Oct 29, 2017, 9:58 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Ausbt review of Singapore T4 lounge:
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-singapore-changi-terminal-4-business-class-lounge
https://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-singapore-changi-terminal-4-business-class-lounge
Singapore Terminal 4 and lounge experiences
Oct 31, 2017, 12:37 am
#93
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I came in this morning too.
I like it. Stepping off the aircraft to clearing immigration was 9 minutes total. The walk is about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the main trunk of HKIA I would say, but only 2 short travelators are installed. I was hand baggage only but no sign of luggage as I walked past the reclaim belt.
I like that there are a lot more immigration desks so those big queues don't build up. Overall i was out of the airport quicker than i ever was at T1. Possibly its due to the terminal user profile, it also seemed like there were no other aircraft at the terminal at that time.
I like it. Stepping off the aircraft to clearing immigration was 9 minutes total. The walk is about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the main trunk of HKIA I would say, but only 2 short travelators are installed. I was hand baggage only but no sign of luggage as I walked past the reclaim belt.
I like that there are a lot more immigration desks so those big queues don't build up. Overall i was out of the airport quicker than i ever was at T1. Possibly its due to the terminal user profile, it also seemed like there were no other aircraft at the terminal at that time.
Oct 31, 2017, 12:45 am
#94
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Guides for other airlines have been published:
http://t4.changiairport.com/en/airlines
KE and AF will be using the Blossom lounge.
http://t4.changiairport.com/en/airlines
KE and AF will be using the Blossom lounge.
Oct 31, 2017, 1:06 am
#96
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I came in this morning too.
I like it. Stepping off the aircraft to clearing immigration was 9 minutes total. The walk is about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the main trunk of HKIA I would say, but only 2 short travelators are installed. I was hand baggage only but no sign of luggage as I walked past the reclaim belt.
I like that there are a lot more immigration desks so those big queues don't build up. Overall i was out of the airport quicker than i ever was at T1. Possibly its due to the terminal user profile, it also seemed like there were no other aircraft at the terminal at that time.
I like it. Stepping off the aircraft to clearing immigration was 9 minutes total. The walk is about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of the main trunk of HKIA I would say, but only 2 short travelators are installed. I was hand baggage only but no sign of luggage as I walked past the reclaim belt.
I like that there are a lot more immigration desks so those big queues don't build up. Overall i was out of the airport quicker than i ever was at T1. Possibly its due to the terminal user profile, it also seemed like there were no other aircraft at the terminal at that time.
Oct 31, 2017, 1:21 am
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Oct 31, 2017, 2:08 am
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Oct 31, 2017, 3:11 am
#101
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I have to ask my wife who is now on approach to the runway...I am now rushing to the airport to meet her...I will let you know.
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Oct 31, 2017, 5:18 am
#102
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Yup - two..and the second one competes well for the 'shortest travelator around' prize.
Mostly, a walk.
I thought quite the opposite, tbh. Wifey saw my video and tended to agree.
The machines are different from what the other terminals have - no clue if all would be changed. I also noticed a major project on at T1 - seems that they're installing the new style automated check-in/bag machines (the ones they show in T4 videos) there as well.
I have a (real bad) video of the walk from the gate to the counters. If interested, please PM me and I will send the youtube link across.
ETA: As CXFlyerBoy and myself were discussing..the biggest bummer - no water cannon salute!!!
edited again to add (post a discussion with another FT'er): one advantage of T4: taxi times should be shorter- by my reckoning ~66% of the time for take offs (rest- T1 better) and 50% of the time for landings (25% being similar)- given that I've very rarely seen 20R used for take offs.
I have a (real bad) video of the walk from the gate to the counters. If interested, please PM me and I will send the youtube link across.
ETA: As CXFlyerBoy and myself were discussing..the biggest bummer - no water cannon salute!!!
edited again to add (post a discussion with another FT'er): one advantage of T4: taxi times should be shorter- by my reckoning ~66% of the time for take offs (rest- T1 better) and 50% of the time for landings (25% being similar)- given that I've very rarely seen 20R used for take offs.
Last edited by jagmeets; Oct 31, 2017 at 9:39 am
Oct 31, 2017, 5:46 am
#103
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Oct 31, 2017, 6:41 am
#104
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According to the ICA you'll be able to use the automated clearance gates upon departure.
https://www.ica.gov.sg/enteranddepar...lers_bioscreen
Citizens of certain countries who've visited at least 3 times in the previous 12 months would be able to apply for access to use the automated gates. Presumably this is for both arrival and departures... kinda like the e-channel access in HKG.
https://www.ica.gov.sg/enteranddepar...avellers_eiacs
On another note, I'm looking forward to checking out T4 on Friday!
Last edited by flyingbubbles; Oct 31, 2017 at 6:49 am Reason: additional info