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C OV I D -1 9 A N D I T S I M PAC T O N C H A N G I A I R P O R T The coronavirus disease outbreak Kingdom were issued with a 14-day (Covid-19) was declared a Public stay-home notice upon arrival in Health Emergency of International Singapore, while students abroad Concern by the World Health were advised to return home, as Organisation in January 2020 and countries around the world went was subsequently characterised as a on lock-down mode. Singaporeans pandemic in March 2020. With the were also advised to defer all virus spreading across the globe at a travel abroad. The 14-day stay- worrying speed, countries began to home notice was then extended impose travel restrictions and border to all incoming travellers, with controls to prevent importation. This those returning from the United inevitably impacted air travel and States and the United Kingdom upended airport operations and having to serve this at dedicated businesses around the world. facilities. Temperature screenings at Changi Airport had by then been At Changi Airport, temperature expanded to include all arrival and screening was first implemented departing flights. Autonomous cleaning machines were deployed as part of enhanced cleaning as a precautionary measure measures on 3 January 2020 for inbound On 23 March 2020, Singapore passengers arriving on flights shut its borders to short-term To contain the spread of Covid-19, from Wuhan, China, where news visitors in the bid to reduce the a nation-wide ‘circuit-breaker’ of the virus first broke and gained number of rising imported cases. was announced on 7 April 2020, international attention. In the Flight operations at Changi with only essential services (such following month of February, Airport reduced drastically, with as food & beverage takeaways visitors with recent travel history to mainly cargo flights operating to and supermarkets) allowed to mainland China were not allowed to support the global supply chain operate. Most of the retail stores enter or transit in Singapore. and passenger flights to facilitate and attractions at Changi Airport the return of Singapore citizens, and Jewel had to be shut and As the Covid-19 pandemic residents and long-term pass businesses were hard hit with low worsened globally, Singapore holders, as well as the repatriation domestic demand. tightened its immigration and of foreign visitors. health regulations in March 2020, Like the rest of the world, affecting travellers from more While the travel regulations were Singapore’s aviation industry countries. Those with recent able to keep imported cases has been severely impacted by travel history to ASEAN countries, under control, the number of local this unprecedented crisis and Japan, Switzerland or the United community cases continued to rise. the outlook for recovery remains uncertain as countries continue to grapple with the policies, regulations and measures required for safe travel in a Covid-19 era. The Airports Council International has reported that passenger traffic globally was at rock bottom levels, recording a year- on-year traffic decline of over 90% in April 2020, and a 42% year-on-year decline for the period from January to April 2020. Airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are forecast to lose US$36.4 billion for the full year 2020, and this is due to a significant drop in passenger traffic, with the two regions jointly standing to lose Temperature screening at Terminal 3 two billion passengers. 28 Changi Airport Group
AIR TR AFFIC S TAT I S T I C S (in millions) PASSENGER FY2019/20 62.9 MOVEMENTS 62.9M FY2018/19 66.3 FY2017/18 63.0 F Y2016/17 59.4 FY2015/16 56.7 (in thousands) COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT FY2019/20 363 MOVEMENTS FY2018/19 386 363,000 FY2017/18 377 F Y2016/17 362 FY2015/16 351 (in millions) AIRFREIGHT FY2019/20 1.97 MOVEMENTS 1.97M FY2018/19 2.14 (tonnes of arifreight) FY2017/18 2.14 F Y2016/17 2.0 FY2015/16 1.87 Annual Report 2019/20 29
C O N N EC T I N G S I N G A P O R E TO T H E WO R L D Changi Airport registered 62.9 The inaugural flight FY3126 was Changi Airport’s Free Singapore million passenger movements in received in Seletar’s new terminal Tour for transfer passengers was financial year 2019/20, a decline of and witnessed by the Transport refreshed during the year with 5.1% due to the impact of Covid-19 Ministers of both countries. the launch of a brand-new Jewel in February and March 2020. itinerary. In October 2019, the Aircraft movements declined by 6% On the ultra-long-haul front, twice-daily Jewel walking tour to 363,000 takeoffs and landings. Changi’s connectivity to the was launched, where participants Passenger movements had United States was boosted with could get up close with Jewel’s increased by 4.2% during the first 10 Singapore Airlines’ commencement iconic landmarks such as the Rain months of the financial year. of non-stop services to Seattle in Vortex, Forest Valley and Canopy September 2019. This was the fourth Park, while also learning about Earlier in the year, Changi non-stop point to United States Singapore’s local food fare. welcomed six new airlines – AirAsia from Singapore, in addition to Los X, Chongqing Airlines, GoAir, Jeju Angeles, Newark and San Francisco. Driving Excellence at the Changi Air, Urumqi Air and Vistara. Four Air Cargo Hub new city links were also established At the 2019 World Routes Marketing On the cargo front, Changi to Busan, Hefei, Kota Bharu and Awards, Changi Airport was welcomed two new freighter Seattle. awarded the top prize in the ‘Over operators during the year, amid a 50 Million Passengers’ category. slowdown in global trade flows. In In May 2019, CAG announced This was voted by a panel of May 2019, Etihad Cargo launched a partnership with Busan airline network planners and the a weekly freighter service, directly Metropolitan City, Korea Airports fourth time that Changi has been connecting Singapore to Abu Corporation, Eastar Jet, SilkAir recognised in the past five years. Dhabi and Ho Chi Minh City. Qatar and Jeju Air through a six-party Airways commenced a twice Memorandum of Understanding Growing Travel Demand with weekly freighter service directly to develop connectivity between Partners connecting Chicago to Singapore Singapore and Busan, which is CAG had also been cultivating in July 2019. Singapore’s second link to Korea. fly-cruise as a passenger segment before Covid-19 hit the industry. In In November 2019, CAG, together Singapore’s connectivity to Malaysia November 2019, the Group entered with the Civil Aviation Authority of was also deepened, with Seletar a new five-year tripartite marketing Singapore, Enterprise Singapore Airport officially welcoming Firefly’s partnership with the Singapore and Workforce Singapore, turboprop services from Subang Tourism Board and Royal Caribbean announced their support of the International Airport in April 2019. International to promote fly-cruises. air cargo community – to pursue the IATA CEIV Fresh1 certification - the first in Southeast Asia. This initiative strengthens Changi’s capabilities in the handling of perishable cargo and ensures industry best practices are in place for the handling of perishable products in Changi. Supporting the Global Supply Chain during Covid-19 In the last two months of 2019/20, Changi’s cargo operations were disrupted by Covid-19. Nevertheless, CAG and its air cargo partners stepped up to play a vital A six-party MOU was signed to jointly promote trade, business and tourism flows between role in maintaining the distribution Singapore and Busan. of global supplies. 30 Changi Airport Group
from Singapore. Shipments containing medical products such as personal protective equipment, test kits and masks were among the air cargo uplifted from the region to and through Singapore. Following the Singapore-New Zealand Declaration on Trade in Essential Goods for Combating the Covid-19 Pandemic, the first chartered flight from Auckland to Singapore (NZ6172) arrived at Changi Airport on 22 April 2020, carrying over 20,000 kilogrammes of chilled meat. As part of Singapore’s humanitarian efforts, the donation of Covid-19 test kits to various countries was also facilitated from Changi Airport. The continuity of Changi’s air cargo operations is essential to supporting communities and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. In the last quarter of the financial year, Changi’s weekly cargo flights, including cargo-only passenger Aligned with the strong calls by IATA as well as facilitate flight crew aircraft flights, increased by over and various industry bodies to keep turnaround and layover. This ensured 40% to about 600 a week. More air cargo flying, critical connectivity the timely distribution of cargo, than 10 carriers, such as AirAsia and capacity were secured during especially vital commodities such X, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Scoot this period, with increased freighter as medical and food supplies, to and Singapore Airlines launched frequencies and the introduction of minimise supply chain disruptions. cargo-only passenger aircraft flights cargo-conveyance using passenger to some 30 destinations from aircraft. CAG worked alongside Several flights by British Airways, Singapore. Changi Airport ended the Singapore authorities to SF Airlines, Singapore Airlines, the year with a total airfreight introduce clear guidelines on cargo SpiceXpress and Swiss International throughput of 1.97 million tonnes, a conveyance on passenger aircraft, Air Lines conveyed critical supplies decrease of 7.5% year-on-year. It was also encouragement for Changi Airport to be accorded various awards during the year for its commitment towards air cargo excellence. These included “Best Green Airport” at the Asian Freight Logistics & Supply Chain Awards 2019, as well as the “Gold – Top Airports (over 1 million tons)” and “Best Airport – Asia” awards at the 2019 Air Cargo Excellence Awards. And for the first time, Changi Airport was honoured as the ‘International Cargo Airport of the Year’ at the 2020 STAT Trade Times Cultivating the fly-cruise segment with industry partners. Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. 1 International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) Annual Report 2019/20 31
BUILDING ON S ER V I C E E XC EL L EN C E BEYOND CHANGI’S This philosophy persevered even Facilitation’ for airports that serve during the Covid-19 pandemic more than 40 million passengers a WORLD-CLASS year. These achievements are built which upended operations at the FACILITIES AND airport. Be it anticipating the travel upon the unwavering passion of needs of passengers or providing the airport community to do their EFFICIENT AIRPORT service that went the extra mile, best every day for passengers. OPERATIONS, the safety and comfort of everyone CAG STROVE TO passing through Changi were Creating Fresh Experiences always at the top of the minds of CAG continued to present DELIVER THE refreshing activities at Changi the Changi team. BEST CHANGI Airport, with the highlight being the year-end festivities. Passengers EXPERIENCE TO CAG was encouraged to be and visitors were treated to a recognised by passengers the PASSENGERS fun-packed winter adventure as world over when Changi Airport AND VISITORS Changi Airport was transformed was named by Skytrax as the into a fantastical Frozen THROUGHOUT World’s Best Airport in 2020 for Wonderland with more than the eighth consecutive year, and THE YEAR. the 11th time in the history of the 10,000 fans attending the over 30 meet-and-greet sessions with awards. Changi Airport was again popular characters from Disney’s named Best Airport by size and Frozen 2 movie. A crowd-pleaser, region in the Airports Council the daily projection light shows International’s Airport Service at T3, set against vivid backdrops Quality surveys, and recognised for inspired by the movie, enthralled ‘Best Environment and Ambience more than 90,000 visitors in by Size’, ‘Best Customer Service’ total. Jewel joined in the festive and ‘Best Infrastructure and celebrations with a 16-metre-tall Christmas tree, dazzling Christmas light-ups at the Forest Valley and a bustling Jewel Festive Market. Changi Airport’s annual year-end celebration ‘A Frozen Wonderland at Changi’ delighted fans with life-sized set-ups and exciting family- friendly activities 32 Changi Airport Group
BUILDING ON SERVI CE E XCELLEN CE Recognising the growing interest in eSports, CAG partnered the Drone Racing League (DRL) to educate the community on drone technology and the responsible use of drones through a high- speed drone race and drone technology workshops. The first major drone racing event in Singapore, the ‘DRL Allianz: Singapore Champions’ was held at Gardens by the Bay on 26 November 2019. The experience was also brought closer to home The upgraded T2 will feature more greenery and natural elements, in line with Changi’s signature through a series of workshops garden theme in its terminals. conducted at the Changi Experience Studio in Jewel where guests could engage with drone Upgrading works at T2 were be refreshed as part of this project, pilots and use a drone simulator to announced in January 2020 with with the addition of new baggage experience the race virtually. the appointment of Takenaka claim belts and a fully-automated Corporation as the main contractor. early bag storage system. The Last refurbished in 2006, the renovation works will also include Upgrading for an Enhanced expansion and renovation works at replacing facilities and amenities Passenger Experience T2 will add 21,000 square metres to nearing the end of their shelf lives. During the year, CAG continued to the terminal building and increase work closely with airline partners T2’s passenger handling capacity by The suspension of T2 since May to ensure that they had sufficient five million passengers per annum. 2020 is part of CAG’s efforts space to grow at Changi, and that Designed to incorporate more to consolidate and optimise their passengers are well-served. greenery, retail and F&B options resources in view of the low Before Covid-19 dampened travel for passengers, the expanded passenger traffic resulting from demand, Scoot’s operations were Departure and Arrival Halls will the Covid-19 outbreak. Riding successfully relocated from T2 feature a transformed check- on the T2 suspension, major to T1 on 22 October 2019. With in layout, giving more room for structural works could now take Scoot serving about nine million airport operations such as check-in place simultaneously across passenger movements in 2019, and immigration clearance. T2’s different areas within the terminal this was the largest cross-terminal Baggage Handling System would without compromising the move ever completed at Changi. Planning started in 2018 and required close coordination among CAG, Scoot and many airport partners. The T1 expansion project along with its integration with Jewel, included additional FAST check-in kiosks, automated bag- drop machines, a new baggage handling system, an expanded and rejuvenated baggage claim hall and meeters and greeters hall, higher ground transport capacity and more F&B and retail options. In addition, the capacity for immigration, roadway and remote handling at the terminal were also In March 2020, one of the iconic analogues flight information display boards at T2 was retired and enhanced. donated to the National Heritage Board to be preserved as part of Singapore’s National Collection. Annual Report 2019/20 33
BUILDING ON SERVI CE E XCELLEN CE passenger experience. The well- One Changi Fiesta which was disposable gloves and masks for loved flight information display jointly organised with Certis in their personal safety. board, operational since 1999, was November 2019. Fifteen airport decommissioned due to increasing partners came together to organise The focus of the extra cleaning difficulties faced in maintenance a charity bazaar to raise funds for and disinfecting was on and sourcing of spare parts. Metta School’s Student Welfare frequently-used amenities, such Fund. Changi Foundation also lent as automated check-in kiosks, GST Keeping the ONE Changi Spirit its support by pledging to match refund counters, door-knobs and High every dollar raised at the bazaar. In handrails. More than 1,200 hand The strong cohesive spirit of the addition, the airport community sanitisers were also placed at key ONE Changi community is the came together and clocked over touchpoints, including immigration driving force of Changi Airport’s a million steps through exercise areas and dining outlets. Most pursuit of service excellence. To machines from the Health of the sanitisers are housed in build closer bonds with its various Promotion Board, to promote automatic dispensers, which do not partner agencies, CAG enhanced health and fitness and to raise require users to touch them. the OneChangi App in November funds. The event concluded with 2019. This convenient and easy-to- a talent show competition where One key innovation in CAG’s use tool helped to keep everyone airport staff took to the stage to bio-safety regime has been the in the community, across various showcase their unique talents and application of an added protective agencies, updated on the latest skills. A total of S$48,315 was raised disinfectant coating (quaternary airport developments and retail for the students of Metta School. ammonium chloride). The coating, promotions. It also facilitated which has a nanoneedle-like inter-agency interaction. To Protecting Health and Safety at structure, allows the surfaces to encourage continuous learning the Airport be self-disinfecting after each use among the airport community, Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, as the nanoneedles deactivates bite-sized training content was safeguarding and protecting viruses and bacteria upon contact. made available through the app for the health and safety of all airport staff to watch while on-the- passengers and airport workers For the first time, ozone-infused go. The app also has a leaderboard remains the utmost priority for water, was also being used to where airport staff can exchange CAG. From the onset of the virus disinfect the toilets. Compared learning credits earned for rewards outbreak, enhanced precautionary to chlorine, the most common and incentives. and cleaning measures were liquid disinfection chemical, ozone implemented across Changi’s is a much stronger and faster Outside of the airport, CAG actively terminals and at Jewel to ensure disinfectant in deactivating viruses engaged service partners to a safe environment for visitors and and bacteria. contribute back to the community airport workers. through initiatives such as the A total of 34 autonomous On 3 January 2020, temperature cleaning machines have also been screening was first implemented deployed to scrub hard floors for inbound passengers arriving on with disinfectant while another flights from Wuhan, China, when two sweep the carpets daily. With news of the virus outbreak became these heightened housekeeping known. This was subsequently measures, Changi Airport became expanded to cover all passengers the first group of transport nodes as the situation escalated. to be awarded the SG Clean quality Temperature screening was also mark (awarded by the National been put in place for guests Environment Agency), and Jewel entering Jewel, as well as staff similarly attained the certification entering the transit areas of the for its attractions in March 2020. airport. In addition, cleaning and disinfecting protocols in the airport As travel restrictions and border The airport community came together to raise closures were rapidly introduced funds for Metta School students during the and at Jewel were stepped up with One Changi Fiesta event in November 2019 all cleaning staff equipped with in many countries, CAG continued 34 Changi Airport Group
BUILDING ON SERVI CE E XCELLEN CE navigate Changi more easily and independently. Flying Singaporeans Home As the Covid-19 situation worsened and flight availability deteriorated significantly, many Singaporeans were left stranded overseas. CAG supported the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the return of Singaporeans from other countries, as well as assisted on the repatriation of foreign nationals in Singapore. For an added layer of protection, CAG has treated all frequently-touched surfaces at Changi such as automated check-in kiosks and lift buttons with a protective disinfectant coating. Singaporeans were flown home on chartered or scheduled commercial to maintain close communication An inter-terminal food delivery flights, with many repatriation with airport partners through service by Smarte Carte was made flights arranged from countries such engagement sessions and available at no added cost to the as China, Germany, Egypt, India circulars to ensure that the airport airport community to serve the and Jordan. These passengers were community was kept up to speed needs of workers even as they either served quarantine orders or on the evolving developments. In continued to work on-site at stay-home notices (SHN) upon their the initial phase where supplies Changi. arrival back to Singapore. were in acute shortage, CAG procured medical supplies such as When the Singapore Red Cross When the policy was tightened to contactless thermometers, masks, Society shared that inventory of mandate all returnees to serve SHN gloves, and hand sanitisers in large certain blood types at the Health at designated hotels in Singapore, quantities to ensure that there was Sciences Authority national blood special facilitation was set up to sufficient stock for airport workers bank were critically low, the airport send returnees directly to the hotels who needed them. community stepped forward to from the airport. donate blood at the Changi Airport Caring for Airport Workers and Recreation Club. Optimising and Consolidating the Community Resources Keeping Changi Airport operational To create a more inclusive In addition to the suspension of is crucial and ensuring the airport environment and a seamless operations at T2, operations at T4 continues running are the everyday airport experience for all were also subsequently suspended heroes at Changi. To show care and passengers, CAG enhanced an from 16 May 2020, in view of the appreciation to airport staff, over existing accessible toilet at the T3 small number of flights operating 30,000 “thank you” packs containing basement by equipping it with an there. The airlines still operating hand sanitiser and Vitamin C adult diaper changing station and were relocated to T1 or T3 instead. supplements were distributed to a height-adjustable nursing bench. frontline airport staff from February This facility provided a conducive The consolidation of terminal 2020. The airport community also space for caregivers to attend to operations has helped CAG and its received many thank you notes the needs of Persons with Reduced airport partners optimise resources from members of the public Mobility (PRMs). Apart from airport in tandem with the sharp decline and schools across Singapore, amenities, airport staff are also in flight movements. CAG has warming the hearts of the Changi trained to identify and assist PRMs saved on running costs such as airport community. These acts effectively. Passengers could also utilities and cleaning. When air of encouragement were another pre-book wheelchairs, strollers travel demand picks up and airlines source of strength for the frontline and shopping concierge services relaunch flights, CAG stands ready staff, who continue to work tirelessly before they embarked on their to ramp up Changi’s operations and to keep Changi going. travel journey, allowing them to reactivate its reserve capacity. Annual Report 2019/20 35
S TAY I N G O P ER AT I O N A L LY R E A DY In the airside, away from travellers’ The exercise was successfully the app has welcomed more eyes, workers keep Changi Airport’s completed, validating CAG’s crisis than 9,000 new users, effectively pulse strong. Like clockwork, they preparedness. doubling its user base. Adoption deliver in-flight meals, luggage of the app helped to increase and cargo to the right aircraft, and Promoting a Culture of Safety the participation rate for hazard ensure that planes take off and For maintaining its safety reporting by 70%, to more land safely. Over the past year, record, Changi Airport achieved than 1,700 reports in 2019/20. CAG implemented various a deficiency-free rating by the By empowering the airport initiatives to improve safety and International Federation of Air Line community with this easy-to- productivity, so that operations Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) for use tool, CAG aims to strengthen continued to run smoothly the 38th consecutive year since its Changi’s safety culture and to and efficiently. When Covid-19 opening in 1981. enable every staff to have a positive disrupted flight schedules and the impact on the airport’s safety way ground operations had to be A safe airport environment is culture. managed, CAG kept a keen eye on important to ensure a positive the work that needed to be done travel experience for passengers, Improving Training Safety and to ensure business continuity and and to enable staff to return home Efficiency support for airport partners. safely every day. The Airport Safety CAG has started the use of virtual Awards (ASA) was established reality technology in the training Renewing Certification for the in August 2016 to recognise of staff working in the airside, to Changi and Seletar Aerodromes outstanding safety acts and safety- enable them to learn in a safe The Air Navigation Order requires related projects by the airport and controlled environment. all civil aerodromes in Singapore community. The ASA continued to Through the use of a driving to hold a valid certificate. CAG be well-regarded by the CAAS and simulator, drivers can improve successfully completed four phases key airport partners as an initiative their performance and test their of comprehensive audits by the to recognise the safety acts and reactions in handling different Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore projects of their staff. scenarios. (CAAS) which ascertained that both the Changi and Seletar Since March 2019 when the In addition to the driving Airport aerodromes complied Service Workforce Empowerment simulator, a Passenger Loading with regulatory requirements in all & Experience Transformation Bridge (PLB) simulator was also aspects. The five-year certificates (SWEET) mobile app was made developed to enable PLB operators for both airports were successfully more accessible to the airport to familiarise themselves with renewed on 1 July 2019. community via the Apple App standard operating procedures Store and Google Play Store, and to practise their response to Preparing for Emergencies CAG conducted two exercise drills to enhance its emergency preparedness and rescue capabilities. Both exercises – one at Changi Airport and one at Seletar Airport – simulated an aircraft crash at sea. For the exercise at Changi Airport, which was conducted in October 2019, a record number of 10 sea rescue vessels were deployed, and a total of 17 agencies with over 600 personnel participated. Over 200 role-players were deployed as ‘casualties’ to stress-test the emergency response network. The PLB simulator enables operators to train effectively in a safe environment 36 Changi Airport Group
S TAY I N G O P E R AT I O N A L LY R E A D Y exceptional scenarios safely in a controlled environment, before proceeding for practical training at the aircraft stands. In addition, trainers can also use the PLB simulator to repeat specific training modules for operators who need more practice. Enhancing Wildlife Management through Use of Pyrotechnics For more effective dispersal of such large birds, CAG incorporated the use of pyrotechnics into its wildlife hazard management plan. As pyrotechnics are restricted At the E&D Innovation Day, engineers shared their projects with other colleagues in Singapore, CAG had to obtain the necessary approvals from regulatory agencies, this help to improve the passenger sorting area to support the as well as agreement with experience, it also streamlined the redevelopment of the T1 Baggage other airport stakeholders pre-board security process. Handling System (BHS) and Fast before implementation. The and Seamless Travel. The upgrade implementation of pyrotechnics Inaugural Engineering Innovation saw the BHS converted to a fully saw a 40% reduction in the Day automatic system, equipped with number of egrets sighted, The Engineering & Development automatic sortation capability to compared to the previous Cluster (E&D) showcased more support the implementation of migratory season. than 20 projects through self check-in and self bag-drop interactive exhibits during its functions at T1, as well as early Rationalising List of Prohibited inaugural Innovation Day on 20 check-in facilities at Jewel. This Items November 2019. Through this improved productivity for airlines During pre-board security event, E&D hoped to introduce and ground handlers, as well as screening, prohibited items found its transformation journey to CAG increased check-in capacity. Two on passengers or in their cabin staff, and to cultivate the spirit of additional arrival baggage claim bags would be confiscated before innovation among its engineers, belts were also added, further passengers are allowed to board the regardless of their seniority, age or increasing the terminal’s baggage aircraft. However, many passengers area of expertise. claim capacity. whose items had been confiscated gave CAG their feedback that some The event also aimed to inspire Increasing throughput of T3 of these prohibited items were CAG’s engineers to pick up Contact Stands generic and should not be perceived new skills, and to explore the CAG, together with Singapore to be of threat. use of artificial intelligence and Airlines and other airport automation. It also aimed to partners, embarked on a joint To address such feedback, CAG encourage them to develop their project to enable more flights compiled a list of such commonly in-house knowledge, moving away to operate during peak hours at confiscated items and rationalised from a reliance on off-the-shelf T3, by reducing the time aircraft it with the Airport Police Division solutions. spend at the gate. Through close through a risk assessment. The cross-organisation collaboration, rationalisation exercise was Upgrading of T1’s Baggage gate availability was improved, successfully completed, with most Handling System correspondingly reducing the of the commonly confiscated Part of T1’s expansion works number of flights that needed items on the list removed from the completed in June 2019 included to be assigned to remote aircraft prohibited items list. Not only did the upgrading of its T1’s baggage stands. Annual Report 2019/20 37
S TAY I N G O P E R AT I O N A L LY R E A D Y This was achieved by introducing a common planning tool, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of gate planning and operations, and establishing daily performance dialogues. Smooth Implementation of Taxiway Renaming In 2019/20, CAG embarked on the first of a five-phase project to rename Changi Airport taxiways as part of preparation works for Changi East and the airport’s expansion. This was the first time that Changi had renamed its taxiways since it About 200 aircraft stand grounded at Changi’s airfield opened 38 years ago. The first phase, which was Activating Business Continuity It worked with line divisions to completed on 5 July 2019, Measures review risk assessments and saw prefix “A” and “B” taxiway Faced with the global Covid-19 ensured that CAG continued to designations changed to “P” and pandemic, physical segregation maintain high standards of safety “R” respectively. In total, 95 signs of staff from critical units such as despite the dynamic situation. spanning 72 locations in the the Airport Emergency Service, Changi airfield were changed Airside Operations, Airside Parking Grounded Planes under four hours in the wee hours Management, Ground Operations With travel restrictions in place, of the morning. This allowed and essential engineering services many Singapore-based airlines Changi to reopen the taxiways was implemented to manage have had their fleets grounded. ahead of schedule, with minimal the risk of exposure and ensure While some of these planes have impact to flights and airside users. that Changi Airport would be been shifted to overseas storage able to continue operating safely. facilities, most of these aircraft These measures required staff in required parking space at Changi. each team to work from separate It was a herculean task to arrange locations, as well as perform for some 200 aircraft to be parked contactless handing over and around Changi’s airfield. CAG’s taking over of duties. Airport Operations Planning & Airside (AOP&A) team worked CAG also worked with airport with the airlines and their ground partners in the Airport Operations handling agents to categorise Centre to exercise alternate site planes according to frequency of plans as part of efforts to ensure use. Aircraft used more often for key airport operations could still flights are parked at gates around function if a temporary evacuation the terminals for easy access, while was required, such as for thorough others, flown occasionally, are disinfection works. allocated parking at remote stands and taxiways, including those at The Aerodrome Safety Unit led Changi East. AOP&A supervised safety assurance efforts in order to the towing and parking of these minimise any safety impact from planes closely, to ensure that they Workers changing taxiway signage in the wee hours of the morning the changes to airport operations. were carried out safely. 38 Changi Airport Group
P R EPA R I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E AT C H A N G I E A S T Progress continued to be made improve its understanding of on the Changi East development Changi East. These engagements, in financial year 2019/20. The such as the SME Day in October, project on a 1,080-hectare plot allowed interested companies to consists of five sub-programmes ready their resources for when the - a new Terminal 5 (T5); a three- tenders open. runway system for Changi Airport; tunnel systems and other related Impact of Covid-19 infrastructure and transport links; Many of the foreign construction landside and aviation support workers working on the Changi facilities; and the Changi East East site are housed in on-site Industrial Zone. When completed, dormitories. In response to the New ancillary buildings, like this airfield lighting control centre, were constructed Changi East will help to enhance Covid-19 situation, CAG worked Singapore’s air hub status and closely with its contractors and ensure Changi’s continued dormitory operators to ensure the As the situation changed rapidly, competitiveness and relevance. safety and well-being of the workers. CAG promptly responded to the Health and safety regulations issued changing needs on the ground. Since the appointment of the by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Areas such as rest shelters and Master Building Consultants (MBC) and the Building and Construction an existing office were converted and the Master Civil Consultants Authority were strictly followed; this to lodging for workers, to ensure (MCC) in April 2018, CAG has been included daily temperature checks safe distancing. Spaces within the working closely with the consortia, and the prohibition of mingling of dormitories and on the Changi East and other stakeholders, throughout workers from different blocks and site were set up to create additional the year to develop T5’s schematic floors. Additional measures, such as capacity for isolation, quarantine design as well as the airfield erecting physical barriers between and medical needs like checks, infrastructure design. blocks, and assigning specific swabbing and blood tests. On- staircases and passageways for use, site teleconsultation and medical Preparation works for civil were also implemented to minimise services were also provided. In line operations, including the contact among workers. In addition, with MOM regulations, floors within construction of taxiways, all communal facilities were closed the dormitories were re-zoned and pavements and drains, testing for use. Meals were catered and re-purposed as care facilities or and commissioning, continued packed in individual portions for clean rooms for workers who had at Runway 3, which is currently consumption. recovered and returned to used solely by the military. the dormitories. Construction work on the tunnels Taking care of workers’ needs and sub-programme also commenced well-being continues to be a priority. Given the significant impact that in 2019/20. Necessities like kettles, electric fans Covid-19 has had on the aviation and daily essentials were sent to the industry, the T5 development has CAG also constructed new ancillary dormitories. Free SIM cards were been put on hold for at least two buildings to support operations also provided so that the workers years. This is to allow for time to within the Changi airfield. These could stay connected with their assess traffic conditions, as well as include airfield lighting control families. Throughout the circuit to undertake studies to understand centres serving Runway 2, and an breaker period, daily newsletters how the current designs could be interim fire station to serve the area were sent to the workers to keep adapted for potential new safety around Runway 2. Temporary roads them abreast of the latest news and and regulatory requirements that and utilities infrastructure have also developments. Regular updates are to be expected. Nevertheless, been laid across the Changi East from the government, as well as the government has confirmed site to support construction. useful information and videos on that T5 remains a critical long-term maintaining personal hygiene, were infrastructure investment for the In preparation for other upcoming also shared. To mark Hari Raya future of Singapore’s economy, development tenders, CAG has Puasa, festive meals, dates and and CAG is committed to seeing engaged the local construction care packs were distributed to the through the completion of the industry to garner interest and workers. development in the years to come. Annual Report 2019/20 39
S T R EN G T H EN I N G R E TA I L AT C H A N G I especially during the school holidays. The World of tokidoki landed at Changi Airport in March 2019, featuring tokidoki-themed inflatable playground, show flat and merchandise, in addition to exclusive meet-and-greet sessions with the brand’s most popular characters. Designed by Simone Legno, an Italian artist who was infatuated with Japan, tokidoki is known for its cute and quirky characters which live in different whimsical worlds. French rose garden by Dior – A Changi 1st experience Changi Airport ended 2019/20 with offerings, iShopChangi onboarded S$2.6 billion in concession sales, more than 10,000 new products a decrease of 9.2% as depressed from brands like Aveda, Banyan passenger traffic following Tree Essentials, Too Faced and the Covid-19 outbreak meant more. a significant negative impact on sales in the airport stores in During the year, Changi Airport’s February and March. In contrast, loyalty programme - Changi concession sales at Changi rose Rewards, grew its membership 1.5% year-on-year during the first base by 50% compared to the 10 months of the year. previous year. Twenty-nine new brands were A Shopping Destination launched at Changi Airport during With the aim of bringing travellers the year, including premium coffee the newest product launches and retailer Bacha Coffee, jewellery unique shopping experiences, the brand Chow Tai Fook and Jamie Changi 1st programme is a result Oliver’s Jamie’s Deli in the transit of CAG’s close partnership with its areas. Wine retailer, 8 by Bottles & retailers and brands. There were a Bottles, the first DON DON Donki total of 19 Changi 1st activations in airport store outside Japan and the 2019/20. Some of the highlights second outlet of Japan Gourmet included a rose garden at Terminal Hall SORA, also opened in the 1 by Dior, along with its range of airport’s public areas. iconic fragrances, and a limited- edition collection of Johnnie Walker Changi Airport’s online duty-free whiskies inspired by the well- portal iShopChangi achieved a known Game of Thrones series. healthy growth of 58% in sales in the first 10 months of 2019/20. As Throughout the year, CAG Changi continues to strengthen continued to attract travellers and its online presence and offer local visitors with its calendar of Fans striking a pose with the superhero at the travellers the widest range of events across Changi’s terminals, Spider-Man: Far From Home exhibition 40 Changi Airport Group
In June 2019, Changi Airport 3’s Basement 2 (T3B2), CAG was in both the transit and public continued to inspire travel with pleased to expand its line-up of areas. These efforts, which were in a destination-themed event that fun activities for the young and addition to various rental assistance featured cities like London, Prague young-at-heart in the public packages were provided for and Venice in conjunction with the area of the terminal. From movie concessionaries, encouraged local latest Spider-Man movie franchise, screenings, live performances, yoga visitors to shop and dine at Changi Spider-Man: Far From Home. In sessions and storytelling to the first with free parking promotions, September 2019, Changi Airport Changi Trivia Night, the various added benefits for Changi Rewards hosted an art installation featuring programmes helped to drive members, and free playground cities around China and a mala footfall and reinforced T3B2 as a passes. While the March 2020 hotpot-inspired playground. family favourite place, for recreation. school holiday event (Trolls World Tour) was downsized to factor New Partnership in safe-distancing measures, With the addition of a lifestyle It was a significant year for CAG’s families still had fun with photo event space, ST3PS, at Terminal commercial business, with Lotte opportunities with key characters Duty Free (Lotte) introduced as from the film, free screenings of a new anchor partner, following the first Trolls movie at ST3PS, and the award of Changi Airport’s core exclusive Trolls merchandise. Liquor and Tobacco concession to the world’s second largest travel As the virus outbreak continued to show no abatement and brought retailer in terms of sales turnover. Singapore into a ‘Circuit Breaker’ Lotte will operate all 18 stores across period in April 2020, iShopChangi Changi’s four terminals, spanning served a new segment, non- more than 8,000 square metres of travellers, through home delivery. retail space. iShopChangiWines also offered wines and spirits which had taxes With its experience in the travel and duties absorbed. During retail industry, Lotte presented a this period, only stores providing proposal that aligned with Changi’s essential services were open and vision of delivering the best-in- F&B outlets served customers with class offerings for passengers in the takeaway or delivery options. Liquor and Tobacco category. To help tenants manage cost Passengers can look forward and optimise their resources, to brand new store designs, an CAG worked closely with them to extensive selection of brands, adjust their outlet operating hours experiential concepts, and annual according to flight schedules. large-scale events. Renovation Tenants were also constantly works will commence in phases in kept informed of the changes in 2020/21. travel advisories and related safe distancing measures to ensure Greater Support for full compliance of the regulatory Concessionaries measures. When Covid-19 began to affect travel in the last two months of With the trend of more consumers the year, CAG launched marketing shopping online, e-commerce will and promotional campaigns to be a key business driver for CAG’s generate domestic demand in future growth, particularly in a post- support of its tenant partners Covid-19 environment. Annual Report 2019/20 41
U N V EI L I N G A S PA R K L I N G I C O N TO T H E WO R L D A KEY HIGHLIGHT The 135,700 square metre multi- options such as dining under the dimensional lifestyle destination sparkling glass roof on Level 5 or FOR CAG DURING welcomed an overwhelming enjoying a unique duplex shopping THE YEAR WAS number of local and foreign visitors experience. who were awed by the wonders of UNDOUBTEDLY its iconic architecture and design Beyond that, Jewel introduced one- THE UNVEILING by world-renowned architect of-a-kind play attractions created by OF JEWEL CHANGI Moshe Safdie. top designers from Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and AIRPORT (JEWEL) Built on the site of the former T1 Singapore, offering fun for people of TO THE WORLD ON open-air car park, this joint venture all ages. Visitors can navigate their with CapitaLand is home to over way through the Mirror Maze and 17 APRIL 2019. 280 retail and F&B outlets, a hotel, Hedge Maze, walk or bounce on an 11-hall cinema, a supermarket the Sky Nets, explore the sculptural and a plethora of airport facilities. playscape of Discovery Slides, and Setting Jewel apart, flagship outlets, enjoy a spectacular view of the new-to-market brands and new- world’s tallest indoor waterfall, the concept stores brought novelty Rain Vortex and the majestic Forest to the Jewel experience, where Valley from the Canopy Bridge. visitors have a variety of experiential Young children are also able to frolic in the mist of the Foggy Bowls to enjoy a play experience on ‘clouds’. Additionally, the Topiary Walk, featuring animal topiaries such as the orangutan, crocodile, elephant, peacock and chameleon, and the Petal Garden with its seasonal floral displays Situated at the heart of Changi Airport, Jewel is home to world-class experiences 42 Changi Airport Group
U N V E I L I N G A S PA R K L I N G ICON TO THE WORLD Jewel’s grand opening on 18 October was graced by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in conjuction with CAG’s 10th anniversary celebrations. A new light and sound show for the majestic 40-metre Rain Vortex was unveiled at the event. The new show was set to the song ‘As I Believe’, the brainchild of three of Singapore’s top music talents; with the melody composed by JJ Lin, English lyrics written by Dick Lee, and arrangements by Jewel’s grand opening launch ceremony officiated by PM Lee renowned music director, Goh Kheng Long. have been some of the favourite retail real estate projects are Reinventing the Changi Airport Instagrammable spots in Jewel. honoured. Experience Elevating the travel experience, At level 4, visitors are also able to Celebrating the Opening of Jewel Jewel houses airport facilities explore the Changi Experience As part of the marketing efforts and services managed by CAG Studio, conceived to tell interesting for Jewel, CAG teamed up with that offer passengers passing virtual stories of Changi Airport, Singaporean singer-songwriter, JJ through Changi even greater featuring a garden that ‘sings’, Lin (林俊杰), for his composition – convenience and enjoyment. To a throwback to a runway race, The Right Time (‘对的时间点’). Moved facilitate check-in efficiency, the missions to collect airport trolleys by Jewel’s iconic Rain Vortex, it Jewel early check-in facility and became JJ Lin’s inspiration in his baggage storage service were and to top the charts of a smile song writing. The collaboration introduced to give passengers competition. With a collection of leveraging JJ Lin’s appeal as an more time and flexibility to over 20 different touchpoints and international artiste and the explore the wonders of Jewel and 10 zones spread over 3,000 square attractiveness of Jewel as a unique Changi Airport’s terminals. With metres, the attraction utilises backdrop for the song’s music a total of 35 airlines onboard, the technology to present a wide mix video production, amplified the early check-in facility at Jewel can of unique digital experiences, branding of Jewel way beyond serve close to 80% of all departing including interactive games, Singapore’s shores. passengers. The airlines that projection storytelling, immersive shows and gallery exhibits. Adjacent to the Changi Experience Studio, GIFT by Changi Airport allows visitors to bring home a piece of the airport or Jewel-themed memorabilia, as well as a wide range of specially curated travel lifestyle products. For its complexity in design and construction, retail curation, operations and attractions, Jewel was accorded the Special Jury Award at the MAPIC Awards 2019, an event held in Cannes, France, where the world’s most outstanding A plethora of digital activities await at Changi Experience Studio, perfect for a family day out Annual Report 2019/20 43
U N V E I L I N G A S PA R K L I N G ICON TO THE WORLD adding more hand sanitisers, as well as increased frequency in the cleaning and disinfecting of high-contact areas. Similar to Changi’s terminals, ozone-infused water was used for cleaning and frequently touched surfaces were coated with a protective disinfectant. During this difficult period, Jewel British Airways celebrates 100 years with a fashion show of its crew uniforms over the decades at Changi Airport Development the Cloud9 Event Piazza stayed committed to supporting its tenants with rental relief and offered this service include Cathay of Singapore’s largest membership marketing initiatives to help Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Qantas programmes – Changi Rewards drive sales. Jewel was one of the Group and the Singapore Airlines and CapitaStar, which have a first mall landlords in Singapore Group. The Jewel early check-in combined membership of over to reach out to tenants to offer facility served more than 387,000 two million members. rental rebates from February. passengers during the year. The When operating conditions were Cloud9 Event Piazza (Level 5) was To strengthen its position as a go- exacerbated by the circuit breaker used for conferences, lifestyle to weekend destination for local measures imposed in April, further events, networking sessions, and residents, Jewel introduced a slew rent relief was granted from April by Changi’s aviation partners for of exciting events. In collaboration to June. In addition, Jewel stepped corporate gala dinner celebrations. with its tenant, Pokémon Centre up marketing initiatives to help Singapore, a weekly Pokemon capture footfall and worked with CAG partnered with the Singapore Parade where cute and lovable partners to introduce delivery Tourism Board and Singapore characters from the brand made services during the circuit breaker Airlines to introduce a new their appearance and performed period. 2.5-hour free walking tour of at the Forest Valley. In addition, Jewel, giving transit travellers Jewel fulfilled the dreams of many flying through Changi a taste of for a white Christmas with snow at Singapore’s newest attraction. the Canopy Park and Forest Valley, Led by an experienced guide, along with a plethora of other this complimentary tour took activities such as a festive market travellers through the many and a Christmas-themed light features of Jewel, including a and sound show, to bring up the closer look at the architecture festive sparkle. marvel, local food tastings, and with a complimentary entry to the Keeping Jewel’s sparkle amid the Canopy Park. Covid-19 outbreak The well-being of guests, tenants Delighting Visitors with Fresh and partners is a top priority for New Experiences Jewel, and all the more so during To excite shoppers, shopping the Covid-19 pandemic. Since promotions were launched to February 2020, precautionary ensure that the Jewel retail measures and enhanced experience remained refreshing cleaning have been put in place for both locals and foreign to safeguard and protect the travellers alike. Shoppers at Jewel health of staff, tenant partners can enjoy the exclusive privileges and visitors at Jewel. These include setting up temperature To spread the festive cheer, visitors were of the Jewel Double Rewards greeted with a 16-metre-tall Christmas tree in programme, brought about by two screening at all entry points, Jewel, the tallest ever in Changi 44 Changi Airport Group
OUR G LO B A L P R E S EN C E Transforming Airports country’s third largest domestic in a passenger satisfaction survey Worldwide carrier, Avianca Brasil, and conducted by the Brazil Transport Changi Airports International international capacity reduction Ministry. (CAI), a wholly-owned subsidiary by LATAM Airlines. of Changi Airport Group, invests China in and consults for airports During the year, 29 new Chongqing around the world. Its portfolio commercial outlets were added to CAI’s commercial joint venture includes airports in Brazil, China, offer passengers a wider selection with Chongqing Airport Group India, Japan, the Philippines, and of dining and retail options. These Co., Sino-Singapore Chongqing Russia. In financial year 2019/20, it included Café Ritazza, Mania de Airport Commercial Management consulted on projects in Canada, Churrasco and Maybelline. Co., Ltd, outperformed China and Southeast Asia. expectations in its first year. The airport also launched Brazil RIOgaleaoLOG, an 8,000 In the first three quarters of the CAI has a 51% stake in the square metre grade ‘A’ logistics financial year, revenue grew over concessionaire which operates warehouse, to enhance its 10% year-on-year, higher than the Tom Jobim International Airport position as a key cargo hub. A overall passenger growth. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first of its kind in Brazil, it handles airport’s business remained import and export logistics in resilient in 2019/20 despite the one place, with a higher level of Commercial facilities were country’s challenging economic security and shorter processing upgraded with the award of 44 situation. Nearly 14 million time. new concessions in Terminals 2 passengers, a third of whom were and 3A, including two local mass- international passengers, passed The airport renewed its CEIV market brands and a two-star through the country’s second Pharma1 certification by the Michelin restaurant. The refreshed largest international gateway. International Airport Transport options catered to different Overall, passenger traffic declined Association. It also topped the traveller needs and enhanced the close to 9% from the previous list for Passenger Services and airport’s sense of place. year due to the collapse of the Efficiency in Security Processes Tom Jobim International Airport expands its dining options 1 Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics Annual Report 2019/20 45
OUR G LO B A L P R E S E N C E The airport clinched two Best Airport awards for customer service and environment for the over 40 million passengers per annum (mppa) category at the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2019. CAI holds a 49% stake in the joint venture, formed to manage the airport’s non-aeronautical business. Shenzhen In August 2019, CAI signed a Fukuoka airport opens a new dessert hall three-year technical services agreement (TSA) with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to A key focus was to expand the China, Taiwan, and within the strengthen its service quality. This airport’s traffic network. During the Philippines. included developing the airport’s year, the airport welcomed three service management framework, new airlines and three new city New amenities, refreshed retail introducing innovative service links, despite lower than expected options, and more hassle-free concepts, and implementing new international traffic due to geo- processes were introduced in service strategies to uplift overall political trade tensions between time for the airport to serve as the customer experience. The contract Japan and Korea. alternative hub to welcome sports is CAI’s first service-focused, multi- teams for the 30th Southeast year TSA in China. Airport retail and F&B offerings Asian Games. Plans to open a new were enhanced. The commercial 110,000 square metre passenger India area was expanded by 12% through terminal in 2021, which will Durgapur Aerotropolis is India’s space reconfiguration, and a new double its current capacity, are first privately managed airport city. dessert hall with 14 specialty stores underway. CAI has a 30.2% stake in Bengal opened. The airport also facilitated Aerotropolis Projects Limited, the G20 Finance Ministers and CAI holds a 15% stake in the which develops the aerotropolis. Central Bank Governors Meeting in operating company. Fukuoka in June 2019. With airline promotion efforts, Russia Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is now The Philippines Krasnodar Region directly linked to four out of five CAI and its partners won a 25- In 2012, CAI invested in a group of India’s metro cities outside of year concession to operate and of airports in Russia’s Krasnodar West Bengal. During the year, the maintain Clark International region. Since then, traffic at the airport raised flight movements to Airport in the Philippines. In August Anapa, Krasnodar and Sochi 20 weekly flights, with load factors 2019, the new operator, Luzon airports more than doubled to 13.2 of over 80%. International Premier Airport mppa. Development Corp. (LIPAD), took Japan over airport operations. CAI worked with its partners to Fukuoka Airport is CAI’s first attract airlines and launch new investment in Japan. A CAI CAI partnered LIPAD to engage city pairs. Sochi and Krasnodar consortium, through its operating airlines and tourism authorities. airports registered double-digit company, Fukuoka International Passenger traffic continued to growth in international traffic, with Airport Co., took over airport grow by double digits as the airport more flights to Asia, Europe and operations on 1 April 2019. welcomed new city links to Korea, the Middle East. All three airports 46 Changi Airport Group
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