当局过后决定展延两年才建好。启用后,它每年将可接待2000万人次的旅客,使樟宜机场每年接待的搭客量增至6400万人次。

I HATE IT when the chinese and english press reports different things. I hate squinting my eyes trying to read the chinese press for more details and more news that the english press does not report.

I HATE IT when the chinese and english press reports different things. I hate squinting my eyes trying to read the chinese press for more details and more news that the english press does not report.

I notice most of the time Chinese press is faster in terms of reporting.....sometimes new published in Chinese press gets publish on english press one day later.....:yes:

As for accuracy, well maybe we can use this as a yardstick......:lol::jk:

^Hmmm, the chinese press reported that the public train service starts service from next Friday onwards (31 March).....:?


How? the public-passenger track of old skytrain is different from new crystal train. I cannot figure how they are gonna start service for public. I only know that they already change one track from terminal 2 to terminal 1 (transit section) already in operational.

The only thing I know is that when Terminal 3 opens, the track from T2 to T1 will be closed to refitted with new track and new sets of electricity cables for new trains. This means all passengers have to got to Terminal 3 and then to Terminal 1. This would be temporary measure until track in Terminal 2 public passenger section is ready.

How? the public-passenger track of old skytrain is different from new crystal train. I cannot figure how they are gonna start service for public. I only know that they already change one track from terminal 2 to terminal 1 (transit section) already in operational.

The only thing I know is that when Terminal 3 opens, the track from T2 to T1 will be closed to refitted with new track and new sets of electricity cables for new trains. This means all passengers have to got to Terminal 3 and then to Terminal 1. This would be temporary measure until track in Terminal 2 public passenger section is ready.

There are so many possibilities...wait and see again (lor). As usual, LTA and CAAS love confusing us.

Posted this before but very confusing. See what you make of it.

System Configuration The overall PMS alignment is shown in Figure 2. The PMS configuration includes two sets of Automated People Movers (APM), PMS North and PMS South. The alignment for PMS North is shown in Figure 3. The PMS North has five routes serving four stations (B, C, D and E). PMS North has separate routes or vehicles providing Landside service and Airside service. Landside service is for riders who are officially in Singapore and Airside service is for airline passengers and crew who have not cleared customs and immigration and are therefore not officially in Singapore. One route (B-E) will serve both Airside and Landside riders, with car and station platformdoor controls keeping them separate. One end car of the B-E train will serve Airside passengers and the other end car will service Landside passengers. Any middle car of the B-E train will be capable of serving either Airside or Landside passengers based on demand and as selected by the Central Control Operator (CCO). 4 Figure 2. PMS Alignment 5 Figure 3. PMS North 6 The PMS North routes and normal operating mode during the peak period are summarized in Table 1 below. The peak period hours are generally 6-10 am and 5-11 pm
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for Airside routes, and 5:30-9 am, 12-2 pm, and 5-7 pm for the Landside routes. Table 1 - PMS North Routes and Operating Modes Route Peak Operating Period Normal Operating Mode Terminal Served B-C Airside Single Shuttle Terminal 1 & 3 Airside B-C Landside Synchronized By-Pass Shuttle Terminal 1 & 3 Landside B-E Airside/Landside Synchronized By-Pass Shuttle Terminal 2 and 3 Airside and Landside D-E Landside Single Shuttle Terminal 1 & 2 Landside D-E Airside Single Shuttle Terminal 1 & 2 Airside The alignment for South PMS is shown in Figure 4. The PMS South has two routes A – A-South and A-F, which serve three stations (A, A-South, and F). A-A-South route serves Terminal 3 and A-F route serves Terminal 2 & 3. Both routes provide Airside service only. The normal operating mode during the peak period for both routes is Synchronized Double Shuttle. Stations will generally be center platform for the dual lane shuttles and side platform for the by-pass and single lane shuttles. Those with both Airside and Landside service will have side platforms on both sides of the guideway, one for each service. Station length will be sufficient for maximum-length trains expected for each guideway/route, but not more than 40 m. Platform barrier walls and doors will be straight, not “castellated”.

Phasing Plan
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A phasing plan for the PMS implementation has been developed to allow D-E Airside and Landside service to be provided continuously, with only a brief shutdown of Landside service, during the construction of the PMS. This phasing plan will require construction of temporary facilities and modifications to existing facilities. The re-use plan for the existing facilities is to retain as much of the existing guideway and station structure as possible and to make the necessary modifications to accommodate the selected PMS Contractor’s technology. The demolition, construction of temporary facilities, and renovation of the existing facilities will be done by the Guideway Contractor and Adtranz and are not part of the PMS Operating System Contract. The PMS phasing plan is also coordinated with the T3 construction schedule, such that the PMS Contractor is provided access to facilities as soon as they are available. The Total System is to be operational by July 1, 2005

Whatever......I shall call changi airport and ask if they're opening the train next friday.....if so I'll go try it.....:D:D

Some T2 pictures.....:D

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Airport/DSC_0027.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Airport/DSC_0025.jpg

Changi Express Newspaper:

http://webadmin.caas.gov.sg/Changi/ChangiExpress/Pdf/Mar31_Apr13_2006.pdf

The People Mover System connecting T2 & T1 for both public and transit passengers is open. Transit and public passengers ride the same train, except that they board different cars from different platforms on both sides of the train.

There is a temporary linkway connecting the old and new platform for the public above the old tracks at T2.

LCD and LED screens in trains. And ''Please mind the platform gap.'' Very fast and very modern interior. Lots of glass.

The People Mover System connecting T2 & T1 for both public and transit passengers is open. Transit and public passengers ride the same train, except that they board different cars from different platforms on both sides of the train.

There was a breakdown yesterday....so sad that I can't try....:cry:

Restaurants

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Airport/DSC_0028.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Airport/DSC_0017.jpg

Interior of the new skytrain
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/Wide%20lens%20Airport/DSC_0008.jpg

looks about the same inside

looks about the same inside

Yeah....not a very big difference.....:yes: Just newer loh....:yes:

Another meaning:

CIP = Casino's Important Person.

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May 18, 2006, 6.37 pm (Singapore time)

S'pore to open luxury facility at Changi airport
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SINGAPORE - Want your private drive-up entrance, check-in, immigration, customs and security counters at the airport?


Throw in a five-star lounge, private rest areas, a business centre equipped with conference rooms and a gym, and relax while being driven in a limousine to your waiting aircraft.

Only if you are a CIP, or a commercially important person.

A 2,000 sq-m facility for exclusive use by CIPs travelling on commercial or private jets will open at Singapore's Changi Airport in August, the developer announced on Thursday.

JetQuay, the joint venture firm which will develop and manage the facility, said in a statement it will be the first of its kind in Asia catering to the CIP market, which includes business executives and wealthy individuals.

The members-only facility will be next to Terminal 2.

Transit passengers who want to meet local guests at the airport will have a meeting room, JetQuay said.

Only an average of 50 passengers a day are expected to use the facility as usage will be based on membership, the statement said without giving details of the cost of membership.

JetQuay is a joint venture involving France-based airport and terminal services company Worldwide Flight Services and two other firms. -- AFP

I wont be surprised if there are more developments in future catered to the ultra-high end tourism market

Some description about the Changi T1 upgrading.....:yes: (from Straits Times 1/7/06, Changi Airport 25th year anniversary specials section)
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8285/dsc0004changi3tt.jpg

6 minutes vodcast on Changi Airport 25 years anniversary :

http://multimedia.asiaone.com.sg/vodcast/2006/07/01a/story.html

Saw their banner yesterday

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2080.jpg

^ The banner is there for quite long..when i went HK, I saw it from the cab..:)

Its always an uplifting experience to view the control tower when you come in for the last turn into the airport...probably the last significant structure of Singapore you see before leaving the Republic.