Cathay to move to Changi Terminal 4 in 2017
May 7, 2014, 11:57 pm
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http://www.changiairport.com/at-chan...als/terminal-4
May 8, 2014, 2:16 am
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I guess CX really needs to get out of T1, and its only option was T4... Shame it'll be so far away from the other terminals. And by shuttle bus too! 
What I really like about SIN right now is that once you go past immigration you can just go around all the terminals and explore everything. Guess that'll be impossible with the new T4.
What I really like about SIN right now is that once you go past immigration you can just go around all the terminals and explore everything. Guess that'll be impossible with the new T4.
May 8, 2014, 5:20 am
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More news on CX's move to T4 - confirmation that a CX lounge for F and J will be opened.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...n=home-flipper
The shuttle bus to get over to the terminal sounds pretty off-putting tho.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...n=home-flipper
The shuttle bus to get over to the terminal sounds pretty off-putting tho.
May 8, 2014, 6:19 am
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So what is wrong with T1? Many OW partners are in T1...Will they move too?
May 8, 2014, 6:26 am
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It's depressing that T4 will be accessible with a shuttle bus. T4 sounds like a budget terminal...
May 8, 2014, 9:34 am
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Mar 1, 2017, 8:23 pm
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CX seems to be very quiet about the lounge in T4. My friend flew from SIN last Saturday said that the check in staff told him CX intends to move to T4 by June.
Mar 3, 2017, 7:36 pm
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Oh no. T1 is easily the best terminal in Changi when it comes to check-in times, taxi queues and baggage. T3 is worse on all 3, particularly baggage though how much of that is due to SQ vs. the terminal itself is unclear.
Mar 3, 2017, 11:20 pm
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http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/tran...-at-changis-t4
They will have their own dedicated lounge in T4 and should be a great improvement over what they have now.
Mar 4, 2017, 12:47 am
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Official move is mid Jul. Got that off the check-in agent when I flew 710 on 25 Feb. Also, there will only be 2 manned check in counters with the rest being automated check-in kiosk and bag drop. I could spin up a thread for anyone that is interested, but the automated kiosks are already in T1. Used it as I thought it would be faster since the J counters were 6 deep when I arrived for check in.
Mar 7, 2017, 12:25 am
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Premium priced airline with two manned checkin counters?
How ridiculous
What kind of premium service is that ?
How ridiculous
What kind of premium service is that ?
Mar 7, 2017, 12:54 am
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There was a hint at this back in December 2016:
"For the first time at Changi Airport, T4 will see a terminal-wide implementation of self-service initiatives to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
The preparatory works in the lead-up to the terminal's opening will involve the installation and testing of key airport systems and processes including the new self-service and automated options covering check-in, bag-drop, immigration clearance and boarding."
"Construction of Changi Airport T4 completed, opening slated for second half of 2017"
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapor...d-half-of-2017
"For the first time at Changi Airport, T4 will see a terminal-wide implementation of self-service initiatives to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
The preparatory works in the lead-up to the terminal's opening will involve the installation and testing of key airport systems and processes including the new self-service and automated options covering check-in, bag-drop, immigration clearance and boarding."
"Construction of Changi Airport T4 completed, opening slated for second half of 2017"
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapor...d-half-of-2017
Mar 7, 2017, 1:00 am
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Flew out of SIN yesterday, check in staff told me supposedly to move in July but may have some delays. Not sure how reliable but that's what she said when I asked the question.
I can't wait to use T4 when CX has its own lounge. The current Dnata lounge is just so depressing to sit in (I found it too dark). And I have never come across a lounge with such uncomfortable seats (literally all seat has an 90 degree upright position). Now I always arrive at airport around 60 mins before departure, skip the lounge and head to the food court for some local food before boarding the plane. This way I can avoid the lounge, feed myself full so I can avoid the sub-par food on-board, and catch up on my work or rest once airborne.
I can't wait to use T4 when CX has its own lounge. The current Dnata lounge is just so depressing to sit in (I found it too dark). And I have never come across a lounge with such uncomfortable seats (literally all seat has an 90 degree upright position). Now I always arrive at airport around 60 mins before departure, skip the lounge and head to the food court for some local food before boarding the plane. This way I can avoid the lounge, feed myself full so I can avoid the sub-par food on-board, and catch up on my work or rest once airborne.
Mar 7, 2017, 2:12 am
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I don't believe the terminal itself will be built as a budget terminal. Changi has said that it will be a terminal with premium services with air bridges etc. This could be PR fluff, but on the surface, it's not designed as a budget-only terminal.
http://www.changiairport.com/at-chan...als/terminal-4
http://www.changiairport.com/at-chan...als/terminal-4
El cheapo discount airlines have more than 2 checkin counters available
Can someone fire the current CX CEO and bring back a Swire Prince ?
before it's too late........
Mar 7, 2017, 7:21 am
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the good thing about t1 was that you could use the qantas lounge for cx evening/night departures