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Oceania Allura says Ahoy to Jacques Restaurant

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SINGAPORE, 24 January 2025: Oceania Cruises, a culinary-themed cruises specialist, will install its signature French restaurant, Jacques, onboard its newest ship, Allura, which launches in mid-July.

Named after chef Jacques Pépin, the founding father of Oceania Cruises’ culinary philosophy and the line’s first-ever Executive Culinary Director, the restaurant is already onboard Oceania Cruises’ ships Marina and Riviera. In addition, Jacques will make its debut aboard Vista, Allura’s sister ship, in October 2025.

Chef Jacques Pépin, the founding father of Oceania Cruises’ culinary philosophy and the line’s first-ever Executive Culinary Director.

Oceania Cruises President Frank A Del Rio said: “Our beautiful new ship, Allura, represents Oceania Cruises’ dazzling future but also honours our history. The addition of Jacques to her and her sister, Vista, is a wonderful tangible example of this, celebrating our heritage, our heartfelt passion for food, while always looking ahead to what’s on the horizon.”

Golf tournaments head for Danang

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DANANG, 24 January 2025: Vietnam Golf Coast (VGC) clubs are targeting another milestone year for Central Vietnam as a hub for golf in Asia following a robust performance in 2024.

“Central Vietnam is hitting its stride as a world-class golf destination, and 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to solidify our position on the global stage,” said Laguna Golf Lang Co, Director of Golf Stephen Banks, a spokesperson for VGC’s destination marketing efforts.

Laguna Golf Lang Co will host the Asia Grand Final of the Faldo Series in April.

“This year, our focus will be on showcasing the region’s exceptional offerings to new markets and reinforcing our commitment to growing the game here in Vietnam.”

The region has established itself as a magnet for golf enthusiasts, thanks to its array of world-class courses designed by legends such as Sir Nick Faldo (Laguna Golf Lang Co), Luke Donald (Ba Na Hills Golf Club), and Colin Montgomerie (Montgomerie Links), as well as Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

This reputation continues to grow, bolstered by a packed 2025 events calendar. Highlights include the return of the Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) to Danang from 2 to 4 April 2025, with all three VGC clubs — Laguna Golf Lang Co, Montgomerie Links, and Ba Na Hills Golf Club — hosting pre- and post-event activities for more than 50 global representatives.

In April, the Asia Grand Final of the Faldo Series, the culmination of the Asia leg of the world’s most celebrated circuits for aspiring young golfers, will return to its home hub, the award-winning Sir Nick Faldo Signature Design at Laguna Golf Lang Co.

Other major tournaments include the Danang Invitational World Golf Championship (2 to 12 June) and the Vietnam World Masters Golf Championship (7 to 13 September).

Additionally, the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) will feature an extended six-night celebration from 31 May to 12 July. Further north, historic Hue steps into the limelight as the host city for Vietnam’s National Tourism Year 2025.

Other factors boosting the destination include the introduction of new air routes connecting Danang International Airport with destinations worldwide. In 2025, Danang will resume multiple direct air services to India’s New Delhi and Mumbai, Japan’s Nagoya and Osaka, and Qatar’s Doha.

“Central Vietnam continues to flourish as a destination where golfers can find a unique blend of championship courses, luxurious resorts, and cultural treasures,” said Montgomerie Links club manager Le Vo Hoang Van.

“The continual addition of new air routes and high-profile events further enhances our appeal, making it easier than ever for golfers worldwide to experience this extraordinary region.”

Hong Kong Airlines has already confirmed it will add flights to Danang, commencing 19 July this year. Air Premia, a low-cost airline based in Seoul, South Korea, has scheduled four weekly flights starting 23 January and continuing for the remainder of the northern hemisphere winter schedule ending 31 March 2025.

AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines schedule direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, and Citilink has begun operating direct charter flights from Jakarta.

Danang International Airport expects a significant flight increase during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday season from 28 January to 5 February 2025.

Qatar boosts flights to the Americas

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DOHA, Qatar, 24 January 2025: Qatar Airways confirmed Wednesday its latest expansion in the Americas, launching two new weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays starting early summer 2025. 

These flights will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Colombia and then continue to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) in Venezuela. The return flight from Caracas will operate nonstop to Doha.

This new service makes Qatar Airways the first and only airline to offer direct flights from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier operating in Venezuela. With the addition of Bogotá and Caracas, Qatar Airways expands its Americas network to 16 destinations, joining cities such as Dallas, Miami, New York City, São Paulo, and Toronto. The airline will deploy Boeing 777-200LR aircraft on the routes configured with 42 business class and 234 economy class seats.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “The launch of flights to Bogotá and Caracas marks a transformative moment for Qatar Airways and for travellers to South America. As the first airline to offer nonstop service from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern carrier flying to Venezuela, we are creating new opportunities to connect people, cultures, and commerce.”

Flights will be on sale shortly.

CX focuses on adding flights in 2025

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HONG KONG, 24 January 2025: Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried more than 28 million passengers, marking an increase of 30.7% year-on-year, the airline group stated in its latest traffic figures for last December and the full year of 2024.

The Cathay Group has completed its two-year rebuilding journey, with its focus now firmly on adding more flights and destinations to reinforce Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status.

Meanwhile, Cathay Cargo carried 1.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, 11% higher than in 2023.

Cathay Pacific carried 2,248,950 passengers in December 2024, an increase of 26.4% compared with December 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 27.9% year-on-year. Passenger load factor increased by 3.6 percentage points to 84.8%, while available seat kilometres (ASKs) increased by 22.5% year-on-year.

The airline carried 143,564 tonnes of cargo in December 2024, an increase of 11.7% compared with December 2023. The month’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) increased 6.5% year-on-year. The cargo load factor increased by 0.6 percentage points to 61.4%, while available cargo tonne kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 5.5% year-on-year.

Cathay Group’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “December is the traditional peak season for our travel business as customers visit friends and relatives and travel for leisure over the Christmas and New Year holidays. In 2024, we achieved a significant milestone during the year-end travel peak with Cathay Pacific and HK Express carrying more than 100,000 passengers in a single day — the most since our rebuild — on a total of eight days.

“In addition, our premium cabins experienced high demand leading up to the holiday season, reflecting a surge in business-related travel before the end of the year. ​ December also saw the resumption of our seasonal service to Cairns, which operates three flights per week and has been well received by customers.

“Overall, in 2024, we continued to leverage our global network and the strategic advantages of the Hong Kong hub to attract more transit passengers, particularly those travelling between the Chinese Mainland and cities worldwide.

Cargo

“For cargo, the healthy market momentum in previous months continued into December, resulting in the highest tonnage of any month in 2024.

“Demand for e-commerce shipments from Hong Kong and the rest of the Greater Bay Area remained robust during the year-end festive season. We also saw significant demand for perishables and seasonal produce from the South West Pacific and the Americas to Hong Kong and other parts of Asia.

“Meanwhile, we observed an increase in tonnage of our Cathay Expert solution arising from the movement of machinery and engines, particularly from North Asia.”

Outlook

The Group reported it completed a two-year rebuild journey and reached 100% of its pre-pandemic flights in January 2025, Lau explained.

“Looking ahead, we remain firmly focused on further strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a leading international aviation hub, adding more flights and destinations for passengers and cargo customers.

“Just recently, Cathay Pacific announced the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome, starting June this year. As a Group, we have already announced six new destinations for 2025 as we strive towards reaching 100 destinations worldwide this year.

“With the Lunar New Year approaching, bookings accelerate as customers plan their holiday travel. After the Lunar New Year peak, we expect leisure travel demand from Hong Kong to be quieter, with our flights carrying more transit passengers leveraging our strong global network.”

Year of the Snake travel trends

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KUALA LUMPUR, 24 January 2025: The Lunar New Year is shaping up to be a festive season of exploration and connection as celebrating families and friends worldwide embrace the holiday spirit, according to Trip.com Group’s Lunar New Year Trends data.

This year marks the year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation — themes that reflect the ever-changing travel landscape. While some celebrate at home, others have taken the opportunity to create memories in far and near destinations. 

Cross-border travel hits new heights with extended stays

Data reveals strong year-on-year growth for cross-border travel, with travellers combining public holidays and annual leave to increase their length of stay.

Notably, in the Chinese mainland, a key source of LNY travel, New Year’s Eve is officially recognised as a holiday in 2025. This allows travellers to take just two days of leave for an 11-day holiday. 

Korean travellers need to take one day for a nine-day break, while Malaysians can create a five-day holiday with a single day off. 

As such, extended stays are a hallmark of this year’s LNY. On average, Asia-Pacific travellers will stay up to 10% longer this festive period. More than twice as many Malaysia users are travelling during this year’s LNY break, with an increase of over 118% in outbound bookings recorded compared to 2024. Domestic travel is also up, with an increase of over 65%.

Malaysia travel trends

China will be the leading source of inbound bookings to Malaysia this LNY, with all booking categories — accommodations, flights, and attractions — experiencing robust growth. The primary ‘departure cities’  are still Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing. However, there is a significant rise in bookings from Changsha, which shot up almost five times (381% increase), along with Chongqing and Qingdao, which saw increases of 233% and 152%, respectively.

Malaysian travellers take short and mid-haul trips during the holiday. Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore (first, fourth and fifth, respectively) all rank among the top five outbound destinations, with Japan and mainland China (second and third, respectively) completing the list.

Interest in longer-haul flights and lesser-known destinations 

Data shows a strong pickup in travellers exploring destinations outside the Asia-Pacific region, with medium and long-haul flights surging, especially among the Malaysian market (55% and 60% respectively) and South Korean market (36% and 90% respectively).

Travellers are also seeking new experiences, with a noticeable buzz around off-the-beaten-path destinations this festive season. Lesser-travelled gems such as Giza (Egypt), famous for the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; San Luis Obispo (USA), known for its wineries and scenic coastline; and Charenton-le-Pont (France), located southeast of central Paris, are catching the eyes of travellers seeking unique experiences beyond the usual tourist trail. This trend extends to popular Asian destinations, with more seeking out lesser-known cities, such as Funabashi, Ibaraki, Okinawa (Japan) and Seremban (Malaysia).

Short-haul flights remained a popular option among travellers with shorter national holidays. Malaysia and Thailand topped the charts for this in terms of booking volume growth.

Family travel takes centre stage

Family gatherings are central to LNY traditions, and this year, families are heading out together for festive fun – on the seas and on theme park rides.

Cruises are becoming an increasingly popular choice among Chinese mainland and Singaporean consumers, with data highlighting a triple-digit growth compared to last year. Among these, family-friendly rooms have risen by 400%, with the most popular ports including Shanghai, Singapore and Dubai, and attractive port destinations being Fukuoka (Japan), Jeju (South Korea) and Phuket (Thailand). Trip.com Group research reveals luxurious amenities and all-inclusive packages are emerging as the biggest motivators for APAC cruise travellers.

Child tickets for attractions have also risen by 42% in overall bookings this year, with family-oriented attractions like Universal Studios Japan, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland seeing notable increases. These theme park attractions, aquariums, and museums are top choices for families seeking memorable experiences.

Premium travel or value for money?        

Travellers are adopting a mix of premium and value-driven approaches to maximise their holiday experiences.

There has been a strong pickup in bookings for five and four-star hotels, with a rise in average bookings. Malaysian travellers lead this growth with close to a triple-digit surge in five and four-star hotel bookings, followed by Singaporean and Thai travellers. 

Notably, the average traveller’s budget has seen double-digit growth, showcasing a willingness to invest in meaningful experiences during this festive season. Business class and first-class flights are trending this LNY, with strong double-digit growth across each segment. Singaporeans favour first-class air travel, with a 400% growth compared to last year, followed by South Korean and Chinese mainland travellers, also with strong triple-digit growth.

(Source: Trip.com Group)

HK Express resumes Nha Trang flights

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HONG KONG, 24 January 2025: HK Express Airways will resume direct flights to Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 3 April 2025.

Earlier this week, the airline announced it would operate four weekly flights to Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), making it the only airline in Hong Kong with a direct service to Nha Trang. 

Flights are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday using an A321 with 236 seats.

It will mark the airline’s fourth destination in Vietnam. Overall, the airline offers 46 weekly roundtrip flights to Vietnam from its home base in Hong Kong. 

Travellers can also take advantage of the airline’s “open jaw” option that allows them to fly into one city and out of another in Vietnam on a single HK Express itinerary.

To mark the launch of the new Nha Trang route, HK Express introduces a limited-time offer for its four Vietnamese destinations: Nha Trang, Hanoi, Danang, and Phu Quoc, with fares as low as HKD50* one-way (‘Ultra Lite’ fares; including one small personal item) for trips scheduled anytime from 3 April to 25 October 2025 (Nha Trang) and for the travel period 3 February to 25 October 2025 (Hanoi, Danang, and Phu Quoc). 

The booking window opened at 1100 on 23 January 2025 and closes at 1145 on 26 January 2025. Flights are bookable on the HK Express website or mobile app.

Nha Trang attractions

Nha Trang, located on Vietnam’s stunning central coast, is a popular seaside town known for its clear waters, mountain views, and affordable villa and hotel accommodations. 

Apart from relaxing by the beach, Nha Trang is a popular diving destination. It is also the lively capital of Khanh Hoa Province and a hub of rich history, as seen at the ancient Po Nagar Cham Towers and the magnificent Long Son Pagoda, which showcases its cultural roots. 

Stroll along the picturesque crescent-shaped Nha Trang Beach or head to Dam Market, the hot spot for mouthwatering local delicacies.  

* Limited availability, terms and conditions apply. Fares exclude taxes and surcharges. 
** Subject to regulatory approval; final flight details are subjected to the official ticketing page on the website

Emirates’ vision for vegan fans 

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DUBAI, UAE, 23 January 2025: Refined vegan cuisine is an important consideration at Emirates, as numbers of vegan customers continue to rise globally, and many non-vegan customers opt for vegan cuisine when flying as a lighter option often considered easier to digest. 

Emirates continues to expand its portfolio of vegan cuisine by workshopping new dishes made with innovative ingredients, such as a lookalike solid egg substitute made entirely from legumes, which packs a tasty and nutritional punch for Emirates customers, as well as adding curated vegan meals for children, and new dishes onboard and in lounges.

Commitment to innovative vegan meals

Marking Veganuary, an initiative highlighting the benefits of a vegan diet for the last decade, a collective of Emirates chefs gather in the Emirates Flight Catering Concept Development Kitchen to workshop new dishes and experiment with the latest innovative ingredients on the market. At the workshop, chefs trialled the new solid egg substitute in a spicy shakshuka sauce. They developed a premade vegan pastry sheet into savoury vegan cannelloni, as well as evaluate some of the celebrated ingredients and high-quality products already onboard.

Emirates offers more than 300 vegan recipes on flights to 140 destinations worldwide. The extensive menu showcases an array of high-quality plant-based products sourced from global suppliers, like plant-based proteins from Beyond Meat in California, soybean protein from UAE and Singapore brand Arlene, pressed tofu sourced from Japan’s Qian Ye for authentic Asian flavours, organic dark vegan chocolate crafted by Linnolat in France, vegan margarine from Meister Marken in Germany, vegan curry paste supplied by Pantai in Thailand and almond milk from Italy’s Koita. Emirates also emphasises sustainability by integrating fresh produce from Bustanica, the world’s largest hydroponic vertical farm. This farm is a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering that directly delivers pesticide and chemical-free leafy greens like lettuce, arugula, mixed salad greens, and spinach to Emirates’ catering facilities. Emirates recently introduced individual vegan milk servings onboard in economy and premium economy class, with more than 30,000 monthly customers selecting this option for their coffee and tea.

Vegan options are available to order and pre-order onboard, as well as in Emirates Lounges. Customers can request vegan meals on all Emirates flights and across all travel classes up to 24 hours before departure. However, on high-demand routes, plant-based meals are also provided as main menu options.

Emirates’ vegan cuisine in every class

Serving more than 400,000 plant-based meals onboard every year, Emirates offers vegan cuisine across every class. Last year, vegan meal consumption grew in line with passenger volumes, but in some regions, consumption has exceeded passenger volume growth —  such as  Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Many Emirates Cabin Crew also follow a plant-based diet, and Emirates has offered vegan meals for Cabin Crew for the last nine years.

In economy class, Emirates customers can enjoy dishes like crêpes filled with sautéed carrots and peppers, served with roasted potatoes, mushrooms and tomato concassé, or curried vegetable puffs and chocolate mousse cake with chocolate sauce and blackberry crumble.

In premium economy class, customers choosing vegan cuisine will be served delicious dishes like braised mushrooms with vegetables in five-spice soy sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice and blanched pak choi, followed by desserts like chocolate tart drizzled in apricot compote or raspberry tonka mousse cake with berry coulis.

In business class, a range of elegant and creatively curated dishes are offered, including Thai red curry tofu with aubergine, beans, mushrooms and taro in aromatic gravy, served with steamed jasmine rice. Customers with room for dessert can feast on a tropical coconut pineapple cake or a chocolate pecan cake.

In the first class, customers will be treated to exceptionally elevated vegan cuisine like creamy polenta cake with thyme mushroom ragout sautéed spinach drizzled in a rich root vegetable jus. Dishes offering sophisticated flavours include aubergine curry with charred rice and turmeric potato, with a dash of coconut and mint chutney. Decadent desserts feature curated contrasts, including the tartness of rhubarb tempered with strawberry charlotte, Chantilly cream and raspberry tuille or a tempting warm chocolate fondant dashed with salted caramel sauce and whipped cashew cream.

Crafted vegan options in Dubai lounges

At Dubai International Airport, Emirates has seven lounges located in its flagship Terminal 3 – 3 for First Class and 3 for business class customers, as well as the newly opened Emirates Lounge catering to all premium customers. The lounges offer a wide array of vegan options, from soya and pea protein crispy pops at the business class Lounge Snack Counter to Baharat and turmeric spiced kofta in coconut gravy at the buffet area and an à la carte breakfast of warm amaranth porridge with compressed green apples, red grapes, raspberries and walnuts in the First Class Lounge, amongst many others. In addition to an array of popular vegan salads, the most in-demand vegan dish in the lounges is the Emirates Green Burger – a soya and flax seed green burger with a signature sauce and pickled cucumbers.For airline information and to make bookings, visit www.emirates.com.

Marriott opens Four Points Sukhumvit

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BANGKOK, 23 January 2025: Four Points by Sheraton, part of the Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has opened Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 22.

The hotel features 333 rooms and suites as well as a casual all-day dining restaurant, setting the scene for daytime bites and business lunches.

Then, as evening falls, the venue transforms into a modern beer house and sports bar for hotel guests and city residents who can sip their favourite Bangkok brew, in line with Four Points’ signature craft beer programme, along with Thai and international snacks and dishes.

The property is located in Bangkok’s bustling Sukhumvit district, just 300 metres from The EmDistrict — a retail and lifestyle haven comprising three world-class malls, The Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere. 

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) is a 3 km commute from the hotel, and BTS SkyTrain stations at Phrom Phong and Asoke, as well as MRT Sukhumvit, put the entire city within easy reach.

Marriott named Peter Feran as the general manager of the new property, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy travel programme from Marriott International, which allows members to earn and redeem points.

CTM Lightening tool flags SAF scores

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SINGAPORE, 23 January 2025: In an industry-first, Corporate Travel Management’s proprietary online booking tool, Lightning now displays Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) scores at the time of booking.

The feature helps organisations and business travellers make more informed, sustainable choices when booking airline travel.

Lightning users will see SAF scores for all 250+ leading airlines when viewing flight search results alongside other critical flight information that supports appropriate choices such as price, in-policy status, seat availability and granular carbon emissions.

SAF scores were initially made available to a small pilot group of CTM customers in the UK and Europe at the beginning of 2024 and are now rolling out and available for customers free of charge in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and North America during 2025.

“We’re excited to strengthen our partnership with RDC Aviation to deliver SAF scores for each flight option in Lightning for our customers. With corporate sustainability reporting mandates in play, businesses, governments and non-profit organisations are seeking ways to minimise the environmental impact of their corporate travel, and we are here to support those goals. Equipping our customers with the correct information when booking is key to achieving this”, explained CTM’s Global Head of Sustainability Lauren Hook. 

“With the growing demand for SAF, the travel industry has an opportunity to drive meaningful change. By collaborating with airlines and advocating for increased use of SAF, we can play a part in incentivising investment in SAF to meet future demand.”

SAF scores further strengthen Lightning’s sustainability features, including air, hotel and car carbon emissions and the ability to sort by the lowest emissions.

About CTM
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) provides innovative and cost-effective travel solutions spanning corporate, events, leisure, loyalty and wholesale travel. Headquartered in Australia, the company provides local service solutions to customers of all sizes worldwide.

Changi reports robust recovery in 2024

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SINGAPORE, 23 January 2025: Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, registering a 14.8% year-on-year increase. 

It represented 99.1% of the passenger movements recorded in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements totalled 366,000 in 2024, up 11.5% compared to 2023. A total of 1.99 million tonnes of airfreight throughput was recorded in the year, surpassing 2023’s level by 14.6%.

Photo credit: Changi.

For the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, Changi Airport handled 17.8 million passenger movements. This was a 10.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and marked a full traffic recovery compared to Q4 of 2019. Aircraft movements, which include landings and take-offs, totalled 95,300, up 9.3% year-on-year. For the quarter, 521,000 tonnes in airfreight throughput was recorded, an increase of 15.0%.

December 2024, with 6.4 million passenger movements, was the busiest month in the year, the first time monthly traffic has exceeded six million since December 2019. The busiest day of the year was 21 December 2024 – the Saturday before Christmas – when 226,000 passengers passed through Changi’s terminals.

While all regions witnessed growth, North Asia was the fastest growing in 2024, registering an increase of 40% compared to 2023. Changi Airport’s top five passenger markets for the year were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand.

China was Changi’s largest source market of the year, with passenger traffic almost doubling 2023 and surpassing the pre-Covid level by 6%. Hong Kong and Japan also recorded significant growth of more than 20% year-on-year.

Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali) and Hong Kong were Changi Airport’s busiest routes during the year. Shanghai entered Changi’s top 10 cities list for the first time since 2011, registering a 94% growth compared to the previous year. 

Changi Airport Group Chief Executive Officer Yam Kum Weng said: “We witnessed a year of strong growth in passenger and cargo traffic as well as connectivity in 2024. Changi added a bumper crop of 11 new city links, strengthening the air hub’s network and opening up a world of new destinations to support business ties and for travellers to explore. We are deeply grateful for the close partnership with our airline partners and are pleased to welcome the new airlines to Changi. Their collaboration has been instrumental in driving this growth. 

“Looking ahead, we are optimistic of another year of growth in passenger traffic. Operating a major air hub in Asia-Pacific, Changi Airport Group will continue to invest in our airport’s infrastructure, systems and processes to augment our handling capacity so as to be well-placed to support the rising demand for air travel in the coming years.”

Enhancing connectivity

In 2024, Changi Airport welcomed eight new passenger airlines – Aero Dili, AirAsia Cambodia, Air Canada, Air Japan, Loong Air, Peach Aviation, Tianjin Airlines and West Air. 

As Changi expanded its connectivity to the world, it added 11 new passenger city links to its network, connecting Singapore to Broome, Brussels, Guiyang, Kertajati, Lhasa, Linyi, Malacca, Phu Quoc, Quanzhou, Vancouver, and Wenzhou.

During the year, Changi also established flights to London Gatwick Airport and Subang Airport, providing more options for travel to London and Kuala Lumpur. More new routes are already on the horizon, and travellers can look forward to new destinations, including Labuan Bajo in March and Vienna in June this year.

As of January 2025, 100 airlines operate over 7,400 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to 163 cities in 49 countries and territories worldwide.

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