Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 is set to reopen on 13 September after being closed for more than 2 years due to the pandemic.
Additionally, about 16 airlines will be relocated to Terminal 4 progressively, with Cathay Pacific and Korean Air to start their flight operations there on 13 September.
Air Asia will then follow suit on 15 September, before Cebu Pacific, Juneyao Air, Jeju Air, Bamboo Airways and HK Express relocates on 20 September.
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Thai VietJet Air will then relocate on 22 September, followed by Jetstar Group on 25 September.
CAG’s executive vice president of airport management, Tan Lye Teck, said:
“As we gear up to serve more passengers during the peak year-end holiday season, the high degree of automation at Terminal 4 will help us overcome the challenge of a tight labour market. CAG will work closely with our airline and airport partners on trials and system tests over the next two months to ensure that all resources are in place for the smooth passage of passengers. We look forward to welcoming passengers again in Terminal 4.”
Jetstar objects to being relocated to Terminal 4
Jetstar Group responded with a statement objecting to being moved to Terminal 4, expressing their “extreme disappointment” at being relocated to Terminal 4 on a unilateral basis before any agreement was reached.
They said:
“A joint study was only agreed to be undertaken last week and this announcement completely disregards that agreement and the impact a move would have on our customers, our people, and our operations.
While we remain committed to working with CAG, today’s announcement by the airport ignores our concerns and goes against the spirit of the long-standing partnership we have built over the years.”
They added that they have no intention of moving and have informed CAG of their decision.