- Changi Airport
Singapore – Changi Airport Terminal 2 (T2) fully reopened to passengers on Wednesday after three and a half years of upgrading works. The completion comes ahead of schedule, with expansion works originally slated to be done by next year.
The airport presents new experiences and state-of-the-art facilities that describe a modern, nature-inspired terminal atmosphere with immersive digital experience and innovative technology, through the Wonderfall and Dreamscape.
The reopening comes at a time when passenger traffic for Changi Airport has rebounded to 90 percent of pre-COVID levels, as of September 2023. Passenger volumes are expected to fully recover by next year.
Dreamscape di Changi Airport
- Changi Airport
The upgraded terminal, adding more than 21,000 sq m to the building, places Changi Airport in a better position to handle higher traffic. Sixteen airlines will operate at Terminal 2, with flights connecting to 40 cities.
With the terminal's expansion project adding five million passengers per annum to Changi Airport's capacity, the airport's total handling capacity across all four terminals is now 90 million passengers per annum.
As of October 2023, Changi is connected to 10 cities in Indonesia through 8 airlines, including Batik Air, Citilink, and Garuda Indonesia, as well as international airlines such as Indonesia AirAsia, Jetstar Asia Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines that serve 424 weekly flights between Singapore and Indonesia.
In addition, Jakarta is the second busiest international route in Southeast Asia and the eighth in the world, with 8 airlines serving 189 weekly flights between Singapore and Jakarta.
Tan Lye Teck, Program Director of the Terminal 2 Expansion Project at Changi Airport Group said, "Changi Airport continues to deliver innovation and excellent service, as well as being at the forefront of innovative retail and dining trends.
"With the expansion of T2, we strive to enhance the traveler experience by integrating the terminal's modern, nature-inspired ambiance with immersive digital experiences, innovative technology, and transformative retail and dining concepts that make a lasting impression." Teck continued.
Air terjun digital Changi Airport
- Changi Airport
T2 embraces the philosophy of natural splendor, from the natural ceiling design to the wall design, carpet patterns, and selection of horticultural displays, elements of nature are beautifully incorporated throughout T2.
The green color of nature, adorned with a wide variety of plants, creates a calm and soothing atmosphere, fostering a sense of calm and relaxation for tourists and visitors.
The T2 expansion project has added 21,000 square meters of space to accommodate additional infrastructure, new systems, and more shopping options.
In T2's departure hall, there is now The Wonderfall, a 14-meter-high digital canvas located at the center of the vertical garden, which showcases the beauty of nature with a majestic waterfall cascading over megalithic rocks.
Dreamscape
Within the transit area, there is a new garden – Dreamscape, which dazzles with an array of captivating plants amidst a meticulously crafted backdrop, which is brought to life with the splendor of a digital sky that can change color at any moment.
The transit area also features a TV Lounge, where travelers can enjoy the latest sports events and TV programs on a large LED screen. For children, the 2 Bears Hideout offers a fun and adventurous play experience.
Changi Airport has been enhancing travelers' travel experience at T2 with a series of innovations. These include Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) for general use, enhanced automation at check-in kiosks and baggage drop-off machines.
With the Automated Clearance Initiative, passengers with biometric passports can avail of automated immigration queues upon arrival at Changi Airport.
