summary
- AirAsia is celebrating 20 years at Changi Airport, carrying one in every eight passengers to and from Singapore.
- AirAsia plans to expand its operations in Singapore, which currently operates 285 weekly flights on 12 direct routes.
- AirAsia’s growth in Changi is reflected in its fleet of 103 all-Airbus aircraft, with more on order for future expansion.
Singapore Changi Airport began operations on 1 July 1981 with one runway and one terminal, and in the intervening 43 years has hosted some of the world’s most iconic airlines and aircraft, and has become a much-loved airport. It is also the home of Singapore Airlines. AirAsia’s red tail has come and gone for almost half the airport’s existence, and yesterday AirAsia celebrated 20 years of operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport (Changi).
20 years of growth at Changi
AirAsia is currently Singapore’s largest foreign airline group, carrying more than one in eight passengers to and from Singapore Changi Airport. Over the past 20 years, AirAsia has played an important role in facilitating trade, promoting business relations and developing tourism between Singapore and other ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries.
Photo: Alphonse Jimos | Shutterstock
The low-cost airline has pioneered meaningful connections to Singapore from places like Yogyakarta, and in the past six years, AirAsia has flown more than 16 million passengers to and from Singapore Changi Airport .
On Friday, AirAsia Singapore CEO Logan Veraitham said the airline was proud of its 20 years of operational excellence in Singapore, adding that Singapore is one of AirAsia’s most important destinations. He said it is a virtual hub that will contribute to passenger numbers. he added:
“In fact, the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route has emerged as the world’s busiest international flight, with 4.9 million seats year-round.Thailand serves as another potential destination, along with Malaysia, that can be accessed from Singapore This has seen significant growth from 14 weekly flights to Bangkok in 2004 to 28 weekly flights to date.”
AirAsia aims to further expand in Singapore
AirAsia currently operates 12 direct flights from Singapore Changi, with 285 weekly flights. The company is keen to expand by carrying more guests to and from Singapore, expanding potential tourism opportunities across the region. AirAsia is the largest airline operating from Singapore’s Changi Terminal 4, and Changi Airport Group yesterday held an event to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Photo: Changi Airport Group
Source of fleet data channel airlines AirAsia shows a total Airbus fleet of 103 aircraft, but with 362 Airbus A321neos and one A320-200 on order, this number is subject to change over the next few years. It will be. The current fleet includes 69 A320-200s, 29 A320neos, two A321neos, and three A321-200 (P2F) convertible freighters, with an average age of 13.7 years.
In a statement, AirAsia said it was recognized as the top airline for absolute passenger growth (Southeast Asia) at Singapore’s Changi Airline Awards 2019, as well as the continued growth in passenger numbers passing through Changi Airport. He said he remains optimistic about the increase.
Mr Logan Veraitham also expressed his gratitude to Changi Airport Group and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore for their steady support in the company’s growth in Singapore. He also expressed his gratitude to all airport partners who have believed in AirAsia’s efforts over the past 20 years, including SATS (Singapore Airport Terminal Services – Changi Airport’s main ground handler and in-flight catering provider). .