In Brief

Emirates Launches Seychelles Service

Emirates recently launched its thrice-weekly non-stop services to Seychelles. The Airbus A330-200 offers passengers 54 seats in business class and 183 in economy, along with up to 15 tonnes of cargo. The Seychelles - the first new destination to join the Emirates network in 2005 - is the airline's 78th route. All passengers on the first flight were presented with a commemorative box of chocolates at the check-in counter. The new service provides travellers from Europe, Middle East and the Indian sub-continent with a convenient one-stop connection to the Seychelles, via the airline's Dubai hub. Further to boost awareness of the Seychelles and new Emirates services, the airline has already commenced promotional activities across it global network. In partnership with top tour operators, Emirates also recently introduced all-inclusive packages to the Seychelles with a free stopover in Dubai.

CAAS To Set Up Low Cost Terminal At Changi

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded a S$24.7 million contract to Sanchoon Builders P Ltd to design and build the low cost terminal at Singapore Changi Airport. Sanchoon Builders is expected to start construction work in the first quarter of 2005. The low cost terminal is scheduled for completion in early 2006.

The low cost terminal is made up of two adjacent single-storey buildings connected via link ways. This design facilitates seamless passenger flow in the single storey building, as arrival and departure procedures will be processed in separate blocks. Travellers will also find convenience services such as money-changers, duty-free shopping, and food & beverage outlets within the terminal. There will also be a shuttle bus service to connect travellers to the existing terminals at Changi Airport. The low cost terminal will have an initial passenger handling capacity of 2.7 million passengers a year.