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Singapore Changi Airport announces new fee schedule to fund terminal infrastructure
November 8th 2024
Changi Airport Group (CAG) will introduce higher airline and passenger charges to support a S$3 billion (US$2.3 billion) upgrade of the airport’s terminals. Read More » The S$46.40 Passenger Service and Security Fee (PSSF) for travelers originating in Singapore will remain in place until March 31, 2027 and then increase S$3 per annum for four sequential years. Transit passengers will be charged S$3 more for three years from next April 1 and S$1 annually for the following three years. Charges for airlines operating out of Changi Airport will be adjusted annually from April 1, 2025. The cost for each narrow-body landing will rise by S$110, from S$1,200 per landing, for three years and at an average of S$65 per landing for the following three years. Wide-body charges, presently S$3,600 per landing, will be higher by S$290 per landing for three years and an average of S$190 per landing from April 1, 2028. Based on current air fare prices, the airport said the passenger fee increase will be about 1% or less for an economy class ticket on most flights departing from or connecting through Singapore. CAG and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have involved major airlines about the fee hikes, they said. “While we appreciate the efforts of CAAS and CAG in engaging the industry in robust consultations in the last few months, any increase in charges is never good news for airlines and passengers. It will have an impact on airline operations and passenger demand, especially as the industry is still in recovery mode. We recognize there is a need to invest in airport infrastructure. What is critical is ensuring increases are justified and all efforts be made to minimize the impact on airlines, passengers and the Singapore hub,” the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regional vice president for North Asia and the Asia-Pacific, Dr. Xie Xingquan, said.
